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Facilitation | July 23, 2024

In professional development, the principles of practice and feedback are vital. Much like athletes and musicians refine their skills through rehearsal and critique, professionals must engage in deliberate practice and seek feedback to master their craft. This blog post explores these elements, providing insights and strategies to foster growth and success in the workplace. Facilitators, in particular, need ongoing practice and feedback to enhance their skills. Structured practice opportunities and feedback loops help identify strengths and areas for improvement. Embracing a growth mindset is essential, as it encourages seeking feedback and viewing challenges as learning opportunities. In professional settings, practice often gets neglected, overshadowed by the expectation to perform flawlessly. To foster growth, professionals need environments where they can safely practice and receive feedback, similar to athletes rehearsing before a performance.

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Alumni Stories | February 19, 2025

Discover how Lori Boozer, a former government attorney turned nonprofit leader, transformed her approach to leadership through facilitation. Learn how embracing co-creation and collaboration helped her champion systemic change and foster inclusive, impactful conversations. This journey highlights the power of facilitation in addressing complex social issues like economic mobility and health equity

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Facilitation Training | February 17, 2025

Explore the top 10 coaching certifications, including the benefits of combining coaching with facilitation skills. Discover how programs like ICF, iPEC, and Voltage Control’s Facilitation Certification can enhance your practice, equip you to lead group dynamics, and help you drive collective breakthroughs. Whether you're just starting or expanding your coaching expertise, these certifications will refine your skills, boost credibility, and prepare you to meet the evolving needs of leaders and teams in today's fast-paced world.

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Podcast | February 6, 2025

In this episode of the Facilitation Lab podcast, host Douglas Ferguson interviews Dan Walker from Collective Imagination Consulting. They discuss Dan's journey from the legal field to the outdoor industry, driven by his deep curiosity and evolving understanding of justice. Dan shares how his formative experiences shaped his perspectives and how he now helps organizations create pathways toward a more just and joyful society. The conversation highlights the importance of curiosity in both personal and professional contexts, the complexities of justice, and the pivotal role businesses can play in fostering social change. The episode emphasizes a method-agnostic approach to facilitation.

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Alumni Stories | January 22, 2025

Discover how facilitation transformed Sophia Zaia’s approach to leadership in her inspiring journey from organizing to professional development. Starting with a simple meeting in college, Sophia shares how facilitation became the cornerstone of her leadership style, enabling her to design impactful sessions, foster collaboration, and empower others. Through her experience at Voltage Control, she honed essential tools and practices, unlocking new ways to create meaningful change. Learn how facilitation can elevate leadership, collaboration, and decision-making.

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Meeting Culture | January 14, 2025

Discover how psychological safety fosters innovation by creating an environment where teams feel safe to take risks, share ideas, and embrace failure as a learning opportunity. This blog explores actionable strategies for leaders and facilitators to build trust, handle conflict constructively, and ensure every voice is heard, driving creativity and collaboration. Learn to cultivate a culture where openness and resilience thrive, empowering your team to innovate and succeed in today’s dynamic business landscape.

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Alumni Stories | January 8, 2025

"Facilitating My Way to Fulfillment" by Alexis Scranton is a transformative journey from classroom teaching to visionary facilitation. Alexis shares how self-reflection, inspiration from books, and Voltage Control's facilitation certification helped her rediscover her purpose. Through immersive learning and practical application, she embraced facilitation as a way to guide groups, foster innovation, and create meaningful change. This story is a testament to the power of following one's passion and redefining leadership through facilitation. Explore how facilitation can unlock your potential and transform your career!