Hey #FaciliFam, If you are new to Stream Deck, or yours has been quietly collecting dust, you are in the right place. Three simple button types. Each one takes a few minutes to set up and immediately changes how your sessions feel. No steep learning curve. Just powerful little buttons that do exactly what you need, when you need them. The magic is not the hardware. It is what happens when actions become muscle memory. You switch less, react faster, and your sessions feel calmer and more in...
14 days agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hey #FaciliFam, your virtual room is your stage - and with OBS Studio and a virtual camera, you control how it looks and feels. And it does not have to be complicated. A few intentional choices create a setup that feels polished, personal, and purposeful - no fancy effects required. Here is the simple foundation I recommend. It already covers about 85 percent of what you will need. Clean, intentional, reliable. Your Virtual Stage If this is new to you, here is the short version: OBS is a free...
20 days agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hey #FaciliFam, can we talk about the quality of our Zoom calls for a minute? And I mean real audio and video - not vibes, energy, and facilitation magic. Today I want to help you take back control. Let's zoom in (see what I did there?) You probably have a shiny camera and a microphone that makes you look like a podcast host. Great gear helps, no doubt. But what if I told you: your settings might quietly work against you. Zoom applies defaults that reduce clarity and consistency. Participants...
23 days agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Happy New Year #FaciliFam π New year energy is weird. Somewhere between fresh motivation and needing a nap. π₯± So I am keeping this simple. For January, I have set up a handful of hands-on sessions designed to help you try things, learn by doing, and actually use what you learn. You will see a mix of Premium and Free sessions below. π Premium sessions are small group trainings with limited seats, built for depth, focus, and a better overall experience. Pricing is intentionally very affordable....
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hey #FaciliFam, Yesterday Zoom released version 6.7 - yes, I said 6.7 and yes, I am sorry. π My first reaction was exactly what you expect. Another update to decode? πThen I clicked around and β¦ okay. Some of this is genuinely useful. I pulled out the updates that actually matter for people who facilitate online sessions. P.S. Due to popular demand, I added two new December dates for my Getting Started with OBS Studio and Stream Deck trainings - details at the end! π¨ Cleaner Interface...
3 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Sometimes you just want a space where facilitation talk needs no translation and creativity flows because you're not doing everything alone. That's the heart behind the Fit for Facilitation Community. Why This Community Exists Most of us prepare, design, and solve problems alone, even though our work thrives on collaboration. This community was created to make learning, connection, and support feel natural again. Cofounded with Nathy Ravez, Alexandre EisenstΓ€dter, Mehdi E-Naizi, and myself,...
3 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hey #FaciliFam, it's been a minute since my last issue. Things have been a bit scattered, but here's something useful for you. This isn't about "buy more stuff." In online sessions, people forgive imperfect tech - but not how you make them feel. Clear audio, clean lighting, and tools that stay out of your way remove friction so your presence can shine. Black Friday did its usual thing: rolled in quietly, then discounted half the internet. So here's a curated list of upgrades that deliver the...
3 months agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hey #Facilifam, Fit For Facilitation is back and it's time for the next level! A full week of free, live, interactive sessions to sharpen your facilitation superpowers, fuel your creativity, and connect you with brilliant minds from around the world. This time we've got 6 sessions (plus a big announcement π). π₯ The Team & The Community Together with Nathy Ravez, Alexandre Eisenchteter, and Mehdi En-Naizi, I've created something truly special. Hundreds of facilitators, trainers, and curious...
6 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hey #FaciliFam, want a free second high-quality webcam? Thought so. π The best one's already in your pocket. Time to put it to work. Today I'll show you how to turn it into a versatile extra cam for trainings, workshops, and online meetings using one of my favorite tools: Camo. It connects your phone to your computer over Wi-Fi or cable like a regular webcam - only sharper, more flexible, more fun. π I've set up a free live demo so we can explore it together. π― Deskcam Magic Still holding...
6 months agoΒ β’Β 3 min read