January 2023: We were glad to bring back #Barefoot4Barefeet after many years of hiatus in 2022. Thanks to immediate support from some of our clients and partners, we were able to collectively donate 168 new pairs of socks for people in need this winter season. We’d like to highlight the story of those who helped […]

December 2022: Your meeting, learning session or group process is winding down and you are committed to eliciting feedback from participants. You are interested in hearing about their experience and what impact the conversation might have had on them. There are many evaluation methods to pick from as you design your process. But how do

November 2022: Barefoot Facilitation is excited to share that our holiday tradition #Barefoot4Barefeet sock drive is back! #Barefoot4Barefeet is a collaborative effort, and showcase of the generosity of our communities. We invite all our clients, partners and more to join us to collect new sock donations to keep people in need warm during the colder

October 2022: Have you ever been planning a big meeting when you realized that your usual office space just won’t cut it and you’ll need to rent out the perfect space to foster the best conversations? What are some of the things that you look for first in a great meeting venue? We’ve facilitated many

September 2022: In today’s workplace, tough conversations are commonplace. And knowing what to say to initiate them can be paralyzing!Assertive communication is the answer. It is a critical skill for effective working relationships and the management of interpersonal conflict. How well you communicate directly impacts your ability to handle tough conversations and engage constructively with

August 2022: I am delighted to announce that Mark Williams has joined the Barefoot Facilitation Inc. Circle of Consultants as a contractual Associate Consultant, based out of Fall River, Nova Scotia. Mark will expand our team’s capacity as we continue to collaborate with clients to co-create a focused plan for achieving expected outcomes. He will primarily enhance

August 2022: As we’re packing to deliver multiple in-person sessions this fall, we’ve been reflecting on how useful a prepped meetings toolkit has been for many sessions in the past. A prepped toolkit on standby helps to ensure you’re prepared for any meeting or session, no matter where you go! As a meeting facilitator or

August 2022: I am delighted to announce that Marg McClean has joined the Barefoot Facilitation Inc. team as a contractual Senior Consultant, based out of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Marg will expand our team’s capacity as we continue to help our clients to co-create facilitation and training solutions that are relaxed and informal, while being results oriented and

July 2022: Everything I know about public speaking I learned from my mom: Beatrice Murphy. Well, just about everything! I was twelve years old and in Grade Seven. My school was hosting its annual public speaking competition. It was my first experience preparing to speak in front of a large group — and I was

July 2022: The Coast is holding their 28th annual Best of Halifax, Reader’s Choice Awards. Are you local to HRM and want to spread the word about Barefoot Facilitation and the training we offer? We’d appreciate your nominations for Halifax’s Best Trainer for 2022! Graphic via The CoastAll you need to nominate is your name,