No matter your skill at leading meetings, there are some occasions when hiring a facilitator is in your best interest. This episode goes over considerations to help you recognize when it’s time to bring in a third-party facilitator and gives yo...

Organization leaders and meeting sponsors carry a large influence on the meetings they attend, and how they show up can affect the group as a whole and the success of a session. This episode provides guidance for what leaders should be doing be...

Whether your team needs help remembering information or navigating the complexities of virtual meetings, you can take on a meeting support role to level up the effectiveness of your team’s meeting. In this episode, Lauren breaks down the need f...

Sometimes, the best way to deal with conflict, is to stop and listen. In this episode, we’ll reframe our understanding of conflict and explore practical strategies for managing it effectively, whether you're the facilitator or a participant.

By identifying patterns in the conversation of your meeting, you can take action to keep things balanced and productive. In this episode, we go over the Kantor model, a tool you can use to track conversations and gain insight into group dynamic...

Get ready to test your knowledge in this Jeopardy-style episode inspired by the Not Past It podcast. In this episode, we unpack a facilitator’s toolkit of simple verbal tools that anyone in a meeting can use to improve communication, encourage ...

Participant etiquette can make or break the success of a meeting. In this episode, we challenge you to rethink your approach to meetings with suggestions on mindset, being present, dealing with dominating personalities, and more.👉

Group and team dynamics can have a huge impact on the success of a meeting. In this episode, we discuss power dynamics, the role of conflict styles and groupthink, and introduce you to the Team Dimensions Profile, a tool for assessing team role...

In today's hectic work environment, where back-to-back meetings and unexpected challenges are the norm, managing yourself is the key to success. In this episode, we cover three tools for understanding how people work and interact in different s...

Welcome to Season 3, MeetingMakers! This season is for anyone who participates in meetings with a desire to make them suck less. In this episode, we’ll give you an overview of what to expect in Season 3—focused on improving meetings through mod...

You don’t need a three-day offsite in the woods to improve your team’s performance. It's much easier (and more effective) to bake debrief meetings into your team meeting rhythms so you can learn and grow from setbacks and successes. This episod...

Most presentations are boring and unmemorable, but there are techniques you can pull from meeting facilitation to make your presentations more engaging and effective. In this episode, we dive into tips for planning your presentation, telling a ...

Conflict in meetings is normal, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. In this special guest episode, certified meditator Gina Weatherup offers her top tips for managing conflict at work. Plus, Lauren gives her suggestions for giving feedback in the ...

This bonus episode is a companion to the Coaching 101 episode. We recommend listening to that episode before checking out this live coaching demonstration.

Coaching is a buzzword these days, but what exactly is coaching? And why is it important for managers to have basic coaching skills? This episode breaks down essential skills for coaching and why we all need them and ends with a live coaching d...

When someone ducks their head in, do you wish you could hide under your desk? In this episode, we give you healthy options for responding to unexpected conversations and change, and tips to help you have a productive conversation and get back t...

Tired from standing around in your morning standup? If your daily tag-ups are running long, it’s time to get essential. In this episode, we’ll give you ways to start your stand-up strong and prompts to keep the conversation quick and productive...

Weekly meetings are meant to kick off the week with momentum. If you’re going in without a plan or fighting to keep your team on task, it’s time to make a change. In this episode, we’ll walk you through what might not be working and give you an...

Established meeting rhythms are the best-kept secret to high-performing teams… until now. Meeting rhythms help teams work more effectively. In this episode, we review a process you can use to establish new meeting rhythms or revise existing rhy...

Sometimes it’s easiest to send a quick text or email, but that puts us at risk of being misunderstood and misinterpreted. In this episode, we’ll discuss factors to consider when choosing how to communicate with a co-worker or team and provide a...

Welcome to Season 2, MeetingMakers! This season is for the managers out there who want their teams to meet more efficiently, not longer. This episode gives you an overview of the season and the skills you'll learn to improve your work life....

You’ve done the prep, you’ve gone through your agenda; now, all that’s left is to wrap things up in a bow. In this last episode of This Meeting Suck season one, we’ll walk you through closing the conversation, recapping next steps and sending p...

No matter how detailed your outline is or how much you prepped, you can never guarantee your meeting will go exactly as planned. This episode includes tips for navigating conflict, managing time and ensuring inclusion during your meeting.

Kicking off the meeting and each activity is critical for un-sucky meetings. This episode will give you tips and reminders for each, with a bonus focus on open-ended questions.👉 Grab the

If you’ve been following along this season, you probably have a great meeting planned. But before you kick off your meeting, there are some important final preparations you should take to ensure your meeting runs smoothly. It’s time to connect ...