The ability to listen and communicate effectively are vital skills, enabling us to motivate and influence people in our personal and professional lives. But all too often, we're our own biggest roadblock. In "The ART of Facilitation," Tina Frey teaches you to master the art, (and even science) of facilitation and use it to your advantage. With more than twenty-five years of experience as a professional communicator, she shares tools and techniques to successfully deliver your message to any audience; from the board room to the classroom. She busts fifteen myths about facilitation and reveals game-changing insights about how to approach different learning styles to elevate your performance. From awareness of your body language and tone to making the most of technology and your environment, Tina takes you step by step through the ART of engaging your audience. You'll learn the most effective ways to deliver a presentation, a keynote, a course, or even a conversation. Whether you're an educator, a professional facilitator, or you're simply looking to sharpen your communications skills, Tina offers a roadmap to excellence and being your authentic self.
I loved this book, will absolutely read again. Gave lots of advice on how to manage your stress and anxiety in a room full of people. How to be authentically yourself. How to not be awkward and how to keep a positive attitude.
Throughout The Art of Facilitation, Tina focuses on how you can be a more effective facilitator. She does this by presenting strategies and tactics that are easy to implement. Furthermore, she explains why each of these makes a difference. All the while, she reminds you that the ultimate goal of being a more effective facilitator is to provide greater experiences for the attendees so they can learn and ultimately remember what they learned. If you facilitate at any level, read this book now. You'll surely be including many of Tina's techniques in your next session.
The art of facilitation was extremely informative and made suggestions that are easy to implement. Tina’s expertise definitely can benefit any business environment!