(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

Gather the gold from groups 💰💛

Gather the gold from groups 💰💛

We can find gold everywhere. Even in the middle of moving house, which consistently appears as one of the top five most stressful life events, in any google search.

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Disconnect

Disconnect

Stop press. Joan is considering retiring from Bridge . Just as we are all busy re-connecting, why is my 105 year-old mother-in-law about to disconnect from the her beloved world of Bridge?

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Set the tone

Set the tone

Words set the tone from the start, as the picture shows. Welcome, respect, connect.

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Don’t break the ice

Don’t break the ice

Icebreakers free ships, not people.

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R-e-s-p-e-c-t

R-e-s-p-e-c-t

Do an Aretha.

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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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