I'm a recovering academic who uses her insights from behavioural economics to develop methods that facilitate collaboration. In my weekly newsletter, I share the summary of my latest interview on the "workshops work" podcast along with an application of facilitation as a life and leadership skill.
300 Episodes: More Accessible || 🎙️ Episode 300 Insights from the workshops work Journey
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Dear Reader, Sometimes, what we've been searching for is right under our nose ... As I approached the milestone of 300 episodes of "workshops work", I took a step back to reflect on how you and other listeners access the knowledge hidden in all these conversations. For 300 weeks, I’ve been creating maps and summaries, trying to make the body of work easier to navigate. But recently, I stumbled upon something beautifully simple: the Buzzsprout search function. With just a keyword, you can find inspiration on the topic that's on top of your mind at the moment. This discovery helped me realise something important: the maps I’ve been creating don’t serve the user as much as I had hoped. By trying to optimise everything, I may have overlooked what really matters: accessibility over complexity. Facilitation, at its core, means making things easy. And we must keep this in mind in everything we do - even outside the meeting room. What changes and what remains the same:
So here we are: 300 episodes of conversations, insights, and wisdom, now easier to access than ever. By embracing the tools already available, I’m simplifying the process and putting usability first—so we can all stand on the shoulders of giants to do the work that really matters. Thank you for being part of this journey. Your support, feedback, and curiosity fuel this podcast every week. 🎙 Meanwhile, on the podcast… To celebrate my podcast tercentenary, I sit down with my microphone for an introspective, behind-the-scenes episode, just me, myself and I, to reflect on the years as a podcast host and facilitator. Episode 300 is a celebration - of facilitation, of journeys, and of learnings. I share my story, the things I’d tell my younger podcast-self, and the wisdom nuggets I’ve collected along the way. Thank you for sharing this journey with me! Find out about:
🎧 Click here to listen to the interview Or, watch me speaking to myself on Youtube: 👀 The 1-Page SummaryCurated for you with love and care .... 📌 Find podcast episodes that match your needsDid you know? You can search all episodes by keyword on our Buzzsprout page to find exactly what you need. Click here to find the episodes by keyword. 🔖 Inspiration at Your Fingertips: Get the Podcast Summary eBooksAre you looking for inspiration for your next workshop or guidance on which podcast episode to explore next? Discover the eBooks compiling summaries of all 300 “Workshops Work” podcast episodes—a rich collection of facilitation insights and practical tips. These digital coffee table books are perfect for sparking new ideas or delving deeper into workshop best practices. Click here to get your copies. That’s it from my side! I hope you enjoy the content and find inspiration in the stories and podcasts. I wish you a week filled with reflection, connection, and growth—see you next week! Myriam
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I'm a recovering academic who uses her insights from behavioural economics to develop methods that facilitate collaboration. In my weekly newsletter, I share the summary of my latest interview on the "workshops work" podcast along with an application of facilitation as a life and leadership skill.
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