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In this episode of Control the Room, I had the pleasure of speaking with Alla Weinberg about her career as a UX Designer turned Culture Designer and thought leader. She starts with reflections on why she became a Culture Designer. Later, Alla discusses the differences of safety and trust. We also discuss the relationship between psychological safety and the state of the nervous system. Listen in for insights into how to build better relationships and connection at work.
Control the Room Podcast: Douglas Ferguson speaks with Christina Wodtke, author of the best-seller Radical Focus, about influencing the influencers, psychological safety online, and re-evaluating our relationship with our computers.
Inclusion isn’t just a value—it’s a leadership practice. First-time managers have a unique opportunity to shape culture, foster trust, and empower every team member. From addressing unconscious bias to promoting diverse voices, inclusive behavior starts with you. Ready to lead with purpose? Join Voltage Control’s facilitation certification and build greatness through difference.
Discover how AI teaming comes alive on the Miro canvas. At Canvas 2025, Voltage Control and Miro unveil AI Flows and Sidekicks that put AI inside the circle—listening, synthesizing, and acting with your team in real time. Turn briefs and research into shared artifacts in minutes with Instant Prototyping, then invite Sidekicks like the Challenger, Synthesizer, Optimist, Historian, Sketcher, and Co-Facilitator to surface risks, connect patterns, and guide process. Grounded in facilitation, this approach accelerates alignment, boosts engagement, and makes collaboration more transparent, inclusive, and human.
In this Facilitation Lab podcast episode, host Douglas Ferguson interviews Rubens Filho, Director of Spells & CEO of Abracademy, about using magic as a tool for transformative learning and team development. Rubens shares how magic, psychology, and learning design are blended to create engaging, research-informed workshops that foster curiosity, wonder, and collaboration. The discussion covers the origins of Abracademy, the power of metaphor and storytelling in leadership, the importance of embracing diverse perspectives, and the impact of shifting from militarized to magical language in the workplace. The episode highlights the value of human-centered, memorable learning experiences.
In "Holding Space, Finding Self," Voltage Control alum Tahira Bharmal shares her journey through facilitation, culture, and connection. From her early corporate days in the UAE to discovering the transformative power of holding space, Tahira reflects on mentorship, cross-cultural lessons, and how facilitation has shaped her life and work. A story of growth, purpose, and the magic of creating space for meaningful conversations.
In this episode of the Facilitation Lab podcast, host Douglas Ferguson engages with Charles Hoskinson, CEO of Input I Output and Co-Founder of Cardano. They delve into themes of facilitation, collaboration, and governance, particularly focusing on Charles's work in developing a decentralized governance model for Cardano. Charles shares insights from facilitating workshops across 50 countries to draft Cardano's constitution, emphasizing the importance of communication, trust, and consensus-building. The conversation also explores the impact of historical governance models and modern organizational design on decentralized systems, offering valuable lessons for fostering innovation and collaboration in diverse groups.
Explore proven coaching strategies for leaders that foster professional growth, inspire direct reports, and build sustainable, high-performing teams. Learn how to lead with a coaching mindset, use active listening, and conduct impactful coaching conversations that drive long-term goals and employee engagement.
Discover why facilitation is a dynamic practice, not a fixed playbook. This blog explores a competency-based approach that prioritizes growth, adaptability, and purpose over rigid methods. Learn how five core facilitation competencies—Purpose, Inclusive, Clarity, Crafted, and Adaptive—can guide intentional development and lasting impact.
Explore highlights from the Facilitation Lab Summit 2025, where eight expert facilitators led hands-on sessions on trust, storytelling, behavior design, coaching, nonverbal communication, and more. Centered on the theme of Practice, this year’s summit offered practical tools, powerful insights, and real-time applications to help facilitators grow their craft. Dive into the full recap to revisit the sessions and keep your facilitation skills sharp.