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What does it take to facilitate a productive conversation on the human rights of Indigenous peoples, amongst representatives from around the world? Adam Kennedy and I attended the 63rd regular session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, and observed Ambassador Riia Salsa-Audiffren of Estonia, a Vice-President of the Council, facilitate a three-hour sitting. Her facilitator moments, although brief, were significant. They were about protecting the proce

Caring for our community has been an increasingly strong theme this year. Last week I was grateful to facilitate sessions with staff at Royal Melbourne Hospital, where I trained many years ago, and with Geelong Adventure Specialists. Murphy (my accredited therapy and facilitation Groodle, a Golden Retriever x Poodle cross) was right there with me, so I'd like to introduce him properly. Murphy is a calming presence in the workshops I facilitate. He has a way of reading the roo

Next year is approaching, I don’t quite know what my goals are for 2026. 2024 was six months overseas. 2025 was buying our dream home at the beach. If you’re also holding questions about your direction, focus, and energy, you’re in good company. We don’t always know the next move, but we can look back at what has worked for us before, the moments we followed something true, made a decision, and life shifted. That’s what this final article in my 'approaching the end of the yea

This experience reminded me of something I often share in my work: energy used wisely accomplishes far more than force applied blindly. Just as in Aikido, pushing too hard creates friction. Stepping back, noticing resistance, and moving in harmony with what’s present whether it’s a horse, a project, or a team, creates flow, clarity, and sustainable results.

Lately I've been noticing how often the instinct to push through shows up - in work, in life, and even with horses.

Sometimes the biggest strategic planning breakthroughs aren’t about new strategies, they’re about alignment. Client Peace of Mind Foundation, with CEO Rebecca Mallett, their board, and management staff. Goals Improve alignment between board and management. Create a shared understanding of strategic priorities. Foster collaboration and open communication to increase productivity and engagement. Approach Facilitated a structured strategic planning session, combining exercises t

Six months is a long time to be away from home. One of the things that has helped ease my occasional pangs of longing for home has been...

I have just finished an unbelievably 3-day seminar combining horsemanship with the principles of aikido to be more effective at both

I see sabbaticals as a learning adventure, a bit like a study tour but you stay for longer, you sink more deeply into a topic of...

I recently enjoyed a 12 hour, 40 minute podcast and I’m here to share some of the gems! Psychiatrist Dr Paul Conti spoke with Professor...

Do you enjoy moving around and working in new places, new settings? For some reason I love being able to visit new places, to get the...

Online meetings are isolating, disconnecting and no one has their camera on. It doesn’t need to be this way! We can shape our online...