Leanne Hughes

First Time Facilitator

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Leanne Hughes from the First Time Facilitator blog reveals all of her group facilitation, training and workshop tips and tricks so you can be ahead of the curve the next time you step out in front of a group. Discover how you can tweak elements of your facilitation style, or incorporate new techniques to engage your audience and leave with lasting impact (and 5-star feedback). Icebreakers, leadership, group interaction, preparation, games, conflict, props, flip-charts, delivery, voice, body language, confidence, discussions and everything that works (and doesn’t work) to help you better unders...

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Leanne Hughes

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Preparation: It’s the security blanket for facilitators with Sue Johnston (Episode 7) 25.03.2018 38:50

Send Leanne a message In this First Time Facilitator episode, Sue Johnston from the Artemis Group shares practical facilitation advice from an introvert’s perspective. She talks about how she ‘accidentally’ wound up as a facilitator after working on strategies to make weekly teleconferences more effective. Sue also emphasises the importance of preparation, and why it’s critical to revisit and […]...

We need more mindful leaders (and we need them right now) with Rachel Grace (Episode 6) 19.03.2018 52:05

Send Leanne a message In this First Time Facilitator episode, we hear from consultant, Rachel Grace, on how she facilitates and leads mindfulness workshops; and coaches people to adapt to the rapid change of modern day work-life and society. Rachel believe the world needs more mindful leaders and they need them right now. The skill of mindfulness isn’t only […] The post We need more mindful leader...

How to use humour to deliver x-factor presentations (and laughs) with Andrew Tarvin (Episode 5) 11.03.2018 42:42

Send Leanne a message In this First Time Facilitator episode, we hear from Humor Engineer, Andrew Tarvin on how he crafts and embeds comedy into his presentations and work life. Andrew provides simple, actionable tips on how to do this; and why it’s important to brings laughter into the workplace. In this episode you’ll learn: Simple hacks you can […] The post How to use humour to deliver x-factor...

Why drawing together can help solve complex problems (and change the world) with Marcel Van Hove (Episode 4) 26.02.2018 38:37

Send Leanne a message In this episode you’ll learn: How drawing for others shows participants that you value their time Why drawing on a flip-chart is more authentic and human and invites feedback, over a pre-prepared powerpoint presentation The four-step system they teach, so that anyone can walk out of their two day workshop with the skills for visual facilitation […] The post Why drawing togeth...

Conquering your fear of public speaking with expert trainer and facilitator, Nikki McMurray (Episode 3) 24.02.2018 36:59

Send Leanne a message IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT: How she used to throw up before speaking in public and how she overcame that fear How she manages the participants (and her own) energy levels over a five-day workshop. Why it’s important to shut the world off (and your phone) when you’re in a learning environment Why […] The post Conquering your fear of public speaking with expert train...

It’s not about you: Diversity and Inclusion expert, Teagan Dowler shares why listening is the #1 skill of a facilitator (Episode 2) 18.02.2018 28:31

Send Leanne a message Welcome to the second episode of the First Time Facilitator podcast. Teagan Dowler is the Founder of The BCW, Treasurer of the Diversity Practitioners Association, Author of Rules of the Game and Organisational Development and Leadership Coach. Teagan has worked across a range of industries including Civil Construction, Iron Ore, Coal, Financial, and Health in […] The post It...

Just Rock It! Facilitation and training tips from leadership guru Sonia McDonald (Episode 1) 27.01.2018 36:03

Send Leanne a message Welcome to the first ever episode of the First Time Facilitator podcast. This podcast is for those of you that are experts and want to share your knowledge and skills with others. In my experience, it can be difficult taking that first step to become a facilitator. Today’s guest, and our very first, Sonia McDonald, will share some amazing advice and some tips and tricks on f...