LA WORKSHOPPEUSE Facilitator Sticky Diaries Hi Readeršš¼āļø Life as a freelance facilitator or consultantā¦ itās quite the adventure. One day, youāre delivering an awesome workshop for a client.The next, youāre staring at your calendar wondering:Where do I start? Where are my next clients? How do I stay visible without burning out? Last week, I hosted a free live session:Surfing the Freelance Facilitator Wave.We gathered facilitators and consultants from all sorts of backgrounds to explore what...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 4 min read
LA WORKSHOPPEUSE Facilitator Sticky Diaries Hi Readeršš¼āļø First things first ā a warm welcome to everyone who recently joined this newsletter! Since weāve had a wave of new subscribers lately, I wanted to (re)introduce myself and share what you can expect here.Iām Nathy, aka La Workshoppeuse ā a workshop designer, facilitator, trainer, and podcaster (I host Thereās a Workshop for That šļø). Iām French, spent over 20 years living in Germany, and now split my time between Europe and the...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
LA WORKSHOPPEUSE Facilitator Sticky Diaries Hi Readeršš¼āļø Iāll be honest ā Iām in pre-Fit For Facilitation chaos mode right now. Sticky notes everywhere, Butter Scenes open, caffeine levels questionableā¦ ....you know what I meanš
With just one week to go, Iām putting the final touches on my session when this thought suddenly popped up: āFinding clients is basically like dating.ā You put yourself out there, hoping to make a good impression.Sometimes you click instantly ā sparks fly.Sometimes...
3 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
LA WORKSHOPPEUSE Facilitator Sticky Diaries Hi Readeršš¼āļø I donāt know if you know this, but Iāve spent over 20 years working inside companies and organizationsāleading interdisciplinary and multicultural teams. And you know what used to drive me absolutely crazy? š The silos.š The unspoken assumptions.š The emotional reactions in meetings (yes, people shouting at each other).š The misunderstandings that kept conversations politeābut unproductive. There is always a gap between what we think,...
3 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Stories, Tips and behind-the-scenes of a freelance globetrotting facilitator Hey (Name), Iām finally back on my favorite island, Bali, after 3 weeks of a beautiful stretch of workshops in Mumbai and Singaporeā and my heart is full. š Over the past couple of months, Iāve been partnering with the Evivve team, running their powerful multiplayer simulation designed to surface authentic leadership behaviors in real time. Itās rooted in neuroscience, built for transformation ā and wow, did it...
7 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Stories, Tips and behind-the-scenes of a freelance globetrotting facilitator Hi Reader, It's Nathy As I write this, Iām flying to India for the very first timeāand I canāt even begin to explain how excited I am. I already know this trip will be filled with inspiring people, unforgettable moments, and a deep dive into the facilitation world in a whole new context. This week, Iām taking part in Facilitation Week in Mumbai, connecting with incredible facilitators from the IAF and co-leading a...
8 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 4 min read
Stories, Tips and behind-the-scenes of a freelance globetrotting facilitator Hi Reader, It's Nathy How are you doing this week? If youāre new here ā welcome! šWe had over 120 new facilitators join through Fit for Facilitation, and Iām so glad youāre here.This space is where I share stories, tools, and practical insights to help you design and lead meaningful workshops ā and build a facilitation business that lasts. Did you join Fit for Facilitation? If yes ā Iād love to hear from you! Just...
8 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Stories, Tips and behind-the-scenes of a freelance globetrotting facilitator Hi Reader, It's Nathy Before we dive in... spoiler alert: Thereās something big you could win at the end of this newsletterāso stick with me. šBut let's start.. This week as I was prepping a podcast episode, replying to some client messages, and starting a few slides for my next Fit for Facilitation sessions I realizedā¦if I hadnāt started using AI as my modern assistant three years ago, I honestly donāt know how Iād...
9 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 4 min read
Stories, Tips and behind-the-scenes of a freelance globetrotting facilitator Hi Reader, It's Nathy Iāve got some incredible news to shareā¦ Over the past few weeks, Iāve been teaming up with three ridiculously talented guysāMehdi En-Naizi, Said Saddouk, and Alexandre Eisenchteterāto create something very special. š„ Fit for Facilitation ā a full week of free, interactive sessions to boost your facilitation skills and help you grow your business. And yes, weāve been having a blast prepping...
9 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read