Not all clowns hide sadness behind a painted smile. Some wear their emotions on their sleeve, with earnest, overt authenticity, and deep self-awareness! After taking a sign language course, Suzanne Dietz discovered how freeing it was to express herself through non-verbal communication – and it soon changed the course of her life. Hanging up her traditional facilitation hat and swapping it for a red nose, she now brings joy to the lives of asylum seekers and the elderly as a talented care clown. Together, we unravel the wondrous world of non-verbal facilitation: from improvisation and silent connection, to letting go of performance, and developing a sharpened sense for the unspoken. Find out about: The unexpected similarities between facilitators and clowns The non-verbal craft of clowning, the cues, and the communication form How Suzanne expresses and plays with emotions with authenticity How clowning can sharpen our intuition, and reveal emotional clarity in both ourselves and others Don’t miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player . Connect to Suzanne Dietz : LinkedIn Website Share your thoughts about our conversation! Support the show ✨✨✨ You can now find the podcast on Substack, where your host Dr. Myriam Hadnes is building a club for you to find fellow listeners and peers: https://myriamhadnes.substack.com/
