Improv in Facilitation with Brett Macdonald - EP 20

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Brett Macdonald about learning and using improv skills and techniques in facilitation, and how it may be more available to people who work with groups than they originally might think. Beth and Brett also talk about: The life and work benefits of learning improv How people can get over the fear of learning improv Specific improv elements and techniques that facilitators can use How to start learning applied improv for use in facilitation and elsewhere Engage with Brett Macdonald brettmacdonald.ca/ www.linkedin.com/in/brett-mac/ Other Links from the Episode: Applied Improv Network https://www.appliedimprovisationnetwork.org/ https://www.appliedimprovisationnetwork.org/vancouver https://www.facebook.com/appliedimprovisationnetwork (AIN page) https://www.facebook.com/groups/appliedimprov (AIN group for advice/tips) Brett's recommended Applied Improv books 'If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?' by Alan Alda 'Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination and Invigorates the Soul’ by Stuart Brown, MD ’Training to Imagine: Practical Improvisational Theatre Techniques for Trainers and Managers to Enhance Creativity, Teamwork, Leadership, and Learning’ by Kat Koppett ‘Life Unscripted: Using Improv Principles to Get Unstuck, Boost Confidence and Transform Your Life’ by Jeff Katzman MD and Dan O’Connor Brett's favourite, easy to read improv book ‘Improv Wisdom’ by Patricia Ryan Manson   Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com   Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn   Podcast cover art by Emily Johnston of Artio Design Co. Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions  

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How do you create workshops and courses that people really want to attend, where they're highly engaged and actually learn something? The answer is through facilitation. Facilitators exist wherever learning happens. And great facilitation involves getting clear on what you’re doing with your groups, why you’re doing it, and how to do it with purpose and intention. Tap into this podcast, "Facilitating on Purpose", as your go-to resource to becoming and being a better facilitator, wherever you work. Join facilitator and learning designer Beth Cougler Blom and her guests to explore ideas about designing and facilitating learning. You’ll gain insights such as how to plan more effectively, build connection with participants, and include meaningful activities. Level up your facilitation skills at http://facilitatingonpurpose.com/.