Anne Pattillo is our very first guest on Winkipod!
This conversation was recorded at Viv’s place which is located only a few hundred metres from Winkipop, the surf break that inspired our own name. In the spirit of Improv, Viv started recording whilst Anne and Geoff didn’t even know!
In 20 minutes we explore our own facilitation journeys, being present and facilitating with confidence. The influence of Improv on our facilitation practice is woven throughout, as are links between facilitation and music.
About Anne Pattillo - Anne’s high-profile experience and sharp intellect has cemented her reputation as a leader in her field. A consultant and facilitator with over fifteen years experience, Anne first formed her business in 1989. She now leads a team of specialised consultants on projects for some of the most dynamic organisations in New Zealand and Australia.
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Summary of this 20 minute Winkipodcast (not all times will be to the nearest second 
0.00 - 1.30 - Intro’s
1.30 - Anne’s Facilitation Journey
3.00 - Geoff’s venture into facilitation as an Occupational Therapist
4.30 - Viv reflects on our facilitation journeys and adds that ‘Facilitation is something you come into … it is often not a first job for someone’
5.30 - Geoff throws the ‘training plan’ out and acts in the moment. The 10 golden rules of lifting emerge from the possibility of the group
7.40 - Anne doesn’t regret being an accountant! Looking at whole systems helps with facilitation.
8′ish - Viv quotes Thiagi … when asked how long it takes to prepare for a workshop he replied “Your whole life”. Facilitation is more than knowledge of processes … when preparing we bring our previous experiences from other endeavors and careers.
8.45 - Why do OT’s make such good facilitators?
10.00 - Facilitation and relationships to music. Having the confidence to get up in front of a group. The ‘performance’ part of facilitation. There is something about just getting up and doing it!
12.00 - Confidence and Facilitation. Being ‘Present’ and having ‘Presence’. Confidence is often the feature that people are looking for.
13.30 - Viv expands on the ‘Facilitating with Confidence Theme’. Facilitation as a ‘Performance’ art as well as a ‘Practice’ art.
14.15 - Influence of Improv on facilitation.
15.00 - More on the Performance part of facilitation. Facilitation tools and techniques are important AND not enough!
16.45 - Anne shines a light on the ‘core’ of facilitation. Playfulness in facilitation.
18.00 - Links between The Grateful Dead, facilitation and working with groups of people.
20.00 - Wrap up and goodbye.
Enjoy!
Viv and Geoff
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