[Ailist] My first AI Session this Thursday - Not to Worry!

[Malcolm Odell]

Hi Lorraine,
Not to worry... AI has a way of taking care of itself.  So just plan 
to enjoy the session.
I'm in Washington, DC, so I can't help facilitate, but having done 
tons of these, I can only suggest you relax, go with the flow, and 
enjoy.  Two possible tips:
1) Remember it's all really about addressing 3 basic questions:
	What's working?  What's the best?
	What's even better look like?
	How do we get there?
2) Focus on Discovery - what I call the 'Super D' -- If you get lots 
of story-telling going around successes -- moment's of empowerment, 
times when I made a difference -- then the rest of the process will 
flow from that with real energy.
Enjoy!
Mac Odell
PS: For more than you need to know, check out my website: 
<www.macodell.com> Perhaps a few ideas there that might appeal?

>Hello,
>
>I am facilitating my first AI Session this Thursday at 2 p.m. in Pasadena,
>CA.  I know this is completely last minute, but I didn't know if there was
>anyone available to help me facilitate.
>
>If so, I would appreciate any help I can get.  I have never done this before
>so I am a little nervous.
>
>Thank you,
>Lorraine
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