The Fearless Facilitator (eBook)

Gain the courage, confidence, and techniques to lead any event with any group, any time! Speaking from personal experience, presenting to a group can be scary. The fear of public speaking is one of the biggest fears people have. However, imagine having to speak to a group and getting them to work with each other, collaborating to achieve a collective goal! Getting a group to work effectively can be challenging. Different objectives, personalities, and opinions can all make the experience feel very daunting.Over the last twenty years, Paul Maltby has led countless events working with groups worldwide, both face to face and virtually. During that time, he has learned how to prevent and deal with all types of challenging situations. Paul understands how to lead successful events. Through his book, he would like others to benefit from his experience. The Fearless Facilitator aims to equip the reader with a proven plan to eliminate any fear associated with leading a group event. It's packed with tips and techniques that will give the reader the courage and confidence to lead any group event, including meetings, workshops, mastermind groups, lunch and learns and training courses.Part one focuses on a seven-step process that will show the reader how to plan and prepare for a successful event. The plan will help to reduce challenging situations and increase the chances of success. Part two provides simple yet effective techniques to deal with difficult questions. It will take the stress away from Q&A. Part three focuses on challenging behaviors and provides tried and tested ways of addressing them while protecting the relationship with the group. Using the proven plan and applying the tips and techniques will give the reader everything they need to become a Fearless Facilitator.