Workshops work: If participants are not motivated

In this brief video, behavioral economist and Workshops Work podcast host Myriam Hadnes introduces herself and the podcast’s mission of uncovering the "magic ingredient" that makes workshops successful. She highlights a common challenge: participants often arrive mentally distracted or unconvinced of a workshop’s value. Drawing from Mei Wei’s episode 30, Myriam shares a practical quadrant warm‑up exercise where attendees place themselves on a grid reflecting their excitement and mental presence, providing a quick diagnostic to tailor the session. She concludes by offering her expertise—combining podcast insights and personal experience—to help viewers customize these strategies for their own workshops, inviting private messages for further support.










