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186 | The Human Side of Facilitation: Holding a Room with Confidence with Tom Cleary
Description
Whether you run coaching groups, workshops, leadership programmes or team sessions, facilitation is a skill that goes far beyond delivering content. In this episode, Joanna is joined by facilitation specialist Tom Cleary to explore what really helps people feel safe, engaged and ready to learn. Together they discuss the subtle shifts that can transform the way you hold a room - from embracing silence to creating genuine psychological safety and looking after your own wellbeing as a facilitator.
Timestamps
00:00 - Meet Tom Cleary
03:37 - Coaching to Groups
05:18 - Energy & Recovery
07:18 - Training vs Facilitation
09:18 - Creating Psychological Safety
13:37 - Common Workshop Mistakes
18:05 - Structure, Silence & Confidence
28:11 - The Human Side of Facilitation
Whether you’re leading a workshop, coaching a group or facilitating a team meeting, this episode is a reminder that your presence often matters more than your perfection.
Tom's Podcast: The Human Side of Facilitation
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