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Whether you’re seeking inspiration for meaningful conversations or practical tips to enhance your facilitation practice, our blog is your go-to resource. From thoughtful techniques like the three-step Acknowledge/Assert method to reflections on leadership and community engagement, our latest posts bring ideas that help you grow with purpose and presence.

17 Years Later and Still Barefoot(ish)

August 2025 Seventeen years ago, when I launched Barefoot Facilitation Inc., one of my very first rituals at the start of any session or speaking engagement was simple: I’d kick off my shoes. It wasn’t just for comfort, it was intentional. A way

The Three-Step Technique You Need to Navigate Tough Conversations

June 2025 Want to speak up with confidence – without shutting others down? Here’s a powerful 3-step communication technique I’ve created to help you do just that. At Barefoot Facilitation Inc., we call it the Acknowledge/Assert Technique, a

5 Practical Tips for New Board Chairs to Engage Members in Meetings

May 2025 Stepping into the role of Board Chair is both an honour and a responsibility. You set the tone, guide the discussion, and help ensure that your Board remains focused, strategic, and effective. But if you’re new to facilitation, lead

From Kitchen Tables to Conference Stages: Celebrating 17 Years of Barefoot Facilitation

April 2025 This month marks 17 years since I took the leap into full-time entrepreneurship and launched Barefoot Facilitation Inc. Seventeen years of building something from the ground up. Of saying yes before I knew exactly how, and figuring it

Welcome Susan Murphy: New Business Manager

February 2025 After 18 years of informally supporting my business, I am beyond excited to announce that my wife, Susan Murphy, has joined me as the new part-time Business Manager at Barefoot Facilitation Inc.! With four decades of experienc

Nova Scotia Community Health Boards Launch Provincial Synopsis of Zone Community HealthPlans

January 2025 This month I had an injection. And it was a complete honour! No, not THAT type of injection. Rather, a small “dose” or reminder of the power of actively, engaged community members in helping to shape the health of communities across

My Powerful Question: Women in Construction Networking Activity

December 2024 On October 29, 2024, nearly 200 construction industry professionals gathered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia to build support systems and inspire the next generation of leaders at the Construction Association of Nova Scotia’s inaugural Stan

Barefoot in Bali – A Lesson in Kindness and Perspective

Bali: a land of sprawling beaches, lush rice fields, and a spirituality that seems to hum in the air. For three weeks, I had the immense privilege to wander throughout this island paradise, soaking in its beauty and culture. But beyond its stunning

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