--- title: "#006: Don't Forget the Pen: The Art of Visual Facilitation" description: Explore the art of meaningful meetings with Michael Reedy. Uncover strategies to make every meeting count. image: https://www.interactionassociates.com/hubfs/Water%20Cooler%20Wisdom/WCWgraphics_ep6-3.png --- # #006: Don't Forget the Pen: The Art of Visual Facilitation 29 Mar 2024 ![Picture of Water Cooler Wisdom](https://www.interactionassociates.com/hs-fs/hubfs/watercooler_graphic.png?width=40&name=watercooler_graphic.png) [Water Cooler Wisdom](https://www.interactionassociates.com/water-cooler-wisdom/author/water-cooler-wisdom) ![](https://www.interactionassociates.com/hubfs/Water%20Cooler%20Wisdom/WCWgraphics_ep6-3.png) Join us on "Water Cooler Wisdom" as we delve into visual facilitation with Rachel Thompson from Daring Studios. Rachel, a certified visual facilitator, brings meetings to life with imagery that captures and maintains attention, enhancing team collaboration. 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