Presented by Jan Keck
High-Stakes Practice Lab
Stay confident, grounded, and in control — even when things go sideways.
Join the Next Session:
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (CET, Berlin Time)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (CET, Berlin Time)
On Zoom
About the Event
You’re a thoughtful facilitator. But when the unexpected happens – resistance, tension, or silence takes over… your confidence wavers.
You’ve read the books.
You’ve led plenty of workshops.
But you still find yourself wondering:
- What do I say when someone makes an inappropriate comment?
- How do I deal with that one participant who shuts others down?
- What if no one responds, and I feel the whole room pulling away?
It doesn’t have to be like this.
Confidence doesn’t come from reading more books or watching someone else do it — it comes from doing the thing.
The High-Stakes Practice Lab gives you a rare chance to step into the fire, try real responses in real time, and discover what works for you. Whether you’re the one facilitating or observing, you’ll build the instincts and presence that only emerge through practice — not theory.
Imagine if you could…
- Stay calm and clear-headed when a participant challenges you
- Turn a silent, disengaged room into an active, energized space
- Confidently de-escalate tension while still holding boundaries
- Feel proud of how you handled a difficult moment — even if it wasn’t perfect
- Know exactly what to do when things go off-script
- Walk into any session with the grounded presence of a pro
Join us for the next High-Stakes Practice Lab
Together, we’ll experiment, improvise, and reflect, taking you from “please don’t let this get messy” to “I can handle whatever happens.”
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How it works
Real Moments. Real Pressure. Real Growth.
This isn’t just another passive webinar where you sit back. This is a laboratory — a space for experiments, discoveries, and growth through doing.
Here’s how we’ll run the lab:
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We set up the experiment: First, we co-create a safe, supportive space where it’s okay to try, mess up, and try again. You’ll feel the presence of a group ready to test bold ideas, not play it safe.
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We choose real-world scenarios: From your submissions or common high-stakes moments shared by past facilitators, we’ll select a few challenges to explore. Think: group silence, disruptive participants, or power dynamics gone sideways.
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A brave volunteer steps into the facilitator role: You take the lead. I become your wildcard — stepping into character as a tough participant, resistant manager, or chaos agent (complete with wigs, voices, and unpredictable energy).
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We prep together: Before the scene begins, the group collaborates to brainstorm strategies, tools, and possible responses you can test in the moment. Nobody will be put on the spot without feeling prepared!
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We run the live experiment: You facilitate the scenario in real time. The goal isn’t to be perfect — it’s to stay present, adaptable, and responsive when things don’t go as planned.
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We analyze what happened: We debrief together — celebrating your courage, surfacing what worked, and (if you’re open to it) offering honest, constructive feedback to help refine your approach.
What's included
By the End of this Workshop, You’ll Walk Away With
Live Facilitation Practice
Test how you handle tough moments — and build muscle memory for responding with calm and clarity.
Coaching & Feedback
Gain outside perspective from your peers and walk away with tangible next steps — no vague advice, just real insights.
Workshop Recording
Reflect at your own pace. Watch key moments again. Track your growth over time.
Who is this for
I’m looking for experienced facilitators, coaches, educators, team leaders, and workshop hosts who are tired of…
- Losing control of the room when unexpected conflict or resistance arises
- Overthinking their every move after a challenging session
- Feeling thrown off by latecomers, dominant voices, or complete silence
- Wishing they had more tools (and confidence!) to navigate high-stakes moments
- Letting tough dynamics chip away at their leadership presence
About the Facilitator
Hey, I’m Jan 👋
I help leaders, facilitators, and teams create brave spaces where real conversations happen.
For over a decade, I’ve worked with organizations to turn crickets into conversations, low engagement into deep connection, and small talk into meaningful dialogue. My expertise is in facilitative leadership — helping you not just run meetings, but create experiences where people feel included, heard, and empowered to contribute.
I’ve designed and led hundreds of workshops, trained leaders across industries, and developed frameworks that help facilitators handle resistance, disengagement, and high-stakes moments with confidence.
I believe that brave spaces don’t just happen — we build them. And the best way to build confidence is by practicing when the stakes are low, so you’re ready when they’re not.
Frequently Asked Questions
🤨 What will it be like?
Be ready to participate: This isn’t a sit-back-and-take-notes kind of session. The High-Stakes Practice Lab is highly participatory. You’ll be engaging in reflection prompts, live polls, breakout discussions, and roleplay-based practice.
No late arrivals: We’ll start on time, and the Zoom room will lock 10 minutes after we begin to protect the flow and safety of the group. Please arrive on time to allow time to settle in.
⌚️ Do I need facilitation experience?
Yes.
This lab is designed for experienced facilitators, trainers, educators, and team leaders who have led sessions before. You don’t need to be perfect — but you do need to have a foundation of strategies or frameworks you already use, so we can build from there.
🙋♀️ Will I have to roleplay? Will I be in the hot seat?
Not everyone will step into the facilitator role — and that’s by design.
You’ll gain just as much by observing others navigate tough moments, analyzing what worked, and reflecting on what you might do differently. In fact, many of the biggest lightbulb moments come from watching someone else try, fumble, recover, and adapt in real time.
That said, this isn’t a passive experience. Everyone will actively engage in small-group breakout rooms where you’ll talk through challenging scenarios, share your thinking, and reflect on your approach.
In each session, I’ll invite 1–2 volunteers to step into a more intense, real-time roleplay — supported by coaching and group feedback. It’s completely optional, but incredibly powerful if you’re ready for the spotlight.
Whether you’re leading or observing, you’ll leave with sharper instincts, new insights, and more confidence for the moments that matter most.
🔐 100% Money Back Guarantee
If you attend and don’t learn something new or useful, I’ll refund your ticket. 100%.
No awkward emails. No questions asked.
I’m confident that everyone will walk away with value, whether you’re in the hot seat or observing from the sidelines.
Want to handle high-stakes moments with confidence, clarity, and presence?
Let’s step into the fire together.
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