Connection Orientation: What Facilitators Can Learn from Professional Coaching with Kori Linn

In this episode of Facilitating Change, Cole sits down with Kori Linn, a professional coach who works with high achievers and individuals navigating complex relationships. Kori shares her insights on creating spaces where healthy conflict can thrive and how facilitation can benefit from coaching methodologies. She explores the concept of "connection orientation" - an approach that centers our desire for connection even during disagreements. Kori opens up about the importance of practicing curiosity when holding discomfort and offers practical advice for ensuring repair after rupture. This episode delves deep into how different coaching mindsets can enhance facilitation, leadership, and community building. Cole and Kori discuss experiences working with high achievers, the challenges of perfectionism, and how small steps taken consistently lead to meaningful change. Whether you're a facilitator, community leader, or someone interested in better communication approaches, this conversation will inspire you to create more intentional spaces where both individual goals and collective priorities can be honored.