BONUS Episode: Top 5 Facilitation Fails with Jenny Sauer-Klein
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Summary
In this special BONUS episode, we’re bringing back Jenny Sauer-Klein, founder of the Scaling Intimacy School of Experience Design, to talk facilitation fails. Building from Rick Rubin's definition that “failure is the information you need to get where you're going,” Jenny and Julia openly share stories and learnings around their top 5 failures from decades of facilitation and how those experiences have helped them get to where they are today. You’ll hear some cringe-worthy moments, a few “I’ve been there”s, and lots of heartfelt learning that can only come from reflecting on your mistakes. Through lively conversation about lived experiences that led to practical solutions, Julia and Jenny provide an invaluable resource for facilitators seeking to enhance their skills and navigate common challenges in the world of facilitation.
TOP 5 FACILITATION FAILS!
#1 - Unclear openings and closings
#2 - Pushing people too far too fast
#3 - Being too rigid or too loose with time
#4 - Letting one person dominate
#5 - Taking things personally
Today’s Guest
Jenny Sauer-Klein is passionate about designing transformational experiences that prioritize connection over content, and regularly consults for organizations like Google, Airbnb, Dropbox and the Haas School of Business. She is the founder and CEO of the Scaling Intimacy School of Experience Design, which trains event leaders to strategically weave connection into the fabric of their events. She created Play On Purpose, a video tutorial library with over 80 of her best virtual and in-person team building games, to support facilitators to confidently engage and connect groups and teams. In her previous career as the co-founder of AcroYoga, she successfully scaled an international brand, community and organization with millions of practitioners. She is a frequent presenter at international conferences and has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Fast Company, and Inc., as well as Tim Ferriss’ book Tools of Titans.
Resources
Quote about failure is from Rick Rubin’s book The Creative Act: A Way of Being
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