148 - Using facilitation to give a voice to the voiceless with Manal Sayid (Part 2)

Manal Sayid is a fascinating person, speaker, and podcast guest - as she proves in this episode of workshops.work! Her experience ranges from the suicide prevention helpline of Distress Centres Toronto, to all manner of corporate and third sector facilitation roles.And she’s achieved it all without an obvious role model or well-trodden footsteps to follow.We bring all of this together in this episode, discussing the vital lessons in facilitation she has learned in unexpected places and what it’s like to sit in workshops in which nobody looks like ‘you’.The conversation is smooth, surprisingly light despite its sometimes-heavy content, and utterly enriching.Enjoy this standout episode! Find out about:●     Why fear is so powerful and how we can harness it to help us connect, communicate, and grow●     How inclusive facilitation creates a ripple effect●     How to hold uncomfortable conversations about diversity and inclusion●     What happens when we work with our anxieties, rather than against them●     Why we really don’t need to “do” much to help others to step into vulnerability●     How to create workshops and environments that are more inclusiveDon’t miss the next show: Subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.  Click here to download the free 1-page summary.Thanks to our sponsor Deckhive. Click here to find out more about the new platform for using card decks in online facilitation. Use the code workshopswork to get the first month for free. Exclusive offer from Facilitator Cards for workshops.work listeners you can get 15% off your entire purchase at shop.facilitator.cards by using code workshopswork. Questions and AnswersPart two[02:50] How does the idea of ‘giving a voice to the voiceless’ impact your facilitation practice?[06:13] What does participatory decision making really mean and how fluid is it?[11:24] What do you think most corporates who call for more diversity and inclusion are getting wrong?[13:38] What would a facilitated conversation about diversity and inclusion look like in a workplace?[19:24] What makes a workshop fail?[21:31] How did you react to being told that a participant would no longer contribute, as they felt too rushed?[24:27] Do you have a favourite exercise?[28:40] Is there anything else that you wanted to bring to this conversation that we haven’t yet discussed?[30:49] What is the one thing you would like listeners to take away from this conversation?LinksConnect to Manal:On LinkedInOn Twitter Support the Show.**Click here to navigate through all episodes via this interactive podcast map.**If you're inspired by our podcast and crave similar conversations, consider joining Dr Myriam Hadnes' NeverDoneBefore Facilitation Community. **If you're keen to master the art of facilitation, discover our expert-led live, online Facilitation Courses at the NDB Academy. **If you enjoy the show, consider a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast.