How much trust and connection do you actually need at the start of a workshop? And how can you build that? In this episode, I share 7 sharp and practical tips to help you build psychological safety, connection, and trust intentionally - and to an ideal level and depth for your session. I am unpacking how to get it right without wasting time or slipping into superficial fluff.

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