Paul McGregor, a facilitator who’s hosted hundreds of events and meetings, on boosting engagement, embracing curiosity and asking better questions (#10)

When was the last time you asked a question? In the last minute? The last hour? Regardless, it’s a skill we’re never really taught, but one we practice so regularly. Paul focuses his work around boosting engagement at work, changing organisational behaviour and importantly, asking better questions. He’s created tools for government, written a book for remote workers and worked across organisations as a consultant, driver of wellbeing, and now, a facilitator. His past clients include New Zealand’s Ministry of Education, Sport New Zealand and Auckland Council. Timestamps: What does it mean to be a facilitator? (1:11) Engagement at work (3:31) The COM-B Model of behaviour change (12:24) Rapid fire questions (22:15) Crafting a mantra (25:18) Rethinking the value and application of behaviour change (29:21) Asking better questions (31:51) Getting meaningful feedback (36:32) Question for me (42:10) Links Paul McGregor (Website) 4000 Weeks | Oliver Burkeman Tiny Habits | BJ Fogg Atomic Habits | James Clear Solving Tough Problems | Adam Kahane Pink Sheet Process | Matt Church Hurry Up and Meditate: Your Starter Kit for Inner Peace and Better Health | David Michie Tui Williams Tools of Titans | Tim Ferries How Positive and Negative Feedback Motivate Goal Pursuit | Ayelet Fishbach, Tal Eyal, Stacey Finkelstein Hidden Potential | Adam Grant