Leadership Tips

Want to be more interesting? Stop trying. There’s a simple shift in focus that instantly makes people more engaged, more rapport-building, and yes, more interesting – and it has nothing to do with talking about yourself.

There are people quietly shaping the way you facilitate, lead, and design experiences – whether you’ve realised it or not. In this episode of the Lazy Facilitator video series, I share two of my most influential facilitators, but I’m curious – who do you follow?

Things will go wrong in your sessions – it’s not a question of if, but when – and most facilitators panic, looking unprepared whilst everyone watches them scramble. What if one simple framing strategy could transform those inevitable disasters from embarrassing failures…

People hate being interrupted mid-activity and hate rule changes even more, making you look arbitrary and unprofessional. This video reveals how to frame activities from the start so any rule change feels natural and accepted without pushback…

Most facilitators dive straight into content without building rapport first, then wonder why everything feels like hard work. This video reveals three simple actions that will help you create instant connections and make everything else easier for you…

“Wow, you’re really good with names!” People say this to me all the time, and I always smile – because it’s not a special talent. All I have are three lazy strategies that make me look like I have a photographic memory when I absolutely don’t…

You know that moment right after you finish explaining an activity and then all the hands go up with questions? It’s frustrating and it makes you look unprepared if not unprofessional. Now, imagine this: you give your instructions and you get zero questions. Everybody just gets it and…

As a lazy facilitator, I have just one rule: If I can divide groups and have fun doing it, that’s what I’m going to do. Low effort, high impact, instant results. But I bet you have never thought to divide you group into two teams using this bizarre fingernail trick…

Have you ever wondered why your team seems to hold back even when you’re asking for their best effort? I’m about to show you something that takes less than 10 seconds that will completely change how you think about leadership and human potential…

People still come up to me and ask, do you ever get nervous? The answer is emphatically, yes, I still do. But here’s the catch. Unlike my early days, I’ve got a bunch of strategies that help me manage those nerves, and I want to share three of the most important strategies…

Here’s the biggest mistake I see facilitators make with icebreakers, and it could be costing you your entire session. Most facilitators think that just because an activity is called an icebreaker, it would automatically break the ice. They’ll throw in some generic two truths and a lie or…

Working with large groups doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or chaotic. In this post, I share some of my go-to, essential tips and simple strategies that help me manage big groups with confidence, clarity and a healthy dose of calm.

If you’ve ever dreaded saying “pick a partner” during a workshop, class or training session, you’re not alone – and there’s a better way! In this post, pick up easy, fun alternatives that will instantly sharpen your facilitation skills and energise any group.

Think only extroverts make great facilitators? Think again. In this article, we explore how both personality types can excel with the right skills and adaptability, offering insights and practical tips to help facilitators connect and engage with any group. This means introverts can also…

Despite their name, many so-called icebreakers actually create tension rather than ease it. This happens when facilitators misunderstand what it truly means to break the ice. In this post, I’ll share with you the 5 essential ingredients that make icebreakers truly effective…