Spaghetti On The Wall Podcast Guests and Descriptions
| Order | Guest | Topic | Description | Post Date | INIFAC YouTube Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diana Gurwicz
(USA) |
The Value of Certification | Eileen Dowse (Past Chair of INIFAC) and Diana Gurwic (Current INIFAC Chair) discuss how valuable it is, or isn’t, to gain a certification credential. They also talk about what to look for when considering a certifying body. | 7.29.25 | WATCH NOW |
| 2 | Elena Björkenäng
(Sweden) |
Push-Pull Influence Model | Elena Björkenäng CMLF® from Sweden talks with Eileen Dowse about the Influence Model – Push/Pull. They discuss how effective persuasion/influence is about selecting the appropriate style for a given situation. They also explore some of the key issues when using either approach. | 8.05.25 | WATCH NOW |
| 3 | Chris Sax
(USA) |
Confidentiality | Chris Sax, Ph.D. (Interim President, Maryland University of Integrative Health) and Eileen Dowse, Ph.D. discuss how confidential information may seem straightforward yet from their experience, there is a wide range of information that can be considered confidential depending on the circumstances.
They also talk about additional safeguards facilitators need to be attentive to and the legal, ethical, and moral standards that exist. |
8.12.25 | WATCH NOW |
| 4 | Carlos Cahuna (Brazil) | Facilitating Within A Culture Fear and Corruption | Carlos Cunha, Ph.D. (Strategic Management Professor at Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro) and Eileen Dowse, Ph.D., talk about facilitating within a culture of fear and corruption as facilitators attempt to create a safe environment and prompt the sharing of information or being open to learning.
Carlos offers suggestions for facilitators and educators working in countries where fear and safety are key considerations. |
8.19.25 | WATCH NOW |
| 5 | Deadra Welcome (USA) | CMLF® Learning Facilitator | Being a great educator isn’t just about knowing your content. It includes how you design and deliver your program, use adult learning theories, and evaluate whether those attending your program have learned anything. Deadra Welcome, an instructional designer, coach, learning strategist, and Certified Master Learning Facilitator®, shares with Eileen Dowse the most essential skills for a learning facilitator to master and why? | 8.26.25 | WATCH NOW |
| 6 | Melanie Elmquist
(Sweden) |
CMF® Assessment Process + The Importance Of Peer Feedback | Melanie Elmquist from Sweden, a Master Corporate Executive Coach (MCEC), Certified Master Facilitator® (CMF®), and Certified Marshall Goldsmith SCC Executive and Team Coach and Eileen Dowse do their best not to get into a food fight on this week’s episode of Spaghetti On The Wall.
We discuss the differences we notice when someone uses the skills of a Master Facilitator compared to a non-certified facilitator. Our insights might surprise you. |
9.02.25 | WATCH NOW |
| 7 | Neil Pretty
CEO of Aristotle Performance (Canada) |
Misconceptions Around Psychological Safety | Get ready for some fun tension as Eileen Dowse poses some challenging questions to Neil Pretty from Canada, a certified coach, Psychological Safety Certified Practitioner, and CEO of Aristotle Performance, about the misconceptions around Psychological Safety.
It seems that with Psychological Safety, all the cool kids are doing it, yet in reality, is it really working, and is the concept getting diluted? Does Psychological Safety mean being nice, getting your way, and job security? Find out more in this episode of Spaghetti On The Wall. |
9.16.25 | WATCH NOW |
| 8 | Saba Hashim
(Singapore) |
Burning Through Icebreakers | Eileen Dowse teams up with Saba Hashim, a Certified Master Facilitator, with a Master’s in Training and Development, Adult and Continuing Education, working in Singapore. We play an icebreaker about icebreakers.
We burn through several icebreakers, going back and forth describing an icebreaker, its purpose, plus a very brief description of the icebreaker. In the end, you learn a variety of icebreakers that will hopefully be useful for you. |
9.23.25 | WATCH NOW |
| 9 | Dan Fauchier
(USA) |
The Importance of Facilitation Skills in Project Management | Project Managers are great at managing, yet how are they at facilitating meetings so that the right people attend and the best results occur? Dan Fauchier, a LCI-CPC-SME with the Lean Construction Institute, a Certified Master Facilitator®, and CEO of The Realignment Group, joins Eileen Dowse to provide suggestions for anyone wanting to begin using the competencies of a Project Manager, along with facilitation skills. We ‘managed’ to achieve our project goals and serve up some useful information for you. | 9.30.25 | WATCH NOW |
| 10 | Sasi Kumar
(Singapore) |
The Power of Debriefing Activities Well | Sasi Kumar, a Certified Master Learning Facilitator®, Coach, and Chief Operating Officer at FOCUS Adventure, joins Eileen Dowse to share an introspection on debriefing activities.
It is one thing to know how to conduct an activity or even know when you should include an icebreaker during your meeting or training session. During this podcast, we discuss why do it and how to debrief the activity effectively. |
10.07.25 | WATCH NOW |
| 11 | Sheryl Trent
(USA) |
Facilitating Strategic Planning Sessions | These days, facilitating strategic planning sessions is becoming increasingly challenging, as each day is different from the last, and the rules keep changing, despite how much you plan. Sheryl Trent, a Certified Master Facilitator® and principal consultant with Raftelis, talks with Eileen Dowse about strategic plans requiring four key perspectives: financial, customer, internal, and learning and growth, and the reality of striving towards a successful strategic plan. | 10.14.25 | WATCH NOW |
| 12 | Florence Perrault
(France) |
Facilitating Power Dynamics | Florence Perault from France, an Executive Leadership Coach, CVF®, and creator of the innovative approach, the H-ACTIVE method: Move. Lead. Perform – using physical activity/sport and coaching to solve your organizational issues will untangle topics with Eileen Dowse on power, subordination, empowerment, and discrimination. There is a lot to learn from this episode, especially for facilitators or those who are participating in a meeting. | 10.21.25 | WATCH NOW |
| 13 | Eddie Turner
(USA) |
Team Coaching vs Facilitation | Collaborative approaches, such as team coaching and facilitation, are quickly becoming a mainstream staple in organizations. Yet what is the difference since both roles focus is on creating productive environments that leverage talent and enable people to perform at their best? To shed some light on the difference between team coaching and facilitation, this week we talk with Eddie Turner, ICF Executive Coach, Facilitator, Author, and host of the podcast Keep Leading® | 10.28.25 | WATCH NOW |
| 14 | Maria Zevaoglu
(Argentina) |
Facilitative Leader | A Certified Facilitative Leader™ (CFL™) is a leader who uses facilitation skills to assist individuals and teams in becoming more effective. They create a culture of commitment and accountability. They use interactive dialogue to tap into the talents of each group member and influence the team without micromanaging. Join us as we talk with Maria Zevaoglu, CFL™, who is skilled in intercultural communications and conflict management. | 11.04.25 | WATCH NOW |
| 15 | Dorothea Brennan
(USA) |
Facilitation Processes | What is a process? How is process management different from process mapping, and is a process different from a system? We’ll unpack these ideas with Dorothea Brennan CMF®, CVF®, and board member for INIFAC and retired senior executive, as she shares her expert insights on organizational strategy and facilitation. | 11.11.25 | WATCH NOW |
| 16 | Orlando Gemignani
(Spain) |
Facilitating Internationally | In our increasingly connected global landscape, collaboration across borders has become essential. Industries around the world depend on international partnerships to tackle complex challenges—yet navigating language differences and embracing diverse perspectives within teams isn’t always easy. In this episode, we sit down with Orlando Gemignani—Coach, Career Mentor, CVF® expert, and Multilingual Facilitator—to explore key insights for thriving in cross-cultural collaboration. From building trust to fostering inclusive communication, Orlando shares what it takes to create meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships that drive collective success. | 11.18.25 | WATCH NOW |
| 17 | Saba Hashim
(Singapore) |
Icebreakers The Sequel | As a facilitator, you can never have enough icebreakers! Saba Hashim, a Certified Master Facilitator with a Master’s in Training and Development, Adult and Continuing Education, working in Singapore, is back with more icebreaker examples for you to use. Join us as we play an icebreaker about icebreakers. | 11.25.25 | WATCH NOW |
| 18 | Valérie Malisse
(Belgium) |
Facilitating a Team Experiencing Trauma or Crisis | There is no shortage of reports, surveys, and TED talks highlighting the harmful effects of groups experiencing crisis and trauma. Valérie Malisse and Eileen Dowse bring a powerful blend of insight and experience to the delicate art of facilitating groups in crisis. Their professional backgrounds offer a strong foundation for understanding how to support traumatized groups. | 12.02.25 | WATCH NOW |
| 19 | Steven Ng
(Japan) |
Insights to Remember When Facilitating In China | As global collaboration becomes increasingly common, gaining insight into diverse meeting practices, traditions, customs, and cultural perceptions of power and authority proves invaluable. On this episode of Spaghetti On The Wall, we discuss “Insights to Remember When Facilitating In China” with Stephen Ng, a CMF® CVF® and board member for INIFAC. | 12.09.25 | WATCH NOW |
| 20 | Hedvig Mossvall
(Sweden) |
Using Learning Facilitation in a L&D World | The future of work and L&D is evolving. Business leaders are expected to upskill in AI and create a culture of #TIL – ‘today I learned.’ Join us as we talk with Hedvig Mossvall, Associate Director Learning & Development, Certified Professional Facilitator, Certified Master Learning Facilitator™ (CMLF™), and Coach. | 12.16.25 | WATCH NOW |