In this episode of the Facilitation Lab podcast, host Douglas Ferguson converses with Dr. Karyn Edwards, an organizational psychologist and executive coach. Dr. Edwards shares her journey into facilitation and leadership, starting at Carlson Wagonlit Travel. She highlights the influence of her mentor, Julianne Weiss, and discusses overcoming imposter syndrome and challenges in leadership roles. The episode delves into the importance of "power skills" like emotional intelligence and adaptability. Dr. Edwards also talks about her current work, including writing for the Association for Training and Development and exploring organizational culture change programs. The episode underscores the transformative power of coaching.
March 2025
Emilia Astrom shares her transformative journey from advertising to facilitation, discovering her passion at Hyper Island. With over a decade of experience, she leveraged design thinking and facilitation to guide organizations through the digital transformation. Her career highlights include joining Mural and supporting innovation, as well as completing the Voltage Control facilitation certification program. Emilia now designs workshops for senior leaders and works to create human-centered, collaborative work environments. Discover how facilitation changed her career and empowered her to lead meaningful change.