The ultimate facilitator packing checklist
It requires a lot of energy to deliver those sessions. It also requires time and energy to prepare - and I've realised that I spend a lot of energy on repetitive tasks in the lead-up to these events.Adam Stone, CEO for D-Tools said this quote, which I always keep in front of mind (and try to act on where I can), "Anything that you do more than twice has to be automated."So, I challenged myself to think up a packing system for a workshop. A good old checklist. To make it memorable, I've called it the MOST method (which I'll explain in a second).
The Flipchart (October 2018)
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Being comfortable (with feeling uncomfortable): My public speaking journey
This is a transcript of Episode 27 of the First Time Facilitator podcast. Usually on the show I interview amazing facilitators, speakers and leaders but I’m going solo for today’s episode. This is the third solo episode I’ve recorded and these ones are usually spurred on by questions I receive from listeners.
The Flipchart (August 2018)
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The 7 attributes of a superhero facilitator (and how to rescue a workshop or meeting from a fate worse than death).
It’s Monday morning and you’ve donned your day job attire. You’re sitting in your cubicle, minding your own business, when suddenly a civilian colleague approaches. You chat about your respective weekends, then they pause and ask “Hey, what are you up to next Thursday morning? Can you facilitate our team meeting?
A 45 Minute Workshop Outline on Public Speaking with ImpaCCCT
I met Petra from ImpaCCCT when we presented at the first instalment of Disrupt HR this year. She invited me to share my tips on communication and in particular, public speaking to her Best Talents Meetup Group in the Brisbane CBD last week. And I only had 45 minutes. Phew, such an open topic!
35 Lessons I Learnt at the ‘We Are Podcast’ Conference
A few months ago I was cruising Eventbrite, having a look to see what events were coming to Brisbane and I saw an event titled We Are Podcast. Curious, I clicked the link and couldn’t believe the speaker list - podcast celebrities from the US who I frequently listen to on my daily commute; the likes of Jordan Harbinger from Art of Charm and John Lee Dumas from Entrepreneurs on Fire.
We’re Still Standing! Drawing leadership insights from Elton John’s concert in Cairns
I travelled to Cairns this long weekend to see Elton John play at Cazaly’s Stadium. I was fortunate and excited to have a front row seat – Seat 1A! When the music started, a few of us began to stand and dance in our seats but were quickly told by security guards to sit down.
Disrupt HR: The Creative Process in 7 Simple Steps
Last month I was up in lights at the Disrupt HR event in Brisbane. It’s the first time the event has been brought to sunny Queensland and the HR Community in the river-city came out in their droves, to hear from nine diverse speakers about the Future of Work. The format for the presentations is fast and furious – 20 slides with only 15 seconds spent on each slide.