Episode 77: Facilitating magic with the WTF workshop by Heather Di Santo

What if one workshop could help you stand out, wow your clients, and grow your facilitation business?In this episode of “There is a Workshop for That”, I sit down with Oussama Labib, founder of Miki Island — a gamified team development platform that’s transforming the way facilitators design, deliver, and sell their programs.More than just a game, Miki Island is a powerful facilitation tool that helps you deliver immersive team-building, coaching, and leadership experiences while making a real impact on your clients.Together, we explore how gamification can reveal team dynamics, accelerate trust, and help facilitators move from one-off sessions to long-term partnerships.💡 In This Episode You’ll Learn- The three research-based layers of high-performing teams- Why gamified learning creates emotional engagement that sticks- How facilitators use Miki Island to create transformation — and grow their business🏝️ About Miki IslandMiki Island is more than a game — it’s a digital, research-backed platform that lets facilitators run unforgettable team experiences.Whether you work in team development, coaching, or leadership, Miki Island helps you combine play, performance, and purpose.Explore: https://miki-island.com🎮 Upcoming Events & CertificationFree Live Event – “Pimp My Offer with Miki Island”🗓️ November 20, 2025 🔗 RegisterMiki Island Certification 🗓️ Next Cohort November 10–11🎁 Use coupon code NATHY to get 5 free team assessments🎓 Enroll🎮 Play the Game or Host a Session https://luma.com/MikiIsland👥 Guest Oussama Labib | Founder of Miki Island Linkedin🎙️ HostNathy Ravez | La WorkshoppeuseHelping facilitators turn meetings into powerful workshops.🔗 LinkedIn🗓️Event Calendar👥 Fit For Facilitation Community💌 Newsletter 📞Book a Call

In this episode, I’m flying solo to talk about a topic that got huge engagement during the Fit for Facilitation Week: how to go find clients as a freelance facilitator. During my session, we were 90 people in the room (!)—so I knew I had to bring it to the podcast for those who couldn’t join live.What I talk aboutInspired by my daughter’s hilarious dating life stories, I explore how finding clients is a lot like dating. From building your client profile (aka your ideal date) to navigating awkward first conversations on LinkedIn, I’m sharing real strategies that helped me grow my facilitation business—without ever feeling salesy.PLUS: I’ll walk you through the exact exercises we did in the GoFinding Clients session + how to get my free workbook to help you take action right away.⚡️ Key TakeawaysHow to use dating metaphors to make client outreach easier (and fun!)The 4 types of networks you already have that can lead to workExactly how I use LinkedIn like Tinder to start real conversationsWhy trust takes time—and how to prep future clients nowDownload the Free Workbook📘 GoFinding Clients Like You’d Go on a Date🌍 Join the Fit for Facilitation Community to access the workbook (it’s free!)Next Facilipreneur Mastermind 📅starts January 12th, 202690 days to grow your freelance facilitation biz with confidence🎟️ Only 10 spots available!Get your seat here: https://laworkshoppeuse.com/facilipreneur-mastermind/🎙️ Host Info Nathy Ravez | La Workshoppeuse🔗 LinkedIn📩 Newsletter🎥 YouTube channel

In this episode, my good friend Mehdi En-Naizi is joining me. Mehdi is the founder of Facilitator’s corner, co-founder of Fit For Facilitation, Host of the podcast “Another Day, Another Workshop” and Creator of The Workshop Deck. This is a cross-over episode of Another Day, Another Workshop an There’s a workshop for that !What we talked aboutMehdi and I chat about what it takes to design and create impactful and memorable workshops experiences. Be ready this episode is packed with actionable insights, real-life stories, and tips to help you level-up your session.PLUS: Hear all about the upcoming launch of The Workshop Deck + secret new project that could change how you plan workshops for ever.⚡️ Key TakeawaysThe top 3 mistakes facilitators make when designing workshopsHow to choose the right activities for any sessionThe 6 C’s framework that powers great workshopsUsing music to create better workshop experiencesAnd of course the story behind The Workshop Card Deck📅 Launch Event: October 23rd🎁 Everyone joining live gets a free resource normally sold for €299!💌 Join the waitlist for bonuses & early access: https://facilitators-corner.com/launch👤 Guest InfoMehdi En-Naizi | Facilitator’s Corner🔗 LinkedIn 🌍 Website🎙️ Host InfoNathy Ravez | La Workshoppeuse🔗 LinkedIn📩 Newsletter🎥 YouTube channel

What’s inside this episode?We share the two pillars behind FIT for Facilitation—up your skill and grow your business—and how they shape each session. From pizza metaphors to personal visibility struggles, we go deep (and sometimes hilariously off-track) into what makes this event unique. Expect honest reflections, new ideas, and plenty of laughs as we tease what’s coming, from visibility mindsets to card decks as strategy tools, and even a secret kickoff surprise.⚡️ Key TakeawaysDiscover why community beats content—and how we build both.Explore new session formats, metaphors (yes, pizza), and playful design.Understand visibility struggles and how to grow your brand without cringing.Learn how card decks can boost your facilitation and your business.🎉 Upcoming EventFIT for Facilitation – 2nd Edition (Free Online Event)📅 October 14–16, 2025🌍 Registration here👤 Guest InfoMehdi En-Naizi | Facilitators Corner🔗 LinkedIn🌍 facilitators-corner.comSaïd Saddouk | The Facilitainer🔗 LinkedIn🌍 thefacilitainer.comAlexandre Eisenchteter | I❤️Cards🔗 LinkedIn🌍 ai-tinkerers.club🎙️ Host Info - Nathy Ravez | La Workshoppeuse🔗 LinkedIn📩 Newsletter🌍 La Workshoppeuse

In this episode, I’m joined by Ceri Newton-Sargunar—interaction specialist, chaologist, and trainee neuroscientist—who brings a rare blend of behavioral science, facilitation, and deep humanity to the way we work and lead.What we talked aboutWe dive into the emotional undercurrents of leadership in a world that feels constantly on edge. If you’ve ever felt like everything’s “too much” and yet you still need to hold the space, this conversation offers a path toward inner calm, clearer communication, and more grounded leadership.Ceri unpacks the hidden dynamics that block communication and trust in teams—from the “gap” between what we say and what’s heard, to how our brains shut down under stress. She shares science-based tools like the Hand Brain, Karpman’s Drama Triangle, and her own facilitation method, the Worry Wall, to help us turn emotional chaos into connection. Her stories show what’s possible when people really start listening to each other—and themselves.⚡️ Key TakeawaysSpot “the gap” between your intentions and your impactUse the Hand Brain model to shift from reactive to reflectiveBreak free from the Drama Triangle and lead with awarenessTry the Worry Wall to safely surface hard conversations in teams👤 Guest Info: Ceri Newton-Sargunar | Interactions Consultant Ceri’s facilitation guide to help teams name their unspoken fears—and move through them with courage and care.🔗 Linkedin🌍 Website🎙️ Host InfoNathy Ravez | La WorkshoppeuseNathy is a OD Consultant | Workshop Facilitator | Trainer helping facilitators level-up their skills and make a living from their craft.☎️ Book a call 🌟 LinkedIn📩 Newsletter🎥 YouTube channel

Today I’m joined by Salvatore Manzi, a leadership communication coach and facilitator with decades of experience helping teams and leaders speak with clarity, confidence, and intention. We dive into what it really means to communicate well—beyond just the words we say.What we explored in this episode:Salvatore shares his three pillars of communication—content, delivery, and presence—and how we can strengthen each one to become more effective facilitators and speakers. We talk about his journey as an introvert learning to lead in the spotlight, and he offers brilliant metaphors (like “Perry the Perfectionist”) and practical tools you can use right away. Whether you're prepping for a meeting, workshop, or TEDx stage, this episode will shift how you think about speaking and showing up.⚡️ Key TakeawaysDiscover the 3 pillars of great communication: content, delivery, and presence.Explore practical techniques for gestures, anchors, and body language (even on Zoom!).Understand how to deal with your imposter voice—and why naming it helps.Learn small shifts that boost presence, like the "first 10 seconds" eye contact rule.👀 Coming SoonClear and Compelling – Salvatore’s new book on communication strategies for bold ideas and big thinkers.👤 Guest InfoSalvatore Manzi | Leadership Communications🔗 LinkedIn🌍 Website🎙️ Host InfoNathy Ravez | La Workshoppeuse🌟 LinkedIn📩 Newsletter🎥 YouTube channel

I welcome Heather Di Santo, the beautiful mind behind DiSH Events for this special summer edition of 🎙️What’s the Workshop for That?Heather facilitates magic through creative collaborations, workshops, networking connections, and events through curated, fun, and interactive experiences.With over 20 years of event wisdom, she’s perfected the art of creating meaningful and impactful gatherings around the world. Heather’s signature workshop, WTF – Walk, Talk, Flourish, blends movement, conversation, and creative tools to transform challenges into actionable insights.If you’ve ever wished networking felt more human, energizing, and transformative, this episode will inspire you !⚡️ Key TakeawaysDiscover the 4-step WTF method: Pause, Expansion, Focus, ActionExplore how walking & talking lowers barriers and sparks connectionUnderstand how creative tools like Points of View cards unlock new perspectivesGet tools to turn a challenge into clear action within 24 hours👤 Guest Heather Di Santo | DiSH Events🔗 LinkedIn🎙️ Host Nathy Ravez | La Workshoppeuse🌟 LinkedIn 📩 Newsletter🎥 YouTube 

This week in our special summer edition of “What’s the Workshop for That?”, I’m joined by Stefan Pettersson, co-founder of Gameng. Stefan designs and facilitates workshops that blend system thinking with human energy to help communities, businesses, and destinations grow sustainably. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn diverse voices into a shared vision, this episode is for you.In our conversation, Stefan walks us through his signature methodology—Think, Share, Solve—a three-step approach for engaged problem-solving. You’ll hear how he uses it to unite rural change makers, entrepreneurs, and politicians around a common identity, and why being an “invisible facilitator” can spark deeper collaboration. We explore practical tips for designing workshops people actually remember—and act on.⚡️ Key TakeawaysGuestDiscover why your signature workshop is your smartest asset and a true reflection of your DNA.Explore the Think, Share, Solve framework for building alignment and commitment.Understand how to create safe spaces where every voice counts—spoken or written.Learn why the facilitator’s ego should step back so participants can step forward.👤 Stefan Pettersson | Gameng🔗 LinkedIn🌍 Website🎙️ Host Nathy Ravez | La Workshoppeuse🌟 LinkedIn📩 Newsletter🎥 YouTube

In this episode, Dutch facilitator Tom Nobbe, founder of Simplifico, shares the story behind his playful and powerful signature workshop: Department Dating. With over 20 years of experience in leadership and collaboration, Tom helps teams connect in a more human and action-oriented way.If you've ever wondered how to create real connection between departments—beyond job titles and endless meetings—this episode is for you.Summary of the episodeTom’s “Department Dating” workshop offers a clever and engaging approach to breaking silos and fostering cross-team collaboration. Using dating metaphors like profiles, speed dates, and even heart-shaped stickers, he gets departments talking about what really matters—mutual goals, shared challenges, and concrete actions. Tom walks us through the three-part structure of his workshop and shares why thematic design, visual storytelling, and follow-up accountability are key to lasting impact.⚡️ Key TakeawaysDiscover how dating metaphors can transform interdepartmental conversationsExplore the power of visual connection maps to reveal hidden synergiesUnderstand why thematic design makes workshops memorable and funLearn to move from insight to action with smart follow-up structuresGet tools to activate trust and curiosity in corporate environmentsTake inspiration for creating your own signature workshop👥 Guest Info👤 Tom Nobbe | Simplifico🔗 LinkedIn🌍 Website🎙️ Host InfoNathy Ravez | La Workshoppeuse🌟 LinkedIn📩 Newsletter🎥 YouTube Channel

In this special summer edition of What’s the Workshop for That, I welcome Riccardo Mazzolo, the creator of the 10 Diamonds Workshop. We explore why so many organizations struggle to tell their story—and how signature workshop helps them get aligned and move faster.Summary of the EpisodeRiccardo created the 10 Diamonds Workshop after noticing that even smart, passionate teams were failing to communicate their business story clearly. The real issue? A lack of alignment on the core strategic elements of their story. This method guides organizations through 10 foundational business pillars—from positioning and uniqueness to OKRs and customer profiles—using a repeatable diverge/converge flow inspired by design thinking. ⚡️ Key TakeawaysUnderstand the real reason storytelling fails: lack of alignment, not lack of talentLearn how the 10 Diamonds structure brings clarity to core business elementsExplore Riccardo’s facilitation method using diverge/converge decision flowSee how empathy helps teams avoid groupthink and make faster decisions👤 Guest Info - Riccardo Mazzolo🔗 LinkedIn🌍 Website📹 Video Sales Letter on Empathy📄 Academic Paper Summary on Empathy & Strategy🎙️ Host Info - Nathy Ravez | La Workshoppeuse🌟 LinkedIn📩 Newsletter🎥 YouTube channel