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First Time Facilitator
by Leanne Hughes
Leanne Hughes from the First Time Facilitator blog reveals all of her group facilitation, training and workshop tips and tricks so you can be ahead of the curve the next time you step out in front of a group.Discover how you can tweak elements of your facilitation style, or incorporate new techniques to engage your audience and leave with lasting impact (and 5-star feedback). Icebreakers, leadership, group interaction, preparation, games, conflict, props, flip-charts, delivery, voice, body language, confidence, discussions and everything that works (and doesn’t work) to help you better understand how to deliver and connect with your audience, every single time.
Episodes
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FTF261: How to Design High-End Client Experiences with Alan Weiss (Talk the Walk replay)
Send Leanne a message Leanne Hughes and Alan Weiss explore what it really takes to design premium client experiences — from large-scale thought leadership conferences to intimate high-touch group gatherings in penthouse suites around the world. Alan shares the frameworks, courage, and lifestyle...
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FTF260: The Campfire Method with Jan Keck: A Better Way to Build Trust in Groups
Send Leanne a message Jan Keck is back on First Time Facilitator for a pop-up episode, and this one is for anyone who wants to create connection without making people cringe. Jan first appeared on the podcast in Episode 156, and in this conversation he shares the thinking behind his new book, The...
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FTF259: Exceptional Experiences with Neen James
Send Leanne a message Today, I’m thrilled to welcome back my friend, leadership strategist, and powerhouse of positivity — Neen James — to the show! If you haven’t seen the YouTube version yet, go and watch it. Neen radiates light, energy, and fun — she’s truly a walking champagne moment. Fun...
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FTF258: From Surgeon to Facilitator: Dr Liz O'Riordan's First Workshop
Send Leanne a message In this episode of First Time Facilitator, I chat with Dr Liz O'Riordan about her leap from the operating theatre to the workshop room. After being diagnosed with cancer and leaving surgery, Liz turned to speaking, writing, and now — facilitation. With only days to prepare,...
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FTF257: The Dark Arts of Interrupting Someone
Send Leanne a message I wrote this article this after being on a group call where one person dominated the airtime. You know the ones, right? As facilitators, it’s our job to respect the room, the time, and the energy of everyone there. And sometimes, that means stepping in. Yes, interrupting can...
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FTF256: Handling chat like a pro
Send Leanne a message Hey, thanks for tuning in today. I just wrapped up a webinar for a long-time client — an organization that delivers live, critical, and completely anonymous support via webinars. That’s right. No faces. No names. Just silence... and a flurry of comments in the chat. So how…
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FTF255: How we built my new brand in 4 weeks with Jason Knight
Send Leanne a message I’m so excited to take you behind the scenes of my rebranding journey—aka Leanne 3.0. In this replay, I chat with Jason Knight, the brilliant mind behind my new brand. Watch our conversation on YouTube to see the brand! Jason and I first connected on my First Time…
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FTF254: Talk the Walk with Alan Weiss (How to avoid gambling away your career)
Send Leanne a message Fresh off a Las Vegas red carpet experience, Leanne Hughes sits down with legendary consultant Alan Weiss for a candid conversation about career risks, professional reinvention, and the art of strategic decision-making. Drawing parallels between Vegas gambling and career...
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FTF253: The Delegate Experience: Conferences Done Differently with Mary-Louise (ML) Huppatz
Send Leanne a message In this episode of the First Time Facilitator podcast, host Leanne Hughes welcomes Mary-Louise (ML) Huppatz, CEO of the Association for Tertiary Education Management (ATEM), to discuss her unique approach to conferences, leading change, and facilitation. ML's passion for...
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FTF252: Obsess over the participant (not the meeting room) with Steven Demedio + a sneak peak of our Red Carpet Campout
Send Leanne a message In this episode of the First Time Facilitator podcast, I am thrilled to welcome Steve Demedio to the show. Steve shares his inspiring journey from a career in sales leadership to becoming a passionate facilitator obsessed with creating engaging and memorable learning...
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FTF251: How we sold out our event in 24 hours (Behind the scenes of How to Face Change) with solo reflections from Leanne Hughes
Send Leanne a message Host Leanne Hughes takes you behind the scenes of the recent "How to Face Change" event she co-hosted with Michael Bungay Stanier (MBS). From brainstorming ideas, locking in the perfect venue, to manufacturing demand for tickets, Leanne spills all the details on how they...
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FTF250: Building trust and driving change in workshops with Hitomi Whitlock
Send Leanne a message In this episode, we're joined by Hitomi Whitlock, Organizational Change Manager at the University of Washington's Housing and Food Services, and an experienced real estate investor. Hitomi shares her journey from moving to the U.S. as a child to leading change at one of the...
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FTF249 Michael Bungay Stanier's Co-Facilitation Tips & Brisbane Event Preview!
Send Leanne a message Come along to our event! https://lu.ma/rooftopbne In this episode, host Leanne Hughes chats with Michael Bungay Stanier on their upcoming event in Brisbane together on 3 Sep 2024, and the art of co-facilitation. Reflecting on their first podcast experience in Brisbane, they...
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FTF248: Mid-year check-in + sneak peak of Talk the Walk with Alan Weiss
Send Leanne a message In this episode, host Leanne Hughes provides an update on her activities as a solopreneur and content creator, sharing insights from her recent experiences and projects. She provides an update on her book, some of the work she's delivered this year, including a recent...
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FTF247: From Workshop to Written Word: Translating Ideas into Books with Mel Loy and Jade Miller
Send Leanne a message 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...
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FTF246: Alan Weiss on speedy design + why workshops can be the worst solution for a client
Send Leanne a message Watch our conversation on YouTube. 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...
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FTF245: Preparing to be spontaneous in your workshops with Lisa Leong
Send Leanne a message Today, I'm joined by Lisa Leong, a broadcaster, author, and facilitator. Watch us chat on YouTube. 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...
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FTF244: Get to the Point with Sally Prosser
Send Leanne a message 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…
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FTF243 Unseen facilitation tips: How Phil Woods creates epiphanies in his workshops
Send Leanne a message In today's conversation, Phil Woods from Catalyst Strategy shares his journey from a legal career to becoming an independent strategy and team development consultant. Watch our conversation on YouTube. Phil outlines how he uses frameworks to guide organisations through...
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FTF242: 5 Workshop Hacks Using ChatGPT with Leanne Hughes
Send Leanne a message Tune in to discover how to design fast and deliver strong without the stress...using Chat GPT! In this episode, host Leanne Hughes discusses five ways she uses chat GPT to improve and enhance her workshop experiences and delivery. She shares examples of how she uses Chat GPT...
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FTF241: Leanne Hughes’ Unofficial 2023 Annual Report
Send Leanne a message 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…
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FTF240: Get Lucked! How to Cultivate Serendipity in Your Work with Dr. Christian Busch
Send Leanne a message Watch our conversation on YouTube! My experience with luck has been, you can actually optimize for luck. So, what is this got to do with workshops and facilitation and hosting group events? I think it has a lot to do with it. If your goal is next year to create more…
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FTF239: Tactics for powering yourself up to host a workshop (when you’ve had three hours sleep)
Send Leanne a message 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...
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FTF238 How to start a workshop: Which comes first - content or an activity? with Leanne Hughes
Send Leanne a message Welcome back to another episode with your host, Leanne Hughes. I received a listener question from my friend, Juraj Holub and thought I'd share my thoughts on the show. Here's the question: I'm thinking about the flow of a session. Let me share more details. Goal: I'd like…
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FTF237: Deciphering culture and facilitation life as a charismatic introvert with Shane Michael Hatton
Send Leanne a message What does it mean to truly have the character of a leader? Is culture really something we can influence in an organisation? Watch our conversation on YouTube! Shane Hatton is an author, trainer, coach, and speaker who is passionate about developing remarkable leaders and...
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FTF236: How I organise my facilitator materials to speed up workshop design with Leanne Hughes
Send Leanne a message 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:...
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FTF235: Using the House of Communication to Create Contrast in Your Workshops with Michael Grinder (#bestof episode)
Send Leanne a message Can you use space to create contrast, even in a virtual call? Today’s guest proves that you can! We have an absolute world-leader in the field of nonverbal communication joining us on the show this week, Michael Grinder. Michael has over 40 years of experience training...
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FTF234: Behind the Mic: My Co-MC and Committee Reflections with Leanne Hughes
Send Leanne a message In this solo episode, host Leanne Hughes reflects on the world of event planning, MCing, and the unforeseen challenges that can arise during a charity event. Watch the YouTube video Highlights: Committee Dynamics: The initial stages of planning, the process of narrowing down...
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FTF233: Inside three facilitators minds: What goes on (and why we love models!) with John Norcross and Tricia Conyers
Send Leanne a message Join host Leanne Hughes as she delves deep into the mind of a facilitator with guests John Norcross and Tricia Conyers from the "Every Little Model" podcast, this episode offers a genuine conversation exploring the intricacies of facilitation, sharing personal experiences,...
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FTF232: The Power of Frameworks + How to Gift Wrap Your Expertise with Leanne Hughes
Send Leanne a message 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. Watch the video on YouTube. Key Takeaways Gift Wrapping Information: Organising and…
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FTF231: Nancy Marmolejo on Navigating Workshops with Quiet Confidence and a Sense of Belonging
Send Leanne a message I love jumping on The Flipchart Facebook group to see where members are hosting their workshops. My guest today, Nancy Mamolejo, hosts her workshops overlooking the Golden Gate bridge, and she also brings amazing ideas and energy into her sessions, including her emotional...
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FTF230: Turning 40 - Leanne’s 12 Rules for Life
Send Leanne a message As you know, I'm here to help you design fast, deliver strong without stress. That's hat is 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…
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FTF229: Dancing with Workshop Disruption with Jeff Skipper
Send Leanne a message 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...
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FTF228: On Air with Sophie Scott: Broadcast Journalism Techniques, and Emotional Regulation for Workshop Success
Send Leanne a message In today's episode, we explore the intricate emotions that facilitators experience right before a workshop – a whirlwind of excitement, nerves, and anticipation. My guest today is the award-winning TV journalist from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Sophie Scott OAM....
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FTF227: Workshops that Deliver: Focusing on What Truly Matters with Brendon Baker
Send Leanne a message 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…
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FTF226: Stamp Out Boring Workshops with Leanne Hughes and Prina Shah
Send Leanne a message 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...
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FTF225: World-Class Speaking Dreams: My Pre-Conference Anticipation with Leanne Hughes
Send Leanne a message In today's episode, 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. She...
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FTF 224: Rethinking Your Workshop Strategy: Lessons from the Mall with Sally Porteous
Send Leanne a message In today's episode, I’m delighted to welcome Sally Porteous, the esteemed Managing Director of a renowned event production company. Sally has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to lead transformative workshops and captivating events. Her experience offers a fascinating...
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FTF 223: Energy Is the Currency of What We Do with Andrew Hollo
Send Leanne a message 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…
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Finding x-factor ideas through everyday experiences with Leanne Hughes
Send Leanne a message Woo hoo! Fun, pop-up, unedited episode that I felt compelled to jump in and record on a beautiful Brisbane winter day. Today, I share an exciting example from a conference she recently worked on and how we incorporated something unpredictable, based on a fairly predictable...
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FTF 222: Being Prepared to Wing It: Workshop Wizardry with Dr. Jason Fox
Send Leanne a message Welcome to an enchanting episode of our podcast! In this captivating conversation, we bring you a first-time wizard on the show—Dr. Jason Fox—a wizard-philosopher disguised as a motivational speaker and leadership advisor. His expertise lies in guiding clever teams through…
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FTF 221: Bringing a Bigger YOU 2.0 Into Your Workshops with Mel Loy
Send Leanne a message In this episode, host Leanne Hughes welcomes Mel Loy, the founder and host of Hey, Mel Comms and Training, a small agency fueled by boundless energy. Mel has over 20 years of experience in communications across various sectors and specializes in building communication...
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FTF 220: Becoming an Opportunity Creator with Dr. Mechelle Roberthon
Send Leanne a message In this episode of the First Time Facilitator podcast, host Leanne Hughes interviews Dr. Mechelle Roberton, a self-confessed talent development nerd and certified professional in talent development. Leanne met Mechelle at a conference and was drawn to her energy and…
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FTF 219: Jo Fitzgerald Shares How Deliberate Planning Creates Presence in Your Workshops
Send Leanne a message In this episode, host Leanne Hughes welcomes Jo Fitzgerald, from Jo Fitz Consulting to discuss intentionality in your workshop design. Jo shares her insights and experiences from her career, highlighting the importance of creating a supportive environment and sharing...
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FTF218: 5 parallels between book and workshop design with Leanne Hughes
Send Leanne a message Today I'm chatting to you from my living room (watch the YouTube version)! In this episode, Leanne Hughes explores the parallels between writing a book and designing a workshop. She shares her journey in the creation of her upcoming book, 'The Two Hour Workshop Blueprint,'...
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FTF217: Call the Game: Ben Crothers Shares His Tips on Being Bold in Your Next Workshop or Meeting
Send Leanne a message In this episode, we delve into the world of design and facilitation with our guest, Ben Crothers, who brings over 20 years of experience in the field. Ben shares his journey from being a designer to becoming a facilitator, driven by his desire to improve the often lackluster...
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FTF216: How to Create Productive Struggle in Your Workshops: Zaretta Hammond Shares Her Insights on First Pancake Facilitation
Send Leanne a message In this episode, Leanne has a conversation with Zaretta Hammond, an educator, author, and national speaker, who is renowned for her expertise in culturally responsive teaching and learning. Zaretta shares her insights on how to unleash the brilliance in every student,...
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FTF215: The Ebb and Flow of Engagement: Anamaria Dorgo's Insights on Building Community
Send Leanne a message In this episode, Leanne chats with Anamaria Dorgo, a multifaceted professional in the Learning & Development (L&D) sector. She is the founder of "L&D Shakers", a mentor, community builder, facilitator, and currently the Head of Community at Butter.us. We discuss the…
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Facilitating the Future: Douglas Ferguson shares insights on AI, Connection, and Change (Episode 214)
Send Leanne a message In this episode, Leanne Hughes engages in a captivating conversation with Douglas Ferguson, the founder of Voltage Control facilitation academy. Watch the interview on YouTube. They dive into various topics, including the art of facilitation, the concept of Integrated...
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Coaches Corner: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change with Petra Zink and Dr Maike Neuhaus (Episode 213)
Send Leanne a message In this episode, host Petra Zink, Leanne Hughes, and Dr Maike Neuhaus cover a range of topics related to staying current with emerging technologies, overcoming fear and uncertainty, and building a unique personal brand. This is a warm-up episode because First Time…
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Leanne Hughes from the First Time Facilitator blog reveals all of her group facilitation, training and workshop tips and tricks so you can be ahead of the curve the next time you step out in front of a group.Discover how you can tweak elements of your facilitation style, or incorporate new techniques to engage your audience and leave with lasting impact (and 5-star feedback). Icebreakers, leadership, group interaction, preparation, games, conflict, props, flip-charts, delivery, voice, body language, confidence, discussions and everything that works (and doesn’t work) to help you better understand how to deliver and connect with your audience, every single time.
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