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Jayne Davids @Raiveon @jaynedavids.bsky.social · 10h

Looking forward to co-hosting new #LnDcowork location with Andy on Tuesday in Woking.

A super opportunity to work with others in a friendly & supportive environment.

I'll be preparing for an upcoming presentation. Good to brainstorm some ideas with peers 🤩

Andy Candler - Aprendido @aprendido.co.uk · Sep 11

Heard about #LnDcowork?
A new one is starting in Woking!

📍 Glow Lounge, Hilton Woking
📅 Mon 14 Oct, 11am–3pm

It’s free, informal coworking for L&D / HR / OD professionals. Bring your laptop, get work done, and enjoy the company of peers.

Let me or @jaynedavids.bsky.social know if you’re coming.

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Fiona @fionamcbride.bsky.social · 10h

#BeKind
#LoveHearts 🩷

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Fiona @fionamcbride.bsky.social · 1d

#DartmoorNationalPark

Fiona @fionamcbride.bsky.social · 2d

Love this Andy 🙌
#LnDcowork

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Fiona @fionamcbride.bsky.social · 2d

London #LnDcowork is in 2 weeks!
Join us from 10.30am on 23rd Oct, we’ll be at The National Theatre,Southbank.

Your cohosts are @benjwaldman.bsky.social & me!

Whether you work in-house or freelance, HR/OD or L&D, all welcome. Bring your work & cowork alongside fabulous humans!

Will you join us?

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Fiona @fionamcbride.bsky.social · 2d

In the latest issue of Facilitation Inspiration, I’m reflecting on the energy of self - how we arrive, sustain ourselves, and the impact it has on the groups we facilitate.

I'd love to hear your reflections on the ideas shared!

#FacilitationInspiration

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Facilitation Inspiration - Issue 5

Welcome to the 5th issue of Facilitation Inspiration - your monthly spark for brilliant facilitation. Delivering you thoughtfully curated practical inspiration each month - without the overwhelm.

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Fiona @fionamcbride.bsky.social · Sep 1

@actionhappiness.bsky.social Self-care September calendar is out today… if you’re someone who does a lot of others, then this is for you 🤗

#SelfCareSeptember

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Michael Carty @mjcarty.bsky.social · Sep 6

Blogged: Not drinking

What is your relationship with alcohol?

If you are contemplating your relationship with alcohol and perhaps thinking about cutting down or even quitting, it can be done (when the time is right for you).

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Not drinking

Gentle reader: A question for you, and just you. What is your relationship with alcohol?

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Fiona @fionamcbride.bsky.social · Sep 1

@actionhappiness.bsky.social Self-care September calendar is out today… if you’re someone who does a lot of others, then this is for you 🤗

#SelfCareSeptember

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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · Aug 10

Prepare for the journey ahead by pacing yourself one day at a time

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Fiona @fionamcbride.bsky.social · Aug 4

Who are you, really, when you're facilitating a group?

Not your role, or the design methodology you use. But YOU - your beliefs, mindset and presence. That's the focus of my 'Facilitation Inspiration' newsletter this month.

Let me know what resonates!

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Fiona @fionamcbride.bsky.social · Aug 4

3rd issue of ‘Facilitation Inspiration' newsletter is live on LinkedIn!

Each issue includes:
💬 a thought-provoking quote to reflect on
📚 a book recommendation to develop your practice
👥 a spotlight on a facilitator to follow
🛠️ a technique you can try right away

#Facilitation #Learning

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Fiona @fionamcbride.bsky.social · Jul 23

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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · Jul 20

People think they have amazing stories about ChatGPT. And they tell them all the time. You just don’t register them as amazing if you are a normal ish adult human being because it’s mid shit like, “it told me to eat brisket!” or “it wrote twenty emails no one wants!”

Kat Tenbarge @kattenbarge.bsky.social · Jul 20

I’ve never had someone in real life tell me how amazing ChatGPT has been for them with a concrete example but I’m hearing more and more stories of people’s lives being significantly disrupted by it in a bad way (ex from this morning: a friend of a friend’s dad is “dating” ChatGPT)

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Fossilized Tree Resin @jamberee13.bsky.social · May 7

Use the term “touch grass” to indicate that someone needs to seek out reality, use the term “touch moss” to indicate that they need to seek out ancient forest magic beyond their mortal comprehension.

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Michael Carty @mjcarty.bsky.social · Jul 19

Blogged: You don’t have to fill all the space

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You don’t have to fill all the space

You will be amazed at what can be achieved by allowing things the time and space to breathe.

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Fiona @fionamcbride.bsky.social · Jul 17

This is Rae. She wishes you a good Thursday… ❤️ 🐈‍⬛
#CatsOfBlueSky

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Fiona @fionamcbride.bsky.social · Jul 12

Rae is the same… plus not fussed about her food 😔
Just laying out long…

Fluffy black cat stretched out on the landing, too hot

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Fiona @fionamcbride.bsky.social · Jul 9

No no no no no.. 😆

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Fiona @fionamcbride.bsky.social · Jul 9

This is very close to being my favourite gif of ALL TIME!

I ❤️ the Tiny Chef

a stuffed animal is wearing a chef 's hat and apron and playing a flute

Alt: a stuffed animal is wearing a chef 's hat and apron and playing a flute. He is called The Tiny Chef and is popular on Instagram

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Fiona @fionamcbride.bsky.social · Jun 30

2nd issue of ‘Facilitation Inspiration' newsletter is live on LinkedIn!

Each issue includes:

💬 a thought-provoking quote to reflect on
📚 a book recommendation to develop your practice
👥 a spotlight on a facilitator to follow
🛠️ a technique you can try right away

#Facilitation #Learning

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Fiona @fionamcbride.bsky.social · Jul 6

Ahh that’s great to hear Melanie. Thank you 🙏

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Fiona @fionamcbride.bsky.social · Jul 1

Thank you @rareredheadgirl.bsky.social & @circleindigo.bsky.social for the #FacilitationInspiration reposts 🙌

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Alt: a cartoon smiley face is giving a thumbs up and saying thank you

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Laura Kate Dale - LauraKBuzz @laurakbuzz.bsky.social · Jun 25

I'm looking for a BSL interpreter for work either in person in Brighton or over Zoom on 9th July.

5 live talks of 15 minutes, with 5 minute breaks between, followed by a roundtable of 45 minutes. There is also some housekeeping and closing notes, which would be 5 minutes each. 12pm-3pm 9th July.

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Fiona @fionamcbride.bsky.social · Jun 30

Facilitation Inspiration - your monthly spark for brilliant facilitation

Let me know if you check it out!

#Facilitation #FacilitationInspiration

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Facilitation Inspiration - Issue 2

Welcome to the 2nd issue of Facilitation Inspiration - your monthly spark for brilliant facilitation. Delivering you thoughtfully curated practical inspiration each month - without the overwhelm.

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Fiona @fionamcbride.bsky.social · Jun 30

2nd issue of ‘Facilitation Inspiration' newsletter is live on LinkedIn!

Each issue includes:

💬 a thought-provoking quote to reflect on
📚 a book recommendation to develop your practice
👥 a spotlight on a facilitator to follow
🛠️ a technique you can try right away

#Facilitation #Learning

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