Facilitator / Carla Smith
Explore
together.
Facilitated workshops that give people space to participate, hear different perspectives and work through practical exercises. Shaped around your group and what you want to work towards.
Bring people into
the conversation.
You may have a clear workshop brief or simply know that something needs attention. I help you explore the context and the outcome you want before shaping the session.
Too much competing for attention
Your group needs space to step back, recognise mental overload and identify what matters most.
Different perspectives
People see things differently, and you want a guided conversation that helps them listen and understand one another.
Ideas that need practice
You want participants to work with the ideas, through exercises and discussion, and consider how to apply them afterwards.
How I guide the group
Shared perspectives.
Active participation.
My experience across finance, HR, leadership and business helps me understand group dynamics. I use a planned flow of discussion, reflection and exercises, while paying attention to what emerges in the room.
Reflection and practical exercises
Give participants time to consider their own experience and try exercises that connect the theme to everyday life or work.
Listening and group discussion
Explore different views, notice who is being heard and help the group consider how its interactions affect the work.
Priorities and next steps
Bring the discussion back to what matters and help participants identify practical actions they can take beyond the workshop.
Time to participate.
Space to discover.
01
Understand the brief
We discuss your group, the context and what a useful outcome would look like. A broad starting point is welcome.
02
Design the workshop
We agree the focus and format, then I plan a flow of exercises, discussion and reflection suited to the group.
03
Guide participation
I help people engage, hear different perspectives and work through the material, drawing the conversation towards practical next steps.
I pay attention to who speaks, who is quiet and where the group gets stuck. Differences can help us understand how people work together. My role is to guide those conversations with empathy and directness, rather than avoid them.
Practical questions
Before we
gather.
Can you help us define the workshop?
Yes. Tell me about your group, the challenges or themes you have noticed and the outcome you hope for. I ask questions to help turn a broad need into a useful brief.
What size group and duration work best?
My workshops are usually smaller and allow time for interaction and exercises. Group size and duration depend on the purpose and format, so we agree those details when planning your session.
Do you offer online and in-person workshops?
Yes. We can discuss the format that suits your group, along with the venue or online setup. I use slides and exercises, with practical arrangements agreed as part of the brief.
What should I include in my enquiry?
Share the type of group, approximate participant numbers, themes or goals, preferred date, duration and location or online format. Fees, availability, preparation and any recording or photography arrangements are discussed individually.
How is a workshop different from a talk?
Workshops give people more time to participate in exercises and discussion. A talk presents ideas and perspectives to an audience, with opportunities to engage.