217 - Finding Your Facilitator Flow: The Art of Balancing Presence and Process with Sean Blair

Do you have a presence when you facilitate? (Hint: we all do, whether we mean to or not!)The thing is, not all of us know it or practice it. Our presence is a combination of how we show up and how we give out our energy to the room. It’s not just about being present, but the way we do it.Sean Blair has been experimenting with his presence for many years now and has found some surprising results. He’s learned that presence is a flexible force that can positively influence outcomes and experiences in workshops - now he wants to help other facilitators understand and use it.Find out about:What Sean defines as presence and how it differs being from presentWhy a facilitator’s presence is best when it’s flexible and adaptableHow to assess a group or situation and dial in your presence to suit itWorking out when it’s right to provoke the group and when to hold backThe variables that affect how a group behaves and receives you - and how presence can influence thatHow to harness our energy and direct it in a way that is beneficial for the groupHow to relate to the group before you meet them and why it can be so helpfulDon’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.LinksWatch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.Connect to Sean:On LinkedInSERIOUSWORK, Sean’s LEGO® Serious Play™ companyProMeet, Sean’s facilitation businessSupport 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.