{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6560b822a0ec710012693832/68b82d46d6e2cdaa2649bacb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 46: Summer Reflections: My Facilitator's Journey!","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6560b822a0ec710012693832/1756900590447-ccb03741-2357-48be-abbc-c69087b60a15.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Join me, Kirsty Lewis, founder of the School of Facilitation, as I reflect on my summer of 2025.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>From facilitating summits in London and Manila to traveling across Australia and New Zealand, I share my experiences, lessons learned, and insights into the world of facilitation.&nbsp;</p><p>Discover the highlights of SoFest, the challenges of balancing work and travel, and the exciting plans for the future.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Highlights:</p><p>SoFest 2026: A celebration of community and learning with 80 participants, workshops, and inspiring speakers.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Travel Adventures: Exploring Australia and New Zealand, meeting fellow facilitators, and embracing cultural differences.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Lessons Learned: The importance of community, the challenges of professional loneliness, and the need for strategic planning in the business!</p><p><br></p><p>Visit the SoFest website for 2026 early bird tickets and stay connected for more insights and updates.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#Facilitation #SoFest #SummerReflections</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>Don't delete below section - to be added to every description</h2><p><br></p><p>I invite you to grab a cuppa, join me on the pink seat, and tune in your ears.</p><p>____</p><p><br></p><p>A Facilitator's Journey is the podcast that looks at how you run your business as a facilitator or trainer.</p><p>You started this work because you have a passion that you want to share with organisations. However, there is the small detail that you are now running a business and this requires a whole other set of skills and knowledge.</p><p><br></p><p>Join me, Kirsty Lewis, Founder of School of Facilitation, as I interview trainers and facilitators about how they manage their businesses. I will explore how people run their finances, price their work, scale up, scale down, decide to retire, market themselves, manage clients, and much much more.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Links:</strong></p><p>Visit the School of Facilitation website&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.schooloffacilitation.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HERE</a></p><p>Discover SOFest&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.schooloffacilitation.com/sofest/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HERE</a></p><p>Connect with me on Instagram&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/schooloffacilitation/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HERE</a></p><p>Connect with me on Linkedin&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-schooloffacilitation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HERE</a></p><p><a href=\"mailto:contact@schooloffacilitation.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">contact@schooloffacilitation.com</a></p>","author_name":"Kirsty Lewis"}