Lessons from a movie producer on facilitating events with Stoyan Yankov
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And, action! This week, Stoyan Yankov takes us on a journey from behind the clapperboard to discuss the fascinating symmetries between movie production and facilitation. The world of cinema can be unpredictable, filled with plot twists, creative agendas and diverse characters, and when the metaphorical smoke-machine breaks, it requires a sixth sense for when to keep the camera rolling, and when to end scene. Stoyan joins us with all the learnings, stories and curiosities he’s collected in his back pocket from his career to date - from movie producer, to facilitator and talented TedX speaker. Sit back and enjoy! Find out about: What a movie producer can teach us about facilitation – from managing a diverse array of personalities, to mastering adaptation, and being vehicles of transformationThe best movie productions – and workshops – are often the ones when the producer is most invisible, giving everyone else a platform to feel seen and heardJust like move producers, master facilitators should sense when a tangent is worth pursuing, and when to redirect the conversationWhy the early stages of our career are rich playgrounds for learning, growth and experimentationAs facilitators, circumstances will always lie beyond our control, but it’s our attitude towards what is within our control, that countsHow a 1-hour speech can transform someone’s life, giving them new perspectives to considerDon’t miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player. And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand. Put the episode's best takeaways into practice with Skillding. Visit http://skillding.com/workshop to begin your journey from learning to doing. Track your progress as you hone your new skills. Start now! Links: Watch the video recording of this episode on YouTube. Connect to Stoyan Yankov: LinkedIn Website  Support the show: Make a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast. Support the showCheck out the podcast map to see the overview of all podcast episodes: https://workshops.work/podcast-map
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