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IAF Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF|M), ICA:UK Associate, #FacPower author, GOC Trustee, FRSA. He/him. London, Brussels & Barcelona. #facilitation #LGBToutdoors | martingilbraith.com | http://ica-uk.org.uk | facpower.org | goc.org.uk πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

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For Nathy Ravez, "Facilitating on the Edge" is about the transformative power of facilitation and its evolution into a recognised profession.

Join the conversation in Monterrey!

Learn more and register here: www.iafamericasconference.org

#IAFAmericas2026 #FacilitatingOnTheEdge

04.03.2026 09:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Feeling the #Facilitate2026 energy?

This conference is a place to slow down, breathe, learn in your own rhythm, and reconnect with yourself and with others who truly care about #facilitation and meaningful change.

Join us, April 17-18 in Birmingham!

www.tickettailor.com/events/iafen...

05.03.2026 08:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

She's such a superstar πŸ¦Έβ€β™€οΈπŸŒŸ

27.02.2026 05:32 πŸ‘ 111 πŸ” 29 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks Jose, Allison & Elana for joining me for yesterday's #facilitation meetup of @iafacilitators.bsky.social IAF Spain in Barcelona, and to Allison & Elana for hosting the next on 31 March - join us, all welcome! #IAFmeetup www.linkedin.com/events/iaffa...

26.02.2026 17:10 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Could YOU be our next Treasurer? - Gay Outdoor Club Could YOU be our next Treasurer? The Gay Outdoor Club is the oldest and largest outdoors club in the UK for everyone in the LGBTQI+ community, founded in 1974 – see About us. We have over 2,000 member...

Could YOU be our next Treasurer? It is an exciting time to join us. Please take a look and Please respond by our deadline of Sunday 22 March! #LGBToutdoors www.goc.org.uk/could-you-be...

26.02.2026 14:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you interested to meet up in Barcelona with other facilitators, and others who facilitate, to connect, share and learn about #facilitation?

Join us next Wed 25 Feb - all welcome!

@iafacilitators.bsky.social #IAFmeetup

www.linkedin.com/events/iaffa...

18.02.2026 12:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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You’ll get to co-host a podcast episode. Yes, really.

We're opening the microphone to all facilitators under 35 to join us for a 75 minute Zoom conversation about what facilitation actually feels like right now.

Register: luma.com/q23e5wjq

Let’s experiment together! πŸ’œ

17.02.2026 08:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations Gillian!

16.02.2026 20:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Gillian Martin Mehers for her re-certification as a Certifiedβ„’ Professional Facilitator Master!

For more information on becoming IAF Certifiedβ„’ or to submit your application, please send an email to certification@iaf-world.org

#IAFWorld #GetIAFCertified

16.02.2026 19:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A beautiful sunny day in the midst of far too many rainy ones. I failed to book ahead to see the snow drops at Welford Park with the @goc.org.uk, but I managed to take in three firm favourites closer to Stroud and they were all lovely - Westonbirt Arboretum, Coaley Peak and Woodchester Valley

14.02.2026 17:09 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Belated thanks to all who came! #facilitation @iafenglandwales.bsky.social #iafmeetup

13.02.2026 09:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Who's coming for coffee and #facilitation chat in London tomorrow? See you there! #IAFmeetup @iafenglandwales.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/events/iaffa...

10.02.2026 09:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks Andy & all for a lovely walk yesterday in spite of the drizzle, from Sundridge Park to Greenwich along the Green Chain route with the London group of @goc.org.uk #LGBToutdoors

08.02.2026 09:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Donna Barlow-Rolleston believes that "Facilitating on the Edge" means leaning into the discomfort of the unknown.

We’d love you to join us in Monterrey, Mexico, for the IAF Americas Conference 2026 and be part of this evolving conversation.

Learn more: www.iafamericasconference.org

04.02.2026 20:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Dayton in Focus: Citizens' Assembly In this special "Dayton in Focus" episode of the podcast Dayton City Manager Shelley Dickstein talks with Michelle Riley, CEO of the Foodbank, Inc., and Mike Squire, Division Manager of Community Enga...

β€œWhen we have great facilitation and education, when we have time to talk to each other - and not at each other - good things can happen.” Agreed! Check out this week's episode of Dayton City Radio's podcast, β€œBirthplace of Next,” to learn about our latest Citizens’ Assembly.

04.02.2026 21:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Feeling the #Facilitate2026 energy?

This conference is a place to slow down, breathe, learn in your own rhythm, and reconnect with yourself and with others who truly care about #facilitation and meaningful change.

Join us, April 17-18 in Birmingham!

www.tickettailor.com/events/iafen...

05.02.2026 09:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Facilitation Stories: FS 80 From Facilitation to Hosting: Creating Transformative Spaces with Peter Pula Todays episode explores the evolving relationship between facilitation and hosting, highlighting how both practices can create transformative spaces for individuals and communities. Peter Pula shares ...

Dive into this heartfelt conversation with Peter Pula, new on our Facilitation Stories podcast β€” exploring why #hosting and #facilitation are essential practices for thriving in today’s world #IAFpodcast

🎧 Listen here:
facilitationstories.libsyn.com/fs-80-a-hear...

04.02.2026 19:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Power of Facilitation - Beyond Language Boundaries - Facilitation Week Please join this session with Martin Gilbraith, where he would share insights about how the book β€œThe Power of Facilitation” got conceived and rolled-out.Β  Also, the idea of getting it translated into...

Join this free online session next week to celebrate, reflect and learn on the "Power of #Facilitation - Beyond Languages Boundaries with other @facpower.org contributors, translators, readers and @iafacilitators.bsky.social facilitators - all welcome! #FacPower

facilitationweek.org/event/the-po...

29.01.2026 14:53 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Small Gift for a BuddyingΒ Facilitator (from what I learned from my failures and the feasts) #FacilitationWeek I’ve been thinking about the unseen labour and quiet courage it takes to hold space for others. Facilitation is not about directing from certainty, but about staying present inside the unpredictable field of human sense-making. So, in support of all buddying facilitators, especially those learning through both their feasts and their failures, here are a few field notes from my own practice…

A Small Gift for a BuddyingΒ Facilitator

(from what I learned from my failures and the feasts) #FacilitationWeek I’ve been thinking about the unseen labour and quiet courage it takes to hold space for others. Facilitation is not about directing from certainty, but about staying present inside the…

02.02.2026 18:32 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s your week!

We are thrilled to celebrate the 13th year of Facilitation Week from 2-8 February 2026.

How will you celebrate?

Join Ramesh and our global community in shining a light on facilitation!

#FacilitationWeek | facilitationweek.org

31.01.2026 08:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Power of Facilitation – Beyond Language Boundaries February 5 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pmΒ GMT Thank you Ramesh Srinivasan, Dr. Nalini Rajesh and all the 80+ volunteers of The Power of Facilitation translation teams around the world, for your commitme…

Join us for this free online session next week, part of Facilitation Week 2026 convened by the @iafacilitators.bsky.social, to celebrate and reflect on this ongoing project with other contributors, translators, readers and facilitators – all welcome! #FacPower

facpower.org/2026/01/29/t...

29.01.2026 15:09 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Facilitation Week | 2 - 8 February 2026 A participatory experience that inspires synergy and celebrates the act of group facilitation.

Facilitation Week has begun - wherever you are, whatever your interest, join us!
#facilitation #facilitationweek #facweek
facilitationweek.org

02.02.2026 08:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Power of Facilitation - Beyond Language Boundaries - Facilitation Week Please join this session with Martin Gilbraith, where he would share insights about how the book β€œThe Power of Facilitation” got conceived and rolled-out.Β  Also, the idea of getting it translated into...

Join this free online session next week to celebrate, reflect and learn on the "Power of #Facilitation - Beyond Languages Boundaries with other @facpower.org contributors, translators, readers and @iafacilitators.bsky.social facilitators - all welcome! #FacPower

facilitationweek.org/event/the-po...

29.01.2026 14:53 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s your week!
We are thrilled to celebrate the 13th year of Facilitation Week from 2–8 February 2026.

How will you celebrate?

Join Irene and facilitators around the world in shining a light on our craft!

#FacilitationWeek | facilitationweek.org

29.01.2026 10:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Feeling the #Facilitate2026 energy already?

If you’re a facilitator, coach, trainer, or leader who wants to learn with peers who truly get it β€” this is your room.

Join us and grab your ticket here, for the UK's premier #facilitation learning opportunity

www.tickettailor.com/events/iafen...

29.01.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Myriam Hadnes believes that "Facilitation on the Edge" is the daily business of any facilitator.

We’d love you to join us in Monterrey, Mexico, for the IAF Americas Conference 2026 and be part of this evolving conversation.

Learn more and register here: www.iafamericasconference.org

28.01.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump’s Board of Peace Will Help Strong Countries Dominate Weak Ones In Gaza, it will legitimize Israeli land grabs and ethnic cleansing.

"This mode of conflict management means leaving the root causes of conflict unaddressed, ignoring reconciliation or reparations, and dismissing the agency of the peoples involved in the conflict to begin with."

foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/27/t...

27.01.2026 19:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Drawnalism and Drawnalism Europe In the Moment graphic recording for events in person or online On the Air and for all of the time between events with At the Studio drawing. At Drawnalism.com

Drawnalism and Drawnalism Europe In the Moment graphic recording for events in person or online On the Air and for all of the time between events with At the Studio drawing. At Drawnalism.com

Ever wish ideas were easier to remember after a meeting? Drawnalism’s blog is full of simple, visual ways to make sense of big topics and stick with them. Give it a scroll with #VisualThinking

More here: drawnalism.com/blog

28.01.2026 08:32 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Lovely!

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Just one week more to enjoy 10% off any of our 2026 ToP #facilitation training in this #JanuarySale - register now!

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