Facilitating on Purpose

• Storytelling to Drive Impact with Sumesh Khatua and Simrat Pahwa - EP 59

  In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Sumesh Khatua and Simrat Pahwa about the power of storytelling to create lasting impact in learning experiences. They explore how stories help drive clarity, build emotional connection, and support learning transfer both during and beyond structured learning sessions. Beth, Sumesh, and Simrat also talk about: Designing learning with the end impact in mind Using storytelling to spark behaviour change and recall Building stories that are relatable, inclusive, and grounded in real life Navigating missteps and adapting in the moment Engage with Sumesh Khatua and Simrat Pahwa: Sumesh Khatua on LinkedIn Simrat Pahwa on LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.ca Facilitating on Purpose Community on LinkedIn Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] 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 Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions  

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• Indigenous Pedagogies in Practice with Leanne Joe and Amea Wilbur - EP 58

  In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Leanne Joe and Amea Wilbur about how they designed a course on Indigenous pedagogies for adult educators at the University of the Fraser Valley. Their conversation offers insights that can inspire all of us, wherever we work, to thoughtfully incorporate Indigenous voices and ways of knowing into our learning environments, enriching the experience for both ourselves and our learners. Beth, Leanne, and Amea also talk about: Starting with story and relationship to land Bringing language, gifts, and storytelling into course design Navigating colonial structures while honouring Indigenous worldviews Using reflection and personal narrative in learning Engaging Elders and Knowledge Keepers in learning experiences Creating spaces for learners to share forward what they've learned by teaching others Engage with Leanne Joe and Amea Wilbur Leanne Joe: LinkedIn | Instagram | Bluesky Amea Wilbur: LinkedIn | Website Links From the Episode Teaching Where You Are: Weaving Indigenous and Slow Principles and Pedagogies by Shannon Leddy and Lorrie Miller First People's Principles of Learning Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] 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 Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions

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• Lessons From a Therapeutic Clown with Guillaume Vermette - EP 57

  In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Guillaume Vermette about his work as a therapeutic clown, using theatre, emotion, and deep listening to build human connection in long-term care homes. While the conversation doesn’t focus directly on facilitation, the skills Guillaume shares are highly relevant to facilitation practice. Beth and Guillaume also talk about: Listening beyond words to honour people’s emotional realities The power of non-verbal communication and presence Working in pairs to create more opportunities for connection The five core qualities of clowning and how they relate to being human How authenticity and lightheartedness can impact well-being Engage with Guillaume Vermette Website: https://www.GuillaumeVermette.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/guillaumevermette Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaumevermette/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clownhumanitaire Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] 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 Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions  

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• Using Poetry and Expressive Writing with Marisa Gelfusa - EP 56

  In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Marisa Gelfusa about how poetry and expressive writing can become powerful tools for facilitators to connect with themselves and with others. Beth and Marisa also talk about: Using poetry as a reflexive practice in facilitation Breaking through the inner critic with playful, accessible prompts Creating safe spaces where participants share their writing out loud Using poetry with healthcare professionals, patients, and educators Incorporating poetic inquiry into educational research Engage with Marisa Gelfusa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-gelfusa-learn/ Links From the Episode Billy Collins, Introduction to Poetry Becoming a Poet-Scientist, Interview with Sandra Faulkner University of Illinois - Philosophy of Teaching Statements* Pat Schneider and the AWA Method Ronna Bloom, Poetry in Healthcare What I Need From You (WINFY) Liberating Structure EP 51 Keeping Burnout at Bay with Beth Cougler Blom Some Days poem by Philip Terman Parallaxic Praxis: An Artful Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research Methodology by Pauline Sameshima and Roxanne Vandermause EP 47 The Pivotal Role of Learning Outcomes with Beth Cougler Blom Instructional Skills Workshop Douglas Kerr Teaching with Fire book Mary Oliver *When Marisa went to look for the University of Iowa's teaching philosophy statement website, they had modified it, so she has offered this link instead. Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] 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   Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions  

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• Podcasting as Facilitation with Beth Cougler Blom - EP 55

  In this solo episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks about how podcasting is an act of facilitation and the many behind-the-scenes ways she brings facilitation skills into each episode. Beth reflects on how she approaches podcast conversations with intention, clarity, and care—just like she would in a learning experience. Beth also talks about: Building trust quickly with podcast guests Balancing structure with flexibility in conversations Deep listening and managing airtime Creating an inclusive and emotionally authentic space Designing each episode with the listener experience in mind   Links From the Episode Mary Chan, Organized Sound Productions EP 31 Perfecting Timing with Beth Cougler Blom EP 50 Using Our Voice in Facilitation with Mary Chan EP 13 Experimenting with Experiential Learning with Romy Alexandra Smartless podcast   Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:   Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com   Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:   Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] 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   Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions  

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