Working for Aliveness Instead of Productivity with Wouter Smeets - EP 44

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Khari McClelland about his path to becoming a facilitator and what defines great facilitation. Khari reflects on a transformative camp experience that sparked his passion for this work and shares his thoughts on the power of presence, curiosity, and navigating discomfort. He emphasizes the role of facilitators in setting the tone and creating spaces that honour participants’ experiences. Beth and Khari also discuss: the importance of flexibility and adapting to the group's needs how facilitation is like music, with rhythm, pacing, and composition facilitating across cultures with humility and curiosity the impact of making participants feel heard, seen, and valued Engage with Khari McClelland Website: kwmfacilitation.com Instagram: @igobykhari Other Links from the Episode Rupinder Sidhu Sara Kendall Peggy Taylor Nadia Chaney Hollyhock Retreat Centre [search this site for Khari's upcoming Gathering when advertised] Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions  

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Wouter Smeets about shifting the focus from productivity to aliveness at work. Wouter, founder of Life-Centric Work Lab, shares how important it is to challenge accepted norms about work and how our work, if we do facilitation or another role, can support well-being, happiness, and personal growth. Beth and Wouter also discuss: self-awareness and understanding individual needs creating supportive work and group environments integrated aliveness into facilitation and client work Engage with Wouter Smeets Website: https://lifecentricworklab.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-smeets/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-centric-work-lab Other Links from the Episode Manual of Me Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com   Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn   Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions  

In this solo episode, Beth Cougler Blom shares her journey of writing her book, Design to Engage: How to Create and Facilitate a Great Learning Experience For Any Group. She talks about her research and self-reflection process, using tools like Trello, setting daily writing goals, and taking writing retreats. Beth highlights the value of revisions and working with editors. She also shares insights on designing a professional-looking book and her decisions about publishing. Beth reflects on learning from interviews with facilitators, how the project impacted her career, and offers advice for aspiring authors, with a hint at her next book. Links From the Episode Trello Scrivener Elaine Cougler, Author Anne Lamott Friesen Press Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions      

In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Fernando Murray and Carolina Almeida about strategies they use to create safe learning environments with their groups. Fernando and Carolina share their deep expertise working across cultures, their expertise in Liberating Structures, and more. Beth, Fernando, and Carolina also discuss: fostering an inclusive atmosphere inviting participation avoiding over-helping handling conflicts and challenges promoting autonomy and collecting problem-solving   Engage with Fernando Murray and Carolina Almeida Website: https://www.virtualfacilitation.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtual-facilitation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@virtualfacilitation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virtualfacilitation/   Other Links from the Episode Liberating Structures EP 20: Improv in Facilitation with Brett Macdonald Outward Bound NOLS alfaia drum   Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com   Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn   Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Yasser Tamer Atef, a disability advocate and facilitator, about strategies to make learning spaces accessible and inclusive. Beth and Yasser also discuss: involving people with disabilities in the learning design process creating accessible documents strategies for facilitating inclusive virtual sessions the importance of asking participants about their specific needs and preferences individually, and making adaptations accordingly designing flexibility into learning experiences for participants building inclusive communities and fostering a sense of belonging and safety for all learners Engage with Yasser Tamer Atef LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasser-tamer-6880911b8/ X: @yasser_tammer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yasser.tamer2002 Other Links from the Episode Equity Unbound Soliya Connect program MyFest 2024 Intentionally Equitable Hospitality series Dr. Maha Bali Dr. Mia Zamora Center for Learning and Teaching, American University in Cairo Teaching in Higher Ed podcast with Bonni Stachowiak Universal Design for Learning (UDL) on the CAST website Priya Parker's Art of Gathering book Yasser's article for Mind Brain & Education magazine on "Care and Equity: The View From the Lens of Disability Inclusion" Heather Kretschmer Verna Rossi's Inclusive Learning Design book Dr. Amy Kavanagh Radha Agrawal's Belong book, available on her website Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com   Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn   Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Margie Meacham about artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in learning and development. Margie discusses her ongoing journey with AI, sharing valuable insights on how to effectively leverage it to enhance learner engagement and improve knowledge retention. Beth and Margie also discuss: the benefits of using AI as a personalized learning assistant inside learning experiences avoiding AI's 'uncanny valley' effect the need for continuous learning and adaption as AI technology evolves ethical considerations surrounding AI in learning using AI to be inclusive to all learners critically evaluating AI tools while using them to enhance our work Engage with Margie Meacham Margie's AI for Talent Development Professionals course (register before Aug 1, 2024 to get $50 off the regular price) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margiemeacham/ X: @margiemeacham Blog: https://learningtogo.ai/learn/ Website: https://learningtogo.ai Featured article in CXO Magazine Margie's bio: https://learningtogo.ai/mystory/ Other Links From the Episode Margie's Brain Matters book (available via her website and on Amazon) Claude by Anthropic OpenAI and ChatGPT ElevenLabs the uncanny valley EP 7: Learning How to Learn with Taruna Goel The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice EP 77 with Erin Moon Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com   Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions

In this solo episode, Beth Cougler Blom shares some of her approach to maintaining a learning organization at her learning design and facilitation services company. She also highlights sources for how we can all keep learning in our field, giving examples of communities of practice, podcasts, books, social media, and more. Links From the Episode Liberating Structures User Groups NeverDoneBefore International Association of Facilitators Virtual Facilitation Jan Keck BCcampus Teaching in Higher Ed podcast Women Talking About Learning podcast Dr. Luke Hobson podcast The Fabulous Learning Nerds podcast UDL in 15 Minutes podcast Work Life with Adam Grant podcast Workshops.work podcast First Time Facilitator podcast Facilitation Lab podcast A Facilitator's Journey podcast The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint book ADHD 2.0 book Smart Brevity book Articulate Articulate E-Learning Heroes Community SessionLab Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com   Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn   Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions

Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Kerri Price about the art of creative facilitation and why it's so important for facilitators to push ourselves and our groups to think differently. Beth and Kerri also discuss: techniques we can use while designing to be more creative activities to help groups come up with more innovative ideas breaking out of the crutch of PowerPoint setting up rooms as creative spaces Engage with Kerri Price Website: https://thefacilitatorsnetwork.co.nz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerri-price/ Other Links from the Episode EP 1: The Somewhat Accidental Facilitator with Beth Cougler Blom "Know Your Why" Michael Jr. on YouTube Washington DC Liberating Structures User Group Liberating Structures Chad Littlefield Facilitation Matters - Festival of Learning Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn   Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Dr. Monty Badami about how we can use an anthropological lens in facilitation to engage in collective sense-making. If we can think like anthropologists, we will have access to the most valuable resource in understanding complex experiences and diverse groups...and that resource is our humanity. Beth and Monty also talk about: creating safety for participants reading the room and seeing patterns what it means to be human reflexivity and ethnography using narrative arcs and other frameworks friction points, self-kindness and learning from failure Engage with Dr. Monty Badami Website: Habitus.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sumant-monty-badami/ Instagram: @habituslifehacks Other Links from the Episode Gillian Tett Anthro-Vision book Joseph Campbell's and the Hero's Journey Jack Mezirow's Transformative Learning theory Habitus's Narrative Arc [image] Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn  Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions    

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Deborah Rim Moiso, the editor of SessionLab's State of Facilitation 2024 Report, about data and insights gleaned from the report and what it might mean for facilitators worldwide. Engage with Deborah Rim Moiso and SessionLab: The State of Facilitation 2024 Report from SessionLab Use this link to sign up to SessionLab for a 30-day free trial of the Pro features Deborah Rim Moiso on LinkedIn   Other Links from the Episode: International Association of Facilitators (IAF) Myriam Hadnes workshops.work Kirsty Lewis School of Facilitation website | Facilitating on Purpose podcast Episode 17 Filip Kis, Co-Founder and CTO at SessionLab Mentimeter Leanne Hughes Marie Dubost Jan Keck website | Facilitating on Purpose podcast Episode 10 Priya Parker's Art of Gathering book Brett Macdonald website | Facilitating on Purpose podcast Episode 20 Hector Villareal Lozoya Climate-KIC Canva Padlet Miro Mural Chat GPT Barbara Pedersen website | Facilitating on Purpose podcast Episode 34   Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn   Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions