In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Lauren Green. Lauren shares how to capture key insights and takeaways during meetings and events with words and images and discusses the benefits of creating an illustrative record of the session.

Drawing as an adult is different than as a kid or an artist. Drawing as an adult can, of course, be something that you do just for fun, but it can also be purposeful and valuable in the workplace.

Facilitators are not illustrators, nor do they need to be; however, basic drawing skills are an essential tool to be able to quickly draw models and create engaging and informative meeting visuals.

Energizers are the glue that keeps your agenda together, especially virtually. Energizers should always have a purpose, whether building connections, testing the technology or modeling the behavior.

I hear it all the time. What’s the difference between graphic recording and graphic facilitation? There’s a lot of industry debate about this term, but no one is more qualified to make this distinction than David Sibbet.

During this podcast, Emily and Lauren discuss how Lauren got started in the field of visual facilitation, her tips for receiving feedback, the tools she uses, and what inspires her.

Watch Lauren's origin story of discovering and creating a career in visual notetaking. Then read on to learn ways you might build your origin story today.