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The world's problems will be solved
through effectively facilitated conversations
-Barry Shapiro, Casting Call
THE PROBLEM
BORING
INEFFECTIVE
DRAINING
Let’s face it. No one is excited to go to meetings. Why? Because, regardless of the venue, virtual or in-person, many work meetings are boring, and mentally draining and ineffective. Not to mention they are often too long and involve too many people for any meaningful decisions to be made.
Without strong facilitation skills, teams struggle with:
Business impact: Lowered productivity, growing project creep, and sub-optimal results that are compounded in the virtual environment!
BECOMING A MASTER FACILITATOR IS THE SOLUTION!
ENGAGING
COLLABORATIVE
EFFECTIVE
Dynamic programs based on the strategies outlined in the book Casting Call, by our very own Barry Shapiro, have helped leaders master key facilitation skills. Unlike other training sessions, Facilitators Studio is designed to overcome the challenges faced by leaders today that are immediately applicable in business and personal settings.
Our participants become virtuosos—true masters of essential presentation skills. Each has returned to their teams with confidence and know-how that enables them to improve clarity where there was confusion and calm where there was chaos. The skills they develop help to achieve goals of their company in a wide range of industries and businesses.
In-person or via online platforms, attendees will be directed by Master Facilitators as they learn proven facilitation techniques and engagement strategies from the theatre. These skills will increase participation and dramatically improve the outcome of each business meeting or team offsite they lead.
Business impact: Our revolutionary engagement method breaks the boredom of the corporate meeting and creates engagement in every interaction.
Combining art and science for optimal communication and effective meetings. It’s just what we do.
-Barry Shapiro, Casting Call
GET THE BOOK
The art of engagement from the theatre, applied to the science of the virtual work environment.
Based on the acclaimed book Casting Call in the Theatre of Corporate America, the role of the extraordinary facilitator
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NEW INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, IN PERSON,
AND VIRTUAL TRAINING OPTIONS AVAILABLE
No two individuals and no two companies are exactly the same. Our wide range of learning tools meets you or you and your team, where you are to provide a platform that will enhance the facilitation skills needed for better communication across business settings. If you are not sure where to start, we are happy to jump on an introductory call with you, book yours today!
Facilitator Skill 360 Assessment plus a private Coaching Session
Identify your most critical strengths and development areas based on our proven Facilitator Skill Competency Model. Receive feedback from your key stakeholders, peers, colleagues, employees, and audience members after completing the confidential assessment.
Includes:
Facilitator Skill 360 Assessment
This DIY option is a great follow-up to the Casting Call book. Our online assessment identifies your strengths and development areas based on our proven Facilitator Skill Competency Model. Receive helpful feedback from your key stakeholders and get a dynamic, 40-page detailed report.
One-on-One Coaching Services (3 + 6-month options)
Partner with a Certified Facilitators Studio™ Executive Coach/Master Facilitator to help you revolutionize the way you lead and facilitate discussions at work in our proven 6-phase program. By finishing each step and training in this series, you will gather hands-on communication and delivery practice to improve the way you speak in any area of your life. Plus, you get a fun certificate of completion, too.
Instructional Design Services
Partner with a certified Facilitators Studio Instructional Designer to develop your own extraordinary program. Our proven system. is anchored in dynamic learning theory and performance-based training strategies.
Includes:
Co-Facilitation Services
Hire our Facilitation Pros to co-deliver a training program and or group session with you. We will take as primary or secondary a facilitator role as necessary.
Benefits to you include:
External perspective of a Facilitators Studio Executive Coach/Master Facilitator
Our collective 50 years of experience to learn from.
Includes:
COMING SOON! Casting Call Field Guide
An action-inspiring companion guide to Casting Call is currently in production!
Includes ideas to apply each of the key frameworks at your workplace:
MASTER FACILITATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Our Mission: "Combining art and science for optimal communication and effective meetings"
LEARN THE SCIENCE
EMBODY THE ART
90- AND 120-DAY FACILITATOR SKILL PROGRAMS BRING ART & SCIENCE TOGETHER:
Facilitator Studio’s Master Facilitator program combines individual coaching sessions with group collaborations/practice meetings in five distinct segments over three or six-months. Each stage can be completed virtually or in-person. (We can create a custom program that fits your company’s needs, book a time with us to discuss.)
LIGHTS: Your first one-hour Individual coaching session that will allow us to define your goals & objectives
ACT I: Group learning session covering the science of meeting facilitation
CAMERA: Your coach will join you at your workplace, or by video, to observe you in action at a meeting you are leading and then provide feedback immediately after in your one on one debrief and action planning
ACT II: Group practice session covering the art of meeting facilitation
ACTION: Your second one-on-one, one-hour coaching session that translates what you learned into an action plan to immediately apply your new skills back at work.
ACHIEVE VIRTUOSO STATUS
Each participant receives:
Further Details
Our Team
We have decades of experience in facilitation, consulting and coaching within a broad range of industries and organizational structures. We merge our business expertise with the art of the theatre to create dynamic, one-of-a-kind facilitation certification experiences which enable better business results.
partners
Barry Shapiro
founder/owner
Barry Shapiro is an executive coach and master group facilitator in both the brick and mortar and virtual corporate worlds. He is a professional actor and musician in the creative realm. Barry spent the first part of his career working within the walls of medical treatment facilities and the second part of his career working within the walls of Corporate America, Europe, India, and Asia. Over the past 20 years, Barry has worked with executives throughout the technology, oil and gas, finance, government, food and beverage, and healthcare industries, among many others. Executives partner with Barry to revolutionize the way they communicate, lead and develop their people. As a Master Facilitator, Barry designs and leads customized group sessions, grounded in organizational data and targeted leadership interviews, to develop higher performing teams. The Facilitators Studio certifications are based on the principles from his book, Casting Call in the Theatre of Corporate America, the role of the group facilitator. Barry’s partial client list includes Oracle, Lockheed Martin, ESPN, Applied Materials and CU Boulder.
Kristine Ryan
Owner
Kris has over two decades of experience as an Instructional Designer and Performance Technologist. She approaches life and work with curiosity, enthusiasm and energy. She focuses her passion for learning and development on uncovering performance needs and partnering with clients to develop creative, pragmatic and active in-person and virtual learning environments. Kris consults with clients throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. She develops and implements competency-based curricula for clients in a variety of industries. Kris develops and teaches management development courses in leadership, facilitation skills, team management, educational methodology, instructor skills, presentation skills, and coaching. She also serves as a process and content coach in goal-based scenario and simulation-based training programs. In addition to developing and delivering performance-based instruction, Kris facilitates meetings for clients using a variety of structured processes to generate solutions, solve problems and build consensus. She also serves as a coach, working one-on-one with executives to enhance their interpersonal effectiveness skills.
Master Facilitators
Hilary Blair
Creative director
Hilary Blair trains high achievers craving honest feedback to reach the next level in business and/or life. She teaches Executives to move beyond communication habits and uncover what is unique and authentic in each individual. She will explore how you are seen and how you wish to be seen and provide techniques to change your approach and elevate your video presence. Her unique white board technique will guide your discovery of communication situations, goals and challenges. After this analysis she will provide you techniques to use your body and breadth to align your voice and goals to land your message in virtual settings.
James Davis
cast member
Leaders and organizations partner with James to evoke authentic, collaborative and meaningful transformation. James’ unique approach to coaching and organization development is person-centered. He partner’s closely with the leader to learn the needs and wants of both the leader and the organization by identifying alignment and mis-alignment in order to build a plan that is inspiring, objective and drives results. James’ approach has often been compared to the Trojan Horse – he is able to quickly build alliance and establish a high-level of trust and respect in order to uncover the unique challenges, synthesize IQ and EQ and guide the leader into taking authentic, intentional and powerful action in virtual settings.
LOIS TODD
cast member
Lois is engaged by clients who are looking to become even more exceptional at what they do. While keeping C-Level executives’ greatest concerns in the foreground (sustained and steady top-line profitable growth, consistent execution of strategy, client/customer/patient satisfaction and retention, speed, flexibility and adaptability to change), Lois works in the background to ensure that noble purpose, vision and strategy are clearly formed and articulated throughout the organization. She also ensures that sound principles and efficient processes are put in to place and that the talent in the organization has the tools and resources to thrive in their respective performance areas – always putting their strengths to work in virtual settings.
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what our clients ARE sayING
Overall, outstanding workshop. Excellently facilitated, objectives met and I got what I came for. I felt challenged, inspired and felt safe to go beyond where I've been stopped previously. Bravo :)
McDonald's
Participant
Fabulous workshop! You made the information very tangible for those of us needing enhancements in our facilitation skills.
Nurse Family Partnership
Participant
Well-structured facilitation training, which allowed for gradual, step-by-step learning – yet was adapted to the needs of our group.
Rebound Specialists
Participant
Loved this! Very helpful, real-world role play/practice was so effective! Extremely valuable in my professional and personal life!
Bank of America
Participant
Don't miss the opportunity to upgrade your facilitation chops!
Custom Training and Coaching Available
Our team designs custom virtual facilitation training and coaching. You can schedule a complimentary consultation below.
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