(Fl)awesome Facilitator

“I’ve recently bought ‘Hum’ and signed up for Jacinta’s blog. I’m loving how you provoke thought using creativity, the length is also great, I know I’m going to get a gem or two without significant investment of time!”
Alison Bradford, Community Development + Engagement Manager, Wollongong City Council

“Your blog this week was just what I needed for an upcoming workshop! Your wisdom and insights are very useful, and I wanted to let you know I really appreciate them!”
Tanya, Pinanyi Consulting

“Jacinta's blog is a must read for me- it provides inspiration to think about your business in a different way and always gives me those much needed laughs in your day.”
Leanne Raven FAICD, CEO Crohn’s & Colitis Australia

“The bite-size tips in Jacinta’s blog and videos are super helpful. I often go to her archive when I have a particular challenge and find something handy that helps.”
Gabriela Gallo, Legal Learning Manager, Herbert Smith Freehills

Complacency

Complacency

Complacency is the shadow side of ‘laid back’, but can have the completely opposite impact.

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What lies beneath

What lies beneath

I’ve been wondering about purpose quite a lot recently.

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Ambush

Ambush

I’ve been wondering how we cope with that feeling of being ambushed.

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Rich reflections

Rich reflections

Reflections can change the way facilitators both design and facilitate workshops.

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Change worth noticing

Change worth noticing

I wonder if you changed something mid-course recently?

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Building empathy

Building empathy

I wonder, what is the best way to learn empathy?

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Briefs and bucks

Briefs and bucks

When it comes to workshop design, I think facilitators have quite a bit in common with lawyers.

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Q&As are for interviews, not workshops

Q&As are for interviews, not workshops

Next time you see ‘Q&A’ on a workshop agenda, be brave and ask if there is another way to convey the information.

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