by Beth Cougler Blom | Aug 13, 2025 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with accessibility consultant Nora Loyst about designing learning experiences that truly welcome everyone. Nora shares how personal experiences led her to this work and explores the shift from a medical model to a social...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Jun 11, 2025 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Sumesh Khatua and Simrat Pahwa about the power of storytelling to create lasting impact in learning experiences. They explore how stories help drive clarity, build emotional connection, and support learning transfer...
by Beth Cougler Blom | May 28, 2025 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Leanne Joe and Amea Wilbur about how they designed a course on Indigenous pedagogies for adult educators at the University of the Fraser Valley. Their conversation offers insights that can inspire all of us, wherever...
by Beth Cougler Blom | May 14, 2025 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Guillaume Vermette about his work as a therapeutic clown, using theatre, emotion, and deep listening to build human connection in long-term care homes. While the conversation doesn’t focus directly on facilitation,...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Dec 13, 2024 | Facilitation
The holiday season is upon us—a time of celebration and connection. For those of us passionate about facilitation, the season also offers a unique lens through which to view and participate in holiday events. Facilitation—whether we realize it or not—is happening all...