Stop Using Fun Facts as Icebreakers (Do This Instead) ft. Ruben Gazki | #ADAW Ep. 27

Most icebreakers stress people out.Fun facts make people anxious. Creative prompts create pressure.And everyone's wondering: is my answer good enough?In this episode of Another Day, Another Workshop, keynote speaker andfacilitator Ruben Gazki shares his go-to opening activity — the Time Traveler —and why it creates real connection without making anyone uncomfortable.Plus: Ruben spent 20 years as an entertainer (yes, including riding a motorbikeon a tightrope 40 meters above the ground). We dig into the psychology trickshe learned on stage and how he uses them to run better workshops today.In this episode, you'll learn:✅ How the Time Traveler activity works and why it lands every single time✅ Why deciding for people what to share makes it easier (not harder)✅ The psychology of nostalgia and why good feelings = better workshops✅ How to sell any activity with confidence — even the ones you're unsure about✅ The "go first" principle and why your energy sets the room✅ How to introduce activities step by step so people don't overthink it✅ Why fake confidence becomes real confidence (and how to use it)✅ The magnet experiment — and what it reveals about the power of imagination🛠️ Resources & Links🃏 The Time Traveler is now inside the Workshop Deck appGet it here → https://theworkshopdeck.com/Use code FC15 for 15% off📥 Download the free Time Traveler template → https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVHY9Sidg=/?share_link_id=708169364228🔗 Connect with Ruben Gazki on LinkedIn → [Ruben's LinkedIn URL]🎓 Mee