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The gift a team can offer itself rarely appears on any list. It isn’t material, and it doesn’t arrive with a bow. It’s the gift of a Courageous Conversation. It’s […]

When a group walks into a facilitated session, they are making a significant investment: their time, their ideas, and sometimes their emotional risk. They are putting their trust in you to guide […]

In a world that seems to be constantly turning up the volume, facilitators are the ones who create quiet spaces—sanctuaries where genuine listening and true connection can happen. We are not […]

The final months of the year are upon us. For many, this time is a marathon toward the finish line, a last-minute scramble to wrap up projects and meet goals. […]

In our fast-paced world, the idea of “pausing” can feel counterintuitive, even indulgent. Yet, embracing moments of stillness isn’t a luxury; it’s a vital component of sustained effectiveness, particularly for […]

Being a leader can be tough; being an effective leader can be even more challenging, especially if you don’t incorporate some facilitative leadership skills that are known to have the […]

Facilitation is rarely a one-dimensional task. It is a discipline of nuance and agility. We enter a room as guides, but what the group needs from us can shift in […]

In the world of facilitation, the pursuit of harmony can sometimes overshadow a more potent force for progress: disagreement. While it might feel counterintuitive, especially when our goal is to […]

In today’s whirlwind of constant change, leadership isn’t just about making the big calls. It’s about guiding your team through the chaos, fostering clarity, building meaningful connections, and adapting on […]

Welcome to February! For this month, it seems appropriate to write about a facilitation skill that truly differentiates the exceptional from among the rest. That, of course, is empathy.   […]