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Facilitating on Purpose

Facilitating on Purpose

By: Beth Cougler Blom
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 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.ca/.© 2022-2025 Beth Cougler Blom Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • Designing Learning for Behaviour Change with Julie Dirksen - EP 62

    Designing Learning for Behaviour Change with Julie Dirksen - EP 62
    Aug 27 2025
    In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Julie Dirksen about designing learning experiences that support real behaviour change. Julie shares insights from her latest book, Talk to the Elephant, and offers practical ways to go beyond knowledge transfer to create meaningful impact. Beth and Julie also talk about: The difference between knowledge gaps and behaviour gapsThe rider and elephant metaphor and why it matters for learning designHow to identify what really needs fixing—people or systemsThe importance of pre- and post-learning supportsWhy designing for managers is just as important as designing for learners Engage with Julie Dirksen Website: Usable LearningLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliedirksen/Facebook: Design for How People Learn group Links From the Episode Allen InteractionsLeaving ADDIE for SAM by Michael AllenTelling Ain't Training by Harold D. Stolovitch and Erika J. KeepThe Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan HaidtThinking Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanWill Training Help? flowchart by Cathy MooreProchaska and Di Clemente's transtheoretical model Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTubeShow notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.caFacilitating on Purpose Community on LinkedIn Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.comVisit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning designPurchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to EngageFollow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Accessibility in Learning and Beyond with Nora Loyst - EP 61

    Accessibility in Learning and Beyond with Nora Loyst - EP 61
    Aug 13 2025

    In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with accessibility consultant Nora Loyst about designing learning experiences that truly welcome everyone. Nora shares how personal experiences led her to this work and explores the shift from a medical model to a social model of disability.

    Beth and Nora also talk about:

    • Expecting and planning for learner diversity from the start
    • Naming what you know to build trust and inclusion
    • Moving from one-time accommodations to default accessibility practices
    • Designing for all through Universal Design for Learning and beyond
    • Interrupting ableism by listening deeply and acting with intention


    Engage with Nora Loyst:

    • Nora Loyst on LinkedIn
    • Untapped Accessibility


    Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:

    • Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube
    • Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.ca
    • Facilitating on Purpose Community on LinkedIn


    Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:

    • Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com
    • Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design
    • Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage
    • Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn


    Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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    57 mins
  • Learning That Lasts with Beth Cougler Blom - EP 60

    Learning That Lasts with Beth Cougler Blom - EP 60
    Jun 25 2025

    In this solo episode, host Beth Cougler Blom reflects on how to create learning that truly lasts. Beth shares thoughts about how we can shift from simply delivering content to designing experiences that drive behaviour change and embed meaningful memories for learners. She also shares:

    • Why behaviour change is the heart of lasting learning
    • How relevance and meaning move ideas into long-term memory
    • The importance of learner analysis in your design process
    • Ways to reinforce learning beyond the session

    Links From the Episode

    • EP 47 The Pivotal Role of Learning Outcomes with Beth Cougler Blom
    • Canadian Museum for Human Rights
    • Hollyhock Retreat Center
    • Transformational Speaking with Gail Larsen
    • EP 13 Experimenting with Experiential Learning with Romy Alexandra

    Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast

    • Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube
    • Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.ca
    • Facilitating on Purpose Community on LinkedIn

    Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom

    • Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com
    • Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design
    • Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage
    • Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn

    Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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    34 mins
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