Fall 2026 Facilitation Certification Application Deadline Sept 18th
Fall 2026 Facilitation Certification Application Deadline Sept 18th
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Alumni Stories | October 9, 2024

Facilitation has been a core part of Alyssa Coughlin's leadership journey, even before she recognized it as a formal skill. From organizing meetings in high school to guiding cross-functional teams in her professional career, Alyssa naturally brought people together to align on common goals. Her facilitation expertise grew further through Voltage Control’s certification, which transformed her approach to leadership at Autodesk. Today, she emphasizes creating inclusive environments, fostering collaboration, and scaling facilitation across teams to drive meaningful outcomes and empower others.

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Workshops | October 8, 2024

Workshops are vital for team building and innovation but often fail to engage participants fully. To maximize impact, workshops must shift from merely presenting information to fostering learning-centric environments that encourage collaboration and innovation. By incorporating assessment points, purposeful activity selection, and flexible design, facilitators can create dynamic experiences where participants actively engage and apply new ideas. This approach transforms workshops into spaces for learning, creativity, and growth, ensuring lasting impact on personal and professional development.

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Alumni Stories | September 25, 2024

Zugey’s journey from curiosity to confidence in facilitation showcases how mastering facilitation transformed her leadership and collaboration skills. In this blog post, she shares how attending training sessions in the tech industry ignited her interest in facilitation, leading her to pursue certification with Voltage Control. Through hands-on experience and community support, Zugey gained the tools to lead with confidence, apply facilitation in her work, and continue growing as a leader. Learn how facilitation can enhance your career and drive meaningful outcomes.

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Podcast | September 17, 2024

In this episode of the Facilitation Lab Podcast, host Douglas Ferguson converses with Tony Toto, a facilitator at the Outdoor Wisconsin Leadership School. Tony shares his journey from real estate to facilitation, emphasizing the transformative power of adventure-based team-building activities. He discusses the importance of physical and emotional safety, non-verbal communication, and the role of conversation in fostering trust and collaboration. Tony also reflects on his continuous learning process and the impact of his work on participants. The episode underscores the significance of taking risks, seeking mentorship, and the lasting benefits of experiential learning.