In the latest instalment of his ‘Akimbo’ podcast, Seth Godin switched it up. On the surface, nothing was different. As always, there were no guests. Very little editing. The episode was the usual 20 minutes or so. So, what changed? This one was a listicle (or whatever the name is…
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How to transform a webinar
Let’s be honest. You’re probably sick of webinars by now. And if you’re not sick of them just yet, you’re probably more wary than you were a couple of months ago. It’s not that webinars are objectively bad. They can be a valuable method of transferring information. They’re easy to…
How to introduce yourself
Like it or not, first impressions count. Regardless of whether you’re running a workshop, kicking off a class, or meeting a potential business partner for coffee, the way you introduce yourself can be an incredible lever to build trust, empathy, and engagement. It sounds almost too simple to be worthy…
How to calculate the time you need to create a workshop
Using time and magic to bring workshops to life The economy is rapidly evolving into a ‘connection economy’: an economy that rewards value created by building relationships and fostering connections. This economy rewards those who know how to build leverage. Leverage used to be associated with investing capital, utilizing complex…
How to run a workshop for the C-suite
An underlying theme that comes up our Workshop Creator program is what I simply call THE FEAR. THE FEAR is real (and capitalised). THE FEAR can strike when the technology doesn’t work; when we get asked a question we don’t how to answer; when we forget what’s coming next; when…
A Workshop Canapé
In week one of the first edition of our Workshop Creator program, we sent out a few thought starters to our cohort of participants. One of these was a brief slide deck on Audience and Topic Ideation. It was one small asset before the main program started; a tiny canapé…
How to turn up the dials in your next workshop
One of the best things about workshops is the ability to mix and match ideas, formats, activities, and themes. We can shift from one lane to another; bring in different concepts; sprinkle in story; encourage exploration. Workshops are a responsive space where change happens. However, it gets a little more…
How to cook up a tasty workshop
Whether your culinary skills are Michelin star or you’re limited to toast, you don’t need much to be able to cook up some tasty workshops. Here’s a 6 step recipe. 1. Choose a flavo(u)r you can add a scoop of another if you like 2. You’ll need a couple of…
Crossing the online course chasm
The path to becoming a creator in the future of learning can be fraught. Luckily, there’s a place to visit along the way. Earlier this week I spoke with a new friend who’s taking a look at what’s next in his career journey. He had a pretty good idea of…
This ain’t no webinar
Our world has changed quickly. Many of our social interactions have almost immediately shifted to be exclusively online, and for those of us not on the frontlines, our work interactions have done the same. It’s an interesting thought experiment to wonder how things would be if we were experiencing this…