In this episode, Sangita Kumar and Fong Marcolongo explore what it really takes for facilitators to feel grounded, safe, and effective while holding space for others. They dig into the hidden fears many facilitators face, like being asked a question you can’t answer, running out of time, or losing control of the room, and how those fears shape agendas, design, and even power dynamics.
They share:
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Why facilitators need safety just as much as participants
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How overpacked agendas and rigid timing become “shields” for insecurity
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The balance between being a content expert and a process guide
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Practical tools for building confidence, flexibility, and co-created learning
If you’ve ever led a workshop, meeting, or training and felt the pressure to be perfect, this episode offers both compassion and concrete strategies for facilitating with courage and authenticity.
🎧 Listen now and discover how safety supports liberation for you and your group.
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