161 - Workshops are the Conflict Playground for Real Life with Ez Bridgman (Part 2)

Intersectionality is a fundamental part of facilitation - and a common topic on this podcast - but, usually, we discuss it in relation to other professional disciplines.It’s high time we looked at how facilitation can influence our personal lives, in our deepest and dearest relationships.Ez Bridgman, creative experience designer and playful vitality proponent, joins this episode to discuss playfulness, vulnerability, and conflict. And, of course, how facilitation can be a guiding light through all those complexities in our relationships.Find out about:How Ez has curated a “garden of life” and how it’s helped him and those around himWhy play isn’t always laughing, exuberance, and high energyWhy sticking with your plan and ignoring the energy in the room can be disastrousHow to use conflict to strengthen your relationships, not harm themWhat it means to make an agreement and why it’s critical to prove you’ll stick to itHow to use ‘Theoretical Speed Dating’ to prepare a group for collaboration Don’t miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.And if the idea of NeverDoneBefore 2021, the community of facilitators, caught your attention; click here to explore it in more detail!Thanks to our sponsor Deckhive. Click here to find out more about the new platform for using card decks in online facilitation. Use the code workshopswork to get the first month for free.Questions and AnswersPart two [02:05] The value of practicing conflict 'out loud', just as much as we practice agreement. [04:02] What's your advice for remembering our facilitative powers when in moments of conflict? [06:55] So how can we create a sense of safety for ourselves, so that we can tap into our empathy? [08:55] Is it safe or sensible to use play to resolve conflict?[11:38] Can you share an example of an exercise? [15:08] What impact does it have to focus on a point of distinct disagreement and opposition? [18:13] How do you structure the 'closing circle'? [21:23] Was there anything you wanted to share that we haven't discussed yet? [22:43] How would you handle someone who doesn't play by the rules?LinksConnect to Ez:On LinkedInSupport the Show.**Click here to navigate through all episodes via this interactive podcast map.**If you're inspired by our podcast and crave similar conversations, consider joining Dr Myriam Hadnes' NeverDoneBefore Facilitation Community. **If you're keen to master the art of facilitation, discover our expert-led live, online Facilitation Courses at the NDB Academy. **If you enjoy the show, consider a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast.