

🏅Advanced Workshopping: The Facilitation Triathlon🏅
​Confidently move ideas forward — by planning smarter, owning your theme, and driving clear decisions.
​This is not your average "how-to-sticky-note" session. Join us for a dynamic, hands-on workshop where you’ll level up your facilitation game and leave ready to plan, run, and close powerful workshops.
​"Super high value : time ratio. Very actionable, well-structured with clear frameworks that feel immediately applicable." —Katy M., UX Research & Strategy Leader
​"This workshop was exactly what I hoped it would be: an actionable deep dive with real tactics to use in my work going forward. Lots of very helpful advice that I haven’t seen anywhere else. Very much worth it." —Stephanie L., Content Designer and Trust Expert
​In just two hours, you’ll learn how to:
​Plan your workshop with intention (no more awkward starts)
​Integrate playful, purposeful themes that energize your team (no more random prompts)
​Drive toward clear outcomes and ownership (no more dead-end meetings)
​You'll walk away with proven templates, cheat sheets, and a whole new confidence in your facilitation game.
​"Amanda and Leslie created such a thoughtful, upbeat space. What really clicked for me was how this workshop didn’t just throw theory at you—it gave real, practical ways to plan and run workshops that actually work." —Ajay S., Salesforce Developer and UX Designer
​🧠Best for: Designers, Engineers, PMs, PMMs, Researchers, and Team Leads who guide groups through complex decision-making processes. Folks who already know the basics and want to take things to the next level.
​🏅 Bonus: You’ll earn a medal and swag bag at the finish line!
​"Run, don’t walk, to the Workshop Triathlon! It’s a great way to level up your workshop planning and facilitation skills. You’ll learn techniques to plan more effectively, navigate team dynamics, and create fun, engaging experiences for everyone involved." —Hellyn T., Product Design Lead
​"If you are new to workshopping or want to level up your skills, sign-up!" —Darwin J., Co-Founder
​What's included in Advanced Workshopping: The Facilitation Triathlon?
​Live 2-hour workshop
​Ready-to-use templates
​A vibrant community of fellow workshoppers
​"Great tips and learning on running human-centered workshop, thinking about each minute of the workshop as a joyful and meaningful experience for the collaborators." —Nasim F., Service Designer
​"High energy. Inclusive. Creative. Definitely worth it - you'll get specific frameworks and next steps! —Meg S,. Fractional Product Marketing Leader
​Corporate & Individual Rate
​Please select this option if you have the resources to invest these funds into your work or the cost is being covered by a Learning & Development stipend.Â
​Un(der)employed Rate
​Reserved for those facing financial hardship, attendees from countries with challenging economic conditions, students early in their careers, or folks that are bootstrapping early-stage startups. Please select this option only if you truly need financial assistance.
​💪 Workshop Advising Package💪
​Would you like not one but TWO experts to coach you on designing and facilitating your big workshop? Perhaps you're planning a design sprint or yearly strategy onsite, and your teammates will be flying in, and you want to make sure you make the most of everyone's time. Amanda and Leslie are ready to dive in to support you on making your workshop a gold medal experience.Â
​The Workshop Advising Package includes:
​A front-row seat to Advanced Workshopping: The Facilitation TriathlonÂ
​A deep dive into your workshop plans
​Feedback and suggested iterations on all your materials
​A 1-hour consultation with both Amanda and Leslie (bring a teammate!)
​Follow-up support leading up to your big day. Think of us as your workshopping hype squad, cheering you on in the gym and at the finish line.
​If you would like to bring Amanda and Leslie to your team for a tailored training, send us a message on LinkedIn.
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Your Instructors:
​Amanda Gelb is the founder of Aha Studio, a UX research, workshop facilitation, and strategy consultancy known for turning complex challenges into moments of clarity. She’s led high-stakes workshops for teams at Google, Asana, and Lyft - helping them align, make decisions, and move forward with confidence. Amanda blends structure with creativity, using playful themes and rigorous thinking to unlock team potential. She teaches the art of better questions through her company Aha Studio and serves as an adjunct professor at New York University. Based in Philadelphia, Amanda draws on her background in entrepreneurship and qualitative research to help teams spark insight and take action.
Leslie Forman is a user researcher, workshop facilitator, and design educator with 20 years of experience. She designs experiences that bring clarity, connection, and momentum to teams and communities. At the California College of the Arts, she teaches the next generation of designers how to gather real-world data, craft insights, and build valuable products. Previously Leslie led user research at LinkedIn, Workday, and Cisco, where she was known for her creative and collaborative approach to running effective workshops. Leslie graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, and launched her career in China and Chile. She lives in San Francisco.
​"If you've ever felt uncertain about how to plan a workshop this is a great crash course: thoughtfully planned, engaging, and I walked away with several frameworks and tools to guide me in my next workshop." —Dina B., User Experience Designer