Immerse yourself in an experiential journey to become a facilitation pro. Discover a dynamic approach where creativity and engaging learning flourish, leaving lectures in the past. Ideal for L&D, HR professionals, and facilitators yearning to grow, exchange and refresh their toolbox with non-boring techniques.
Facilitated by Lena Nasiakou, L&D Consultant, Learning Experience Designer, Trainer, and EMCC Certified Coach
Check when the next cohort of this program is available and join us in an awesome learning experience!
20 FEBRUARY - 27 MARCH
THURSDAY ﹒ 4 - 6:15 PM CET ﹒ 10 AM - 12:15 PM ET ﹒ Check your timezone →
What's included?
6 x Weekly live sessions
Recording & slides included
Facilitator's library included
Advice from an expert facilitator
Intimate network of like-minded peers
1 year FREE Offbeat Fellowship included
Oh, so many things! But don't take our word for it. Explore what you'll be capable of at the end of the program if you give it your all, of course.
The non-boring facilitator competency framework
February 20; 4 - 6:15 PM CEST
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The non-boring facilitation framework
February 20; 4 - 6:15 PM CEST
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In the first session, you will learn the top Engagement Hacks that can help you grab the attention of your participants and make your sessions relevant to them. You will explore the 3 elements of an Engaging Flow, including storytelling, non-boring exercises and debriefings and reflections. By honing these skills, you will lead dynamic sessions that inspire participants' enthusiasm for the learning process.
Faciliting fun, active, engaging sessions
February 27; 4 - 6:15 PM CEST
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Faciliting fun, active, engaging sessions
February 27; 4 - 6:15 PM CEST
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The second session is fully dedicated to engagement, making your workshops active, fun, and engaging. We will go through specific cases and topics (like leadership, difficult conversations, feedback, and growth mindset) and you will experience how to transform them from a lecture to a non-boring workshop.
Part of this session will be dedicated to practice.
Coaching for facilitation
March 6; 4 - 6:15 PM CEST
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Coaching for facilitation
March 6; 4 - 6:15 PM CEST
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Coaching is becoming a buzz word but fear not! In the third session, you will learn all about the fundamentals of coaching! As a facilitator, you need to know how to integrate coaching into leading reflections and also how to address participant questions when you don’t have all the answers. In the session, we will cover that and explore the 3 coaching keys for effective facilitation: Alignment, Accountability, and Measurement.
Part of this session will be dedicated to practice.
Addressing difficult participants
March 13; 4 - 6:15 PM CEST
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Addressing difficult participants
March 13; 4 - 6:15 PM CEST
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If difficult participants are the reason you are doing less facilitation than you wish, then you will love the fourth session. There we will develop the confidence to skillfully handle resistance and effectively address 7(!) types of difficult participants. Also, you will learn techniques to keep the panel discussion on track and strategies for engaging a silent audience.
Part of this session will be dedicated to practice.
Embodied Presence
March 20; 4 - 6:15 PM CEST
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Embodied Presence
March 20; 4 - 6:15 PM CEST
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In the final session, enhance your Facilitator's Embodied Presence—an advanced skill cultivated after mastering workshop fundamentals. Develop key skills like projecting authority, building rapport through non-verbal cues, and leveraging your presence to inspire trust and meaningful connections with participants.
Part of this session will be dedicated to practice.
Closing & Celebration
March 27; 4 - 6:15 PM CEST
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Closing & Celebration
March 27; 4 - 6:15 PM CEST
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We will use this last session to put together everything we learned during the program & create an action plan for us as facilitators. Together, we'll commit to being non-boring facilitators, and bringing joy & learning to our participants.
Part of this session will be dedicated to reflection.
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Explore the skills of a non-boring facilitator, create your own collection of skills, and decide what skills you want to explore next.
A fun way to explore your identity as a Non-Boring Facilitator. Take the quiz & learn your type.
Lena opens up about the methods that have helped her transform the often dull facilitation experience into something memorable.
Joining this program was a game-changer for me. I learned so much and got very inspired by the creative ideas flowing around! We did all kinds of fun & engaging exercises that I can't wait to use in my workshops. I feel way more confident now, and I know I'll use what I learned in my job. :)
Ribana Mos, Learning Experience Designer at Doctolib
Our facilitators are not only very experienced in the topics they're teaching, but also extremely cool. Check who's facilitating this program below!
Lena Nasiakou
Lena believes that “Moving is our brain’s favourite way of learning”. She is an EMCC accredited Coach, holds an Masters in Lifelong Learning & BSc in Educational Studies and loves working with L&D Professionals to help them make their courses engaging and impactful. In 2017 she founded Lena’s Moves - a trusted L&D Partner for organisations like Netflix, Johnson & Johnson, Trivium Packaging and Teva Pharmaceuticals. Our value statement is: “We dare to create the future of learning”, alongside a shortlist of values: Creativity, Quality, Integrity and Bravery.
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Not all experiences are for everyone. Your previous background and current context are extremely important for the success of your learning adventure, so make sure you're ready for it.
This program is a fit if...
You are an L&D, HR, HRBP pro and you want to learn how to facilitate learning programs. Or you are a Facilitator, Trainer and you are eager to refresh your toolbox.
You are curious to learn, explore, experiment and practice in an experiential learning setting, in order to unlock your facilitation potential.
You're interested in out of the box facilitation techniques to increase your impact.
Who’s not a fit?
Those seeking a purely theoretical or academic approach without practical application & those who expect this program to be a lecture series.
You expect a sage on the stage to deliver a monologue. This course is highly collaborative, and we expect everyone to participate, interact and engage deeply.
I appreciate the time and effort invested into designing and delivering the program. The content was very relevant and highly practical filled with vivid and on-point examples. Lena is a fantastic facilitator! She made everyone feel included and ensured we all had our chance to ask questions, contribute, and practice.
Yaroslava Danyliuk, Operational Specialist at Affinity Space
Still not convinced you should join us? Here are some questions we've received along the way.
When will the program start?
When will the program start?
Check here to see where the next cohort of this program starts.
How do you pick facilitators?
How do you pick facilitators?
The facilitators of our programs are experienced professionals who not only bring substantial real-world practice to the table but also deeply understand our mission at Offbeat. They have been carefully selected based on their ability to align with our values, methodologies, and learning approach.
We believe that effective learning comes from facilitators who can bring theory to life with practical insights and who can cultivate an engaging, supportive environment. This understanding guides our choice of facilitators, ensuring you have access to mentors who are not just experts in their fields, but also adept at fostering a culture of collaborative, applied learning.
Is there an opportunity to actually practice facilitation during the program?
Is there an opportunity to actually practice facilitation during the program?
Yes! The program is very practice-focused. Each session has a dedicated time where you can practice facilitation in a safe space, with your cohort peers, and get feedback from them and Lena. You will receive all the details for the practice element upon enrollment.
What is the time commitment for the live sessions?
What is the time commitment for the live sessions?
The program has a total of 6 live sessions, each of them lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. You can check here the full schedule.
How will you support me once the program is done?
How will you support me once the program is done?
The price of this program includes one year of the Offbeat Fellowship for free. This means that you'll have access to your community of peers as a support group in your journey, but also high-quality curated resources and learning sessions you can use to achieve your goals.
When is the next cohort of this program?
When is the next cohort of this program?
All the cohorts we've already scheduled can be found right here. We update the dates as time goes by, but as of now, the information you'll find there, is the one we have as well.
Do you offer team discounts?
Do you offer team discounts?
Yes! We offer discounts to teams larger than 3 people. You can either pay by card right here or reach out to lavinia@offbeat.works and we'll issue an invoice you can pay through a wire transfer.
Can I pay through a wire transfer?
Can I pay through a wire transfer?
Yes, you can! Feel free to reach out to lavinia@offbeat.works and we'll issue an invoice you can pay through a wire transfer.
I'd like to hire you to deliver this program for my team. What do I need to do?
I'd like to hire you to deliver this program for my team. What do I need to do?
Reach out at lavinia@offbeat.works so we can discuss your needs and our availability.
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