Our Reviews

What people are saying about Voltage Control

“I had my indication that Voltage Control was not just another training institution but took every extra effort to make students feel welcomed, engaged, and valued from the very beginning. This was my first lesson in excellent facilitation, ensuring everyone feels included.”

"Companies need creative and inclusive solutions that can only be brought forward through leaders that facilitate inclusive and regenerative conversations. If you are looking for a program to learn how to create a space for your team or clients to truly speak up and build collective solutions, then Voltage Control's Facilitation Certification is for you."

"Voltage Control taught us valuable new ways of looking at applying the Design Sprint methodology for larger groups. Google Sprint Masters have now expanded their toolkits which enables them to push their product teams to drive more innovative outcomes across larger sprint teams."

"I recommend Voltage Control workshops for any sales leader or sales enablement professional who is looking to level up their ability to build strong distributed teams and guide them in continuous improvement. After these workshops, I’m in a better position to build the next generation of sales leaders who are able to apply remote facilitation and design thinking skills to gain competitive advantage."

“Our team loved the Voltage Control workshops! It is a perfect opportunity to bring stakeholders outside of design and engineering backgrounds to come and learn. After these workshops, you can collaborate, experiment, and test much more effectively and efficiently.”"

“I found the sprint to be a uniquely exhilarating and enriching experience. It drove outputs that would have taken months, if not years to get to otherwise. I would definitely utilise this approach again.”

"The best thing about Voltage Control is that they set up a virtual learning space that covers every aspect of adult learning. They encompass the principles of adult learning without ever talking about it ... they just do it."

"There are many choices for workshops, but in my mind there are very few who get it right. Douglas Ferguson and Voltage Control get it. Voltage Control is a leader in the delivery of innovative and actionable content. I have always found significant value in the material and teaching method used by Voltage Control. If you are looking to learn a topic for the first time or level up your own skills or that of your team, then the virtual workshops they offer are a great option. After engaging with Voltage Control we are now confidently moving beyond design thinking and regularly pushing prototypes into production."

"I realized my entire role is facilitation. I have to do a lot of lateral influencing. So I use these skills even if it is not a super-structured workshop. I can’t believe every college student doesn’t have to take a class like this."

"I loved the conference and the workshop. As a relatively novice facilitator, I returned energized and inspired."

"If you are looking to learn facilitation for the first time, level up your own skills, or that of your team, then Voltage Control is a great option. After engaging with Voltage Control we are now confidently moving beyond design thinking."

"From inception to execution, Voltage Control met the brief perfectly in the design and structure of our global workshop facilitation program. They took the time to understand the nuances of the objectives, tailoring an approach that was not only comprehensive but also designed to foster productive and engaging sessions and usable outcomes."

"A vital leadership lesson emerged for me during certification. Leaders aren’t just solution providers; they can also be questioners, listeners, and facilitators."

"We weren’t just learning techniques. We were learning to wield them with intent, to understand the why behind the what. It broke down my preconceived notions and built them back up, fortified with purpose and precision."

"This was probably the most valuable training my team has had in the last decade."

"Even as an experienced, fulltime facilitator, I found deep and lasting value in Voltage Control's Facilitation Certification. For me, it was a long-overdue investment in myself and the business. Through well-paced live sessions and a great reading list, I was able to update and reground on the latest theory, get inspired and renewed with new ideas and methods, connect with other learners in the field, and ultimately sharpen the way I talk about my work. I feel more confident and credible."

“The Voltage Control Facilitation certificate is one of the most impactful training programs I've experienced. I was able to immediately apply the acquired skills into facilitating sessions with diverse cross-functional teams and leadership within my organization. It has undoubtedly been a game-changer, elevating my facilitation skills to new heights and contributing immensely to my professional growth.”

“My work with Voltage Control is part of the reason I was offered a full-time consulting role. The skills I developed helped me design a workshop series that opened nonprofit leaders’ eyes to what meetings could be. It’s now being used as a business development tool for my firm.”

"Collaborating with cohort partners and build relationships was a real highlight of the program. I got a ton of value out of the 1x1's with Erik. It felt very personalized."

"Joining the Community Hub has been a fantastic experience from the start! It's a truly welcoming and supportive environment filled with incredible resources and opportunities to create, connect, and expand your network. To me, the Hub is an invaluable platform for exchanging knowledge and ideas. I’ve gained so much from the shared resources, network connections, and both live and virtual events. I also enjoy giving back by volunteering and sharing my own experiences. It's an endless feast of knowledge and inspiration!"

“The Voltage Control certification was unlike any other learning experience I’ve had. It wasn’t just about acquiring new tools and techniques. It was about reflection, vulnerability, and really understanding myself as a leader.”

"Facilitation Lab by Voltage Control is an incredible space for facilitators, where we can freely experiment with new exercises, methodologies, and workshop formats. It's a rare chance to try things that might feel too risky in a client session. Plus, it's a brilliant place to connect with like-minded peers. The sense of community is amazing, and the generosity within the group is truly inspiring. Whether it's sharing insights, offering feedback, or simply supporting each other’s growth, the collaborative spirit of Facilitation Lab stands out. Facilitation Lab is a must for anyone who works with people!"

"Thank you for creating such a fantastic and safe environment to learn and grow. To anyone looking for a real-life, supportive audience to practice facilitation skills, I highly recommend this meetup."

"The opportunity to practice on-the-spot facilitation without a script, combined with the thoughtful feedback (both positives and areas for growth), was incredibly valuable."

“Facilitation is becoming one of those skills that AI can’t replace. The people who learn it now are going to lead the way forward.”

"Voltage Control doesn’t just talk at you — they drop you into the deep end (in the best way). You learn by doing, reflecting, and iterating in real time. It’s challenging, yes, but that’s exactly what makes it stick."

“I didn’t realize how much extra time it was taking to get things done, until I learned how to structure gatherings to actually lead somewhere."

"The continuous learning after certification has truly deepened my skills and confidence. Having mentor office hours to connect with other alumni, see expert facilitation modeled in real-time, receive input from peers, and talk through practical problems together has been incredibly valuable."

"The certification helped me realize that facilitation isn’t about running meetings or putting on a show. It’s about creating environments and experiences that enable people to be themselves and get the most out of each other. Now my impact is so much greater by facilitating others to be more creative, more collaborative, and more productive."

“The combination of group work, buddy work, and one-on-ones with the instructor that rounded out the program for me. I really appreciated the connections that were developed and the experience of different ways of approaching facilitation in different industries.”

“Voltage Control helped me and my team engage with internal and external stakeholders to identify effective strategies. The collaborative relationships that began in the workshop continue to flourish.”

"If you want to have systemic change across your organization, Voltage Control's hands-on learning experiences will change the way you design and implement meetings on a macro-level. Their purposeful approach will re-engage attention, re-energize teams, and redefine your culture!"

"I highly recommend Voltage Control. Two years ago, they quickly helped us, the Austin Technology Incubator, get aligned on a new brand identity, and they also helped us evaluate and fine-tune our organization’s vision, mission and values. They are execellent at helping you make quick, high-level decisions when going through a merger or other complex changes."

“Voltage Control’s unbiased perspective meant that we stayed on target and got rapid results. The team was able to quickly converge on a potential solution that gave us amazing insights into our customers.”

"When time to value is at such a premium today, any opportunity to speed up the sales cycle is something you have to explore. Integrating design thinking and facilitation into the sales process was an eye-opener for me. Learning new tools and then getting a chance to practice with others was great. A much-needed different approach to the typical sales process which invariably leads to a long string of unproductive meetings. Instead of trying to 'sale' your customers, engage with them and collaborate to find real opportunities. This training has gotten me rethinking the entire sales approach."

"As a venture-backed direct-to-consumer company, what we learn through customer experience directly evolves who we are growing into for current and new customers. As we mature to more retail presence in an unprecedented time of disruption and opportunity, every team member must be empowered with the vulnerability to iterate and actively listen for how to be present. Design thinking and facilitation taught by Voltage Control punctuates that kind of learning perfectly."

"The LDX workshop with Douglas was a real enrichment in my personal learning path. I am convinced that I can use essential elements of it in workshops with my customers and students. It was not only the technical aspect in Mural, but of course also the design of the learning path and the social component in the team of the co-learners from across the world."

"As a career leader in sales, sales curriculum design & education and leadership development, I love the experience of selling and facilitation...This program sits at the crosshairs of the sales, design thinking, and facilitation disciplines, with an authentic commitment to delivering a human centered approach. If you have a sales process—great! Use these tools creatively to elevate your client experiences throughout your process. If you don’t yet have a sales process, acquiring the skills and disciplines necessary to use these tools will inspire you to create 'fundamentally human' experiences and processes that matter to your prospects, clients, your organization and you."If you have a sales process—great! Use these tools creatively to elevate your client experiences throughout your process. If you don’t yet have a sales process, acquiring the skills and disciplines necessary to use these tools will inspire you to create 'fundamentally human' experiences and processes that matter to your prospects, clients, your organization and you."

"The certification progam was transformational. I made some mental breakthroughs, gaining insight and awareness about myself, that were really necessary for me to be able to move forward as a facilitator."

"My purpose and approach are both clearer thanks to this experience. I now aim to facilitate groundbreaking discoveries by channeling collective insights and intelligence to achieve outcomes. And, most importantly, I am now guided by a more meaningful question to pursue alongside the teams I serve. And I have Voltage Control to thank for that."

“Voltage Control's program taught my how to ask the big WHY. This approach has become my new compass and my new lens, informing my design for every workshop and meeting.”

"Voltage Control’s Facilitation Certification allowed me to name all the skills I was already using, improve them and learn a whole new catalog of ideas, methods and techniques. It also put me in the learner seat again and that value was immeasurable. Take this class, it will require you to think in new ways, invent new ways of connection and it will help you be an indispensable asset within your leadership team."

"“This program helped me go beyond building good agendas to hosting deeper, more meaningful conversations. I gained the confidence to eliminate static in the room and foster deeper connection.” "

“This class pushed me to finally write a book—something I’d been sitting on for five years. It helped me quiet my saboteur voice and reminded me of my purpose as a facilitator. It gave me the confidence to step into thought leadership with a lens I hadn’t explored before.”

"This program was a genuine step up from the foundation certification, focusing less on techniques and more on the ways of “being,” giving me the theory and practices to handle complex projects and relationships. I completed the program with greater confidence in my skills and a rich toolkit of resources, and now I'm truly ready to leap into independent facilitation work."

"Getting to put things into practice and try them out in longer chunks was extremely supportive to my learning, especially my newer inquiries. The personalized coaching also really felt supportive and imaginative. The group's willingness to engage and connect, along with the reading materials and activities, made this such a rich experience."

"The mentoring made it so personalized and it is truly unbelievable that people were so kind and connected so deeply."

The camaraderie and sense of care from instructors and cohort really helped to make the information and learning environment productive and exciting.

Facilitation Lab offers a vast array of learning resources such as activities, methodologies, books, and also regular educational and practical meetups. it's a the best place for practicing facilitation.

"The community’s warmth and generosity made me feel cared for and supported. The rich advice and the overal culture of the community makes leaning into that growth edge easier, and more delightful."

I crave community, and the Hub offers a rich, dynamic community that grows with me as I explore and learn from others who share their knowledge and wisdom. As a lifelong learner, I thrive in the various sections of the Hub.

"Thanks for the great session last night. Your feedback and suggestions were fantastic. I left very energized."

"Role plays typically make me really nervous but Douglas and the participants made it such a safe space."

"The experience helped me to realize my most passionate areas of facilitation design and refine and focus my ideal areas of expertise. I carry forward multiple mapping strategies that will continue to help me adapt and evolve my practice."

“This journey was transformative, both personally and professionally. I came to reconnect with the parts of facilitation that bring me joy—and ended up building a website that finally expresses my purpose and approach. It helped me articulate how the ceremonial and corporate sides of my work enrich each other.” 

“Most professionals are stuck facilitating with no real training—and they have no idea how much better things could be.”

"This wasn’t your typical certification program—it was facilitation bootcamp meets global mastermind. Every session pulled me out of my comfort zone in the best way and with a diverse circle of facilitators from across the world—I was seeing myself and my leadership through a whole new lens."

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Innovation can seem complex or reserved for the exceptional. But we believe innovation is for everyone. We’ve set out to illuminate a path for you to generate bold ideas, visualize and share them, overcome obstacles, and turn them into reality. Our books are equal parts guidebook and stories from years of experience helping companies adopt an innovation mindset and culture. They’re practical & actionable, so you can get started now. We hope they’ll help you on your journey to realizing your biggest, boldest ideas.

""Voltage Control doesn’t just talk at you — they drop you into the deep end (in the best way). You learn by doing, reflecting, and iterating in real time. It’s challenging, yes, but that’s exactly what makes it stick."

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The Books

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