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From stage to seminar, Christy Rotman shares how a career in professional dance evolved into purposeful facilitation and academic coaching at UVA. Mentoring interns, graduate study in counseling, and years supporting first-year students led her to Voltage Control’s Facilitation Certification, where a diverse cohort and tools grounded in purpose (inspired by Priya Parker) transformed her practice. Today she designs engaging workshops on growth mindset and the science of learning, leads accountability groups, and coaches one-on-one—confidently calling herself a facilitator who builds community, clarity, and student success.

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 post, we show how AI Teammates and one-click Miro AI Flows turn research into decisions fast—on the canvas, in the room. Forget solo AI hacks; Sidekicks, templates, and consent-based iteration create shared momentum for facilitators and product leaders. See Instant Prototyping in action: generate insights, flows, and screen requirements in minutes, then review, remix, and rerun with evidence in view. We’re Platinum Sponsors at Miro Canvas and rolling these tools into the Miroverse soon—join the waitlist to bring practical, team-level AI to your workshops.

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.

Explore the power of edges in facilitation and leadership. This blog introduces Troika Consulting and five transformative prompts—Explore the Unknown, Disrupt Patterns, Generate Dialogue, Embrace Tension, and Steward Emergence—designed to help you navigate thresholds in your work. Discover how edges spark growth, challenge assumptions, and unlock new ways of thinking.

Alum Nina Mancina traces a facilitation journey from “guerrilla dialogue” in LA free clinics to equity-centered Liberatory Design in schools. Drawing on grant writing, cross-cultural listening, and community storytelling, she builds trust with parents, educators, and youth—then turns insights into strategic, inclusive agendas. After joining Voltage Control’s Facilitation Lab and Certification, Nina sharpened her practice with Magical Meetings, SessionLab, and futures thinking. Today she guides districts through equity design, alternative education, and student-centered workshops—proving real change starts with listening, structure, and courageous care.

In this episode of the Facilitation Lab Podcast, host Douglas Ferguson interviews Lori Boozer, a narrative strategist and wellness visionary. Lori shares her journey from law to facilitation, emphasizing the importance of creating inclusive spaces for genuine participation and healing. The conversation explores group dynamics, the power of storytelling, and removing hierarchical barriers to foster authentic connection. Lori reflects on her experiences in Thailand and the need for “reparative engagement” in communities. Together, they discuss how facilitation can drive collective transformation, especially in workplaces and a world increasingly shaped by technology.

Cardano’s Constitutional Convention, facilitated by Voltage Control, brought together over 1,400 participants across 50 countries to ratify a groundbreaking on-chain constitution. From hybrid workshops to large-scale global events, expert facilitation enables blockchain networks and crypto companies to maximize efficiency, harness diverse perspectives, and drive sustainable collaboration at scale.