(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

Where we stand

Where we stand

Where we stand – on familiar ground, in new territory or somewhere in between – depends on our skills, training and experience.

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Surprises that shock

Surprises that shock

Some surprises are welcome. Others are so unwelcome that they are better termed ‘shocks’.

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Lead with a sticky note mindset

Lead with a sticky note mindset

If you’re a leader, arm yourself with a sticky note mindset and go lead a balanced conversation.

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Warm up

Warm up

We like seeing people rise to the challenge. That’s why so many of us are glued to our screens watching the Olympics.

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Stakes and shares

Stakes and shares

Imagine if your major shareholder was also your major stakeholder.

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Engagement fluency

Engagement fluency

If we are getting completely different responses from stakeholders than we expected, it’s time to take a fresh look at how we are engaging with them.

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Revenue, retention and other rewards of engagement

Revenue, retention and other rewards of engagement

Engagement is good for business, no matter what business we’re in.

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Excuses

Excuses

I wonder what sort of excuses we make when we overlook engaging with our stakeholders and community.

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