🎙️ New episode alert! What happens when facilitation becomes tactile, playful, and deeply human? In this episode of Facilitation Stories by IAF England & Wales, Olivia Bellas talks with Abimbola Olajide! 🎧 Tune in now: facilitationstories.libsyn.com/fs81-abimbol... #facilitation #podcast

Our next Connect Hub is coming up: 28 May, 6:00 pm CET! And this one has a theme: Small Things That Make a Difference. No agenda, no pretense. Just good people and honest conversation. 👉 Register: luma.com/futurenowiaf... See you there! 🤍

Congratulations to Lilian Wang for her re-certification as a Certified™ Professional Facilitator Master. For more information on becoming IAF Certified™ or to start your application, please send an email to [email protected] #IAFWorld #GetIAFCertified

We’re excited to share that the Call for Proposals is now open for the IAF Africa Conference 2026 – Facilitating Africa’s Future in the Digital Era: People, Processes and Platforms. Learn more and submit your proposal here: iaf-world.org/call-for-pro... #IAFAfricaConference2026

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ On 25 June, 12:00 UTC, the Facilitation Impact Awards (FIA) bring together the people and stories redefining what facilitation can do in the world. Save the date. Show up. Get inspired. #FacilitationHasImpact #AwardCeremony #FacilitationImpactAwards

The IAF community continues to grow through the dedication and excellence of its members & today we are celebrating a meaningful milestone. We are proud to share that John Kingsley is now an IAF Certified Assessor. Please join us in celebrating this well deserved achievement.

For Anne Harding, “Facilitating on the Edge” means bridging worlds, embracing uncertainty, and deeply connecting with the humanity in every voice. The IAF Americas Conference 2026 starts this Thursday, 30 April in Monterrey, Mexico! Register: www.iafamericasconference.org

Congratulations to Mirjami Sipponen-Damonte for her re-certification as a Certified™ Professional Facilitator Master. For more information on becoming IAF Certified™ or to start your application, please send an email to [email protected] #IAFWorld #GetIAFCertified

Reconvening for a closing plenary to end a full and rich first day of peer-led #facilitation sessions - thank you to all our volunteer session leaders and helpers, and to all who participated and shared their experience and insight so generously! @iafacilitators.bsky.social #facilitate2026

Congratulations to Emily Wallace! 🎉 Emily has officially become an IAF Endorsed™ Facilitator (EF), the first stage of the IAF Professional Development Pathway. Interested in becoming an IAF Endorsed™ Facilitator yourself? Learn more here: www.iaf-world.org/professional...

Exclusively for IAF Members - You're invited to the IAF Annual General Meeting (AGM)! Join us on Sunday, 3 May at 15:00 UTC, either online via Zoom or in person at the Crowne Plaza, Monterrey, Mexico. Members, register now to secure your place: iaf-world.org/events/iaf-a...

For Kirsty Lewis, "Facilitating on the Edge" is a personal journey to the boundaries of her comfort zone. It’s about the courage to step into the unknown. Learn more and register here: www.iafamericasconference.org #IAFAmericas2026 #FacilitatingOnTheEdge #IAFGlobal

Thanks Carla Franco and Celeste Brito for this great initiative - an #IAFmeetup in Madrid! @iafacilitators.bsky.social #facilitation www.linkedin.com/events/74497...

Congratulations to Shawn Chung for his re-certification as a Certified™ Professional Facilitator Emeritus. For more information on becoming IAF Certified™ or to start your application, please send an email to [email protected] #IAFWorld #GetIAFCertified

Connect Hub returns April 16, 5:00pm CET! A midweek pause to land, connect, and be with fellow facilitators. No agenda, no pressure. Just come as you are. Free on Zoom. Join us: luma.com/ggye95v0

Congratulations to Kimberly Douglas for her re-certification as a Certified™ Professional Facilitator Master. For more information on becoming IAF Certified™ or to start your application, please send an email to [email protected] #IAFWorld #GetIAFCertified

For Kerri Price, "Facilitating on the Edge" is found in the paper-thin line between contrasting principles. If you’re ready to explore these "paper-thin lines" join us in Monterrey, Mexico! Learn more and register here: www.iafamericasconference.org #IAFAmericas2026

The IAF community continues to grow through the dedication and excellence of its members and today, we’re celebrating a meaningful milestone. We are proud to share that Huiying You is now an IAF Certified™ Assessor. Please join us in celebrating this achievement! 👏

The IAF community continues to grow through the dedication and excellence of its members and today, we’re celebrating a meaningful milestone. We are proud to share that Preetha Subramanian is now an IAF Certified™ Assessor. Please join us in celebrating this achievement! 👏

The IAF community continues to grow through the dedication and excellence of its members and today, we’re celebrating a meaningful milestone. We are proud to share that Rosanna von Sacken is now an IAF Certified™ Assessor. Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved achievement! 👏

Calling all facilitators across the Americas! The CPF Assessment Event for the Americas region is happening 21–22 July 2026 and it's fully virtual, making it easier than ever to participate, connect, and grow. Apply now: iaf-world.org/professional... or [email protected]

Congratulations to Archana Nitin Pingle for her re-certification as a Certified™ Professional Facilitator. For more information on becoming IAF Certified™ or to start your application, please send an email to [email protected] #IAFWorld #GetIAFCertified

For Trevor Durnford, "Facilitating on the Edge" has shifted from solving problems in "complicated systems" to navigating the "complexity" of AI and international collaboration. Join Trevor and the IAF community in Monterrey! Learn more: www.iafamericasconference.org #IAFAmericas2026 #IAFGlobal

Congratulations, Matthew Lau, on achieving the IAF Endorsed™ Facilitator (EF) designation, the first stage of the IAF Professional Development Pathway. Interested in becoming an IAF Endorsed™ Facilitator? Learn more here: www.iaf-world.org/professional... #IAFWorld #GetIAFCertified

How do you describe what you do as a facilitator? Join us to share how you describe your work, explore what lands well and generate fresh ideas for communicating the power of #facilitation it clearly. 👉 Explore the programme: lnkd.in/eMMWCqpJ 🎟️ Get your ticket: lnkd.in/e-DuA82T #Facilitate2026

"Intelligence will be collective or it will not be at all” Join Sarah-Lisa Ouali for an interactive session exploring collective intelligence and how we learn, think, and create better together. Register now and save your spot: iaf-world.org/events/iaf-e...

Congratulations to Yulia Sapozhnikova for her re-certification as a Certified™ Professional Facilitator. For more information on becoming IAF Certified™ or to start your application, please send an email to [email protected] #IAFWorld #GetIAFCertified

For Robin Parsons, “Facilitating on the Edge” initially brings to mind the image of falling, the peril of being at risk. If you’re ready to explore further, join us in Monterrey, Mexico! Learn more: www.iafamericasconference.org #IAFAmericas2026 #FacilitatingOnTheEdge #IAFGlobal

Congratulations to Saya Sone for her re-certification as a Certified™ Professional Facilitator. For more information on becoming IAF Certified™ or to start your application, please send an email to [email protected] #IAFWorld #InternationalAssociationofFacilitators #GetIAFCertified

Congratulations to Ng Choon Seng for his re-certification as a Certified™ Professional Facilitator Master. For more information on becoming IAF Certified™ or to start your application, please send an email to [email protected] #IAFWorld #GetIAFCertified

For Jan Keck the “edge” means having the courage to pivot! Join us in Monterrey, Mexico, for IAF Americas Conference 2026 to learn how to improvise with impact. 👉 www.iafamericasconference.org 
#IAFAmericas2026 #FacilitatingOnTheEdge #IAFGlobal

Thanks Allison & Elana for hosting our next #facilitation meetup of @iafacilitators.bsky.social IAF Spain in Barcelona, 17.30 on 31 March - all welcome! #IAFmeetup www.linkedin.com/events/iaffa...

Congratulations to Melissa Ladd for her re-certification as a Certified™ Professional Facilitator. For more information on becoming IAF Certified™ or to start your application, please send an email to [email protected] #IAFWorld #InternationalAssociationofFacilitators #GetIAFCertified

Congratulations to Richard Naylor for becoming a Certified™ Professional Facilitator! For more information on becoming IAF Certified™ or to start your application, please send an email to [email protected] #FacilitationHasImpact #IAF #IAFWorld #GetIAFCertified

For Michelle Deacon, “Facilitating on the Edge” is about authentic relationships and trust. It’s the "edge" where we defend a slower cadence to build connection so we can solve today’s complex challenges together. 🌎✨ Join us in Monterrey! 👉 www.iafamericasconference.org #IAFAmericas2026

Welcome, Shannon Marie Foster, to our community of IAF Endorsed™  Facilitators! Way to go, Shannon! For more information on becoming an IAF Endorsed™ Facilitator, please visit: www.iaf-world.org/professional... #FacilitationHasImpact #IAF #IAFWorld #GetIAFCertified

Congratulations to Kristin Arnold for her re-certification as a Certified™ Professional Facilitator Master. For more information on becoming IAF Certified™ or to start your application, please send an email to [email protected] #IAFWorld #GetIAFCertified

For Nathy Ravez, "Facilitating on the Edge" is about the transformative power of facilitation and its evolution into a recognised profession. Join the conversation in Monterrey! Learn more and register here: www.iafamericasconference.org #IAFAmericas2026 #FacilitatingOnTheEdge

Thanks Jose, Allison & Elana for joining me for yesterday's #facilitation meetup of @iafacilitators.bsky.social IAF Spain in Barcelona, and to Allison & Elana for hosting the next on 31 March - join us, all welcome! #IAFmeetup www.linkedin.com/events/iaffa...

Congratulations to Arun Vishwanath for becoming a Certified™ Professional Facilitator Master! For more information on becoming IAF Certified™ or to start your application, please send an email to [email protected] #FacilitationHasImpact #IAFWorld #GetIAFCertified

Congratulations to Rahmi Yunita for becoming a Certified™ Professional Facilitator! For more information on becoming IAF Certified™ or to start your application, please send an email to [email protected] #FacilitationHasImpact #IAF #IAFWorld #GetIAFCertified

For Lucy Chambers, “Facilitating on the Edge” is about having a deep grasp of what facilitation means and knowing when it’s the right tool for the job. Join us in Monterrey! 🇲🇽 🔗 www.iafamericasconference.org #IAFAmericas2026 #Facilitation #IAFGlobal

Congratulations Jean-Sébastien Dufresne for becoming a Certified™ Professional Facilitator! For more information on becoming IAF Certified™ or to submit your application, please send an email to [email protected] #FacilitationHasImpact #IAFWorld #GetIAFCertified

Congratulations to Miljenka Plazonić Bogdan for becoming a Certified™ Professional Facilitator! For more information on becoming IAF Certified™ or to submit your application, please send an email to [email protected] #FacilitationHasImpact #IAFWorld #GetIAFCertified

For Aftab Erfan, “Facilitating on the Edge” is about that place a group reaches where many things have already been said. Join us in Monterrey and be part of this evolving conversation. Learn more and register here: www.iafamericasconference.org #IAFAmericas2026 #IAFGlobal

Are you interested to meet up in Barcelona with other facilitators, and others who facilitate, to connect, share and learn about #facilitation? Join us next Wed 25 Feb - all welcome! @iafacilitators.bsky.social #IAFmeetup www.linkedin.com/events/iaffa...

You’ll get to co-host a podcast episode. Yes, really. We're opening the microphone to all facilitators under 35 to join us for a 75 minute Zoom conversation about what facilitation actually feels like right now. Register: luma.com/q23e5wjq Let’s experiment together! 💜

Congratulations to Gillian Martin Mehers for her re-certification as a Certified™ Professional Facilitator Master! For more information on becoming IAF Certified™ or to submit your application, please send an email to [email protected] #IAFWorld #GetIAFCertified

Welcome, Laura Brown, to our community of IAF Endorsed™ Facilitators! Way to go, Laura! For more information on becoming an IAF Endorsed™ Facilitator, please visit: www.iaf-world.org/professional... #FacilitationHasImpact #IAF #IAFWorld #GetIAFCertified

For the team at Sheffe Consulting, “Facilitating on the Edge” is about finding that sweet spot between learning and alignment. We’d love you to join us in Monterrey for the IAF Americas Conference & be part of this evolving conversation. Learn more: www.iafamericasconference.org #IAFAmericas2026