How do you personally POWER YOURSELF UP to host a workshop when you're sleep deprived? That's the topic Leanne riffs off in this solo episode, where she shares ideas on: * * Insights from her personal story on powering up after facing challenges like jet lag and disrupted routines. *…
Welcome to another episode of the First Time Facilitator podcast, where your host, Leanne Hughes, goes solo, diving deep into the Keep section of the SPARK framework, a crucial element of her book, "The Two Hour Workshop Blueprint," now available on Audible. Key Takeaways: Continuous Improvement: Learn about the importance…
"Helping you not do batsh*t boring workshops since 2020"... Ha ha, thanks to you, Mary Todorov! I think I've discovered my new tagline :) But no really, Mary, thanks for taking time to not only read the book but share how it's helping you live your purpose for young people.…
In this solo episode, Leanne reflects into the world of event planning, MCing, and the unforeseen challenges that can arise during a charity event. Highlights: Committee Dynamics Communication Platforms Roles & Responsibilities Co-MCing Insights. Challenges Faced Event Dynamics The Power of Introductions Mentions: Organisations: Altru, Indigenous Futures Foundation, and What…
How do you design fast? You create an underpinning framework! In today's episode, host Leanne Hughes shares why she loves frameworks SO MUCH, and some ideas on how to create your own. Key Takeaways - Gift Wrapping Information: Organising and packaging information in a way that's digestible and actionable. -…
Here’s an extract of my full episode (on YouTube + the First Time Facilitator podcast) Rule #1: We’re all gonna die Rule #2: If you’re feeling like a fish out of water, find a new pond Rule #3: Shake hands with your heroes, they probably have sweaty palms, too Rule…
As you know, I'm here to help you design fast, deliver strong without stress. That's in the form of workshops, right? But today I'm going to be talking about designing life in general. I'm celebrating and reflecting because I turn 40 this Thursday. What an honour: Every day above ground…
After watching this show on Netflix, I felt so incredibly inspired. It’s about taking on an impossible challenge, by working together as a team. Have you seen it? Did you feel the same way? Let’s geek out on this show together!
In today's episode, I'm delighted to introduce our guest, Jeff Skipper. Jeff and I have been colleagues for the past couple of years, sharing insights in our growth cycle mastermind group. We've connected virtually every two weeks and had the pleasure of meeting in person during a memorable gathering in…
In today's episode, I chat with Brendon Baker, a change leader I've had the pleasure of knowing for over a year and a half. Our professional relationship has grown from friendtorshop to active collaboration. We discuss the core of his workshops, how to deliver real value, and his personal experiences…
Welcome to a podcast swap! I was a guest on the delightful Prina Shah's podcast, Ways to Change the Workplace recently, and the episode had such wonderful reviews/feedback, I thought I'd bring it onto this feed! 📌 What are some common mistakes that workshop facilitators make that lead to boring…
Your host Leanne Hughes delves deep into her journey as a participant and her experiences leading up to a world-class speaking conference in Hobart. She also touches upon the significance of mindset in the world of speaking, facilitation, and beyond. What you will learn: - The importance of setting the…
Find out more and sign up: https://www.2hourwork.shop/4weekworkshop 👋Oh, hey there! You have an amazing idea for a short, punchy, workshop. You really want to get started and build it, market it! But you just haven’t got round to it yet… Let’s spend four weeks together, going beyond the pages of…
Today, I'm chatting to Andrew Hollo, Director and Principal Consultant at Workwell Consulting, who shares his unique insights on facilitation and strategic alignment. I've got to say, after we finished recording, I wanted to share this episode with absolutely anybody who runs a facilitation business! What You'll Learn: The importance…
