Best Beth Cougler Blom Podcasts (2024)

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Writing a Book in the Field with Beth Cougler Blom - EP 43 34:58

2d ago34:58

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In this solo episode, Beth Cougler Blom shares her journey of writing her book, Design to Engage: How to Create and Facilitate a Great Learning Experience For Any Group. She talks about her research and self-reflection process, using tools like Trello, setting daily writing goals, and taking writing retreats. Beth highlights the value of revisions …

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Podcast Manners Matter: Setting Guest Expectations - EP 83 16:34

4h ago16:34

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How do you create clear and open communication with your podcast guest? Every podcast—and every episode, for that matter—has a lot of moving parts. As podcast hosts, we know that in order to stay organized, we need systems in place. But those systems should extend to more than your recording and editing tools, and how you publish your episode. You …

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72. Marketing is Fancy Storytelling: Alyson Shane: Social Media for Social Enterprise 1:28:34

7h ago1:28:34

1:28:34

Social media is a powerful force and opportunity if you use it well. To be able to do that, you need a solid social media strategy, a sense of what your goals are, and some consistency in your posting. In this conversation, Alyson Shane joins Matthew Rempel to talk about social media, how to use it, and how things change between when you're just st…

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Safe Learning Spaces with Fernando Murray and Carolina Almeida - EP 42 51:41

16d ago51:41

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In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Fernando Murray and Carolina Almeida about strategies they use to create safe learning environments with their groups. Fernando and Carolina share their deep expertise working across cultures, their expertise in Liberating Structures, and more. Beth, Fernando, and Carolina also discuss: fostering a…

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Making Caring Learning Environments for People With Disabilities with Yasser Tamer Atef - EP 41 53:27

1M ago53:27

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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Yasser Tamer Atef, a disability advocate and facilitator, about strategies to make learning spaces accessible and inclusive. Beth and Yasser also discuss: involving people with disabilities in the learning design process creating accessible documents strategies for facilitating inclusive virtual session…

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How to Audit Your Podcast Effectively - EP 82 23:57

2M ago23:57

23:57

How do you make sure your show evolves along with your listener? As an independent podcast creator, chances are you wear a lot of hats. You’re the host, of course, as well as the producer, the audio editor, the marketer, the designer… When you’re so focused on doing all the things for your show, it can be easy to forget that your podcast isn’t abou…

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Embracing AI in Learning with Margie Meacham - EP 40 54:17

3M ago54:17

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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Margie Meacham about artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in learning and development. Margie discusses her ongoing journey with AI, sharing valuable insights on how to effectively leverage it to enhance learner engagement and improve knowledge retention. Beth and Margie also discuss: the b…

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Start a Ripple Effect of Continuous Learning with Beth Cougler Blom - EP 81 39:57

3M ago39:57

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How can activating your beginner’s mind help you facilitate an authentic podcast experience? For many podcast hosts, the draw of creating a show is two-fold: we are eager to engage with and educate our listeners on topics we’re passionate about, and we look forward to the personal learning and professional development our interviews and solo episod…

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How To Keep Learning In Our Field with Beth Cougler Blom - EP 39 29:42

3M ago29:42

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In this solo episode, Beth Cougler Blom shares some of her approach to maintaining a learning organization at her learning design and facilitation services company. She also highlights sources for how we can all keep learning in our field, giving examples of communities of practice, podcasts, books, social media, and more. Links From the Episode Li…

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Level Up Your Listening Skills to Improve Your Podcast - EP 80 23:36

3M ago23:36

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How has being a podcaster changed how you listen? There are plenty of ways AI can make podcasters’ lives easier, but there’s one human ability Mary firmly believes AI will never be able to replicate (or at least not for a very long time): true listening. We humans have the incredible potential to distill the emotional impact underlying the words a …

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Making Accessibility Possible in Podcasting with Joel McKinnon - EP 79 34:40

4M ago34:40

34:40

How can we make sure your podcast is accessible to everyone? Everyone in the podcasting world is talking about accessibility these days, as more and more platforms release improved transcription services aimed at making the process easier for creators and meeting growing expectations around equitable access. Of course, AI tools are leading this cha…

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Break Out of Conventional Thinking with Kerri Price - EP 38 50:00

4M ago50:00

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Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Kerri…

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Podcast Transcripts and the Future of Accessible Audio - EP 78 19:24

4M ago19:24

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How can transcripts positively impact your podcast? Podcasts have always had an audio-first following, but as-is, audio isn’t accessible for everyone. In the wake of Apple Podcasts’ announcement to begin including transcripts with their latest update, it seems likely other platforms will begin to follow suit. This raises an important question for p…

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Facilitate Like an Anthropologist with Dr. Monty Badami - EP 37 59:21

4M ago59:21

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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Dr. Monty Badami about how we can use an anthropological lens in facilitation to engage in collective sense-making. If we can think like anthropologists, we will have access to the most valuable resource in understanding complex experiences and diverse groups...and that resource is our humanity. Beth an…

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Why We Need To Highlight Our Humanity In Podcasting with Erin Moon – Episode 77 44:25

5M ago44:25

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How do you bring your humanity to your podcast? Sharing your voice isn’t always easy. Factor in the painstaking writing of your script or copy, all those edits and revisions, and some nerves about speaking into the mic, and even the most heartfelt story can wind up either flat and unemotional or encased in that “reporter voice” from the dawn of rad…

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The State of Facilitation 2024 Report with Deborah Rim Moiso - EP 36 1:00:39

5M ago1:00:39

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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Deborah Rim Moiso, the editor of SessionLab's State of Facilitation 2024 Report, about data and insights gleaned from the report and what it might mean for facilitators worldwide. Engage with Deborah Rim Moiso and SessionLab: The State of Facilitation 2024 Report from SessionLab Use this link to sign up…

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Audiobook Inspiration to Master Your Microphone - EP 76 20:56

5M ago20:56

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What’s the connection between audiobooks and podcasts? You already know the right tone and voice is essential for building a connection with your listeners. It just makes sense, then, that you can turn to different kinds of audio media for inspiration when looking to further hone your skills behind the mic. Take, for example, audiobooks. Especially…

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Think Like a Facilitator with Beth Cougler Blom - EP 35 36:19

5M ago36:19

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In this solo episode, Beth Cougler Blom gives listeners a peek into the thought process behind effective facilitation. She discusses some of the key decisions and questions that guide her in managing time, scope, participant involvement, and her own engagement during sessions. Beth also addresses how she maintains focus and clarity, shedding light …

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Writing For Your Podcast with Shannon Kirk - EP 75 43:24

6M ago43:24

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How do you create the written content for your podcast? You’ve probably heard actors say that they can’t bring themselves to watch their own films. As a podcast host, maybe you relate to the cringe factor that comes from listening to your episodes after you’ve recorded them, but if you’ve decided to write episode-accompanying blog posts and show no…

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A Career in Facilitation with Barbara Pedersen - EP 34 1:00:07

6M ago1:00:07

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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with facilitator Barbara Pedersen about her 30-year career (so far!) and what she's learned along the way. Beth and Barbara also talk about: the phases and cycles of a facilitation career confidence, humility, and fear challenging ourselves how to get training in facilitation learning foundational facilitati…

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Better Writing For Podcasting: Takeaways From Radio School - EP 74 21:16

6M ago21:16

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How do you write for your podcast when you’re “not a writer”? A lot of podcast hosts are drawn to the audio medium because they have always felt they can express themselves better and more easily through speaking than through writing. In this episode, Mary shares how a lackluster introduction to writing in her youth spurred her into radio—she wante…

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The True Cost of Holding Non-Participatory Events with Mansi Jasuja - EP 33 52:44

6M ago52:44

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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Mansi Jasuja about the many impacts of hosting events which exclude individuals from participating, including social, environmental, psychological, and economic considerations, and how groups can be more intentional to foster inclusivity and invite participation. Beth and Mansi also talk about: the psyc…

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Crafting a Consistent Brand Story with Brigitte Bojkowszky - EP 73 40:18

7M ago40:18

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How does branding tie into your podcast? As a podcast host, figuring out how to communicate why your episodes are worth listening to is one of your most important tasks. Downloads are nice and all, but it’s the strength of your brand—and really nailing down how you want your listener to feel—that encourages them to earmark some of their extremely v…

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71. Designing Learning with Beth Cougler Blom 47:32

7M ago47:32

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In this episode of the Strategy Made Simple podcast Beth Cougler Blom explains how we can make better learning experiences by taking a learning design approach. She explains how her experience in learning design roles contribute to making better trainings and facilitating well with groups. We discuss how meeting ground rules and setting out the obj…

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Creating and Communicating Value with Matthew Rempel - EP 32 49:39

7M ago49:39

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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Matthew Rempel about how entrepreneurs who own facilitation-related businesses can create and communicate the value we bring to our clients in various ways. Beth and Matthew also talk about: finding our ideal clients dealing with fear around saying no to potential clients rethinking the purpose of "the …

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Speak With Spirit: Stop Editing Out Your Authentic Voice - EP 72 23:12

7M ago23:12

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The 2024 podcasting season is gearing up to be an exciting one, with lots of changes on the horizon. New ventures like YouTube integration have raised this huge existential question—what is a podcast? And while this fresh take brings up questions of video components, RSS feeds, and more—at the end of the day, the road forward for podcasting is stil…

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Perfecting Timing with Beth Cougler Blom - EP 31 37:41

7M ago37:41

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In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks about timing considerations when planning and facilitating workshops. Beth explores: Cultural considerations related to time Using a lesson plan template to help with timing How learning outcomes help us make decisions about timing Timekeeping while facilitating Tracking and reflecting on timing-related…

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Game-Based Learning for Teams with Alexandra Suchman - EP 30 43:27

8M ago43:27

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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Alexandra Suchman about game-based experiential learning and how games can be leveraged to support teams. Beth and Alexandra also talk about: what game-based experiential learning is the levels of depth we can accomplish through games choosing games to meet desired outcomes including reflective elements…

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Expressing Ourselves Through Photography with Michele Mateus - EP 29 52:54

8M ago52:54

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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Michele Mateus about owning who we are, putting ourselves 'out there', and expressing ourselves fully through portrait photography – whether we're facilitators of learning or anyone else who needs or wants to show up in photos. Beth and Michele also talk about: the vulnerability of having our photo take…

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Celebrating with Values to Nourish Your Podcast - Year End Break - EP 71 17:11

9M ago17:11

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What values are at the heart of your podcast? As 2023 draws to a close, most of us are preparing for some kind of annual review, whether it’s for our business or our personal lives. When you’re looking back on your professional or family values and how they showed up this year, don’t forget your podcast! With all those moving parts, your show is al…

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How to Use Research and Reports to Guide Your Podcast with Megan Dougherty - EP 70 37:04

10M ago37:04

37:04

How does a report full of podcast stats make you feel? Chances are, you either pore over every page or close the tab, afraid those nasty numbers will tell you things you don’t want to know! Lucky for all of us podcasters out there, Megan Dougherty—a brilliant digital marketing strategist, podcast producer, and creator of the State of Business Podca…

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Navigating Conflict with a Generous Approach with Meg Bolger - EP 28 54:25

10M ago54:25

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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Meg Bolger about how facilitators can respond effectively to participants when they say something that could or does cause conflict in the group. Beth and Meg also talk about: Giving more space and agency to people to participate Not avoiding conflict when it happens Bringing a curious mindset Noticing …

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Intangible Values of a Podcast: What It Means For Stats, Metrics, and Monetization - EP 69 15:57

10M ago15:57

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What metrics are you using to measure your podcast’s success? Podcasting is a fantastic business marketing option. It’s a uniquely transparent and personal way to showcase your thought leadership, your services, and your authentic self—all without having to style your hair. Like any marketing strategy, podcasters inevitably want to see how successf…

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Mindsets of a Learning Entrepreneur with Beth Cougler Blom - EP 27 39:11

11M ago39:11

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In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks about some of the mindsets that she holds as an entrepreneur, leading a team who engages in learning design and facilitation work. Beth talks about abundance vs. competitive mindsets, navigating uncertainty, considerations around being client-centric, ethical decision-making, and having passion for the …

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Find Your Purpose and Impact with Podcasting with Shobna Kannusamy - EP 68 42:47

11M ago42:47

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How well do you know your ideal podcast listener? If you can figure out—like, really, deeply identify—the purpose of your podcast and who you’re creating it for, you’ll discover the huge impact this can have on your show’s success; it helps make every part super cohesive, from selecting your guests and topics, to reaching your ideal audience, to ac…

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