Our need for stories that move us
I dedicate this blog to the telling of stories that shatter stereotypes, open us up to each other and move us towards […]
Tag: Facilitator
EVENT: Pig Catching on 8 May
What would the tools you use say if they could talk? If your technology, your materials or props could talk to you, […]
Story Secrets for Speakers #6 – When the world is against me
You painted a picture of the possibility (Secret #1). Then you lead your audience past their doubts and reservations about their […]
Easing past social resistance when facilitating
Do I fit in? Every coaching client or participant wants to know: am I alone in this? Many times somewhere in a […]
Overcoming Practical resistance: What’s the plan?
The tool, the plan, the rules Every facilitator or speaker faces resistance. If you have done a good job of Painting a […]
Five types of resistance and how to break through
Introduction: Paint a picture of the possibility What made James in ‘James and the Giant Peach’ climb inside a giant peach, befriend […]
How do I use the power of stories for my talks and workshops?
Once upon a time in the Bushveld of South Africa lived a dragon who thought he was a springbuck. He ate grass […]
Introduction exercises for Speakers and facilitators
Marius, the sales manager, spoke again: Now you have introduced everyone, you have oriented them, but you still have not explained the […]
How do I ensure participation when I design a workshop?
How do I ensure participation when I design a workshop? Claire Pillay took a deep breath. My head is spinning. I have […]
How do I make a strong beginning?
5.1 How do I make a strong beginning? Story-Strategy, Act 2 Episode 5 – The Journey: Current Reality 2 Upon entering the […]