Gwyn Wansbrough

The Quest #150: πŸŽ‰How to Engineer Surprise in Your Live Session

By Gwyn Wansbrough | February 6, 2024

Hello friends, Greetings from Barcelona where we are enjoying some surprising sunsets.β˜€οΈ 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. 🀷🏼 Most people pick […]

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The Quest #149: πŸ€” Is Facilitation Having a “Moment”?

By Gwyn Wansbrough | January 31, 2024

Hello friends, Greetings from Barcelona. β˜€οΈ 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 πŸŽ‰ I am beyond honored to be one of 15 experts asked to contribute to the report.πŸ‘‡ What exactly is facilitation anyway? Facilitation is one of those […]

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The Quest #148: πŸ”Ž From Sage on the Stage to Guide on the Side

By Gwyn Wansbrough | January 23, 2024

Hello 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. βœ”οΈThe leaders have a wealth of experience and knowledge. βœ”οΈThe training content is solid. But when the feedback forms came in, there was a common complaint: The leaders […]

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The Quest #147: πŸ’‘6 Ways You Can Design for Aha! Moments

By Gwyn Wansbrough | January 22, 2024

Hello 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 […]

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The Quest #146: 🚫 How to Avoid Planning Pitfalls in 2024

By Gwyn Wansbrough | January 8, 2024

Hello friends, Happy New Year! πŸŽ‰ 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?” 😳 ⏩ Fast forward to the end of the year […]

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The Quest 145: πŸ’‘ My Top 10 Insights About Leading EXCEPTIONAL Live Sessions in 2023

By Gwyn Wansbrough | December 18, 2023

Hello friends, Greetings from Barcelona. β˜€οΈ Online facilitation continues to evolve at lightning speed. ⚑ 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 […]

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The Quest #186: πŸ’‘My Top 10 Online Facilitation Insights from 2024

By Gwyn Wansbrough / December 18, 2024 / 0 Comments

Greetings from sunny Barcelona! β˜€οΈ Online facilitation continues to evolve at lightning speed. ⚑ Keeping up can feel overwhelming. That’s exactly why I started The Quest back in October 2020. And what a journey it’s been! ✨THANK YOU✨ for being on this adventure with me. I get even more fired up when I hear your reasons for […]

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The Quest #185: ⭐️ Your no-fuss, cringe-free virtual celebration guide

By Gwyn Wansbrough / December 10, 2024 / 0 Comments

Greetings from sunny Barcelona! β˜€οΈ First a heartfelt thank-you for responses to last week’s newsletter, 10 Life-Changing Lessons on Celebrating Life. πŸ’› You reminded me why I write The Quest – to help us create experiences that bring people together in meaningful ways. ✨ Let’s talk about ending the year on a high note with a […]

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The Quest #184: πŸ’› 10 Life-Changing Lessons on Celebrating Life

By Gwyn Wansbrough / December 3, 2024 / 0 Comments

Hello 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.❀️ 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.✨ Because whether you are planning a […]

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The Quest #183: πŸ€” Are Virtual Conferences Worth It?

By Gwyn Wansbrough / November 6, 2024 / 0 Comments

Hello 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.❀️ 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. πŸ”Ž Let’s jump […]

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The Quest #182: πŸš€How I Launched My Digital Course

By Gwyn Wansbrough / October 15, 2024 / 0 Comments

Hello friends, Greetings from Barcelona.β˜€οΈ 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.❀️ 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 […]

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The Quest #181: πŸ”Ž The suprising science behind online engagement

By Gwyn Wansbrough / October 8, 2024 / 0 Comments

Hello friends, Greetings from Barcelona.β˜€οΈ 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.❀️ 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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