53 min
079 - The mindset and toolset to get your creativity rolling with Melissa Dinwiddie workshops work
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Whether you’re hosting a physical or virtual meeting, the last thing you want to do is put the audience to sleep! If you want to keep people engaged during meetings, you’ve got to unleash your inner creative genius.
Melissa Dinwiddie is a Creativity Instigator who teaches people how to turn their creative taps on so they can live a life full of colour and intrigue. I couldn’t wait to talk to Melissa about all things creative.
In this episode, I take full advantage of having such a creative guest on and ask her all the questions I know you want to hear the answers to. We cover everything from how to lead non-boring virtual meetings to defeating the comparison gremlin! I hope you enjoy this colourful interview as much as I did!
Find out about:
Why online meetings can be boring and what to do about it!How to be a good leaderHow to avoid falling into the “comparison trap”A useful mirroring exercise for leadership and listeningHow to keep people engagedThe ‘golden formula’ to everything goodClick here to download the free 1-page summary
Don’t miss the next show: Subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.
Feeling inspired by the conversation in this episode? We can have our own - take a seat at my virtual table as part of a Mastermind Group.
A huge thank you must go to SessionLab, the sponsor of Workshops Work. Claim your free two months of SessionLab Pro now – this deal is exclusive to Workshops Work listeners!
Questions and Answers
[01:23] Will you share when you started to call yourself a facilitator?
[04:16] How do you define creativity and what does it mean to be stuck on the creativity path?
[12:27] Do you think it’s a matter of age and maturity, or is it a matter of the craft?
[16:11] What do you tell your clients when they fall into the comparison trap and self-sabotage their creativity?
[23:14] Do you think there are more gremlins when working online in this working from home environment?
[26:34] Why do most of online meetings suck?
[29:05] What is your favourite exercise?
[32:13] Who determines whether it is right or wrong?
[34:18] What makes a bad workshop?
[34:43] How can you keep people engaged without making it stressful?
[35:47] Can you give an example of a time when you de-brief with the group about what they have learned?
[39:54] with the upcoming Zoom option of building circles, is it really about the circle or it the magic that happens when you’re sitting in a circle?
[41:51] What does a full day online workshop look like?
[44:15] To what extent have you received feedback that it’s awkward to see each other working on a virtual meeting?
[47:22] What is the definition of a creative facilitator?
[48:14] If you could give one piece of advice for getting
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Whether you’re hosting a physical or virtual meeting, the last thing you want to do is put the audience to sleep! If you want to keep people engaged during meetings, you’ve got to unleash your inner creative genius.
Melissa Dinwiddie is a Creativity Instigator who teaches people how to turn their creative taps on so they can live a life full of colour and intrigue. I couldn’t wait to talk to Melissa about all things creative.
In this episode, I take full advantage of having such a creative guest on and ask her all the questions I know you want to hear the answers to. We cover everything from how to lead non-boring virtual meetings to defeating the comparison gremlin! I hope you enjoy this colourful interview as much as I did!
Find out about:
Why online meetings can be boring and what to do about it!How to be a good leaderHow to avoid falling into the “comparison trap”A useful mirroring exercise for leadership and listeningHow to keep people engagedThe ‘golden formula’ to everything goodClick here to download the free 1-page summary
Don’t miss the next show: Subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.
Feeling inspired by the conversation in this episode? We can have our own - take a seat at my virtual table as part of a Mastermind Group.
A huge thank you must go to SessionLab, the sponsor of Workshops Work. Claim your free two months of SessionLab Pro now – this deal is exclusive to Workshops Work listeners!
Questions and Answers
[01:23] Will you share when you started to call yourself a facilitator?
[04:16] How do you define creativity and what does it mean to be stuck on the creativity path?
[12:27] Do you think it’s a matter of age and maturity, or is it a matter of the craft?
[16:11] What do you tell your clients when they fall into the comparison trap and self-sabotage their creativity?
[23:14] Do you think there are more gremlins when working online in this working from home environment?
[26:34] Why do most of online meetings suck?
[29:05] What is your favourite exercise?
[32:13] Who determines whether it is right or wrong?
[34:18] What makes a bad workshop?
[34:43] How can you keep people engaged without making it stressful?
[35:47] Can you give an example of a time when you de-brief with the group about what they have learned?
[39:54] with the upcoming Zoom option of building circles, is it really about the circle or it the magic that happens when you’re sitting in a circle?
[41:51] What does a full day online workshop look like?
[44:15] To what extent have you received feedback that it’s awkward to see each other working on a virtual meeting?
[47:22] What is the definition of a creative facilitator?
[48:14] If you could give one piece of advice for getting
Support the Show.
**
Click here to navigate through all episodes via this interactive podcast map.
**
If you're inspired by our podcast and crave similar conversations, consider joining Dr Myriam Hadnes' NeverDoneBefore Facilitation Community.
**
If you're keen to master the art of facilitation, discover our expert-led live, online Facilitation Courses at the NDB Academy.
**
If you enjoy the show, consider a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast.
53 min