The ROOTS Workshop Map™is a flexible, cyclical framework that helps you create workshops with a clear purpose, meaningful activities, and an intentional flow so participants leave with the experience, skills, or insights you hoped to cultivate.
The ROOTS Workshop Map™

It might be hard to pinpoint exactly why your workshops don’t always land the way you hoped. You care deeply about what you’re teaching, and you prepare thoughtfully. Yet... something feels off.

You have so much you want to share so you pack it in.
And then suddenly you’re:
• Rushing the last activity
• Skipping reflection
• Watching participants’ eyes glaze over
• Ending without the sense of completion you hoped for
Your workshop became content-heavy instead of transformation-centered.

You found an amazing experiential activity that you were ecstatic about sharing with others or maybe you even designed your own interactive and fun experience. Afterward though, participants might have enjoyed the activity but are also quietly wondering: “how does this connect to what we were supposed to learn?”
When the learning goal isn’t clearly named and connected even good activities feel random.

You’re used to teaching your curriculum in 90-minutes and now you’ve been invited to teach for 60 minutes or a half day. It’s a great opportunity but you don’t know how to translate your beautifully laid out 90-minute session into a rhythm that fits this new container. That’s where things fall apart.
Without a thoughtful time & structure map:
• Processing time disappears
• Important pieces get cut or the ending feels rushed
• Participants get bored and unengaged
• You lose your material’s north star
And you leave thinking, “I know this could have been better.”
The truth is, most workshop leaders try to fix this by cutting or adding slides, talking faster to fit everything in (I’ve definitely done this…), searching for better icebreakers, adding (more) handouts...
But effective workshops aren’t built on more (or less) content. They’re built on alignment.
- Clear result.
- Thoughtful observation and measurement
- Well-orchestrated aligned activity.
- Intentional timing, structure, and rhythm.
Without those four elements working together, even powerful material can lose its impact
How would it feel to receive these messages after a workshop?
l wanted to let you know that taking your workshop has seriously changed my life for the better. Learning from you and going through your workshop helped reinvent how I felt about myself, what I deserved, and my goals in my love life. The insights that I gleaned as a result of that process helped me get out of a bad relationship, open my heart and my mind to futures that I really want, and helped put me on a path toward self-acceptance and love. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I feel happier, my spirit feels healthier, and I feel like I have a better sense of who I am as a result.
This was so helpful for both my professional life and my personal life. It felt like the equivalent of at least a year of therapy, and as a therapist, that is a significant statement. … So healing and impactful!!
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I attended Yael’s workshop recently, and was blown away by how fun and comfortable it was! Yael was extremely professional and made us all feel at ease, and had perfect practices in place for making sure everyone’s boundaries were respected…I can’t wait to attend more workshops and learn more useful skills and insights from this professional at the height of her game!.
I have been facilitating workshops since I was 15 years old (that's about 20 years!). Click here for my journey.
For over a decade, I have been developing my own impactful curriculum. Click here to read what some others have to say about spaces I've held for them.
This work brings me JOY and I love supporting others, like you, in developing these skills, too!

Grow with me (like they did)
Yael guided me through practical considerations in workshop development. The opportunities to witness and practice skills like time blocking and setting learning goals have been invaluable. Yael naturally strengthens the capabilities of those around her; learning from her is a pleasure!
If making vibrant, interactive, and sustainable workshops are a frequent part of your career - this workshop is a boon.
In this module, I will teach you how to define what people will walk away with after you've weaved your workshop magic. This is the key to creating an impactful workshop - not just one people enjoyed.
identifying a clear and meaningful workshop result
distinguishing between inspiration and transformation
drafting 1–3 supporting outcomes for your workshop
In this module, I will teach you how to figure out if your workshop “worked.” Positive feedback feels great but we (& our participants) want to know how to measure change and growth.
observing growth without becoming rigid or overly academic
creating feedback loops that support both participants and facilitator confidence
identifying 1-2 observation methods that match your specific result!
In this module, I will teach you how to design activities that actually support your result. I love a creative and fun activity (and so do participants!), but without intentionality, it can be easy to get distracted by the glamour and lose your north star.
weaving together vibe with result, observation, and activities
exploring activity options that actively engage participants
choosing 1-3 activities that work seamlessly with your result
In this module, I'll teach you how to create rhythm, spaciousness, and flow within your workshops. I'm guilty of always wanting to squeeze too much in and the tools in this module are what remind me to create space for participants to integrate their learning.
prioritizing impact and space over content overload
preparing for when you are over or under time
finalizing your structured workshop
Sure, creating an impactful workshop sounds great but what if you don't even know what you might want to talk about? That's where the Workshop Idea Generator comes in to help you brainstorm ideas! Join me as I map how this works in real-time (you receive the recording).
Perhaps you've got too many ideas and you're not sure which to pursue! The Prioritization Filter will help you decide which workshop to move forward with today so you're not frozen by idea paralysis.
Clarity and specificity can sometimes feel daunting but when we take the time to be intentional with our words, we can take vague intentions and turn them into measurable results and learning goals.

Bonus #1
Bonus #2
Bonus #3
$37
I promise that you CAN create an impactful workshop design.
But the best part is...you don’t have to believe me!
That means you can enroll today, and you don’t even have to decide if you’re in for good! Take the full 3 days to explore the materials and experience the vibe of ROOTS Workshop Map™ and then make a decision using the information you have, rather than the information you don’t.
Nope! Some of you will have a workshop you've already facilitated and want to strengthen while some will have a general topic or expertise area but aren't sure what workshop to create. Some of you might not have general ideas, yet. That's OK.
Between the The Rooted Workshop Map™ & Bonus #1, you'll have support identifying and refining your workshop idea.
Possibly. I have over 10 years of experience and I still return to it sometimes.
Many experienced facilitators discover that they've been relying on intuition rather than a repeatable design process. Others want new ideas for engagement, assessment, or creating more intentional learning experiences.
If you've ever thought: "My workshops are good, but they could be better."
"I want more confidence in my design choices."
"I want a clearer process I can use again and again."
You'll likely find value here.
Most people do! Especially after using the Workshop Idea Generator :)
This is self-paced so you can choose to proceed however you like. While I recommend starting with one workshop idea at a time, you might also find it useful to be following the The Rooted Workshop Map™ for multiple ideas at once - that's up to how you and your brain most enjoy working!
ROOTS Workshop Map™ is meant as a shortcut series. The videos, the activities, and the worksheets...all of it is designed to help you create an impactful workshop structure so you can move forward with a clear plan.
For those wanting additional support, there may be opportunities for:
- Private consultation
- Workshop review and refinement
- Facilitation coaching
- Advanced training opportunities
- Community spaces for continued growth

Bonus #1
Bonus #2
Bonus #3
$37