
First Time Facilitator
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
276 episodes
FTF255: How we built my new brand in 4 weeks with Jason Knight
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.
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Episode 255
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42:18

FTF254: Talk the Walk with Alan Weiss (How to avoid gambling away your career)
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 par...
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Episode 254
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31:02

FTF253: The Delegate Experience: Conferences Done Differently with Mary-Louise (ML) Huppatz
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)...
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Episode 253
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32:27

FTF252: Obsess over the participant (not the meeting room) with Steven Demedio + a sneak peak of our Red Carpet Campout
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...
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Episode 252
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27:16

FTF251: How we sold out our event in 24 hours (Behind the scenes of How to Face Change) with solo reflections from Leanne Hughes
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, L...
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Episode 251
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FTF250: Building trust and driving change in workshops with Hitomi Whitlock
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.&nbs...
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Episode 250
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29:34

FTF249 Michael Bungay Stanier's Co-Facilitation Tips & Brisbane Event Preview!
Come along to our event!
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Episode 249
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15:48

FTF248: Mid-year check-in + sneak peak of Talk the Walk with Alan Weiss
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 u...
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Episode 248
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36:43

FTF247: From Workshop to Written Word: Translating Ideas into Books with Mel Loy and Jade Miller
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 firs...
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Episode 257
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34:16

FTF246: Alan Weiss on speedy design + why workshops can be the worst solution for a client
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 r...
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Episode 256
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43:25

FTF245: Preparing to be spontaneous in your workshops with Lisa Leong
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 cr...
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Episode 245
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FTF244: Get to the Point with Sally Prosser
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 us...
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Episode 244
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19:11

FTF243 Unseen facilitation tips: How Phil Woods creates epiphanies in his workshops
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.
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Episode 243
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34:09

FTF242: 5 Workshop Hacks Using ChatGPT with Leanne Hughes
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.
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Episode 242
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19:16

FTF241: Leanne Hughes’ Unofficial 2023 Annual Report
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<...
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Episode 241
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31:30

FTF240: Get Lucked! How to Cultivate Serendipity in Your Work with Dr. Christian Busch
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 h...
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Episode 240
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29:07

FTF239: Tactics for powering yourself up to host a workshop (when you’ve had three hours sleep)
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 ch...
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Episode 239
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13:54

FTF238 How to start a workshop: Which comes first - content or an activity? with Leanne Hughes
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 sess...
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Episode 238
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17:22

FTF237: Deciphering culture and facilitation life as a charismatic introvert with Shane Michael Hatton
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 a...
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Episode 237
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31:14

FTF236: How I organise my facilitator materials to speed up workshop design with Leanne Hughes
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 Hou...
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Episode 236
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19:49

FTF235: Using the House of Communication to Create Contrast in Your Workshops with Michael Grinder (#bestof episode)
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...
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Episode 235
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49:08

FTF234: Behind the Mic: My Co-MC and Committee Reflections with Leanne Hughes
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 videoHig...
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Episode 234
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FTF233: Inside three facilitators minds: What goes on (and why we love models!) with John Norcross and Tricia Conyers
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...
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Episode 233
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48:54

FTF232: The Power of Frameworks + How to Gift Wrap Your Expertise with Leanne Hughes
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 vide...
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Episode 232
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20:48

FTF231: Nancy Marmolejo on Navigating Workshops with Quiet Confidence and a Sense of Belonging
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 sessi...
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Episode 231
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