What Great Facilitation Feels Like with Khari McClelland - EP 45

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Khari McClelland about his path to becoming a facilitator and what defines great facilitation. Khari reflects on a transformative camp experience that sparked his passion for this work and shares his thoughts on the power of presence, curiosity, and navigating discomfort. He emphasizes the role of facilitators in setting the tone and creating spaces that honour participants' experiences. Beth and Khari also discuss: the importance of flexibility and adapting to the group's needs how facilitation is like music, with rhythm, pacing, and composition facilitating across cultures with humility and curiosity the impact of making participants feel heard, seen, and valued Engage with Khari McClelland Website: kwmfacilitation.com Instagram: @igobykhari Other Links from the Episode Rupinder Sidhu Sara Kendall Peggy Taylor Nadia Chaney Hollyhock Retreat Centre [search this site for Khari's upcoming Gathering when advertised] Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected] Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions