I have the great pleasure to welcome Bas Warmerdam, founder of ConsultingKids. Not only does he work with renowned companies as a consultant and facilitator, but he also helps them by turning their complex organizational issues into simple concepts for kids to creatively solve, then applies their solutions back in the organization.

Today, he joins us to unveil the concept and the magic of this new way of working.

What to Expect in Our Conversation:

Bas shares insights into:

👉🏻 **His Background**

👉🏻 **The Concept of ConsultingKids:** an innovative approach of using children's perspectives to tackle organizational challenges.

👉🏻 **The Power of Children's Thinking:** Explore how children ask different questions and generate a multitude of ideas, sparking innovative solutions.

👉🏻 **The Companies and Success Stories:** Delve into the clients and the fascinating challenges that ConsultingKids has successfully addressed, turning organizational issues into enchanting adventures.

ConsultingKids leverages the creative, uninhibited thinking of children to develop innovative solutions for organizational and societal challenges, regardless of complexity. For more information, visit [ConsultingKids website](https://consultingkids.com/).

And... they would love to get in touch with companies and government organizations around the world to help solve their top 5 challenges, no matter the complexity! For contact, email Bas, the founder, at [bas@consultingkids.nl](mailto:bas@consultingkids.nl).

Ever thought of quitting the comfort of your 9-5? We did it!

Join me, Apa and Audrey as we discuss the many occasions we’ve stepped outside of our comfort zones. The fears, the excitement and the various support systems that made all this possible.

From moving abroad, to quitting our corporate jobs, we’re exploring how fears are assumptions we’re making about outcomes, and how equipped we are to deal with that.
📣 Spoiler alert! We also uncovered the real story behind Apa’s viral video/nightmare! 🫣

In this episode, you’ll learn about:
🌍 Our respective moving abroad experiences
😱 How society expectations and our own fears prevent us from taking the leap
🪄 How to mitigate your fears with system such as Tim Ferriss Fear Setting Exercise

Today I welcome Deborah Rim Moiso. Not only is she an endorsed *Endorsed Facilitator with the IAF*, but she also serves as one of the editors of the prestigious "State of Facilitation Report" alongside the talented SessionLab team.

She join us today to unveil the real state of facilitation as we enter 2024.

Tune in to discover:

👉🏻 Her Background
👉🏻 How facilitators can enhance their workshop design process with the tools and resources available on the SessionLab platform
👉🏻 The highlight from the State of Facilitation 2024

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Today I welcome my 2 partner in crime, Apa hospodková and Audrey Thouvenin, to have a little chat during our Workshopping Weekend at my home in Germany.

Both are high skilled corporate Workshop facilitators who will join me on the podcast every 2 weeks in our so called “Spin-off’s”

*In these fortnightly episodes, we'll chat about all things facilitation, share our experiences, and explore topics related to our craft. It's like having a cozy chat with old friends, and we can't wait to have you join us!*

This short, a tad wild episode gives you a sneak peek into the vibe that awaits you in future episodes.

In this episode, we cover:

👥 An introduction to Apa and Audrey
🤝 How our paths crossed and why having biz buddies is crucial
🌟 Our shared mission and what keeps us going

Matthias Lenssen, a skilled facilitation specialised in Design Thinking and Innovation Workshops has created a new way of preparing workshops and meetings using the room and using tape to create creative spaces, playgrounds, but also structure and guidance for the facilitators and the workshop participants

I could enjoy and admire his work at a facilitation retreat in 2023 held in the Netherlands, and could’nt wait to welcome him on the show.

Tune in and learn about:

- How Matthias started to use tape by coincidence
- How tape helps you as a facilitator holding the room
- How to use and re-uses tapes and create big templates to activate embodyment in your workshops.
- What's on the menu for 2024—a three-course feast of knowledge tailor-made for facilitators.

My friend Audrey Thouvenin has joined me as we kick off the exciting journey that is 2024. Audrey is a kindred spirit, sharing my unwavering enthusiasm for facilitation. With her extensive background in corporates and fintech startups, she's no stranger to the hurdles of modernizing outdated business systems and she is also convinced that the corporates world need facilitators more than ever.

Audrey is now an integral part of the La Workshoppeuse team, and you can expect to hear more from our small talks in the next months!

In our small talk, we cover:

- Audrey's background and how we met
👉🏻 The challenges we've both experienced in the corporate world.
👉🏻 The transformative power of facilitation and the role of facilitators.
👉🏻 What's on the menu for 2024—a three-course feast of knowledge tailor-made for facilitators.

obias Dennehy contains multitudes: He is Head of People Experience at Siemens, Singer/Songwriter on stage, and Storyteller at heart. For many years, he worked as a Corporate Story Architect, consulting companies and institutions on how and where to tell their stories best … and workshops were naturally one means of inspiration and education for these clients.

He gives insights into

👉🏻 How stories and experiences are connected
👉🏻 Why listening helps people understand the level of engagement in organisations
👉🏻 What lies behind his role as a Story Architect
👉🏻 His opinion on the valuable role of external facilitators.

Get ready for an inspiring journey with our guest, Jakub Michalski, the good soul behind the Workhopper Master Community and the Facilitator Club Community. Jakub has embarked on a new adventure as a solopreneur, and he's on a mission to help organizations build thriving communities that bring immense value to businesses.

In this exciting episode, you'll discover:

👉🏻 **Jakub's Journey Around the World:**
From Poland to Great Britain and Germany, Jakub's life experiences have shaped his unique perspective on facilitation and community building.

👉🏻 **Eureka Moment at a Facilitation Retreat:**
Find out how a transformative facilitation retreat inspired Jakub to reflect on his career path and set him on the course to becoming a community-building expert.

👉🏻 **Why Solopreneurship?**
Jakub spills the beans on his "why" behind the shift to solopreneurship, and how he's harnessing his passion to make a meaningful impact.

👉🏻 **Building Communities for Business Success:**
Discover Jakub's focus on helping companies build communities that break down silos, foster collaboration, and engage their employees like never before.

In this engaging episode, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Maria Wichmann, not only a dear friend but also a fellow workshopper. She is an expert in the field of business succession, using facilitation as a tool to help senior business owners to connect and collaborate with the future owner (their successors) of their business.

Here's a sneak peek of what you'll uncover in this episode:

👉🏻 Her background from being a technical acoustic engineer to becoming a workshop facilitator.
👉🏻 Discover the unwavering determination that fueled her transition, with no backup plan in sight.
👉🏻 Her mission: bridging the gap between senior entrepreneurs and their younger successors, forging connections and partnerships.
👉🏻 Dive into the world of facilitation techniques, particularly the power of visualization, and how they play a pivotal role in addressing the complexities of transitioning stakeholders.

In this episode, join David Finnegan, the founder of 'jumble' and a former UX lead, as he shares his journey and experience in facilitating successful team collaborations and becoming a workshop facilitator.

With a hands-on understanding of product development, strategy, and team dynamics, he unpacks the essence of facilitation in driving business teams effectiveness.

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

👉🏻 The story of David's journey from UX design to facilitation
👉🏻 Why facilitation is crucial for businesses seeking to create 'ownable' solutions amidst complex team dynamics.
👉🏻 The common pitfalls in team collaboration and how facilitation can bridge the trust gap in traditional business structures.
👉🏻 David's direct advice for emerging facilitators: leap into action, gain experience, and constantly adapt.