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The International Association of Facilitators. Connecting facilitators, promoting #facilitation, advancing standards. #IAFEW #IAFmeetup Website https://www.iaf-world.org/site/chapters/england-wales

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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
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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
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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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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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Welcome, Laura Brown, to our community of IAF Endorsedβ„’ Facilitators! Way to go, Laura!

For more information on becoming an IAF Endorsedβ„’ Facilitator, please visit: www.iaf-world.org/professional...

#FacilitationHasImpact #IAF #IAFWorld #GetIAFCertified

13.02.2026 06:48 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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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 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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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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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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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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It’s your week!

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

How will you celebrate?

Whether you are an IAF member or just curious about group processes, join us in shining a light on facilitation together!

#FacilitationWeek | facilitationweek.org

27.01.2026 09:14 πŸ‘ 2 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 Marcelo and facilitators around the world in shining a light on our craft!

#FacilitationWeek | facilitationweek.org

22.01.2026 14:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 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 ...

πŸŽ™οΈ New on the Facilitation Stories Podcast!
Sam Moon chats with Peter Pula on building community through dialogue & generative journalism. Inspiring insights for facilitators & curious minds alike.

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

#facilitation #podcast

23.01.2026 09:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

There is of course also @iafacilitators.bsky.social!

19.01.2026 10:08 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Light green background, words: Who should I be following in learning & facilitation?

Want to up my @bsky.app game this year. I would love to connect with more fabulous people working in #Learning and #Facilitation.

So… who do you suggest I should start following? πŸ™ πŸ™‚

17.01.2026 19:40 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fun fact: research consistently shows that celebrating success boosts performance, resilience, and collaboration.

That’s why the FIA exists: not as trophies on a shelf, but as catalysts for organisational learning.

What success in your organisation deserves to be celebrated?

12.01.2026 10:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome to 2026!

As we begin a new year, we celebrate our global facilitation community and the collaboration, courage and connection you create across every region of the world.

Wishing our entire IAF community a meaningful and successful 2026.

01.01.2026 17:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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In this episode of Facilitation Stories by IAF England & Wales, Julia Slay reflects on the power of thoughtful endings - from creating space for meaning-making to helping groups transition with clarity and care.

Listen now: facilitationstories.libsyn.com/-fs79_julia-...

#podcast #facilitation

12.12.2025 08:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Choose an IAF Endorsedβ„’ Facilitation Training Program β€” the global mark of quality for facilitation training.
Independently assessed, aligned with IAF Core Competencies, and focused on real practice, not just theory.

Explore programs: www.iaf-world.org/endorsed-fac...

#IAFEndorsed

16.12.2025 13:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Facilitate2026: Designing Space, Time and Collaboration - Shaping Impact

Fri 17 Apr - Sat 18 Apr 2026 in Birmingham

Tickets for our annual 2 day #facilitation conference are now available!

buytickets.at/iafenglandan...

#IAF #Facilitate2026
#Facilitation #Learning #Development #TheStudio

13.12.2025 16:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The IAF Endorsedβ„’ Facilitation Training Program is back!

A global mark of quality for programs that meet IAF’s standards, model facilitation principles, and enable real competence, not just attendance.

Apply to get endorsed: www.iaf-world.org/endorsed-fac...

#IAFEndorsed #Facilitation

09.12.2025 08:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Building momentum toward #IAFAmericas2026 in Monterrey, we’re sharing global facilitator reflections on what β€œFacilitating on the Edge” means.

Today’s video features Chad Littlefield from the USA.

iafamericasconference.org

What does your edge look like?

#FacilitatingOnTheEdge #IAFGlobal

10.12.2025 13:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Excited to welcome Olivia Bellas, Sam Moon & Umah Ganeshalingam as the new hosts of the IAF England & Wales Facilitation Stories Podcast!

Huge thanks to Pilar Orti, Helene Jewell & Nikki Wilson for building this amazing series.

Explore past episodes here: facilitationstories.libsyn.com

17.11.2025 08:49 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
OFU 2025: We are live!

We are live! Check out the latest newsletter: mailchi.mp/8e8b602989f4...

Preparatory sessions start in less than one hour at 0:00am UTC – all FREE and open to the public! Pick a discount codes and invite your friends and colleagues. See you there!

#OFU2025 #facilitation #leadership #groupwork

17.11.2025 23:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Tina Puryear for her recertification as a Certifiedβ„’ Professional Facilitator!

For more information on becoming IAF Certified, we invite you to contact the Certification Office at certification@iaf-world.org

#FacilitationHasImpact #IAF #IAFWorld #GetIAFCertified

18.11.2025 10:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Super excited to have @iafacilitators.bsky.social among the community partners for #OFU2025. Warm-up programming starts Nov 17, agenda and details coming out over the weekend. Check it out!

#facilitation #groupwork #leadership #collaboration

01.11.2025 21:16 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0