Martin Gilbraith
@martingilbraith.com
IAF Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF|M), ICA:UK Associate, #FacPower author, GOC Trustee, FRSA. He/him. London, Brussels & Barcelona. #facilitation #LGBToutdoors | martingilbraith.com | http://ica-uk.org.uk | facpower.org | goc.org.uk 🏳️🌈
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It’s your week!
We are thrilled to celebrate the 13th year of Facilitation Week from 2-8 February 2026.
How will you celebrate?
Whether you are an IAF member or just curious about group processes, join us in shining a light on facilitation together!
#FacilitationWeek | facilitationweek.org
We are thrilled to celebrate the 13th year of Facilitation Week from 2-8 February 2026.
How will you celebrate?
Whether you are an IAF member or just curious about group processes, join us in shining a light on facilitation together!
#FacilitationWeek | facilitationweek.org
January 27, 2026 at 9:14 AM
It’s your week!
We are thrilled to celebrate the 13th year of Facilitation Week from 2-8 February 2026.
How will you celebrate?
Whether you are an IAF member or just curious about group processes, join us in shining a light on facilitation together!
#FacilitationWeek | facilitationweek.org
We are thrilled to celebrate the 13th year of Facilitation Week from 2-8 February 2026.
How will you celebrate?
Whether you are an IAF member or just curious about group processes, join us in shining a light on facilitation together!
#FacilitationWeek | facilitationweek.org
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We read 70 studies on citizens' assemblies, so you don't have to.
The evidence is clear: they reduce polarization, build trust, and democratize policymaking -- when designed well.
Free brief + interactive database with findings from 24 countries: www.peoplepowered.org/news-content...
The evidence is clear: they reduce polarization, build trust, and democratize policymaking -- when designed well.
Free brief + interactive database with findings from 24 countries: www.peoplepowered.org/news-content...
Impacts of Citizens’ Assemblies: A Summary of the Latest Research — People Powered
A new summary of global evidence to help you understand the power of citizens’ assemblies to change people, communities, and governments.
www.peoplepowered.org
January 27, 2026 at 11:47 AM
We read 70 studies on citizens' assemblies, so you don't have to.
The evidence is clear: they reduce polarization, build trust, and democratize policymaking -- when designed well.
Free brief + interactive database with findings from 24 countries: www.peoplepowered.org/news-content...
The evidence is clear: they reduce polarization, build trust, and democratize policymaking -- when designed well.
Free brief + interactive database with findings from 24 countries: www.peoplepowered.org/news-content...
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🚨 We're excited to announce our in-person conference, which will take place on 18 March!
🌎 Join us to be first to hear insights from our upcoming report, Accelerating Local Climate Action and an exciting array of speakers from across the sector!
💚 Purchase your ticket here 👇
tinyurl.com/CEUKConf
🌎 Join us to be first to hear insights from our upcoming report, Accelerating Local Climate Action and an exciting array of speakers from across the sector!
💚 Purchase your ticket here 👇
tinyurl.com/CEUKConf
Accelerating Local Climate Action Conference
Join us for the Accelerating Local Climate Action report launch and conference exploring what factors accelerate local climate action
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January 26, 2026 at 2:38 PM
🚨 We're excited to announce our in-person conference, which will take place on 18 March!
🌎 Join us to be first to hear insights from our upcoming report, Accelerating Local Climate Action and an exciting array of speakers from across the sector!
💚 Purchase your ticket here 👇
tinyurl.com/CEUKConf
🌎 Join us to be first to hear insights from our upcoming report, Accelerating Local Climate Action and an exciting array of speakers from across the sector!
💚 Purchase your ticket here 👇
tinyurl.com/CEUKConf
Just one week more to enjoy 10% off any 2026 @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP #facilitation training in this #JanuarySale - register now!
“How can I have more purposeful & productive conversations, develop creative solutions and build a group consensus?”
Join me in March in Barcelona or London for @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP Group #Facilitation Methods, with 10% off with the code JanuarySale!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/top-group-...
Join me in March in Barcelona or London for @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP Group #Facilitation Methods, with 10% off with the code JanuarySale!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/top-group-...
ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - Sitges, Barcelona
ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - Sitges, Barcelona
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January 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Just one week more to enjoy 10% off any 2026 @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP #facilitation training in this #JanuarySale - register now!
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🎙️ New on the Facilitation Stories Podcast!
Sam Moon chats with Peter Pula on building community through dialogue & generative journalism. Inspiring insights for facilitators & curious minds alike.
Listen:
facilitationstories.libsyn.com/fs-80-a-hear...
#facilitation #podcast
Sam Moon chats with Peter Pula on building community through dialogue & generative journalism. Inspiring insights for facilitators & curious minds alike.
Listen:
facilitationstories.libsyn.com/fs-80-a-hear...
#facilitation #podcast
Facilitation Stories: FS 80 From Facilitation to Hosting: Creating Transformative Spaces with Peter Pula
Todays episode explores the evolving relationship between facilitation and hosting, highlighting how both practices can create transformative spaces for individuals and communities. Peter Pula shares ...
facilitationstories.libsyn.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:37 AM
🎙️ New on the Facilitation Stories Podcast!
Sam Moon chats with Peter Pula on building community through dialogue & generative journalism. Inspiring insights for facilitators & curious minds alike.
Listen:
facilitationstories.libsyn.com/fs-80-a-hear...
#facilitation #podcast
Sam Moon chats with Peter Pula on building community through dialogue & generative journalism. Inspiring insights for facilitators & curious minds alike.
Listen:
facilitationstories.libsyn.com/fs-80-a-hear...
#facilitation #podcast
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It’s your week!
We are thrilled to celebrate the 13th year of Facilitation Week from 2-8 February 2026.
How will you celebrate?
Join Marcelo and facilitators around the world in shining a light on our craft!
#FacilitationWeek | facilitationweek.org
We are thrilled to celebrate the 13th year of Facilitation Week from 2-8 February 2026.
How will you celebrate?
Join Marcelo and facilitators around the world in shining a light on our craft!
#FacilitationWeek | facilitationweek.org
January 22, 2026 at 2:05 PM
It’s your week!
We are thrilled to celebrate the 13th year of Facilitation Week from 2-8 February 2026.
How will you celebrate?
Join Marcelo and facilitators around the world in shining a light on our craft!
#FacilitationWeek | facilitationweek.org
We are thrilled to celebrate the 13th year of Facilitation Week from 2-8 February 2026.
How will you celebrate?
Join Marcelo and facilitators around the world in shining a light on our craft!
#FacilitationWeek | facilitationweek.org
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My first #FacilitationInspiration newsletter of 2026 is out today!
Theme… Being Curious 👀
Reflections or comments welcome 🙏
#Facilitation
www.linkedin.com/posts/fionam...
Theme… Being Curious 👀
Reflections or comments welcome 🙏
#Facilitation
www.linkedin.com/posts/fionam...
Facilitation Inspiration - Issue 8 | Fiona McBride
It's here... the first 'Facilitation Inspiration' newsletter of 2026! It's theme: Being Curious... will you have a read?
#FacilitationInspiration #Facilitation #Learning #Curiosity
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January 20, 2026 at 3:59 PM
My first #FacilitationInspiration newsletter of 2026 is out today!
Theme… Being Curious 👀
Reflections or comments welcome 🙏
#Facilitation
www.linkedin.com/posts/fionam...
Theme… Being Curious 👀
Reflections or comments welcome 🙏
#Facilitation
www.linkedin.com/posts/fionam...
“How can I have more purposeful & productive conversations, develop creative solutions and build a group consensus?”
Join me in March in Barcelona or London for @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP Group #Facilitation Methods, with 10% off with the code JanuarySale!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/top-group-...
Join me in March in Barcelona or London for @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP Group #Facilitation Methods, with 10% off with the code JanuarySale!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/top-group-...
ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - Sitges, Barcelona
ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - Sitges, Barcelona
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 3:20 PM
“How can I have more purposeful & productive conversations, develop creative solutions and build a group consensus?”
Join me in March in Barcelona or London for @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP Group #Facilitation Methods, with 10% off with the code JanuarySale!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/top-group-...
Join me in March in Barcelona or London for @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP Group #Facilitation Methods, with 10% off with the code JanuarySale!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/top-group-...
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Kickstart the New Year with a commitment to your personal and professional development, and enjoy a 10% discount on all our 2026 ToP #facilitation training courses by registering with the promo code JanuarySale before Sat 31 Jan #ToPfacilitation ica-uk.org.uk/courses/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=57ZM...
A glimpse of ToP facilitation training
YouTube video by Martin Gilbraith
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January 7, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Kickstart the New Year with a commitment to your personal and professional development, and enjoy a 10% discount on all our 2026 ToP #facilitation training courses by registering with the promo code JanuarySale before Sat 31 Jan #ToPfacilitation ica-uk.org.uk/courses/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=57ZM...
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Want to up my @bsky.app game this year. I would love to connect with more fabulous people working in #Learning and #Facilitation.
So… who do you suggest I should start following? 🙏 🙂
So… who do you suggest I should start following? 🙏 🙂
January 17, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Want to up my @bsky.app game this year. I would love to connect with more fabulous people working in #Learning and #Facilitation.
So… who do you suggest I should start following? 🙏 🙂
So… who do you suggest I should start following? 🙏 🙂
All set for today's #facilitation in Cascais
January 16, 2026 at 8:58 AM
All set for today's #facilitation in Cascais
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Kickstart the new year with a commitment to your personal & professional development, and enjoy a 10% discount on all my 2026 @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP #facilitation courses by registering with the promo code JanuarySale by Jan 31 - Happy New Year! #ToPfacilitation martingilbraith.com/2026/01/06/k...
Kickstart the New Year with a 10% discount on all 2026 courses!
Kickstart the New Year with a commitment to your personal and professional development, and enjoy a 10% discount on all of my 2026 courses by registering with the promo code JanuarySale before Satu…
martingilbraith.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Kickstart the new year with a commitment to your personal & professional development, and enjoy a 10% discount on all my 2026 @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP #facilitation courses by registering with the promo code JanuarySale by Jan 31 - Happy New Year! #ToPfacilitation martingilbraith.com/2026/01/06/k...
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Fun fact: research consistently shows that celebrating success boosts performance, resilience, and collaboration.
That’s why the FIA exists: not as trophies on a shelf, but as catalysts for organisational learning.
What success in your organisation deserves to be celebrated?
That’s why the FIA exists: not as trophies on a shelf, but as catalysts for organisational learning.
What success in your organisation deserves to be celebrated?
January 12, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Fun fact: research consistently shows that celebrating success boosts performance, resilience, and collaboration.
That’s why the FIA exists: not as trophies on a shelf, but as catalysts for organisational learning.
What success in your organisation deserves to be celebrated?
That’s why the FIA exists: not as trophies on a shelf, but as catalysts for organisational learning.
What success in your organisation deserves to be celebrated?
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Having invited our partners in Africa to submit proposals for small, catalytic grants to strengthen themselves and improve the quality of their community development work, in November 2025 we were able to award two grants of £2,000 each #VillageVolunteers ica-uk.org.uk/internationa...
International Programme update - ICA:UK
Often the most effective training is where people are. Here a group of Kenyan farmers learn about making organic manure International Programme Update Having invited our partners in Africa to submit p...
ica-uk.org.uk
January 7, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Having invited our partners in Africa to submit proposals for small, catalytic grants to strengthen themselves and improve the quality of their community development work, in November 2025 we were able to award two grants of £2,000 each #VillageVolunteers ica-uk.org.uk/internationa...
Kickstart the new year with a commitment to your personal & professional development, and enjoy a 10% discount on all my 2026 @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP #facilitation courses by registering with the promo code JanuarySale by Jan 31 - Happy New Year! #ToPfacilitation martingilbraith.com/2026/01/06/k...
Kickstart the New Year with a 10% discount on all 2026 courses!
Kickstart the New Year with a commitment to your personal and professional development, and enjoy a 10% discount on all of my 2026 courses by registering with the promo code JanuarySale before Satu…
martingilbraith.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Kickstart the new year with a commitment to your personal & professional development, and enjoy a 10% discount on all my 2026 @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP #facilitation courses by registering with the promo code JanuarySale by Jan 31 - Happy New Year! #ToPfacilitation martingilbraith.com/2026/01/06/k...
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Amidst it all don't forget to gaze at tonight's Wolf Moon (here in the UK at least it's so beautiful). And feel free to howl.
January 3, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Amidst it all don't forget to gaze at tonight's Wolf Moon (here in the UK at least it's so beautiful). And feel free to howl.
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I know there's a lot of distressing news today. Be sure to balance the need to be informed with self-care. Find below a little song to help:
Day 3: A song beginning with 'C'
The Mamas & The Papas - California Dreamin'
youtu.be/N-aK6JnyFmk?...
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
Day 3: A song beginning with 'C'
The Mamas & The Papas - California Dreamin'
youtu.be/N-aK6JnyFmk?...
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
The Mamas & The Papas - California Dreamin'
YouTube video by Folk Experience
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January 3, 2026 at 7:21 PM
I know there's a lot of distressing news today. Be sure to balance the need to be informed with self-care. Find below a little song to help:
Day 3: A song beginning with 'C'
The Mamas & The Papas - California Dreamin'
youtu.be/N-aK6JnyFmk?...
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
Day 3: A song beginning with 'C'
The Mamas & The Papas - California Dreamin'
youtu.be/N-aK6JnyFmk?...
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
Are you interested to meet up in Barcelona with other facilitators, and others who facilitate, to connect, share and learn about #facilitation? Join us 17.30 this Thursday 8 January - whether or not you are a member of @iafacilitators.bsky.social, welcome! #IAFmeetup
www.linkedin.com/events/iaffa...
www.linkedin.com/events/iaffa...
January 3, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Are you interested to meet up in Barcelona with other facilitators, and others who facilitate, to connect, share and learn about #facilitation? Join us 17.30 this Thursday 8 January - whether or not you are a member of @iafacilitators.bsky.social, welcome! #IAFmeetup
www.linkedin.com/events/iaffa...
www.linkedin.com/events/iaffa...
We picked a fabulous day for today's 10 mile hike from l'Arboc to Vilanova, another advance recce for a possible new walk for the @goc.org.uk 'GOG Goes to Sitges 2026' next October #LGBToutdoors
December 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
We picked a fabulous day for today's 10 mile hike from l'Arboc to Vilanova, another advance recce for a possible new walk for the @goc.org.uk 'GOG Goes to Sitges 2026' next October #LGBToutdoors
Merry Christmas everyone, from Sitges!
December 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Merry Christmas everyone, from Sitges!
Got my first recce in early for a new walk for next year's @goc.org.uk trip GOC Goes to Sitges 2026 - the lovely stretch of coastal path from Torredembarra to Tarragona vía Altafulla #LGBToutdoors
December 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Got my first recce in early for a new walk for next year's @goc.org.uk trip GOC Goes to Sitges 2026 - the lovely stretch of coastal path from Torredembarra to Tarragona vía Altafulla #LGBToutdoors
So I get to the end of the Duolingo Spanish course with a score of 130, after completing 8 levels of countless units and lessons, and a streak of over 1800 consecutive days of daily practice, and..
December 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
So I get to the end of the Duolingo Spanish course with a score of 130, after completing 8 levels of countless units and lessons, and a streak of over 1800 consecutive days of daily practice, and..
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Want to try your hand at (co-)leading a Liberating Structure, in a safe and supportive online space?
Join the Q Liberating Structures user group planning session on 8th January (midday). All welcome - no experience needed.
q.nhsconfed.org/get-involved...
Join the Q Liberating Structures user group planning session on 8th January (midday). All welcome - no experience needed.
q.nhsconfed.org/get-involved...
Liberating Structures meet up: planning the first half of 2026
Join us on 8 January to try out some new Liberating Structures. Book now!
q.nhsconfed.org
December 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Want to try your hand at (co-)leading a Liberating Structure, in a safe and supportive online space?
Join the Q Liberating Structures user group planning session on 8th January (midday). All welcome - no experience needed.
q.nhsconfed.org/get-involved...
Join the Q Liberating Structures user group planning session on 8th January (midday). All welcome - no experience needed.
q.nhsconfed.org/get-involved...
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Choose an IAF Endorsed™ Facilitation Training Program — the global mark of quality for facilitation training.
Independently assessed, aligned with IAF Core Competencies, and focused on real practice, not just theory.
Explore programs: www.iaf-world.org/endorsed-fac...
#IAFEndorsed
Independently assessed, aligned with IAF Core Competencies, and focused on real practice, not just theory.
Explore programs: www.iaf-world.org/endorsed-fac...
#IAFEndorsed
December 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Choose an IAF Endorsed™ Facilitation Training Program — the global mark of quality for facilitation training.
Independently assessed, aligned with IAF Core Competencies, and focused on real practice, not just theory.
Explore programs: www.iaf-world.org/endorsed-fac...
#IAFEndorsed
Independently assessed, aligned with IAF Core Competencies, and focused on real practice, not just theory.
Explore programs: www.iaf-world.org/endorsed-fac...
#IAFEndorsed
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In this episode of Facilitation Stories by IAF England & Wales, Julia Slay reflects on the power of thoughtful endings - from creating space for meaning-making to helping groups transition with clarity and care.
Listen now: facilitationstories.libsyn.com/-fs79_julia-...
#podcast #facilitation
Listen now: facilitationstories.libsyn.com/-fs79_julia-...
#podcast #facilitation
December 12, 2025 at 8:35 AM
In this episode of Facilitation Stories by IAF England & Wales, Julia Slay reflects on the power of thoughtful endings - from creating space for meaning-making to helping groups transition with clarity and care.
Listen now: facilitationstories.libsyn.com/-fs79_julia-...
#podcast #facilitation
Listen now: facilitationstories.libsyn.com/-fs79_julia-...
#podcast #facilitation