Group Facilitation

Spark perspective shift

Anchor lasting change

Connected, creative, and active learning spaces

where you don’t just absorb ideas, you practice them

My Learning Design combines:

Connection → building trust, safety, and openness so people feel ready to learn and lead.

Creativity → using stories, reflection, and innovative exercises to spark fresh insight.

Active Learning → experiential activities and coaching that turn theory into lived practice.

Experience design that meets your specific needs and

meets your team where they are

Some places we could start:

Self-Leadership

  • Mindfulness & awareness

  • Nervous system regulation & resilience

  • Emotional intelligence

Purpose & Alignment

  • Identifying values and purpose

  • Vision and mission setting

  • Shifting from drama to empowerment

Communication & Collaboration

  • Active listening

  • Compassionate communication & feedback

  • Navigating conflict with curiosity

  • Building inclusive cultures of belonging

Leadership in Action

  • Leading with a coaching mindset

  • Strategic planning & accountability

  • Inspiring others and sustaining impact

Together we will…

…spark the flame of collective vision and tend to the fire of shared results.

…hear from everyone and come to understand each other better.

…get to alignment and create space where new possibilities can emerge.

Your group will feel…

…more connected, and energized. Conversations that once felt stuck will flow, and new perspectives will spark fresh possibilities.

…greater clarity of purpose and stronger ownership across the group.

…a shared momentum that continues to burn bright long into your future together.

I love working with groups because…

…I love making people feel good, and feel good together.

…I love creating the conditions for people to slow down and experience each other; to hear each others’ perspectives and to see each other shine.

…the energy that comes from a group of people with a shared mission lights my flame.

Testimonials

  • Gillian led a brilliant workshop for our team on mindfulness and values during a staff retreat. This workshop was presented in a different way than any other workshop I’ve attended, allowing myself and the entire team to think about concepts they were already familiar with in a new way.

    Gillian’s approach was innovative, collaborative, and welcoming, fostering an environment where all team members were willing and open to sharing their thoughts (which doesn’t always happen!). Through conversations with various members of my team, I know that the whole team greatly appreciated Gillian’s workshop.

    - Laura

  • Some of the most powerful parts of the workshop were the interactive games that focused on body language, challenged our conventional perceptions of others, and prompted us to re-evaluate our usual thought processes. One of the activities involved analyzing how our core emotions influence our actions and behaviours. The workshop gave me the tools and awareness I needed to show up differently as a manager. It was eye-opening to see how much we communicate without words, and how these signals are interpreted by others in both my work and personal life. After this workshop, I have been more intentional in how I lead, listen, and respond. It has helped me create space for more honest and open conversations and to build trust within my team and my relationships.

    I found Gillian’s extensive leadership expertise to be both inspiring and motivating. I look forward to participating in additional workshops that will enhance my ability to connect effectively with others and to establish a meaningful presence.

    - Jenny

  • I participated in a workshop led by Gillian. From the very beginning, her energy felt beautiful to me. The motivational activities she proposed were varied, and she knew how to channel the essence of our group. I feel there was a time for everything: we had moments for group and personal reflection, for getting to know our colleagues (in my case, as I was new to the group), moments of humor, and a good balance with rest.

    I felt truly listened to by Gillian, who took the time to make thoughtful comments about what was happening within our group. What I liked the most was the very personal way in which she communicated with us, and through which—at least for me—she made me feel like part of the team.

    - David