A Facilitator's Journey: Real Life Stories

A Facilitator's Journey is the podcast that looks at how you run your businesses as a facilitator or trainer. You started this work because you have a passion that you want to share with organisations. However, there is the small detail that you are now running a business and this requires a whole other set of skills and knowledge. Join me, Kirsty Lewis, Founder of School of Facilitation, as I interview trainers and facilitators about how they manage their businesses. I will explore how people run their finances, price their work, scale up, scale down, decide to retire, market themselves, manage clients, and much much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Facilitator's Journey: Real Life Stories is a business podcast hosted by Kirsty Lewis, with 52 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kirsty Lewis hosts A Facilitator's Journey: Real Life Stories, a business show with 52 episodes published.

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  Episode 49: From Newsrooms to Workshops: Jo Cook's purposeful facilitator's path

  Oct 17, 202556 minS0

  <p>This episode is about decision-making in our businesses, the frameworks we use to say yes or no to work and how becoming more conscious in our decision-making is important to cultivate.</p><br><p>In this engaging conversation, Jo Cook shares with Kirsty her journey from being a trainee journalist to having a multi-income stream business. Jo shares her experiences transitioning from journalism to self-employment, the challenges of working with family, and living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.</p><br><p>They emphasize the significance of creating inclusive work environments and the necessity of investing in personal and professional growth. The...

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  Episode 48: The Importance of Community, Connection and Collaboration

  Oct 3, 202558 minS0

  <p>In this engaging conversation, Kirsty Lewis and Chad Littlefield explore the evolving landscape of facilitation, the impact of AI, and the importance of community and collaboration.</p><br><p>They discuss the challenges faced by facilitators in a changing business environment, the significance of positioning and value, and actionable advice for those starting out in the field.</p><br><p>The conversation also highlights the upcoming Connector Summit and the importance of investing in personal growth and development.</p><br><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Connection</p><p>02:42 The Role of AI in Facilitation</p><p>05:24 Navigating Business...

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  Episode 47: The brutal truth: My first five years as a freelance facilitator

  Sep 18, 20251h 4mS0

  <p>This episode is about decision-making in our businesses, the frameworks we use to say yes or no to work and how becoming more conscious in our decision-making is important to cultivate.</p><br><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, Kirsty Lewis and Dave Freeman discuss the journey of transitioning from the corporate world to becoming a freelance facilitator and trainer. They explore the challenges faced in the early stages of building a business, the impact of COVID-19 on the training industry, and the importance of finding a niche. </p><br><p>Dave shares his experiences, including the ups a...

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  Episode 46: Summer Reflections: My Facilitator's Journey!

  Sep 5, 202522 minS0

  <p>Join me, Kirsty Lewis, founder of the School of Facilitation, as I reflect on my summer of 2025. </p><br><p>From facilitating summits in London and Manila to traveling across Australia and New Zealand, I share my experiences, lessons learned, and insights into the world of facilitation. </p><p>Discover the highlights of SoFest, the challenges of balancing work and travel, and the exciting plans for the future.</p><br><p>Key Highlights:</p><p>SoFest 2026: A celebration of community and learning with 80 participants, workshops, and inspiring speakers. </p><br><p>Travel Adventures: Exploring Australia and New Zealand, meeting fel...

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  Episode 45: Navigating Neurodiversity in Business

  Jul 25, 202552 minS0

  <p>In this conversation, Kirsty Lewis and Tamzin Hall explore the themes of neurodiversity, the journey of entrepreneurship, and the importance of self-awareness in client relationships. </p><br><p>Tamsin shares her personal experiences with neurodiversity and how it shaped her career as a consultant. </p><p>They discuss the challenges of building a business, the significance of choosing clients wisely, and the value of utilizing downtime effectively for personal and professional growth.</p><br><p>Towards the end of the conversation Kirsty and Tamzin explore the complexities of business ethics, the significance of unique selling points, the challenges of lo...

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