175 - The Meaning of Presence in Facilitation - A Group Conversation

Presence — it sounds like a simple concept, but it is littered with deeper questions.Does our presence change when we are in a physical workshop or an online one? How can we work with a group that lacks presence? Can we push ourselves to be more present?To interrogate this challenging topic, we need a special format. This episode is a live recording of a NeverDoneBefore Seedling forum — our incubator for budding facilitators who are guided towards hosting their own NDB workshops at the festival.Facilitated by Michelle Howard and featuring Oscar Trimboli and Lily Gros, this episode explores what it means to be present as a facilitator, how we can influence our sense of presence, and what our limits are.Find out about:How presence extends far beyond our physical availabilityWhy we must first be present with — and in — ourselves before we can be present with the groupWhy our physical wellbeing is a precursor to our quality of presenceWhat facilitators can do for themselves to increase their presenceHow to use breaks and breakout sessions to protect and restore your energyHow you can help a group become more present individually and collectivelyDon’t miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.LinksConnect to Oscar, Lily, and Michelle:Oscar on LinkedInLily on LinkedInMichelle on LinkedInSupport the Show.**Click here to navigate through all episodes via this interactive podcast map.**If you're inspired by our podcast and crave similar conversations, consider joining Dr Myriam Hadnes' NeverDoneBefore Facilitation Community. **If you're keen to master the art of facilitation, discover our expert-led live, online Facilitation Courses at the NDB Academy. **If you enjoy the show, consider a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast.