š“159. Inside the facilitatorās mind feat. Tricia Conyers and John Norcross (Weekend Rewind)


This one is a facilitatorās dream: Weāre riffing behind the scenes on what it actually feels like to lead a roomāmentally, emotionally, even physicallyāwith two brilliant guests, Tricia Conyers and John Norcross from the Every Little Model podcast.
Now, real talk: This episode didnāt exactly go to plan. š Tech dropped out. My camera froze. Internet disappeared. But Tricia and John were absolute pros and rolled with it. Because thatās what we do, right? As facilitators, we adapt, stay calm, and create the spaceāeven in chaos.
In this jam-style episode, we chat about:
š Why we all āfell intoā facilitationāand how the path still surprises us
š The many roles we play in the room (designer, DJ, therapist, timekeeper, thermostat)
š§ Whatās really happening in our heads when weāre in front of a group
š Our favourite models and why frameworks help us stay confident and grounded
š” Triciaās Nine Dimensions of Engagement (SO good for designing contrast!)
š„ My SPARK framework for designing 2-hour workshops
āļø Balancing structure and flow, goals and group energy
š„ Pivotal moments that shaped our facilitation philosophies
This isnāt a āhow-to.ā Itās a conversationāraw, real, and thoughtfulāabout the inner world of facilitation and the wild ride we all navigate to create moments that matter.
Whether you're new to facilitation or a seasoned pro, youāll walk away from this episode with new ideas, validation, and a few aha moments of your own.
š Links + Resources Mentioned:
- Tricia + Johnās podcast: Every Little Model
- Triciaās 9 Dimensions of Engagement (a must for creating contrast!)
- Leanneās SPARK Framework: featured in The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint
- GROW Model: Goal, Reality, Options, Way Forward
- Book mentioned: The Circle Way by Christina Baldwin
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