In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom explores the role of silence in facilitation and how it can be a powerful and intentional tool. Beth shares personal reflections, practical tips, and cultural considerations around silence, encouraging facilitators to embrace it as part of creating thoughtful and inclusive learning spaces.

Beth also talks about:

How to normalize silence as part of participatory experiences
Why facilitators should plan silence into their agendas
Strategies to help facilitators become more comfortable with quiet moments
What to do when silence is interrupted
How everyday life can teach us about using silence

Links From the Episode

EP 63 Neurodivergent-Affirming Practices in Facilitation with Marie Dubost
Tricia Hersey (Rest is Resistance Book, Rest Deck cards)
Learn about Beth's upcoming book, Everyday Acts of Facilitation

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Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.ca

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The Sound of Silence in Facilitation with Beth Cougler Blom - EP 64