Mentoring / Cohort
Honouring Black Male Facilitators … and publicly sharing my DEI practices
Once again, February is Black History Month and I’m recalling with great joy and appreciation how I was welcomed to the U.S. and supported while in the U.S. by several black male colleagues in particular. I would like to take a moment to honour each of them even though we haven’t spoken for awhile. These…
Celebrating Black Female Facilitators
In the U.S., February is African American history month. It began as a celebration of contributions by African Americans at a time when those contributions were not remotely recognized. This month is meant to be a tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity and oppression in achieving full citizenship in American…
Masterful Facilitation Under Any Circumstances Using 4 Levels of Connection
Today I woke up thinking a lot about connection. If you aren’t connected, you cannot facilitate. As facilitators of group process, we need to be connected at so many levels. It is our lifeline in times of trial and tribulation. Connection allows us to be fully present to whatever arises in the group. It requires…
The Honest Truth About My Facilitation Footprint
Today, I want to tell you how my facilitation practice has evolved over 25-30 years. What are the footsteps I have taken and what are the footprints I’ve left behind? How have I evolved in this time? This is a question that the IAF (International Association of Facilitators) has been asking us to answer for…
The Facilitator’s Best Friends – ToP Methods and Sticky Walls
Today is ToP tribute day. ToP® stands for the Technology of Participation. I am designating it ToP tribute day because exactly 21 years ago, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in December I took my first ToP class. ToP has officially reached adulthood in my life. Over the last 21 years, it has revolutionized my life, my…
The 7 Stage Facilitation Journey – Which One Are You On?
This blog is for you! Whether you are just figuring out what process facilitation is or whether you have reached the pinnacle of your career as a professional facilitator. It is for you if you occasionally lead team meetings in your own organization and want more OR if you have your own business as a…
My Big Facilitator Secret: The Guiding Support of Mentors
I’ve been thinking a lot about something I just love doing – that is mentoring other facilitators. This blog is about helping you as a mentor for anyone you may be supporting in your life. It will also include some tips on what to look for in a mentor if you’re looking for someone to…
Let’s Talk About My Mistakes
Making mistakes. We all make mistakes yet it is fairly painful to talk about them. It also potentially compromises our credibility. I listened to a radio show last night about a Canadian doctor who shared a TedTalk about the biggie mistakes he had made. Wow! Doctors talking about mistakes! Then I heard Brene Brown talk…
An Amazing Journey – Triumph in Hong Kong
It is important to know our stories as facilitators, coaches, mentors and facilitation trainers. What are the diverse pathways we take? Our confidence and spirits are boosted by hearing about how others’ triumph over challenges and the pathways they take to have profound impact in the world. A few months ago, we featured three Three…
There is No Magic in Being a GREAT Facilitator – Stories to Inspire You
I have been hearing a lot lately about people starting out their own facilitation businesses. Those of us who have been facilitation business owners for many years know it is a profound journey that really invites you to look deeply into your own life. It is a privilege to meet and connect with anyone on…
