What Do I Mean by Facilitating?
Facilitating, at its core, is the art of guiding a group of people through a process, helping them collaborate, explore, and achieve their goals together. It’s about creating a space where ideas can flow, voices can be heard, and progress can unfold natural
Now, when I weave my personal style into it, facilitation becomes a vibrant, theater-inspired dance of encounter and group dynamics.
Picture this: Equipped with playful, dramatic techniques to spark connection we crack open the energy of the group. It’s not just about talking; it’s about experiencing, feeling, and moving together.
The heartbeat of facilitation is choice
I’m not here to dictate a single path or shove people down a one-size-fits-all road. Instead, I lay out a buffet of possibilities — different ways to tackle a challenge, express a thought, or solve a problem.
Maybe it’s a quiet reflection for one person, a loud debate for another, or a quirky theater game for the group to stumble into their own »aha!« moment. Observing, listening — really listening — to the people and the pulse of the group, tuning into what’s alive in the room. From there, I pick methods that fit, like a tailor stitching a bespoke suit for each person and the collective vibe. It’s about meeting everyone where they’re at, offering tools they can grab onto, and letting them find their own way to shine.
Forget cookie-cutter approaches; this is bold, human, and all about sparking real connection and choice.
It’s about transforming the process into a lively, theater-infused experience where people can dive in, explore, and pick their own paths.
What Are My Most Recent Projects?
Exploring new initiatives, focusing on play-based methods and tailored tools for diverse groups. All of this I do with lots of heart and joy, pouring energy into every step and cherishing the moments we laugh together.
YourOpenSpace
Workshops & Training, using theater-based methods - crafted just for you!
PARENTCafé
Building kind communities. An initiative for parents, guardians and grandparents on Haida Gwaii. Co-Founded with Becca Hallihan.
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SOUNDMASSAGE
A sonic journey designed to melt away stress and restore inner balance, as a soundbath for groups or an individual session.
Relax and dive into the calming sounds of Tibetan Soundbowls, Gong, and soothing chimes with Soundmassage.
Wellness for your body & soul through sounds.