by Beth Cougler Blom
How do you create workshops and courses that people really want to attend, where they're highly engaged and actually learn something? The answer is through facilitation. Facilitators exist wherever learning happens. And great facilitation involves getting clear on what you’re doing with your groups, why you’re doing it, and how to do it with purpose and intention. Tap into this podcast, "Facilitating on Purpose", as your go-to resource to becoming and being a better facilitator, wherever you work. Join facilitator and learning designer Beth Cougler Blom and her guests to explore ideas about designing and facilitating learning. You’ll gain insights such as how to plan more effectively, build connection with participants, and include meaningful activities. Level up your facilitation skills at http://facilitatingonpurpose.com/.
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April 9, 2025
<p>In this solo episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks about how podcasting is an act of facilitation and the many behind-the-scenes ways she brings facilitation skills into each episode. Beth reflects on how she approaches podcast conversations with intention, clarity, and care—just like she would in a learning experience.</p> <p>Beth also talks about:</p> <ul> <li>Building trust quickly with podcast guests</li> <li>Balancing structure with flexibility in conversations</li> <li>Deep listening and managing airtime</li> <li>Creating an inclusive and emotionally authentic space</li> <li>Designing each episode with the listener experience in mind</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Links From the Episode</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.organizedsound.ca/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Mary Chan, Organized Sound Productions</a></li> <li><a href="https://bcblearning.com/perfecting-timing-episode-31/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EP 31 Perfecting Timing with Beth Cougler Blom</a></li> <li><a href= "https://bcblearning.com/using-our-voice-in-facilitation-episode-50/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EP 50 Using Our Voice in Facilitation with Mary Chan</a></li> <li><a href= "https://bcblearning.com/experimenting-with-experiential-learning-episode-13/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EP 13 Experimenting with Experiential Learning with Romy Alexandra</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.smartless.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Smartless podcast</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Follow Facilitating on Purpose on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/facilitatingonpurpose/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/facilitatingonpurpose" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcSlY5RS6_9KOSTDMsY355KwhZMi91kr0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a></li> <li>Show notes and transcripts available at <a href= "http://facilitatingonpurpose.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">facilitatingonpurpose.com</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">[email protected]</a></li> <li>Visit <a href="https://bcblearning.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">bcblearning.com</a> to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design</li> <li>Purchase a copy of Beth's book, <a href= "http://designtoengagebook.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Design to Engage</a></li> <li>Follow Beth on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/bethcouglerblom/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Instagram</a> or <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethcouglerblom/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Podcast production services by Mary Chan of <a href= "https://www.organizedsound.ca/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Organized Sound Productions</a></p> <p> </p>
March 26, 2025
<p>In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Pete Bombaci, founder of the Genwell Project, about the power of human connection and Canada's newly announced social connection guidelines. They explore why social well-being is crucial for our health, happiness, and longevity—and what facilitators can do to foster connection in their workshops, meetings, and daily lives.</p> <p><br /> Beth and Pete also talk about:</p> <ul> <li>The story behind the Genwell Project and its mission to promote social health</li> <li>What the social connection guidelines are and why they matter</li> <li>How facilitators can create spaces that foster belonging and inclusion</li> <li>The role of workplaces in encouraging meaningful human interaction</li> <li>Practical ways we can all strengthen our social connections, both inside and outside of workshops</li> </ul> <p><br /> Engage with Pete Bombaci, GenWell</p> <ul> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genwellproject/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.instagram.com/genwellproject/</a></li> <li>LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/genwellproject/posts/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/genwellproject/posts/</a></li> </ul> <p><br /> Links From the Episode</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://casch.org/guidelines" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Canadian Alliance for Social Connection and Health Social Connection Guidelines</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.robertwaldinger.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Robert Waldinger</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_T._Cacioppo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">John Cacioppo</a></li> <li><a href="http://robertdputnam.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Robert D. Putnam</a>, author of Bowling Alone</li> <li><a href="https://www.julianneholtlunstad.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Julianne Holt-Lunstad</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.sfu.ca/fhs/about/people/profiles/kiffer-card/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Kiffer Card, Simon Fraser University</a></li> <li><a href="https://healthresearchbc.ca/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Michael Smith Health Research BC</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.camh.ca/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Canada</a></li> <li>Victoria BC's <a href= "https://victoriafoundation.bc.ca/vital-signs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vital Signs Report</a></li> </ul> <p><br /> Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Follow Facilitating on Purpose on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/facilitatingonpurpose/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/facilitatingonpurpose" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcSlY5RS6_9KOSTDMsY355KwhZMi91kr0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a></li> <li>Show notes and transcripts available at <a href= "http://facilitatingonpurpose.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">facilitatingonpurpose.com</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">[email protected]</a></li> <li>Visit <a href="https://bcblearning.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">bcblearning.com</a> to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design</li> <li>Purchase a copy of Beth's book, <a href= "http://designtoengagebook.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Design to Engage</a></li> <li>Follow Beth on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/bethcouglerblom/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Instagram</a> or <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethcouglerblom/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Podcast production services by Mary Chan of <a href= "https://www.organizedsound.ca/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Organized Sound Productions</a></p> <p> </p>
March 12, 2025
<p>In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Theresa Southam about her book Transforming Trauma Through Social Change: A Guide for Educators. Theresa shares how educators, facilitators, and leaders—whether in post-secondary, corporate, or nonprofit settings—can play a role in driving social change and supporting healing through the learning experiences they create inside and outside the classroom.</p> <p>Beth and Theresa also talk about:</p> <ul> <li>Integrating community and social change work into educational settings</li> <li>Gabor Maté's idea of trauma and moral injury as a "big tent" that includes a wide range of experiences</li> <li>The importance of devising choice in learning</li> <li>The concept of accountable spaces and how they differ from safe and brave spaces</li> </ul> <p>Engage with Theresa Southam</p> <ul> <li>Website: <a href= "https://www.southam.space/">https://www.southam.space/</a></li> <li>Substack: <a href= "https://substack.com/@socialchangeeducation">https://substack.com/@socialchangeeducation</a></li> <li>LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-southam-phd-57702018/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-southam-phd-57702018/</a> </li> </ul> <p>Links From the Episode</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://drgabormate.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Gabor Maté</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judith_Lewis_Herman" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Judith Herman</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bessel van der Kolk</a></li> <li><a href= "https://thebcreview.ca/2018/10/10/369-sutherland-reid-kootenay-growing-home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lee Reid</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.brionypenn.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Briony Penn</a></li> <li>Virgil Seymour, Sinixt - <a href= "https://www.colvilletribes.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Colville Confederated Tribes</a> and <a href= "https://sinixt.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sinixt Confederacy</a></li> <li><a href= "https://experientiallearninginstitute.org/team/david-a-kolb/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Kolb</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.sfu.ca/education/faculty-profiles/chill.html" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Cher Hill</a>, Simon Fraser University</li> <li><a href="https://www.ufv.ca/swhs/faculty/strumm-brianna.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brianna Strumm</a>, University of the Fraser Valley</li> <li><a href="https://www.ameawilbur.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Amea Wilbur</a>, University of the Fraser Valley</li> <li><a href="https://www.stolonation.bc.ca/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Stó:lō Nation</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Mezirow" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Jack Mezirow</a></li> <li><a href= "https://selkirk.ca/staff-directory/matthew-matty-hillman" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Matty Hillman</a>, Selkirk College</li> </ul> <p>Note: Theresa's book is dedicated to social change. The following are some of the groups that will carry out the work described in the book's chapters. The author's proceeds will be shared between the ICRC (Inchelium Cultural Resource Center), Stqeeye’ Learning Society, Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre, OneVoice Canada, and Nelson and District Hospice Society</p> <p>Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:</p> <ul> <li>Follow Facilitating on Purpose on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/facilitatingonpurpose/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/facilitatingonpurpose" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcSlY5RS6_9KOSTDMsY355KwhZMi91kr0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a></li> <li>Show notes and transcripts available at <a href= "http://facilitatingonpurpose.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">facilitatingonpurpose.com</a></li> </ul> <p>Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:</p> <ul> <li>Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">[email protected]</a></li> <li>Visit <a href="https://bcblearning.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">bcblearning.com</a> to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design</li> <li>Purchase a copy of Beth's book, <a href= "http://designtoengagebook.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Design to Engage</a></li> <li>Follow Beth on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/bethcouglerblom/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Instagram</a> or <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethcouglerblom/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> <p>Podcast production services by Mary Chan of <a href= "https://www.organizedsound.ca/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Organized Sound Productions</a></p>
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