Last year, in an effort to be more reflective about what I am learning and how I am growing, I committed to 52 weekly wisdom posts on LinkedIn. Doing so made a huge difference in what I remember from all the webinars I’ve attended as a participant or facilitated… read more →
Facilitation
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Mar. 17, 2023
Reflection Deficit Disorder?
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Mar. 26, 2022
Reflections on Inclusion
Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash
Early in my journey to develop a series on inclusion, I was asked by a prominent figure what data would be collected to prove the effort successful. As a wildlife biologist and scientist, I appreciate data. While in the archery industry,…
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Mar. 25, 2022
Feedback - Take it or Leave it?
As a facilitator of workshops, most of which deeply affects people’s psyche and challenge the status quo, I am walking into a dangerous arena. As a result, I expect to hear difficult feedback. In fact, I desire feedback that catches a blind spot, corrects information, or introduces me to… read more →
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Jan. 27, 2021
Workshop Expectations and Learning
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Dec. 18, 2018
Successful workplaces want you to give a f***
Emotions affect how humans operate and inspire every action. Using specific examples, this post will unpack why withholding emotions could be holding progress back. read more → -
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Jul. 31, 2018
Closing a Meeting with Energy and Commitment
When leaders aren't closing a meeting by reviewing accomplishments, addressing feelings and committing to next actions, meetings don't succeed. read more → -
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Jul. 3, 2018
Leading Meetings: A Plan for Success
Please, not another meeting! Photo by Bernard Hermant on Unsplash
“Wasted time”, “Redundant”, “Nothing is accomplished” and “No clear purpose;” these phrases appeared on sticky notes after I’d asked participants to post a meeting complaint. The question was asked as a part of a facilitation training I conducted…
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Apr. 13, 2018
Stress and Success: A Conflict Primer
Prior to acting on a conflict, understand the basics of conflict and stress. Here are three pre-requisites to approaching conflict and why good facilitation of conflict matters. read more → -
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Mar. 23, 2018
Better meetings ahead
Well-planned and well-facilitated meetings give energy and clarity. My most successful meetings have been where I’ve spent nearly as much time in planning as in the meeting itself. Positive meeting outcomes are achieved because of preparation and maintaining meeting tempo. read more →