workshops work 324 - Facilitating Reflections: Beyond Tools and Into Ourselves with Thomas Lahnthaler
Jun 3, 2025
Thomas Lahnthaler, a seasoned facilitator and author of 'Facilitating Reflections,' challenges listeners to explore the depths of self-awareness in facilitation. He discusses the clash between personal authenticity and structured frameworks, navigates the critical balance of psychological safety, and underscores the importance of vulnerability and context in group dynamics. Thomas also questions the binary notion of good versus bad facilitation, advocating for embracing diverse perspectives and fostering genuine connections for impactful experiences.
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Facilitation: Art Meets Craft
- Facilitation is both an art of self-exploration and a craft to learn.
- Our personal stories, beliefs, and values heavily influence how we facilitate and show up.
Build Connection for Safety
- Connect deeply to the group to feel safe as a facilitator.
- A clear mandate provides permission and confidence to navigate group dynamics.
Facilitation Disrupts Safety
- Facilitation inherently disrupts psychological safety because it introduces a foreign element.
- We must be aware and explicit about this disruption to manage safety effectively.
