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  • #24 Before you say yes

    May 14, 2026 · 6 min

    Before you say yes A leader has made a decision and wants the team involved. You design a proper workshop. Then you ask the sponsor what will actually change based on what people say, and they pause — "we're fairly committed to the…

  • #23 Mapping: the engine your workshop runs on

    April 30, 2026 · 12 min

    Mapping is how you get all of your collaborators on the same page, speaking the same language and ready to work together productively. It's how you build the shared picture that the rest of the workshop runs on top of. This is the first of…

  • #22 The Butterfly Process

    April 16, 2026 · 6 min

    The Butterfly is the mental model I use to understand how workshops actually move. Two wings, active work and reflective work, and a single point at the centre that every transition passes through without exception. In this episode I walk…

  • #21 The whisk, the recipe and knowing how to cook

    April 2, 2026 · 8 min

    Ever watched someone run a Design Sprint on a three-year strategy question? Every step executed perfectly. Entirely wrong outcome. That's not a facilitation problem — that's a vocabulary problem. In this episode I'm unpacking a distinction…

  • #20 Moving from intent to activities

    March 19, 2026 · 13 min

    Most people start planning a workshop by dropping activities onto a board. An icebreaker here, a brainstorm there, a How Might We and some dot-voting to tidy things up. Two hours, looks solid. The problem is, you've just picked the words…

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  • #19 Do we live in a dotocracy?

    March 6, 2026 · 9 min

    Should we be living in a dotocracy? Everyone uses dot-voting. It's fast, it feels democratic, and it gives a room full of people a satisfying sense of progress. The problem is that most of the time, it's being asked to do something it was…

  • #18 Your in-person workshop checklist

    January 14, 2025 · 16 min

    In this episode, we dive into the essentials for running successful in-person workshops. From packing the ultimate kit—including agendas, print materials, Sharpies, and super sticky Post-its—to setting up the perfect environment and…

  • #17 Your remote workshop checklist

    October 4, 2024 · 14 min

    Mastering Remote Workshops: An Essential Toolkit & Checklist Join me for this jam-packed episode where we dive into the essentials of running a remote workshop; get a sneak peek into an expert’s desk setup designed to boost workshop…

  • #16 Should your workshop be hybrid, remote or in-person?

    August 30, 2024 · 17 min

    Remote, In-Person, or Hybrid: Choosing the Right Format for Your Workshop In this issue, we dive into the pros and cons of delivering workshops in different formats: in-person, remote, and hybrid. You'll learn about the key benefits of…

  • #15 The Art of the Presentation – Part 2: Your Slides and Your Structure

    July 16, 2024 · 11 min

    #15 - The Art of the Presentation pt 2: Slides, Structure, and Strategy In this episode from the Facilitation Studio, we jump into presentation slides and structure. Learn about the effective use of slides, keeping presentations concise…

  • #14 The Art of the Presentation – Part 1: Your Audience and Yourself

    June 24, 2024 · 6 min

    In this episode, we're diving into the essentials of presenting your own work effectively. Learn why you should be the one presenting your ideas, how to understand and engage with your audience, and tips for giving a captivating…

  • #12 Managing "difficult" collaborators – part 2

    March 13, 2024 · 7 min

    I don’t understand what you want from me. Have you ever sat in a room full of people who are busily working away and felt like you’re outside the loop? Like you missed the memo and don’t know what’s going on? It’s disenfranchising and…

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About the show

Are you looking to up your facilitation game? Look no further than the Facilitation Studio! This podcast provides the foundations for good facilitation, as well as tools, techniques, and templates to help you elevate the collaborative experiences you lead. I’m John Sunart, an experienced facilitator, and I’m drawing on years of experience to bring you the best tips and tricks for facilitating with all sorts of people and all scales of organisation. Whether you're new to facilitation or a seasoned pro, join me in the studio and let's take your facilitation skills to the next level. facilitationstudio.substack.com