163 - What do we facilitate for? A philosophical conversation with Dov Tsal (Part 2)

Why do we facilitate? Who are we, as facilitators? Is shared understanding a goal?Dov Tsal - Tao-inspired coach, mentor, and facilitator - is not one to shy away from the deep and challenging philosophical questions of our craft.In fact, he’s usually the one asking them!This was certainly the case in this episode - which is more of a conversation than an interview. We examine the role, purpose, and objectives of facilitators and explore the boundaries of our work and being.An unmissable, unique episode for enquiring minds of facilitation.Find out about:Why acceptance of all outcomes grants us space to facilitate as the group requiresHow a workshop’s success or failure is predetermined by our expectations of its purposeWhat it means to be a passive facilitatorFacilitating the group as an ecosystem, not individualsWhy avoiding interference is the hallmark of great facilitationHow to train your brain to see multiple perspectives on the same objectDon’t miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.And if the idea of NeverDoneBefore 2021, the community of facilitators, caught your attention; click here to explore it in more detail!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.Questions and AnswersPart two [00:57] Where are you now? What's present for you? [03:48] What would change about the world if we all believed in our insignificance? [07:40] Human beings having spiritual experiences or spiritual beings having human experiences? [10:29] What's the difference between a choice and a decision?[12:55] Books - from Brenee Brown to Robert Sapolsky - and what they're teaching us about our state of being. [17:54] Negotiating our evolutionary triggers in the world of modern humans. [23:18] Can we control our reactions or simply take ownership?LinksConnect to Dov:On LinkedInSupport 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.