Podcast Episodes

The Biggest Lie We Tell Young People About Tech Careers

Christina Lovelock talks about her new book 'Careers in Tech, Data, and Digital.' We discuss common misconceptions about tech careers, emphasising that not all tech jobs require coding skills. Christ…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Meetings Are a Waste of Time (if not run properly)

In this episode, we dive deep into the art of making meetings productive and meaningful with Chris Thomason, the creator of the Meeting Maximizer. From the power of silence in meetings to the pitfall…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

How to Build an Effective Community of Practice - The Secret Sauce

This is a recording from a recent talk I delivered exploring the concept of communities of practice and their significance in organisations. I draw on personal experiences and key characteristics of …

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Science of play at work to facilitate better meetings

We delve into the science of play in facilitation with special guest Brandon Wetzstein. Discover how play, especially through LEGO Serious Play, transforms adult behaviour and enhances creativity, co…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Beat AI and Stay Relevant: Path to Facilitation

Emily Gardner — trainer, speaker, and author of The Path of the Guide — discusses how to unpack what facilitation really means in 2025 and beyond.

00:00 Introduction

02:38 Emily's Journey into Facilita…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Four Pillars of Trust That Will Make or Break You as a Facilitator

We explore the power of creating trust in facilitation.

Michelle Tillis Letterman, an expert on workplace communications and relationships, named by Forbes as one of the top 25 networking experts.

Mich…

Published on 6 months ago

Why Your Icebreakers Are Probably Failing

Jan Keck shares the transformation from traditional icebreakers to the more effective concept of 'ice melting' for fostering genuine connections.

The conversation delves into techniques for initiatin…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Unbelievable Way a Murder Mystery Workshop Could Make Your Team Smarter

Curious about how a murder mystery can enhance team dynamics and business skills?

Imtiaz and Lewis, creators of the Murder Mystery Experience Workshop, share how they turned a fun idea into a transfor…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Start Stealing Ideas for Better Facilitation

Explore unconventional approaches to facilitation and creativity with guest Rach Davis. We discuss the importance of finding inspiration outside traditional fields, the concept of cross pollination, …

Published on 7 months ago

Doodling in Facilitation: Unlocking Creativity and Connection

We explore the unique intersection of doodling, creativity, and facilitation with artist and coach Karen Light.

Karen shares her experiences on how doodling activates multiple learning centers in the…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago