EPISODE · Dec 3, 2025 · 41 MIN
Ep. 007 | In The Ear Of The Be-Listener w/ Karin Rex
from The Spark Konnect · host Kassy LaBorie
In this engaging conversation, host Kassy LaBorie interviews Karen Rex, known as Geeky Girl Rex, exploring her journey as a musician and facilitator. They discuss the paradox of introversion in performance, the importance of silence in both music and facilitation, and the shared experience of stage fright. Karen shares how her musical background influences her facilitation style. Karen offers insights on infusing creativity into facilitation and memorable teaching techniques.Mentioned In This Episode: Elizabeth Gilbert “Dearest Fear”: https://youtu.be/utW2cq17nBk Karin’s Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinrex/ Website: www.karinrex.com Kassy’s Links:Website: https://kassylaborie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kassylaborie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kassylaborie/ Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Karen Rex 02:40 The Paradox of Introversion and Performance05:30 Musical Background and Influences07:57 The Connection Between Music and Facilitation10:52 Navigating Stage Fright and Performance Anxiety13:35 The Art of Recovery in Performance16:23 Trusting Yourself in Music and Facilitation19:50 Navigating Nerves and Performance Anxiety21:56 The Role of Support in Performance23:59 Changing Audience Dynamics Post-Pandemic27:07 The Harmony of Learning and Music29:27 Infusing Creativity into Facilitation33:18 Memorable Teaching Techniques38:08 Current Projects and Future EndeavorsTakeaways:Silence in music and facilitation can enhance the experience.Stage fright is a common experience for performers and facilitators alike.Recovery is as important as performance in both music and facilitation.Improvisation is key in responding to perceived mistakes.Trusting oneself and the audience is crucial for effective facilitation.Critique can hinder performance; focus on support instead.Audience dynamics have shifted post-pandemic, affecting engagement.Creating a harmonious learning environment is essential for success.Memorable teaching techniques can enhance learning experiences.facilitation, music, introversion, stage fright, creativity, audience engagement, performance, teaching techniques, storytelling, learning
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In this engaging conversation, host Kassy LaBorie interviews Karen Rex, known as Geeky Girl Rex, exploring her journey as a musician and facilitator. They discuss the paradox of introversion in performance, the importance of silence in both music and facilitation, and the shared experience of stage fright. Karen shares how her musical background influences her facilitation style. Karen offers insights on infusing creativity into facilitation and memorable teaching techniques.Mentioned In This Episode: Elizabeth Gilbert “Dearest Fear”: https://youtu.be/utW2cq17nBk Karin’s Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinrex/ Website: www.karinrex.com Kassy’s Links:Website: https://kassylaborie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kassylaborie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kassylaborie/ Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Karen Rex 02:40 The Paradox of Introversion and Performance05:30 Musical Background and Influences07:57 The Connection Between Music and Facilitation10:52 Navigating Stage Fright and Performance Anxiety13:35 The Art of Recovery in Performance16:23 Trusting Yourself in Music and Facilitation19:50 Navigating Nerves and Performance Anxiety21:56 The Role of Support in Performance23:59 Changing Audience Dynamics Post-Pandemic27:07 The Harmony of Learning and Music29:27 Infusing Creativity into Facilitation33:18 Memorable Teaching Techniques38:08 Current Projects and Future EndeavorsTakeaways:Silence in music and facilitation can enhance the experience.Stage fright is a common experience for performers and facilitators alike.Recovery is as important as performance in both music and facilitation.Improvisation is key in responding to perceived mistakes.Trusting oneself and the audience is crucial for effective facilitation.Critique can hinder performance; focus on support instead.Audience dynamics have shifted post-pandemic, affecting engagement.Creating a harmonious learning environment is essential for success.Memorable teaching techniques can enhance learning experiences.facilitation, music, introversion, stage fright, creativity, audience engagement, performance, teaching techniques, storytelling, learning
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