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Martin Gilbraith @martingilbraith.com · 4d

I am looking forward to our next IAF Spain facilitators & friends coffee meetup next Thursday October 16 in Barcelona - do join us, all welcome! #facilitation #IAFmeetup www.linkedin.com/events/iaffa...

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International Association of Facilitators (IAF) @iafacilitators.bsky.social · 1d

The countdown is on!
The IAF EME Conference 2025 is landing in Bucharest, the European Capital of Facilitation this year, 7-9 November 2025.

Tickets are going fast, get yours now: ilovefacilitation.ro

#IAFEME2025 #Facilitation #WhyILoveFacilitation #ProfessionalDevelopment #IAFConference

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International Association of Facilitators (IAF) @iafacilitators.bsky.social · 22d

Congratulations to Helene Jewell for her recertification as a Certified™ Professional Facilitator!

For more information on becoming IAF Certified we invite you to contact the Certification Office at [email protected]

#FacilitationHasImpact #IAF #GetIAFCertified

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International Association of Facilitators (IAF) @iafacilitators.bsky.social · 28d

Are your sessions TRULY inclusive?

Join us for "Navigating Neurodiversity: The 7 Lenses for Inclusive Facilitation" — a session designed for facilitators who want to create spaces where every brain is welcome.

Register now: lu.ma/24455hoy

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OFU Exchange @ofuexchange.bsky.social · 27d

First call to discuss what you want to see at this year‘s OFU “Rethinking How We Work Together in the Intelligent Age”, Nov 17–21.

Hope you can join us!

#OFU2025 #facilitation

OFU Exchange @ofuexchange.bsky.social · Sep 10

We’re starting to kick things into gear for this year’s event!
Please join us Monday, Sep 15 at 9am ET (3pm in Paris) for the OFU Launch Meet-Up. Help us promote our brand new LinkedIn page by registering there. Thanks! #facilitation #groupwork #AI #OFU2025

www.linkedin.com/events/ofula...

LinkedIn Login, Sign in | LinkedIn

Login to LinkedIn to keep in touch with people you know, share ideas, and build your career.

www.linkedin.com

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International Association of Facilitators (IAF) @iafacilitators.bsky.social · 26d

The IAF EME Share & Learn is back after the summer break!

Join us on 24 Sept, 18:00 CEST for Space around us! with Szilvia Zsargó & Kata Faix. Discover how space—physical, emotional, and symbolic—shapes trust, creativity & collaboration.

Register: www.iaf-world.org/events/iaf-e...

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International Association of Facilitators (IAF) @iafacilitators.bsky.social · 25d

The wait is over — the IAF Europe & Middle East Conference program is live!

Special thanks to SessionLab for sponsoring this year’s conference agenda!

Review our agenda and secure your ticket today: ilovefacilitation.ro

#Facilitation #IAFEME #Leadership

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International Association of Facilitators (IAF) @iafacilitators.bsky.social · Sep 10

Facilitation is about creating impact through people, guiding conversations, and sparking transformation - and at the IAF Europe & Middle East (EME) Conference 2025, we’re celebrating it in all its forms.

Learn more and get your ticket now: ilovefacilitation.ro

#IAFEME2025

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Martin Gilbraith @martingilbraith.com · Sep 4

Thanks @rosemaryforest.bsky.social & all for another great @iafenglandwales.bsky.social #facilitation meetup today in Stroud - pity we forgot to take a group photo!

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Engage For 2030 @engagefor2030.bsky.social · Aug 29

Engage for 2030 founder Vince Verlaan is stepping into an exciting new role as North America lead for a team within the International Association of Facilitators (IAF) that is focused on supporting the United Nations #SDGs efforts worldwide.

Read more: engagefor2030.org/2025/08/21/n...

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International Association of Facilitators (IAF) @iafacilitators.bsky.social · Aug 30

Best of luck from the global IAF community!

Next week, on Monday and Tuesday, candidates and assessors are gathering in beautiful Bali for an in-person Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF) assessment.

#Facilitation #CPF #ProfessionalDevelopment #IAF

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International Association of Facilitators (IAF) @iafacilitators.bsky.social · Sep 1

New to facilitation or looking to sharpen your skills?

Join IAF’s Kathrina Loeffler and SessionLab’s Robert Cserti on 9 September for a free live showcase, exploring IAF core competencies, practical session design & more.

Register: www.iaf-world.org/site/events

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Adrian Ashton @adrianashton2.bsky.social · Aug 27

Looking forward to exploring with fellow facilitators how the UN's Sustainable Development Goals relate to (and inform) how we work in our professional roles, with @iafacilitators.bsky.social next month - www.iaf-world.org/site/events/...

An SDGs Impact Report for a Facilitation Practice (Online)

IAF SDGs Special Interest Group Speakers' Corner: Adrian Ashton   With three decades of experience as a facilitator, Adrian Ashton has been an active part of the wider IAF community in encour...

www.iaf-world.org

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International Association of Facilitators (IAF) @iafacilitators.bsky.social · Aug 27

Ready to push the boundaries of facilitation?

Join us at the IAF Americas Conference 2026 — 30 Apr to 2 May in Monterrey, Mexico.

Sign up for the waitlist: www.iaf-world.org/site/events/...

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sessionlab.com @sessionlab.com · Aug 21

Facilitators in Europe or the Middle East: this is for you 👇
The IAF EME Conference is in Bucharest, 7–9 Nov 2025.
3 tracks, amazing venue, focus on facilitation + leadership.

Hosted by the excellent IAF Romania team
Tickets now available: [ilovefacilitation.ro](ilovefacilitation.ro)

I 💜 Facilitation

Join the IAF EME Conference on 7-9 November 2025 in Bucharest to experience 3 days of learning and sharing with fellow facilitators and leaders in the region.

ilovefacilitation.ro

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Martin Gilbraith @martingilbraith.com · Aug 18

Sorry to miss this, it will certainly be a fantastic #facilitation learning event!

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International Association of Facilitators (IAF) @iafacilitators.bsky.social · Aug 13

Tickets are now on sale for the IAF EME Conference 2025!

Secure your spot today and get ready to celebrate why we love facilitation. See more details and grab your ticket now: ilovefacilitation.ro

#IAFEME2025 #Facilitation #WhyILoveFacilitation #TicketsOnSale

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International Association of Facilitators (IAF) @iafacilitators.bsky.social · Aug 7

We congratulate Mike Maloney for his recertification as a Certified™ Professional Facilitator.

For more information on becoming IAF Certified or to submit your application, we invite you to contact the Certification Office at [email protected] #FacilitationHasImpact

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International Association of Facilitators (IAF) @iafacilitators.bsky.social · Aug 1

Outgrow cookie-cutter advice!
Your business needs YOUR unique spark. ✨

If you're a coach, trainer, or facilitator who's tired of generic business advice that doesn't fit your authentic self, this session is for you!

Sign up NOW! 👉🏼 lu.ma/tz7q0t7s

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Martin Gilbraith @martingilbraith.com · Aug 4

I am looking forward to this next of our new @iafacilitators.bsky.social Spain #facilitation meetups in Barcelona in October - do join us if you interested to to connect, share and learn with other facilitators, and others who facilitate! #IAFmeetup
www.linkedin.com/events/iaffa...

IAF facilitators & friends Barcelona coffee meetup | LinkedIn

Are you interested to meet up in Barcelona with other facilitators, and others who facilitate, to connect, share and learn about #facilitation? Join us on Thursday 16 October for informal networking,...

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Gary Austin (circleindigo) @circleindigo.bsky.social · Jul 17

This is a fantastic free resource if you’re thinking about running public engagement in the climate emergency space, strong recommend. 👇🏽

Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · Jul 17

🌟 The wait is over!

The LCE Resource Hub is live—your one-stop shop for climate engagement best practice.

Take a look here 👇
www.lce.org.uk

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International Association of Facilitators (IAF) @iafacilitators.bsky.social · Jul 18

We congratulate John Kingsley Cornwell for his recertification as a Certified™ Professional Facilitator.

For more information on becoming IAF Certified or to submit your application, we invite you to contact the Certification Office at [email protected] #FacilitationHasImpact

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Rosemary Forest @rosemaryforest.bsky.social · Jul 21

Low participation isn’t just frustrating — it’s a warning sign. But if we understand why it’s happening, we can start designing spaces that make it easier to show up, speak up, and share the load.

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Rosemary Forest @rosemaryforest.bsky.social · Jul 21

⚖️Power & Dynamics.
Power dynamics can show up when:
• Ppl aren't empowered to speak on behalf of their org
• Ppl feel unsure of their role or intimidated by others
• A few dominant voices take up space
• There’s a lack of diversity in the room, or microaggressions that make ppl feel unwelcome

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Rosemary Forest @rosemaryforest.bsky.social · Jul 21

⚙️ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 & 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
Sometimes, the way the group meets doesn’t support participation. Eg:
• People don’t know what to expect
• The format doesn’t invite input
• Questions aren’t clear or feel too broad

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