Mar 03 2025 39 mins
Explore unconventional approaches to facilitation and creativity with guest Rach Davis. We discuss the importance of finding inspiration outside traditional fields, the concept of cross pollination, and how it enhances workshop design.
The conversation delves into specific facilitation techniques, the impact of tools like Butter, and the strategic use of AI in workshops.
Rach shares entertaining anecdotes from San Antonio and valuable facilitation tips, such as using Lego Serious Play and the 'full body yes.'
The episode is filled with practical insights for anyone looking to elevate their facilitation skills.
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Meet Rach Davis
01:35 The Creative Weirdo
02:19 Superpower of Cross-Pollination
03:44 San Antonio Stories
08:24 Journey into Facilitation
14:49 Creative Workshop Activities
20:47 Creating a Safe Space for Ideas
21:22 The Power of a Smile in Workshops
23:15 Full Body Yes: Understanding Physical Reactions
24:38 Exploring Tools for Facilitation
27:39 Using AI in Workshops
31:57 Innovative Workshop Techniques
32:47 Abolishing the 'Always Done This Way' Mentality
34:21 Concise Communication with Balance
36:16 Recommended Books and Resources
37:34 Connecting and Upcoming Sessions
39:15 Conclusion and Farewell
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Guest: Rach Davis
Meet Rachel, a Workshop Experience Designer and Facilitator who runs her own business as an independent consultant. With almost 20 years of strategy and workshopping experience, she's a firm believer that play is the doorway to our wildest ideas. Coming from an environment where being creative was like pulling teeth, she now helps others move past blockers to creative problem solving by crafting workshop experiences infused with joy and energy.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachdavis/
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