Innovative Workshop Design and Facilitation Coaching

Empowering professionals to create and lead transformative workshops and programs with design thinking and innovation.

Who It's For

  • Workshop facilitators, trainers, and coaches
  • Innovation leaders and insights managers
  • Learning & development professionals
  • Professional development coaches designing leadership programs

Key Benefits

  • Master Workshop Design: Develop workshops that inspire creativity, collaboration, and meaningful outcomes.
  • Enhance Leadership Impact: Design professional development experiences that drive leadership growth and team performance.
  • Innovate with AI Tools: Apply tools like ChatGPT and Miro for enhanced session design, ideation, and participant engagement.
  • Tailored for Your Needs: Whether designing a design thinking sprint, leadership retreat, strategy session or innovative workshop, this coaching adapts to your goals.

Coaching Program Structure

  • Number of Sessions: 3 focused sessions with a capstone project.
  • Session Breakdown:
  • Session 1: Clarify objectives, audience needs, and workshop goals. Explore initial ideas and begin drafting a workshop concept using a whiteboard tool like Miro.
  • Session 2: Develop the session design, including structure, flow, and facilitation strategies. Work collaboratively in Miro to prototype the session layout and test interactive elements.
  • Session 3: Finalize the workshop design and prepare for facilitation. Show your prototype to get feedback to iterate. Review participant engagement strategies and capstone project expectations.
  • Capstone Project: Clients will prototype and test their innovative workshop with a group, receiving feedback for refinement.
  • Hands-On Practice: Apply techniques directly to the workshop creation process.
  • Resource Access: Templates, online courses, and workshop design tools.

Outcomes of Focus

  • Increased confidence and clarity in workshop design and delivery.
  • More mastery in applying AI tools for facilitation support.
  • Greater participant engagement and collaboration.
  • The ability to design more transformative and innovative programs.

What Clients Might Work On

  • Developing a new leadership workshop.
  • Designing an innovation sprint using design thinking methods.
  • Enhancing an existing professional development program.
  • Exploring AI integration for more engaging facilitation.

Next Steps

Ready to elevate your workshops and programs? Reach out to Darin at [email protected] to explore how this coaching can support your professional growth and impact.

Darin Eich, Ph.D.


Darin is a coach who can listen to your challenge and help you ideate what you might like to design in your work. Darin is the founder of InnovationTraining.org and has designed and led workshops for over 100 different clients. He can share his expertise and insights with you. Reach out to Darin at [email protected]


Learn to use design thinking to design and lead your own high-impact workshop - with insight from Dr. Darin Eich.


Apply the latest methods, technologies, and best practices to impact your audience in a more innovative way. For over 20 years, we've designed and led in-person and virtual workshops and programs for a wide variety of organizations and groups.

Interested in this Program?

Please fill out the form below to learn more, make sure this program is a good fit for you and to help guide your coaching session.

Frequently Asked Questions


How do I get started?

Upon reaching out about your interest in the program, you will be emailed about access to purchase the coaching program if it's a fit for you. After that you'll receive further instructions on how to book a time for your appointment.


Can I earn the Innovation Design Thinking Facilitator certificate with this program?

Yes! If you spend at least 20 hours on the program and design and lead your own innovative workshop that is assessed.


How long can I access the program and when do I have to do the coaching sessions?

Access to the program is ongoing and there is no deadline for utilizing the coaching sessions. You can get started when you are ready.


Can I purchase coaching more than once?

Absolutely! If you find yourself in need of coaching more than once, simply purchase the coaching again.