Gwyn Wansbrough
Hello friends, Greetings from Barcelona where we are enjoying some surprising sunsets.βοΈ Pop Quiz! Do you prefer when things a) go according to plan? Or b) when the unexpected happens? Me? I’m a planner. I like lists. I print out calendars. I guess it’s what comes with being a Virgo perfectionist. π€·πΌ Most people pick […]
Read MoreHello friends, Greetings from Barcelona. βοΈ I’m excited to bring you a special edition of the Quest with key takeaways from Session Lab’s brand newΒ 2024 State of Facilitation report.Β π I am beyond honored to be one of 15 experts asked to contribute to the report.π What exactly is facilitation anyway? Facilitation is one of those […]
Read MoreHello friends, The other day I was talking with a client preparing an online facilitation training. They had a group of senior leaders delivering in-house corporate training. βοΈThe leaders have a wealth of experience and knowledge. βοΈThe training content is solid. But when the feedback forms came in, there was a common complaint: The leaders […]
Read MoreHello friends, If you teach or lead live sessions you’ll immediately recognize this feeling. It’s the immense satisfaction of seeing your group members experiencing an aha! moment. The “this-is-what-it’s-all-about” feeling when you see things click. Aha! moments can be life-changing. They deepen learning and retention. They spark innovation and lead to groundbreaking ideas. And they […]
Read MoreHello friends, Happy New Year! π 2024, here we GO! Excited? Me too. But TBH I can also quickly start feeling overwhelmed with everything I want to accomplish. It’s only the first week of January and I’m like “Could someone please slow down the clock?” π³ β© Fast forward to the end of the year […]
Read MoreHello friends, Greetings from Barcelona. βοΈ Online facilitation continues to evolve at lightning speed. β‘ It can be nearly impossible to keep up with the pace of change. That’s why I started The Quest in October 2020. I wanted to make it easier for live session leaders to quickly learn what they need to know […]
Read MoreGreetings from sunny Barcelona! βοΈ Online facilitation continues to evolve at lightning speed. β‘ Keeping up can feel overwhelming. Thatβs exactly why I started The Quest back in October 2020. And what a journey it’s been! β¨THANK YOUβ¨ for being on this adventure with me. I get even more fired up when I hear your reasons for […]
Read MoreGreetings from sunny Barcelona! βοΈ First a heartfelt thank-you for responses to last week’s newsletter, 10 Life-Changing Lessons on Celebrating Life. π You reminded me why I write The Quest – to help us create experiences that bring people together in meaningful ways. β¨ Let’s talk about ending the year on a high note with a […]
Read MoreHello friends, Thanks for reading The Quest, your weekly round-up of tips and insights to help you design and lead exceptional online sessions that your group members will love.β€οΈ Today I want to share my key takeaways with you from the most meaningful experience I’ve designed yet: my mom’s celebration of life.β¨ Because whether you are planning a […]
Read MoreHello friends, Thanks for reading The Quest, your weekly round-up of tips and insights to help you design and lead exceptional online sessions that your group members will love.β€οΈ Organizing a virtual event is no small feat. Are they really worth it? And if they are, what makes them worthwhile? That’s our Quest for today. π Let’s jump […]
Read MoreHello friends, Greetings from Barcelona.βοΈ Thanks for reading The Quest, your weekly round-up of tips and insights to help you design and lead exceptional online sessions that your group members will love.β€οΈ A lot of people have been asking me about how I launched my digital course Live Session Magic. I’m going to break down the exact steps […]
Read MoreHello friends, Greetings from Barcelona.βοΈ Thanks for reading The Quest, your weekly round-up of tips and insights to help you design and lead exceptional online sessions that your group members will love.β€οΈ I’m diving into the science behind why we interact so differently online. And how understanding 5 simple facts about online engagement can completely transform the way […]
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