"Good content, bad design and facilitation? Death. OK content, great design and facilitation? Glory.
Leanne Hughes is the perfect guide, and in this book she lays down the foundations for your workshop success."
-Michael Bungay Stanier, bestselling author of The Coaching Habit and How to Work with (Almost) Anyone
"The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint offers an abundance of specific strategies to surprise and delight participants. With this road-tested toolkit, you will learn exactly how to design and deliver memorable workshops in a fraction of the time, spreading that same gold dust of contagious energy that Leanne herself so brilliantly brings into the world."
-Jenny Blake, former Google Training and Development team lead, podcaster, and author of Free Time, Pivot, and Life After College
"In this clever book, Leanne Hughes takes you through the creation and delivery of workshops with alacrity and passion. You'll learn how to attract and engage participants, deliver solid content that's immediately applicable, and evaluate your own progress.
You can't read a book to learn how to ski. But you can read this book and learn how to create brilliant workshops."
-Alan Weiss, PhD, author, Million Dollar Consulting, Sentient Strategy, and over 50 other books.
"As someone who has spent years studying the art of communication, I can say with confidence that Leanne's book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their workshop design and hosting skills."
-Jordan Harbinger, creator, The Jordan Harbinger Show
"Pay attention to Leanne's book, filled with practical advice you can apply when you need to facilitate a workshop that is interactive, energetic, and engaging. Her SPARK framework is an easy solution to be more impactful as a facilitator."
-Neen James, executive strategist, author of Attention Pays
"Leanne Hughes' advice is smart, punchy, actionable and BS-free, just like the workshops she will help you to design and deliver. If you want to level up your facilitation game, start here!"
- Leslie Ehm, bestselling author of Swagger, and founder of Combustion Training
"If you're looking for a practical guide to creating workshops that truly resonate with your audience, Leanne's book is a must-read. Her approach is refreshingly simple and actionable, making it easy to turn your expertise into a memorable and effective workshop experience."
- Pat Flynn, Co-founder of SPI Media & Author of Bestselling books Superfans and Will it Fly
"Backed by her extensive experience and insights from over 200 podcast interviews, this book is an essential companion for anyone who wants to
create impactful workshops without getting entangled in the complexities of facilitation. It will quickly become your go-to resource for crafting
informative, engaging, and unforgettable workshop experiences."
- Dr Myriam Hadnes, host of the Workshops Work podcast and NeverDoneBefore community
"This is the book I wish I had read when I started developing workshops, many years ago. Leanne makes workshop development sound easy - and that's because it can be. It's a must-read for facilitators, trainers and teachers, especially if you're an over-thinker who spends far too long re-working everything so it's "just right"...
- Mel Kettle, Leadership Communication Strategist, Speaker, Author, Facilitator
