Future Bites By Future Green
Future Bites 15: Why Practice Makes Better Facilitators with Heather Cowap
Facilitation isn't a skill you master by watching videos alone. While frameworks and theory provide the foundation, confidence comes from putting them into practice. In this episode of the Future Green Podcast , Heidi Spurrell is joined by Heather Cowap to explore why in-person facilitation practice is so valuable and introduce the Facilitation Practice Retreat taking place in Portugal (28 September - 2 October). Together, they discuss the difference between knowing a workshop framework and confidently adapting it in the moment. From managing difficult conversations and reading the room to adjusting your approach when plans change, many of the most important facilitation skills are developed through experience and constructive feedback. They also explore how facilitation helps consultants, leaders and subject-matter experts turn knowledge into meaningful change by creating spaces where people contribute, collaborate and take ownership of decisions. You'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at the Facilitation Practice Retreat in Sintra, Portugal, where practical facilitation sessions are combined with nature, farm-to-table food, wellbeing experiences and a supportive community of facilitators. If you're looking to build confidence, refine your facilitation skills and gain real-world practice, this episode is for you. Learn more about the Facilitation Practice Retreat: https://retreat.futuregreen.global/
