MEETING & WORKSHOP FACILITATION
Make Your Most Important Meetings Actually Matter.
Your strategic planning sessions. Quarterly reviews. Executive retreats. Critical problem-solving meetings, even weekly and monthly check ins.
These are too important to wing it. And your leaders need to participate—not spend their energy running the meeting.
That's what an outside facilitator delivers.
WHAT MEETING
FACILITATION IS
Meeting facilitation is bringing in an experienced outside voice to run your most important business meetings.
I'm not there to present content or tell you what to do. I'm there to guide the conversation so your team can focus on the work—not on managing the process.
What I facilitate:
-
Quarterly planning meetings (like EOS Level 10s)
-
Annual strategic planning sessions
-
Executive retreats
-
Problem-solving workshops
-
Nonprofit board planning sessions
-
Critical decisions that need structured discussion
-
Any kind of meeting that exists or you determine you need
What you get: Meetings that move your business forward. Real decisions made. Clear action items assigned.
Accountability built in. No more meetings about meetings.
WHY AN OUTSIDE
FACILITATOR MATTERS
When you run the meeting, you have to do two jobs at once: participate in the discussion AND manage the process.
That's hard. You can't fully contribute when you're also watching the clock, managing personalities, and making sure the agenda stays on track.
An outside facilitator frees you to be in the room as a participant.
Someone else handles the process. Keeps things focused. Asks the hard questions. Makes sure everyone's voice gets heard.
You leave with a clear roadmap. Tasks get prioritized. Decisions are made. Your team is aligned and energized to execute.
I work with businesses and nonprofits across Lafayette and Louisiana to make their most important meetings count.
WHO FACILITATION IS FOR
Meeting facilitation works best when:
-
The meeting is high-stakes (strategic planning, major decisions, conflict resolution)
-
You need all your leaders focused on content, not process
-
The conversation needs structure to stay productive
-
You want accountability and follow-through built in
-
You're running quarterly or annual planning and want it done right
Many of my facilitated workshops incorporate team development frameworks like the Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team® — because the best meetings don't just solve today's problem. They build the trust and habits that make every future meeting more productive.
If you're tired of meetings with no focus, no follow-through, and no results—it's time to bring in an experienced facilitator.
RUNNING ON EOS?
If you're looking for an experienced meeting facilitator in Louisiana who's familiar with the Level 10 meeting structure and quarterly session format — I can step in and facilitate without disrupting your existing system.
When better meetings aren't enough.
Sometimes what your team really needs is a system for predictable revenue growth.
Learn about Outgrow →
CLIENT RESULTS
Steven Brooksher
Insurance Agent
State Farm Insurance
Baton Rouge, LA
"The first quarterly meeting was a great success!
Betsy's facilitation helped us to uncover issues, hone in on finishing the first quarter successfully, and plan for a productive second quarter.
This was not something I would have thought to do, but now see how vital it is going forward."
Cathi Pavy
Chief Creative Strategist & Owner
Pavy Studio
Lafayette, LA
"Betsy's facilitation and engagement with the ABC fund for our 4-hour planning session was just what we needed to get back on track.
She was prepared, engaging, and compassionately guided us so that we had a plan and direction when leaving."
Lore Linton
Executive Director
Children's Museum of Acadiana
Lafayette, LA
"I appreciate Betsy Richard for successfully leading our organization's strategic planning process.
Her collaborative approach made every team member feel heard and valued.
Betsy encouraged creative thinking and fostered a sense of unity among our team. She invested her time and effort to ensure we achieved our goals and laid a strong foundation for our future endeavors."
Looking for more than facilitation?
Sometimes a great planning session reveals a bigger issue — team alignment, leadership gaps, or a workforce that needs development.
If that sounds familiar, here's where to go next:
Business Consulting → for team alignment, DiSC, Working Genius and operational clarity
Executive Coaching → for leaders who need a thinking partner and accountability
SBET Training → state-funded workforce development for Louisiana small businesses
SCHEDULE YOUR COMPLIMENTARY CALL
Let's talk about your most important upcoming meeting—and how to make sure it actually delivers results.
Call (337) 278-8932 or email betsycrichard@gmail.com for a complimentary 30 to 60-minute call to learn more about my facilitation services.