Virtual Facilitation 101: Becoming a Confident Leader

To lead teams effectively, you need the skills and confidence to be able to coach, support, encourage and motivate members to succeed. All of this requires you have clear communication and a solid facilitation framework. In this interactive workshop, you'll recognize your role as a facilitator, including how to plan and prepare for a facilitated collaborative session, and how to develop your own facilitation style. 

You'll build and enhance your skills in: 

• Facilitation
• Public Speaking
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Productive Meetings
• Participatory Design
• Leadership Skills

This workshop is for you if you're:

• Interested in facilitation, are new to the role, or are looking for a refresher on the basics
  Interested in developing your group management and leadership skills
• Looking for tools to activate collaboration within your team
• Looking to add creative and design thinking methodology to your work

Materials Needed to Fully Participate:

• A computer, laptop, or tablet with a microphone and access to the Internet

About the Instructor:

Colette Ellis is a certified coach and facilitator who helps leaders to 'Start Within' so they can lead their teams with confidence, compassion, and conviction. She has an extensive background designing and delivering professional development programs across the United States. Colette works with busy clients who are struggling to prioritize themselves in the midst of high uncertainty and multiple demands. She guides them on their path to wellness and freedom from overwhelm through individual and group services focused on effective communication, mindfulness, and resilience.

Virtual Class FAQ

What will be included in my Virtual Class package?

One ticket includes an access link to your live, online class. The class will be delivered via web conferencing software and feature a live, professional instructor who will walk you through a lesson as described above. You will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as participate from home.

How many people is my purchase good for?

Each ticket is good for one "device" (i.e. one computer, phone, tablet, etc. you'll be logging in from). This ensures we don't get more people in the class than the instructor can handle. Though we understand some people live together and will be working/learning together, the intent is that each class still allows for the same attention to attendees as if students purchased separately. Please be respectful of this!

Will I need anything from home to use in the class?

You will need a reliable Internet connection as well as a computer or device with which you can access your virtual class. We recommend you arrive to class 5-10 minutes early to ensure you're able to set up your device and connection. Additionally, if the class is more than just a lecture you will likely want any materials listed in the course description as "Materials Needed to Participate Fully", though you're welcome to purchase a seat and sit in and just watch.

Am I able to ask questions or interact with the class?

Yes, you'll both be able to ask questions using the chat function in the video hosting software as well as at certain intervals during the class via voice/audio. If the class winds up being on the smaller side, more spontaneous interaction/questions will be encouraged.


Do I have to show my video or speak during class?

While we recommend you do show your video and speak when encouraged to by the instructor, video and audio participation are never mandatory. We find classes have more fun experiences when people are engaging with one another, but understand not everyone will want to do so and that's ok!