Are you currently running workshops, generating ace ideas, have some cool toolsup your sleeve? Maybe you should turn all of that great stuff into a book! If you're curious how to do that, you'll love today's conversation with fellow first-time authors and Brisbane business owners, Mel Loy and Jade Miller.…
In this episode of the First Time Facilitator podcast, we chat with Jade Miller and Mel Loy, who recently published their first books, "Making Lemonade" and "Change Isn't Hard." Both Jade and Mel are experienced workshop hosts, and they share their journeys from facilitating workshops to writing books. We discuss…
Watch our conversation on YouTube. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8296sFDa4Hw) Alan Weiss returns to the podcast this week, for the third time, to (metaphorically) poke me in the eye again. In this conversation, we riff on: • Speedy workshop design • How Alan turns an idea into an offer almost immediately • How consultants…
Alan Weiss, the rock star of consulting is BACK on the First Time Facilitator podcast with host Leanne Hughes. In this conversation, they riff on: - Speedy workshop design - How Alan turns an idea into an offer almost immediately - How consultants need to focus on helping their clients…
Psst.. You can also listen to this episode on the First Time Facilitator podcast and join 2500+ facilitators in my free group on Facebook called, The Flipchart It's not every day you get to hear from someone who's mastered the art of engaging people through radio, law, and facilitation. Lisa's…
Today, I'm joined by Lisa Leong, a broadcaster, author, and facilitator. Watch us chat on YouTube. (https://youtu.be/_BBY85lPmVg) Her superpowers, which you'll hear very clearly in this episode, are curiosity and creativity. She's a former IP, technology, and wine lawyer—yes, that's actually a thing. She caught the radio bug in 2001,…
3 quick tips if you’re going to MC up upcoming event, conference, or long lunch. I shot this while waiting for my flight home in Sydney (and yes, I travel with post it notes). It was a total honour to MC @cquencefoundation IWD long lunch today. This foundation was founded…
In the First Time Facilitator podcast, host Leanne Hughes introduces guest Sally Prosser, a voice and confidence coach. We riff on the concept of 'breveloquence', a portmanteau of brevity and eloquence, and how they aim to develop and use this tool in verbal and written forms. We also take you…
I'd love to see you in Broome for this workshop! Jump in for details: https://events.humanitix.com/the-2-hour-workshop-blueprint-broome-bonanza
Here's my first self-flying video shoot: No hands!! Btw, here’s 3 ways you can convince yourself that the expensive tech gadget you’re eyeing off is worth it… (Or, if you’re like me and buy things on emotion, not logic… Here are some questions you can use to convince yourself it…
In this conversation, Phil Woods joins Leanne Hughes, host of the 'First Time Facilitator Podcast' to share his journey from a legal career to becoming an independent strategy and team development consultant with Catalyst Strategy. Phil outlines how he uses frameworks to guide organisations through transformation, draws on his command…
Leanne Hughes’ 2023 Annual Report podcast/video episode, where I share my favourite UNOFFICIAL business metrics, and quarter by quarter highlights/lessons learnt. Some of my unofficial metrics include: 📈 # of countries visited 📈 Clients I loved partnering with 📈 New topics explored 📈 Messages about the book and its impact…
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…
