Episodes 282
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 4.7 (23)
Since Jan 2018
Latest Episode Apr 2026

Outreach Signals

Features Guests

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

Contact & Outreach

About This Podcast

Leanne Hughes from the First Time Facilitator blog reveals all of her group facilitation, training and workshop tips and tricks so you can be ahead of the curve the next time you step out in front of a group.Discover how you can tweak elements of your facilitation style, or incorporate new techniques to engage your audience and leave with lasting impact (and 5-star feedback). Icebreakers, leadership, group interaction, preparation, games, conflict, props, flip-charts, delivery, voice, body language, confidence, discussions and everything that works (and doesn’t work) to help you better understand how to deliver and connect with your audience, every single time.

Podcasting 2.0 Features

funding person

Social Media

Explore Statistics

Recent Episodes

S1E261 FTF261: How to Design High-End Client Experiences with Alan Weiss (Talk the Walk replay)

Apr 24, 2026 28m

Send Leanne a messageLeanne Hughes and Alan Weiss explore what it really takes to design premium client experiences — from large-scale thought leadership conferences to intimate high-touch group…

S1E260 FTF260: The Campfire Method with Jan Keck: A Better Way to Build Trust in Groups

Apr 02, 2026 38m

Send Leanne a messageJan Keck is back on First Time Facilitator for a pop-up episode, and this one is for anyone who wants to create connection without making people cringe. Jan first appeared on the…

S1E259 FTF259: Exceptional Experiences with Neen James

Oct 17, 2025 1h 4m

Send Leanne a messageToday, I’m thrilled to welcome back my friend, leadership strategist, and powerhouse of positivity — Neen James — to the show!If you haven’t seen the YouTube version yet, go and…

S1E258 FTF258: From Surgeon to Facilitator: Dr Liz O'Riordan's First Workshop

Sep 19, 2025 25m Transcript

Send Leanne a messageIn this episode of First Time Facilitator, I chat with Dr Liz O'Riordan about her leap from the operating theatre to the workshop room. After being diagnosed with cancer and…

S1E257 FTF257: The Dark Arts of Interrupting Someone

Jun 19, 2025 7m

Send Leanne a messageI wrote this article this after being on a group call where one person dominated the airtime. You know the ones, right? As facilitators, it’s our job to respect the room, the…

S1E256 FTF256: Handling chat like a pro

Jun 05, 2025 8m

Send Leanne a messageHey, thanks for tuning in today. I just wrapped up a webinar for a long-time client — an organization that delivers live, critical, and completely anonymous support via…

S1E255 FTF255: How we built my new brand in 4 weeks with Jason Knight

Dec 17, 2024 42m

Send Leanne a messageI’m so excited to take you behind the scenes of my rebranding journey—aka Leanne 3.0. In this replay, I chat with Jason Knight, the brilliant mind behind my new brand. Watch our…

S1E254 FTF254: Talk the Walk with Alan Weiss (How to avoid gambling away your career)

Nov 13, 2024 30m

Send Leanne a messageFresh off a Las Vegas red carpet experience, Leanne Hughes sits down with legendary consultant Alan Weiss for a candid conversation about career risks, professional reinvention,…

S1E253 FTF253: The Delegate Experience: Conferences Done Differently with Mary-Louise (ML) Huppatz

Oct 24, 2024 32m

Send Leanne a messageIn this episode of the First Time Facilitator podcast, host Leanne Hughes welcomes Mary-Louise (ML) Huppatz, CEO of the Association for Tertiary Education Management (ATEM), to…

S1E252 FTF252: Obsess over the participant (not the meeting room) with Steven Demedio + a sneak peak of our Red Carpet Campout

Sep 26, 2024 27m

Send Leanne a messageIn this episode of the First Time Facilitator podcast, I am thrilled to welcome Steve Demedio to the show. Steve shares his inspiring journey from a career in sales leadership to…

S1E251 FTF251: How we sold out our event in 24 hours (Behind the scenes of How to Face Change) with solo reflections from Leanne Hughes

Sep 09, 2024 25m

Send Leanne a messageHost Leanne Hughes takes you behind the scenes of the recent "How to Face Change" event she co-hosted with Michael Bungay Stanier (MBS). From brainstorming ideas, locking in the…

S1E250 FTF250: Building trust and driving change in workshops with Hitomi Whitlock

Aug 16, 2024 29m

Send Leanne a messageIn this episode, we're joined by Hitomi Whitlock, Organizational Change Manager at the University of Washington's Housing and Food Services, and an experienced real estate…

S1E249 FTF249 Michael Bungay Stanier's Co-Facilitation Tips & Brisbane Event Preview!

Aug 01, 2024 16m

Send Leanne a messageCome along to our event! https://lu.ma/rooftopbneIn this episode, host Leanne Hughes chats with Michael Bungay Stanier on their upcoming event in Brisbane together on 3 Sep 2024,…

S1E248 FTF248: Mid-year check-in + sneak peak of Talk the Walk with Alan Weiss

Jun 21, 2024 36m

Send Leanne a messageIn this episode, host Leanne Hughes provides an update on her activities as a solopreneur and content creator, sharing insights from her recent experiences and projects. She…

S1E257 FTF247: From Workshop to Written Word: Translating Ideas into Books with Mel Loy and Jade Miller

Jun 07, 2024 34m

Send Leanne a messageAre you currently running workshops, generating ace ideas, have some cool toolsup your sleeve? Maybe you should turn all of that great stuff into a book!If you're curious how to…

S1E256 FTF246: Alan Weiss on speedy design + why workshops can be the worst solution for a client

Apr 12, 2024 43m

Send Leanne a messageWatch our conversation on YouTube.Alan Weiss returns to the podcast this week, for the third time, to (metaphorically) poke me in the eye again.In this conversation, we riff…

S1E245 FTF245: Preparing to be spontaneous in your workshops with Lisa Leong

Mar 20, 2024 40m

Send Leanne a messageToday, I'm joined by Lisa Leong, a broadcaster, author, and facilitator. Watch us chat on YouTube.Her superpowers, which you'll hear very clearly in this episode, are curiosity…

S1E244 FTF244: Get to the Point with Sally Prosser

Feb 29, 2024 19m

Send Leanne a messageIn the First Time Facilitator podcast, host Leanne Hughes introduces guest Sally Prosser, a voice and confidence coach.We riff on the concept of 'breveloquence', a portmanteau of…

S1E243 FTF243 Unseen facilitation tips: How Phil Woods creates epiphanies in his workshops

Jan 30, 2024 34m

Send Leanne a messageIn today's conversation, Phil Woods from Catalyst Strategy shares his journey from a legal career to becoming an independent strategy and team development consultant.Watch our…

S1E242 FTF242: 5 Workshop Hacks Using ChatGPT with Leanne Hughes

Jan 21, 2024 19m

Send Leanne a messageTune in to discover how to design fast and deliver strong without the stress...using Chat GPT!In this episode, host Leanne Hughes discusses five ways she uses chat GPT to improve…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does First Time Facilitator have?

First Time Facilitator has published 282 episodes since January 2018, covering topics in Business, Careers.

Is First Time Facilitator still active?

First Time Facilitator is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 36m.

How do I contact First Time Facilitator for sponsorship or guest appearances?

Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for First Time Facilitator, including email and social media links.

Similar Podcasts