Best Matthew Rempel Podcasts (2024)

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

8d ago29:42

29:42

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

29d ago50:00

50:00

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

1M ago59:21

59:21

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

2M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

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

2M ago36:19

36:19

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

3M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

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

3M ago52:44

52:44

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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71. Designing Learning with Beth Cougler Blom 47:32

4M ago47:32

47:32

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

4M ago49:39

49:39

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

4M ago37:41

37:41

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

5M ago43:27

43:27

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

5M ago52:54

52:54

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

7M ago54:25

54:25

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

8M ago39:11

39:11

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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Tapping into the Mind and Body with Mirjam Leunissen - EP 26 36:45

8M ago36:45

36:45

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Mirjam Leunissen about reconnecting to our bodies when working with groups to inspire emergent and serendipitous thinking. Beth and Mirjam also talk about: Playfulness and pushing people out of their comfort zones Practicing sensing what's going on in our bodies Metaphors and analogies as inspiration Bu…

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Understanding Our Brains with Dr. Marcia Goddard - EP 25 43:47

8M ago43:47

43:47

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Dr. Marcia Goddard about how our brains work and some of the things that can happen with our brains - as facilitators or participants - in learning environments. Beth and Marcia also talk about: creating psychological safety neuroscience's alignments with diversity, equity and inclusion recognizing and …

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Maintaining Well-Being with Neelu Kaur - EP 24 41:11

9M ago41:11

41:11

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Neelu Kaur about how we can maintain our well-being and prevent burnout, particularly as people who do facilitation work. Beth and Neelu also talk about: Mental health, self-advocacy, and cultural identity, particularly for women who identify as Asian and South Asian Finding support in communities of pr…

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Building Community Online with Beth Cougler Blom - EP 23 30:55

9M ago30:55

30:55

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks about how to build online communities when facilitating in the virtual mode. She discusses the importance of understanding our own values and beliefs as facilitators, knowing our participants, and the need to define the purpose and goals of our sessions. She shares ideas for welcoming participants and settin…

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Music as a Facilitation Tool with Julias Alego - EP 22 43:17

10M ago43:17

43:17

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Julias Alego about how music has been a part of his life in Kenya so far, and how he uses it in his facilitation work. Beth and Julias also talk about: Considerations around choosing music for a facilitated event Potential cautions and pitfalls in choosing music Incorporating music, dancing, and singing…

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Pronouncing Participants' Names with Mary Houle and Sarra Ismail - EP 21 1:01:22

11M ago1:01:22

1:01:22

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Mary Houle and Sarra Ismail about the importance of pronouncing people's names correctly, how to learn how to do it respectfully, and why it's related to inclusive facilitation practices. Beth, Sarra and Mary also talk about: How to respectfully ask someone to pronounce their name Strategies to follow w…

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Improv in Facilitation with Brett Macdonald - EP 20 45:00

12M ago45:00

45:00

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Brett Macdonald about learning and using improv skills and techniques in facilitation, and how it may be more available to people who work with groups than they originally might think. Beth and Brett also talk about: The life and work benefits of learning improv How people can get over the fear of learn…

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Choosing Activities with Beth Cougler Blom - EP 19 43:31

1y ago43:31

43:31

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks about some of the things we should think about when we design activities into our workshops and courses. Beth explores concepts such as using learning outcomes to guide activity choice, designing authentic activities, offering choice to learners, and supporting all participants with the activities we choose.…

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Unhurried Facilitation with Johnnie Moore - EP 18 46:24

1y ago46:24

46:24

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Johnnie Moore about his book, Unhurried at Work, and how we as facilitators can embrace unhurried conversations and practices. While working this way isn't always easy, it may just be what we need in the world right now. Beth and Johnnie also discuss: learning from improv the tightness or looseness of a…

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Reaching Inward and Outward as Facilitators with Kirsty Lewis - EP 17 41:27

1y ago41:27

41:27

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Kirsty Lewis about how we facilitators need to do our own inner and outer work to be able to take care of and invest in ourselves as well as serve our clients. Beth and Kirsty also discuss: finding people to help us at points of transition in our career the benefit of coaching and supervision for facili…

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Exploring Elasticity in Facilitation with Rebecca Sutherns - EP 16 52:06

1y ago52:06

52:06

In this episode, Beth talks with Rebecca Sutherns about her book, ELASTIC: Stretch Without Snapping or Snapping Back, and how its insights can apply to facilitators and their groups. Rebecca uses the metaphor of a rubber band to explain how people can try to find the right amount of stretch - their "zone of optimal elasticity" - while neither under…

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Dealing with Self-Doubt with Beth Cougler Blom - EP 15 35:34

1y ago35:34

35:34

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks about some of the ways we might experience self-doubt as designers and facilitators of learning and what to do about it. She reveals some of the ways self-doubt has crept up for her and shares some of the things she thinks about and does to deal with it. Links from the Episode Liberating Structures User Grou…

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70. Lauren Lee & RaY Works: Benefits of Integrated Nonprofits 40:54

1y ago40:54

40:54

Lauren Lee is the social enterprise manager at Resource Assistance for Youth. The main social enterprise at RaY is a moving operation called RaY Works, where they help nonprofits move between office spaces, as well as helping people in residential support programs move between homes. Because RaY Works is a program within the larger nonprofit, there…

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Connection Before Content with Chad Littlefield - EP 14 45:35

1y ago45:35

45:35

In this episode, Beth talks with Chad Littlefield about designing group experiences for contribution, not just consumption. They explore Chad's concept of "connection before content" and how to do that particularly at the starts and ends of meetings or learning experiences. Beth and Chad also explore: how an intentional 'uofficial start' helps crea…

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Experimenting with Experiential Learning with Romy Alexandra - EP 13 57:13

1+ y ago57:13

57:13

In this episode, Beth and facilitator Romy Alexandra explore the topic of experiential learning. But they don't just talk about experiential learning, they actually do it! Romy and Beth each facilitate the other through several sense-based activities, then reflect on the experience. No matter where you are when you listen to this episode, you're in…

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69. Lucas Stewart - Social enterprise startups, safe cycling, and better civic spending 1:31:26

1+ y ago1:31:26

1:31:26

Lucas Stewart has many titles. Presently he is the Executive Director of The WRENCH in Winnipeg. Previously he has been involved in the founding and development of a variety of social enterprises including Purpose Construction (Previously Manitoba Green Retrofit), and Senior Partner with Encompass Coop. His driving goal has been to help reunite fam…

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Stuttering and Facilitation with Maya Chupkov - EP 12 41:19

1+ y ago41:19

41:19

In this episode, Beth chats with Maya Chupkov of the Proud Stutter podcast about facilitators who stutter. They talk about how groups might perceive stuttering and what to do about that, strategies that facilitators who stutter might use when working with groups, and the benefits people might experience when working with a facilitator who stutters.…

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Bringing "Dry" Content to Life with Beth Cougler Blom - EP 11 23:57

1+ y ago23:57

23:57

In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom shares several recommendations about how to work with course content that you might, at first, consider dry or boring and make it come alive for your learners. It's not the content of our sessions that is naturally "dry" - it's how we approach it when we're designing the learning experience! Connect with the …

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Facilitating Connection with Jan Keck - EP 10 38:17

1+ y ago38:17

38:17

In this episode, Beth chats with Jan Keck, an experience designer, facilitator, and trainer whose mission is to help people feel less alone. Jan shares with us some of the ways he intentionally helps people create deeper human connection through facilitation. Beth and Jan also explore: Considering people's senses and feelings when designing experie…

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Training that Clicks with Hannah Brown - EP 9 42:19

1+ y ago42:19

42:19

In this episode, Beth talked with guest Hannah Brown about her new book, Training that Clicks: Virtual Design Playbook, which is all about designing and facilitating virtual learning. Hannah helps us remember to use technology to our advantage and think both about our participants' experience and how we need to show up as facilitators in virtual sp…

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Being Lifelong Learners with The Cougler Family - EP 8 56:10

1+ y ago56:10

56:10

In this episode Beth talks with her parents, Ron and Elaine Cougler, and her brother, Kevin Cougler, about being lifelong learners and how that has presented itself in their family. Listen for ideas to take into your own life and relationships – with family, friends, or colleagues – about how to be and support each other as lifelong learners. The C…

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Learning How to Learn with Taruna Goel - EP 7 51:05

1+ y ago51:05

51:05

In this episode, Beth talks with guest Taruna Goel about the facilitator's role in helping participants become expert learners, and how facilitators can strive to become expert learners themselves. Beth and Taruna also explore: Being strategic and taking more active roles as facilitators What it means to be an expert learner How we can use the Univ…

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Learning From Our Mistakes with Beth Cougler Blom - EP 6 29:50

1+ y ago29:50

29:50

In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom shares some mistakes that she has made recently in her facilitation practice and talks about what she's doing about them to keep learning in her work. Beth also explores the following: showing our humanity as facilitators using inclusive language finding the words to speak up against racism the vulnerability …

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The Business Side of Facilitation with Tara Jaskowiak - EP 5 42:19

1+ y ago42:19

42:19

In this episode, Beth chats with guest Tara Jaskowiak from Groundwork about the business side of facilitation, focusing on planning and communications strategies that facilitators can use to support their success. This look behind the scenes will be valuable for either people who own a facilitation-related business or who do facilitation work insid…

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Facilitation is the New Coaching with Moe Poirier - EP 4 38:43

1+ y ago38:43

38:43

In this episode, Beth chats with Moe Poirier of Shift Facilitation about the importance of leaders learning facilitation skills and how the fields of coaching and facilitation are a lot alike. Beth and Moe also explore: the core mindsets and skillsets of facilitators how to deal with their 'fraud voice' as facilitators how organizations can use fac…

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Inclusive Facilitation with Susana Guardado - EP 3 39:08

1+ y ago39:08

39:08

In this episode, Beth and guest Susana Guardado of Bright Light Ideas talk about how facilitators can create inclusive learning spaces and experiences in which people feel valued, respected, and accepted. They also explore: Listening to learners to be able to meaningfully engage them Learning from feedback to continue to grow as facilitators Design…

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68. Robin Bryan and Compost Logistics 31:21

1+ y ago31:21

31:21

Robin Bryan was the General Manager of Compost Winnipeg at the time of recording (Jan 2022), and continues working with the team in a consulting and advisory role. Compost Winnipeg works to take food and other organic waste that would end up in the landfill and instead use it to make compost. Through this work, they have needed to work through some…

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What Does It Mean to Facilitate on Purpose? with Beth Cougler Blom - EP 2 19:15

1+ y ago19:15

19:15

In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom shares why she chose the name of the podcast, Facilitating on Purpose. She talks about what that means and why we might want to facilitate learning with our groups on purpose, as well as some initial ideas of how to do that. Listen in to learn more about: bringing intentionality to designing and facilitating …

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The Somewhat Accidental Facilitator with Beth Cougler Blom - EP 1 12:38

2y ago12:38

12:38

In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom shares a little about who she is, why she started the Facilitating on Purpose podcast, who it's for, and what you can expect from it. Listen in to learn more about: How Beth became somewhat of an accidental facilitator How falling into training and facilitation is often very common for others too (especially …

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Trailer 1:32

2y ago1:32

1:32

How do you create workshops and courses that people really want to attend, where they're highly engaged and actually learn something? The answer is through facilitation. Facilitators exist wherever learning happens. And great facilitation involves getting clear on what you’re doing with your groups, why you’re doing it, and how to do it with purpos…

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67. Good Work and Recycling with Jessica Floresco 42:26

2+ y ago42:26

42:26

Jessica Floresco is the General Manager at Mother Earth Recycling (MER). Mother Earth Recycling does a variety of electronic and mattress recycling which reduces waste in the Winnipeg area. In addition, they are a work integration social enterprise, providing good jobs to people who have otherwise been excluded from the workforce, and MER gives the…

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66. Networks, Support, and Cooperation with Hazel Corcoran 42:31

2+ y ago42:31

42:31

Hazel Corcoran is the Executive Director of the Canadian Worker Co-op Federation. The Federation acts as a bridge and advocate for the various worker cooperatives across Canada that form it's membership. They also manage some investment options for cooperatives so they can receive investment through RRSPs and TFSAs. Hazel also describes her transit…

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65. The State of the Movement with Nancy Neamtan 46:09

3y ago46:09

46:09

Nancy Neamtan has been working on developing community economic development and the social economy ecosystem in Quebec for decades. Throughout that body of experience, she has been able to work on the challenges that come with building up a sector. In addition, she was one of the founders and builders of the Chantier de l’économie sociale, a major …

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64. Sandra Allen on Shift's Intentional Cooperative Culture 31:18

3y ago31:18

31:18

Sandra Allen is a Member, Co-Owner, Board Member and People Team Lead for Shift Delivery Co-op. Shift Delivery is a last mile carrier based in Vancouver, Canada that uses e-assist trikes instead of motor vehicles for their deliveries. Sandra describes the value that Shift has in it's people, how they onboard new staff and help them prepare and tran…

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63. Chris Nichols on Cooperation and Building a Circular Business 31:02

3y ago31:02

31:02

Chris Nichols is a Worker, Co-Founder, Director and Operations Coordinator for Wood Shop Workers' Cooperative. Wood Shop is focused on creating wood furniture out of reclaimed wood for customers in the Vancouver area. They are working towards creating a more circular economy through their work. They started by using reclaimed pallet wood to create …

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62. Worker Co-op Principles with David Thuss 26:13

3y ago26:13

26:13

David Thuss is the current Director at the London Brewing Cooperative, and one of the founding worker owners of the Co-op. He has experience in many of the areas of the brewing business, but now works in a supporting role for the other workers in the Co-op. London Brewing follows a triple bottom line approach to running a social enterprise, and als…

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