Facilitation: The One Skill That May Be Holding You Back | with Therese Miclot
05/15/25 • 35 min
In this episode, Newton sits down with Therese Miclot, a leadership consultant and co-author of The Facilitation Advantage, a practical guide for tech leaders and tech engineers seeking to enhance their confidence, communication, and influence.
The focus of this conversation is on Facilitation—a critical yet often overlooked skill that can significantly impact career progression for tech professionals. Therese delves into the true meaning of facilitation, emphasizing that it goes far beyond leading meetings. She explores how anyone, regardless of their current role or title, can become an exceptional facilitator and gain influence without formal authority.
Drawing from her extensive experience coaching tech leaders, Therese addresses key challenges seldom discussed, including how to lead effectively without a leadership title, how to communicate confidently in English as a non-native speaker, and how to transition from being purely technical to becoming a respected facilitator in any domain.
Tune in for powerful insights and actionable strategies for mastering the art of facilitation and accelerating your career trajectory in the tech industry.
In this episode, Newton sits down with Therese Miclot, a leadership consultant and co-author of The Facilitation Advantage, a practical guide for tech leaders and tech engineers seeking to enhance their confidence, communication, and influence.
The focus of this conversation is on Facilitation—a critical yet often overlooked skill that can significantly impact career progression for tech professionals. Therese delves into the true meaning of facilitation, emphasizing that it goes far beyond leading meetings. She explores how anyone, regardless of their current role or title, can become an exceptional facilitator and gain influence without formal authority.
Drawing from her extensive experience coaching tech leaders, Therese addresses key challenges seldom discussed, including how to lead effectively without a leadership title, how to communicate confidently in English as a non-native speaker, and how to transition from being purely technical to becoming a respected facilitator in any domain.
Tune in for powerful insights and actionable strategies for mastering the art of facilitation and accelerating your career trajectory in the tech industry.
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