Duration: 90 minutes
About the workshop:
A fast-paced, structure-driven networking session built around a simple icebreaker: what's your listening habit?
Using the Four Listening Habits framework, participants rotate through breakout pairs and small groups, each round guided by a different prompt tied to a listening style — so conversations go deeper, faster than typical networking small talk. You'll leave having met 6–8 fellow facilitators, practiced spotting listening habits live, and collected at least one new collaborator or referral contact — all while experiencing a tool you can steal for your own networking events.
Learning Objectives
In this session, participants will explore:
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Structured, low-awkwardness networking — habit-based prompts replace generic “tell me about yourself” small talk with specific, curiosity-driven questions that produce real conversation fast.
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A working model for their own events — participants experience a portable networking format (rotating pairs + framework-driven prompts) they can directly reuse in their own facilitation work.
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At least one new professional connection — every participant exchanges contact info with at least one person whose listening habit complements their own (e.g., a Conceptual pairs with an Analytical for project partnerships).
Best suited for: All levels
This is a 90-minute online workshop. It will take place at 11:30am - 1:00pm EST.
Speakers:
Eduardo Villavicencio is a bilingual speaker, facilitator, and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach with more than 20 years of expertise as a senior learning and development professional. His range of talents includes instructional design, training program delivery, and technology integration. He brings a passion for assessing training needs and creating engaging, tailored programs for diverse audiences.
Eduardo has delivered training for organizations including Salesforce, Philips Electric, Visa, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, FEMA, Ranger Oil Corporation, and numerous schools and nonprofits across the country.
Known as a conversational choreographer, Eduardo excels at creating psychologically safe learning environments where all participants find genuine value. He has a proven ability to surface and address organizational dynamics, resulting in measurable improvements in team collaboration.
Jen Pasquale is a culture consultant, strengths nerd, and energetic facilitator with 25+ years in training and development. As a triple-certified Strengths, Listening Intelligence, and ICF Coach, Jen uses her background in corporate training, change management, and psychology to help teams unlock their potential and build a culture of curiosity, connection, and collaboration.
ONLINE WORKSHOP REMINDERS
- MAFN does not offer refunds for events. Anyone who registers for an event will receive a credit that can be applied to any other MAFN event, or to MAFN membership. Credits must be used within 2 years.
- Registered participants will receive instructions for joining the live session and any additional details 1 day in advance and the morning of the event. Please be sure to look for the link in your email.
- This program begins promptly at 11:30am Eastern. Please log on 5 minutes early to ensure your internet connection, audio, and other settings are working properly.
