Episodes 177
Avg. Duration 41m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (7)
Since Apr 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
27%
Hosting
rss.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

Welcome to the Facilitation Lab Podcast, where Douglas Ferguson, founder of facilitation academy Voltage Control, speaks with Voltage Control Certification Alumni and other facilitation experts about the remarkable impact they're making. These discussions embrace a method-agnostic approach, so you can enjoy a wide range of topics and perspectives as we examine all the nuances of enabling meaningful group experiences. This series is dedicated to helping you navigate the realities of facilitating collaboration, ensuring every session you lead becomes truly transformative. If you'd like to join a live session sometime, you can join our Facilitation Lab Community. It's an ideal space to apply what you learn in the podcast in real time with peers. Sign up today at voltagecontrol.com/facilitation-lab.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 1: Is AI Really Eliminating Friction?

Jun 04, 2026 41m

In the inaugural episode of New Friction, host Douglas Ferguson and Erik Skogsberg explore how AI has shifted organizational friction from execution to decision-making and alignment. While AI…

Episode O: New Friction: A new series from Douglas Ferguson

May 07, 2026 4m

New Friction is a podcast from Douglas Ferguson on the real organizational challenges of AI transformation. AI made execution almost free but most organizations are still stuck. Not because the…

Episode 174: The Greatest Secrets to Engaging Facilitation: Unlocking Team Potential

Jan 20, 2026 39m

"I showed up just wanting to observe, but a deep prompt and a one-on-one conversation led to a beautiful, unexpected connection." - Erin Warner In this episode of the Facilitation Lab podcast, host…

Episode 173: How Can Authenticity Transform Facilitation and Workplace Culture?

Dec 17, 2025 38m

"I wondered what would happen if I opened a C-suite meeting with a dad joke or a meme, and it made people actually look forward to coming." - Renita Joyce Smith In this episode of the Facilitation…

Episode 172: The Greatest Lessons in Trust and Generosity from Online Communities

Dec 03, 2025 40m

"When I started my career, people said there's no way a computer can create real human connection, and I was like, I think it can." - Sophie Bujold In this episode of the Facilitation Lab podcast,…

Episode 171: How Can Rituals in Design Enhance Facilitation and Organisational Resilience?

Nov 19, 2025 36m

"Making experiences, whatever they are, human is one of the key learnings of human-centered design, and at least one of those that I really keep close to my heart." - Marco Monterzino In this episode…

Episode 170: The Best Practices for Creating Safe and Engaging Learning Environments

Oct 29, 2025 46m

"I need people to not just feel safe, but to actually feel excited and engaged in whatever the moment is bringing, to take risks, and to grow in real time." - Grace Losada In this Facilitation Lab…

Episode 169: The Greatest Secrets of Blending Magic and Psychology for Team Growth

Oct 08, 2025 45m

"The emotions that come out from magic, the spaces that magic allows you, they are quite global." - Rubens Filho In this Facilitation Lab podcast episode, host Douglas Ferguson interviews Rubens…

Episode 168: How Can Facilitation Foster Genuine Connections and Healing in Our Communities?

Sep 30, 2025 42m

"When I see humans unable to center and organize, it feels like nails on a chalkboard to me." - Lori Boozer In this episode of the Facilitation Lab Podcast, host Douglas Ferguson interviews Lori…

Episode 167: How Can Facilitators Foster Bold Participation and Collaboration in Nonprofit Organizations?

Aug 28, 2025 39m

"Sometimes in facilitation, it's a dance between creating space for others and offering perspectives that move the conversation forward." - Robin Cory In this episode of the Facilitation Lab podcast,…

Episode 166: From Talking Sticks to Blockchain: Revolutionizing Governance Through Collaboration

Aug 04, 2025 53m

"The very fact we came together and wrote a constitution, even if it's not a perfect constitution, is a monumental achievement because people from 50 countries had to come together and get something…

Episode 165: The Greatest Shift: From Competition to Collaboration in Idea Generation

Jul 10, 2025 42m

"It's so much more beneficial when everyone gives up ownership of ideas and creates something that belongs to the whole group."- Emilia Åström In this episode of the Facilitation Lab podcast, host…

Episode 164: How Can Facilitators Ignite Creativity in Diverse Workshop Environments?

Jun 25, 2025 33m

"Somewhere along the line, as we grow up, we get so used to doing things a certain way that we lose touch with that creative side of the brain. As kids, we tried all sorts of things and never stuck…

Episode 163: How Can We Combat Loneliness Through Shared Experiences?

May 15, 2025 43m

"Connection moves at the speed of vulnerability. It takes courage to be the first on the dance floor or to reach out to someone, but those brave steps can lead to powerful connections"- Bahaa Chmait…

Episode 162: Why Did the Facilitator Bring Legos to the Meeting? To Build Connections!

Apr 30, 2025 47m

"One of the things that really motivates me is seeing the light in people's eyes when they come into the innovation center and we have them play with Legos or do something fun. Bringing enjoyment…

Episode 161: How Can Inclusive Facilitation Transform Decision-Making in Organizations?

Apr 22, 2025 40m

"The power of facilitation is to bring all the voices to the table, and as you may have heard this saying, "nothing for us without us," and I love that, it resonates so much."-Alexis Scranton In this…

Episode 160: Finding The Click

Apr 08, 2025 53m

"It's most costly in the wasted human energy and time that goes into things that people in the end don't care about. That is what's the most frustrating to me, seeing people pour their energy with…

Episode 159: The Greatest Shift: From Traditional Training to Engaging Facilitation

Mar 20, 2025 48m

"You can talk the talk all you want, but the group is going to know if you're not walking the walk. As the facilitator, you have to be the one that's ready to lead in what you're asking them to do."-…

Episode 158: How Can Embracing Vulnerability Transform Your Leadership Journey?

Mar 06, 2025 40m

"I saw her facilitate and I thought, "Wow, she's really drawing things out of the group instead of telling them what to do." That was so powerful, and I thought to myself, "I want to do that. I want…

Episode 157: From Extrovert to Empowerment: The Art of Facilitating Group Dynamics

Feb 17, 2025 40m

"There is so much humanity in vulnerability. If you're going to ask others to be vulnerable, you have to be willing to do so yourself and let your walls down to have rich, honest conversations."-…

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