Sometimes a Meeting Just Won't Cut It
Let's face it, we already have enough meetings in our calendars, and they're not all productive! Carefully planned and well facilitated workshops are a powerful way to bring people together—whether to solve complex problems, align on strategy, generate new ideas, or make faster decisions. Done right, a workshop creates space for focused, collaborative thinking and unlocks insights that often get lost in day-to-day operations.
Companies hold workshops to:
- Define vision, mission, or strategy
- Align cross-functional teams
- Explore new products, services, or markets
- Solve persistent challenges
- Improve ways of working
- Uncover hidden opportunities through fresh thinking
Workshops create momentum, foster buy-in, and get people working with the problem, not against each other.
Workshops are different to Team Coaching, but can be complentary or part of a coaching programme.
Why Bring In A Facilitator?
It’s tempting to run workshops in-house—but internal dynamics can often get in the way of real progress. As a neutral facilitator, I create a space where all voices can be heard, groupthink is avoided, and tough conversations can happen productively. I bring structure, creativity, and energy to the room—so you can focus on content, not logistics.
With an experienced facilitator:
- Your sessions stay on track and outcome-focused
- Everyone can participate equally (including leaders)
- You gain access to proven frameworks and tools
- The results are documented and actionable
Types of Workshops
Rather than one-size-fits-all sessions, I design workshops around the specific outcome you’re aiming for. Most workshops fall into one of these categories:
Discovery & Insight Workshops
Purpose: To explore a situation, uncover insights, or make sense of complexity.
- Kickstarting projects
- Perspective Gathering
- Customer profiles
- Situation Mapping
- Empathy Mapping
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Journey Mapping
- Gamestorming
Direction & Alignment Workshops
Purpose: To make decisions, set goals, or build consensus around a plan.
- Strategic planning
- Team alignment
- Prioritisation
- Vision/mission setting
- Strategic Frameworks
- Prioritisation Grids
- OKR Planning
- Decision Matrices
Ideation & Innovation Workshops
Purpose: To generate new ideas, challenge assumptions, and spark creativity.
- Product/service design
- Campaign development
- Problem Solving
- Brainwriting
- “How Might We”
- Rapid Prototyping
- Gamestorming
Improvement & Action Workshops
Purpose: To improve how people work together, solve ongoing issues, or define next steps.
- Team retrospectives
- Process improvement
- Handling change
- Action planning
- Start/Stop/Continue
- Fishbone Diagrams
- Feedback Rounds
- Future-back Planning
My Experience
I’ve facilitated workshops with teams at every level of the organisation—from C-suite leaders shaping transformation strategies to frontline teams working through practical challenges. My background in Media and Entertainment means I’ve worked with a huge range of professionals: from highly creative teams under deadline pressure, to technical and functional specialists delivering complex change. I understand the dynamics that emerge when different perspectives meet—and how to turn that diversity into a strength.
Whether you're running a single session or designing a series of workshops, I bring empathy, structure, and a bias toward action.