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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Margie Meacham about artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in learning and development. Margie discusses her ongoing journey with AI, sharing valuable insights on how to effectively leverage it to enhance learner engagement and improve knowledge retention.
Beth and Margie also discuss:
the benefits of using AI as a personalized learning assistant inside learning experiences avoiding AI's 'uncanny valley' effect the need for continuous learning and adaption as AI technology evolves ethical considerations surrounding AI in learning using AI to be inclusive to all learners critically evaluating AI tools while using them to enhance our work
Margie's AI for Talent Development Professionals course (register before Aug 1, 2024 to get $50 off the regular price) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margiemeacham/ X: @margiemeacham Blog: https://learningtogo.ai/learn/ Website: https://learningtogo.ai Featured article in CXO Magazine Margie's bio: https://learningtogo.ai/mystory/
Engage with Margie Meacham
Margie's Brain Matters book (available via her website and on Amazon) Claude by Anthropic OpenAI and ChatGPT ElevenLabs the uncanny valley EP 7: Learning How to Learn with Taruna Goel The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice EP 77 with Erin Moon
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In this solo episode, Beth Cougler Blom shares some of her approach to maintaining a learning organization at her learning design and facilitation services company. She also highlights sources for how we can all keep learning in our field, giving examples of communities of practice, podcasts, books, social media, and more.
Liberating Structures User Groups NeverDoneBefore International Association of Facilitators Virtual Facilitation Jan Keck BCcampus Teaching in Higher Ed podcast Women Talking About Learning podcast Dr. Luke Hobson podcast The Fabulous Learning Nerds podcast UDL in 15 Minutes podcast Work Life with Adam Grant podcast Workshops.work podcast First Time Facilitator podcast Facilitation Lab podcast A Facilitator's Journey podcast The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint book ADHD 2.0 book Smart Brevity book Articulate Articulate E-Learning Heroes Community SessionLab
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Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com
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Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedInPodcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedInIn this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Kerri Price about the art of creative facilitation and why it's so important for facilitators to push ourselves and our groups to think differently.
techniques we can use while designing to be more creative activities to help groups come up with more innovative ideas breaking out of the crutch of PowerPoint setting up rooms as creative spaces
Beth and Kerri also discuss:
Website: https://thefacilitatorsnetwork.co.nz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerri-price/
Engage with Kerri Price
EP 1: The Somewhat Accidental Facilitator with Beth Cougler Blom "Know Your Why" Michael Jr. on YouTube Washington DC Liberating Structures User Group Liberating Structures Chad Littlefield Facilitation Matters - Festival of Learning
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Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Dr. Monty Badami about how we can use an anthropological lens in facilitation to engage in collective sense-making. If we can think like anthropologists, we will have access to the most valuable resource in understanding complex experiences and diverse groups...and that resource is our humanity.
Beth and Monty also talk about:
creating safety for participants reading the room and seeing patterns what it means to be human reflexivity and ethnography using narrative arcs and other frameworks friction points, self-kindness and learning from failureEngage with Dr. Monty Badami
Website: Habitus.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sumant-monty-badami/ Instagram: @habituslifehacksOther Links from the Episode
Gillian Tett Anthro-Vision book Joseph Campbell's and the Hero's Journey Jack Mezirow's Transformative Learning theory Habitus's Narrative Arc [image]Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:
Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.comConnect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:
Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedInPodcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Deborah Rim Moiso, the editor of SessionLab's State of Facilitation 2024 Report, about data and insights gleaned from the report and what it might mean for facilitators worldwide.
Engage with Deborah Rim Moiso and SessionLab:
The State of Facilitation 2024 Report from SessionLab Use this link to sign up to SessionLab for a 30-day free trial of the Pro features Deborah Rim Moiso on LinkedInOther Links from the Episode:
International Association of Facilitators (IAF) Myriam Hadnes workshops.work Kirsty Lewis School of Facilitation website | Facilitating on Purpose podcast Episode 17 Filip Kis, Co-Founder and CTO at SessionLab Mentimeter Leanne Hughes Marie Dubost Jan Keck website | Facilitating on Purpose podcast Episode 10 Priya Parker's Art of Gathering book Brett Macdonald website | Facilitating on Purpose podcast Episode 20 Hector Villareal Lozoya Climate-KIC Canva Padlet Miro Mural Chat GPT Barbara Pedersen website | Facilitating on Purpose podcast Episode 34Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:
Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com
Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn
Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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In this solo episode, Beth Cougler Blom gives listeners a peek into the thought process behind effective facilitation. She discusses some of the key decisions and questions that guide her in managing time, scope, participant involvement, and her own engagement during sessions. Beth also addresses how she maintains focus and clarity, shedding light on the critical, but often invisible, aspects of being a facilitator.
Links from the Episode
EP 31: Perfecting Timing Design to Engage: How to Create and Facilitate a Great Learning Experience For Any Group (Beth’s book) Lesson plan template (scroll to Free Downloads section)
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Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.comConnect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:
Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedInPodcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with facilitator Barbara Pedersen about her 30-year career (so far!) and what she's learned along the way.
Beth and Barbara also talk about:
the phases and cycles of a facilitation career confidence, humility, and fear challenging ourselves how to get training in facilitation learning foundational facilitation frameworks 'bread and butter' work and keeping work flowing transitioning into 'rewirement'Engage with Barbara Pedersen
Website: http://www.barbpedersen.ca/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbpedersen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbpedersen/Links From the Episode
NeverDoneBefore 4-H Youth Clubs Even Eagles Need a Push, by David McNally ICA International ICA Associates The ORID framework is mentioned in The Art of Focused Conversation book Roger Schwarz, The Skilled Facilitator book The Circle Way Eight important things to know about The Experiential Learning Cycle, by Dr. Alice Kolb and Professor David Kolb [PDF] Appreciative Inquiry | David Cooperrider What, So What, Now What? Liberating Structures Ladder of Inference (Chris Argyris on Wikipedia) How I Built This podcastConnect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:
Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.comConnect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:
Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedInPodcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Mansi Jasuja about the many impacts of hosting events which exclude individuals from participating, including social, environmental, psychological, and economic considerations, and how groups can be more intentional to foster inclusivity and invite participation.
Beth and Mansi also talk about:
the psychological safety needed to engage groups matching the diversity outside the room inside the room cultivating emergent wisdom why Q&As are problematic key considerations around harvesting and followupEngage with Mansi Jasuja
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mansijasuja/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mansijasuja/Other Links From the Episode
See the True Cost of Holding Non-Participatory Events updated image See Mansi's original post and image on LinkedIn Art of Hosting and Conversations That Matter Eight breaths of architecture / design Chaordic stepping stones Radical Acts book by Lee Ryan and Viv McWaters Dr. Vandana Shiva: https://www.navdanya.org/ and https://openspaceworld.org/wp2/Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:
Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.comConnect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:
Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedInPodcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Matthew Rempel about how entrepreneurs who own facilitation-related businesses can create and communicate the value we bring to our clients in various ways.
finding our ideal clients dealing with fear around saying no to potential clients rethinking the purpose of "the funnel" becoming a source of influence rather than an influencer creating value via social media
Beth and Matthew also talk about:
Website: https://strategymadesimple.ca/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdGJ6-z9ji5PSJJerJs2JLA
Engage with Matthew Rempel
Liberating Structures Nine Whys Seth Godin Amanda Natividad on X Rand Fishkin on X Rand Fishkin's blog post: Influence Maps–The Best Marketing Framework You've Never Heard Of Session Lab's State of Facilitation 2024 Report
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Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com
Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:
Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedInPodcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks about timing considerations when planning and facilitating workshops.
Beth explores:
Cultural considerations related to time Using a lesson plan template to help with timing How learning outcomes help us make decisions about timing Timekeeping while facilitating Tracking and reflecting on timing-related issues Additional considerations for the virtual and e-learning modes of learning
Design to Engage: How to Create and Facilitate a Great Learning Experience For Any Group (Beth's book) Lesson plan template (scroll to Free Downloads section) EP 19: Choosing Activities 1-2-4-All from Liberating Structures Liberating Structures
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Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com
Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:
Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedInPodcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Alexandra Suchman about game-based experiential learning and how games can be leveraged to support teams.
Beth and Alexandra also talk about:
what game-based experiential learning is the levels of depth we can accomplish through games choosing games to meet desired outcomes including reflective elements in games getting confident in facilitating games with groupsEngage with Alexandra Suchman
Website: https://www.barometerxp.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrasuchmanOther Links From the Episode
Alex and Beth's episode on the Women Talking About Learning podcast: The Expectation One EP 13: Experimenting with Experiential Learning with Romy Alexandra on this podcast Barometer XP's iceberg analogy for the depths of play Barometer XP's Pressure Matrix with the 9 dimensions of culture Barometer XP's certification program for facilitators who want to learn to use games in their work Barnga: A Simulation Game on Cultural ClashesConnect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:
Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com
Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn
Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Michele Mateus about owning who we are, putting ourselves 'out there', and expressing ourselves fully through portrait photography – whether we're facilitators of learning or anyone else who needs or wants to show up in photos.
Beth and Michele also talk about:
the vulnerability of having our photo taken the importance of evoking emotions through photography smashing beauty standards and saying no to creating 'cookie cutter' photos shifting our relationship with ourselves and our bodies the impact of great photographyEngage with Michele Mateus
Website: www.mateusstudios.com Instagram: @mateusstudios and @mateuscoachingOther Links from the Episode
Emily Carr University of Art and Design Curious George Royal Roads University Brené Brown Art of HostingConnect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:
Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.comConnect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:
Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedInPodcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Meg Bolger about how facilitators can respond effectively to participants when they say something that could or does cause conflict in the group.
Beth and Meg also talk about:
Giving more space and agency to people to participate Not avoiding conflict when it happens Bringing a curious mindset Noticing and responding to participants' underlying needs Using a three-stepped approach to respond to potentially problematic statements
Website: http://facilitator.cards/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/facilitatorcards/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/facilitatorcards LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megbolger/
Engage with Meg Bolger
Katherine Schulz's "On Being Wrong" TED talk Quick Overview of Glasser's Choice Theory (Five Needs) Bear Hébert on Instagram Trainings by Meg and Facilitator Cards (including Holding Space workshop)
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Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:
Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn
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In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks about some of the mindsets that she holds as an entrepreneur, leading a team who engages in learning design and facilitation work. Beth talks about abundance vs. competitive mindsets, navigating uncertainty, considerations around being client-centric, ethical decision-making, and having passion for the work.
EP 15: Dealing with Self-Doubt with Beth Cougler Blom
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Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com
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Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn
Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Mirjam Leunissen about reconnecting to our bodies when working with groups to inspire emergent and serendipitous thinking.
Playfulness and pushing people out of their comfort zones Practicing sensing what's going on in our bodies Metaphors and analogies as inspiration Building upon the cognitive tasks AI can do with what only we as humans can do
Beth and Mirjam also talk about:
Mirjam on LinkedIn
Engage with Mirjam Leunissen
NeverDoneBefore Ofman Core Quadrants (video) Richard de la Rosa Pippi Longstocking activity Street Wisdom David Pearl Liberating Structures Troika Consulting Myriam Hadnes - Workshops.work Johnnie Moore Jan Keck Embodiment Coaching Mirjam's fireflies activity
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Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com
Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:
Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedInPodcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Dr. Marcia Goddard about how our brains work and some of the things that can happen with our brains - as facilitators or participants - in learning environments.
creating psychological safety neuroscience's alignments with diversity, equity and inclusion recognizing and overcoming different types of biases why our brains get tired in virtual sessions
Beth and Marcia also talk about:Engage with Dr. Marcia Goddard
Dr. Marcia Goddard on LinkedInOther Links from the Episode
The Contentment Foundation Romy Alexandra on LinkedIn Art of Hosting Robert Sapolsky's Behave and Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers booksConnect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:
Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.comConnect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:
Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedInPodcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Neelu Kaur about how we can maintain our well-being and prevent burnout, particularly as people who do facilitation work.
Beth and Neelu also talk about:
Mental health, self-advocacy, and cultural identity, particularly for women who identify as Asian and South Asian Finding support in communities of practice Signs of burnout Maintaining well-being in virtual work Self-care practices for mental well-being Internal and external motivation and their relationship to burnoutEngage with Neelu Kaur
Website: https://www.neelukaur.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neelukaur/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neelu.kaur/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neelu.kaur01 Twitter/X: NeeluKaur01
Be Your Own Cheerleader book by Neelu Kaur Open Space Technology Scaling Intimacy Marcus Buckingham Ayurveda Box breathing
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Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com
Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn
Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks about how to build online communities when facilitating in the virtual mode. She discusses the importance of understanding our own values and beliefs as facilitators, knowing our participants, and the need to define the purpose and goals of our sessions. She shares ideas for welcoming participants and setting the stage for online community building as well as strategies, such as facilitating group agreements, that support group engagement.
Episode 3 - Inclusive Facilitation with Susana Guardado Episode 10 - Facilitating Connection with Jan Keck Episode 14 - Connection Before Content with Chad Littlefield Episode 19 - Choosing Activities with Beth Cougler Blom Episode 21 - Pronouncing Participants' Names with Mary Houle and Sarra Ismail Design to Engage: How to Create and Facilitate a Great Learning Experience For Any Group, by Beth Cougler Blom
Links from the Episode:
Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com
Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:
Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedInPodcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Julias Alego about how music has been a part of his life in Kenya so far, and how he uses it in his facilitation work.
Beth and Julias also talk about:
Considerations around choosing music for a facilitated event Potential cautions and pitfalls in choosing music Incorporating music, dancing, and singing in facilitated events Cross-cultural differences in using music in training and facilitation, in Kenya and CanadaEngage with Julias Alego:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliasalegoOther Links from the Episode:
Art of Hosting International Association of Facilitators International Association of Facilitators - Africa Slides from "Using Music as a Facilitation Tool" workshop facilitated by Julias and other facilitators from IAF KenyaConnect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:
Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.comConnect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:
Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedInPodcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Mary Houle and Sarra Ismail about the importance of pronouncing people's names correctly, how to learn how to do it respectfully, and why it's related to inclusive facilitation practices.
Beth, Sarra and Mary also talk about:
How to respectfully ask someone to pronounce their name Strategies to follow when learning how to pronounce a person's name Our responsibilities as "listeners" when our conversation partners have accents or names that are unfamiliar to us The relationship between pronouncing people's names and fostering group belonging and inclusion Name pronunciation situations that apply specifically to work facilitating with groupsEngage with Mary Houle and Sarra Ismail
Website: pronounced.ca Mary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhoulepronounced/ Sarra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarra-ismail-94173528/Other Links from the Episode
Taruna Goel's episode on the podcast (EP 7) Anand Giridharadas LinkedIn name pronunciation info Name Drop, a name pronunciation service Ethan Kutlu's study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343861297_The_Impact_of_Race_on_Speech_Perception_and_Accentedness_Judgments_in_Racially_Diverse_and_Non-Diverse_GroupsConnect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:
Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.comConnect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:
Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedInPodcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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