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Facilitation Lab Podcast

Douglas Ferguson
Facilitation
Collaboration
Leadership
Team Dynamics
Change Management
Community Building
User Experience Design
Community Engagement
Authenticity
Workshop Techniques
Product Design
Coaching
Inclusive Facilitation
Workplace Culture
Leadership Development
Design Thinking
Remote and Hybrid Settings
Mentorship
Stakeholder Engagement
Education

Welcome to the Facilitation Lab Podcast, where Douglas Ferguson, founder of facilitation academy Voltage Control, speaks with Voltage Control Certification Alumni and other facilitation experts about the remarkable impact they're making. These discussions embrace a method-agnostic approach, so you can enjoy a wide range of topics and perspectives as we examine all the nuances of enabling meaningfu... more

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"I showed up just wanting to observe, but a deep prompt and a one-on-one conversation led to a beautiful, unexpected connection." - Erin Warner

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"I wondered what would happen if I opened a C-suite meeting with a dad joke or a meme, and it made people actually look forward to coming." - Renita Joyce Smith

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"When I started my career, people said there's no way a computer can create real human connection, and I was like, I think it can." - Sophie Bujold

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Erin Warner
Founder of Head Plus Heart Coaching and Facilitation, partner at Exec Consulting
Head Plus Heart Coaching
Episode: Episode 174: The Greatest Secrets to Engaging Facilitation: Unlocking Team Potential
Renita Joyce Smith
CEO of Leap Forward Coaching and Consulting, strategic alchemist, master facilitator, and advocate for making work suck less and people matter more.
Leap Forward Coaching and Consulting
Episode: Episode 173: How Can Authenticity Transform Facilitation and Workplace Culture?
Sophie Bujold
Helps membership-based organizations design communities that feel more human, connected and sustainable.
Cliqueworthy
Episode: Episode 172: The Greatest Lessons in Trust and Generosity from Online Communities
Marco Monterzino
Human Centered Designer and Certified Innovation Facilitator at Monterzino Design
Monterzino Design
Episode: Episode 171: How Can Rituals in Design Enhance Facilitation and Organisational Resilience?
Grace Losada
Vice President of Learning and Development at Change Enthusiasm Global
Change Enthusiasm Global
Episode: Episode 170: The Best Practices for Creating Safe and Engaging Learning Environments
Rubens Filho
Co-founder of Abracademy, creating magical learning experiences for teams
Abracademy
Episode: Episode 169: The Greatest Secrets of Blending Magic and Psychology for Team Growth
Lori Boozer
A creative root and water, developing a platform for individual and collective healing.
Episode: Episode 168: How Can Facilitation Foster Genuine Connections and Healing in Our Communities?
Tammy Shubat
Facilitates and enables partnerships and public affairs for the education sector in Ontario.
Ofea
Episode: Episode 167: How Can Facilitators Foster Bold Participation and Collaboration in Nonprofit Organizations?
Robin Cory
Leads a strategy and facilitation practice helping mission-driven organizations gain clarity and take bold action.
Episode: Episode 167: How Can Facilitators Foster Bold Participation and Collaboration in Nonprofit Organizations?

Host

Douglas Ferguson
Host of the Facilitation Lab Podcast, founder of Voltage Control, and facilitator/educator in organizational design and learning.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Great tips on facilitation

    Looking forward to future episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adrian Howard
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Smart Ways To Run Collaboration Time

    Doug has been together a pod that’s going to make you, and your organization better.

    So much of work is reliant of collaboration. When it works well it’s an amazing investment of time and energy. When it doesn’t a waste.

    This show will make sure you only have the amazing moments.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barry O’Reilly
    United States6 years ago
  • Actionable insights for better alignment

    Loved the advice from Daniel and Douglas “internal meetings without urgency and precise decisions are super costly in wasted time and misalignment”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hopegrrr
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate concrete takeaways on alignment and decision-making in meetings.
Guests bring practical facilitation expertise and real-world examples.
The host emphasizes safe, engaging learning environments and authentic conversations.
Clear, actionable tips for improving collaboration.

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#117
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#228
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Apple Podcasts
#129
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#182
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Episode 174: The Greatest Secrets to Engaging Facilitation: Unlocking Team Potential
Q: How do you ensure participants feel empowered during your sessions?
I focus on empowering participants to generate their own experience and collective wisdom, which makes the sessions more energizing.
Episode 174: The Greatest Secrets to Engaging Facilitation: Unlocking Team Potential
Q: What was one of your formative experiences that shaped your instincts as a facilitator?
A significant experience was attending Girl Scout Camp, where the counselors facilitated a strong sense of belonging through well-structured activities.
Episode 171: How Can Rituals in Design Enhance Facilitation and Organisational Resilience?
Q: What excites you about teaching as a natural extension of facilitation?
Teaching is facilitating a gathering, where creating the right space for learning is essential.
Episode 171: How Can Rituals in Design Enhance Facilitation and Organisational Resilience?
Q: How do you see the connection between disruption and resilience?
Resilience can turn disruptions into opportunities for redesign and innovation.
Episode 171: How Can Rituals in Design Enhance Facilitation and Organisational Resilience?
Q: Can you share the moment when you first sensed that Facilitation might be the work you were meant to do?
I realized that the mindset behind design was transferable to help teams generate product ideas without having to design the products.

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The show centers on practical facilitation and collaborative leadership, featuring practitioners, coaches, designers, and organizational leaders who explore how to create safe, engaging, and meaningful group experiences. Episodes cover a broad range of methods and perspectives—from rituals and design thinking to authentic communication, psychological safety, and community building—often tying facilitation to measurable outcomes like better collaboration, stronger teams, and resilient organizations. Listeners can expect actionable techniques, real-world stories, and conversations that balance human connection with results-oriented facilitation across corporate, nonprofit, and educational settings.

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1. Erin Warner
2. Renita Joyce Smith
3. Sophie Bujold
4. Marco Monterzino
5. Grace Losada
6. Rubens Filho
7. Lori Boozer
8. Tammy Shubat

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