The Ideal Facilitation Space: Leanne Hughes and Lisa Evans #friendsoffirsttimefacilitator #204

Send Leanne a messageThe word facilitation comes from the Latin root “facilitis” which means: something that is done easily.In today’s day and age where there are more online meetings, workshops, trainings, and webinars, it’s vital to have someone in the room to create engagement and ensure a smooth flow of the program to ensure a great outcome is achieved. In this episode, Leanne Hughes – expert facilitator, podcast host, and speaker, shares with us her expertise on what it takes to be an effective facilitator, how to manage expectations when facilitating, and her biggest mistakes and lessons learned.Improving your own facilitation skills and knowing when to bring in an expert facilitator is an essential investment for participant experience and engagement, and ultimately your company’s growth.In this episode, we cover:What is facilitation? Creating psychological safetyManaging expectations when facilitatingFeedback forms Leanne’s biggest mistakes and learnings as a facilitatoSelf-care for facilitators Resources MentionedThe Art of Gathering by Priya ParkerLoomThe Coaching HabitMillion Dollar MaverickQuotes:“The event has begun before it has actually begun.” – Priya Parker“That which you can plan is too small for you to live.” – David WhyteConnect With Lisa EvansYour Host Lisa Evans is one of Australia’s leading Executive Public Speaking Coaches and Corporate Storytelling Trainers. If you would like help with training your team in soft skills, public speaking and business storytelling, get in touch with Lisa. Lisa offers a complimentary 30-minute strategy session to find out if you are a good fit to work together.Connect with me on Facebook and InstagramConnect with Lisa on LinkedInConnect With Leanne Hughesleannehughes.comListen to Leanne’s Podcast Follow Leanne on LinkedInJoin Leanne’s Facebook Group: The Flipchart Connect with Leanne on InstagramAbout Leanne HughesChief Engagement Officer, trusted advisor, and virtual facilitator, LeanJoin Leanne Hughes (and a small group of amazing people) in Las VegasOne day only.It’s on October 30, 2024Because it's a small group, I'm going to design in content that YOU most want, including:- Group dynamics- X-factor workshop ideas- Deep dive beyond the 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint SPARK framework, and more).Support the show