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 🏳️🌈
All set for this week's three days of #facilitation with a global fundraising team in London
November 18, 2025 at 9:19 AM
All set for this week's three days of #facilitation with a global fundraising team in London
Last few places still available for my @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP #facilitation training in Brussels next month - Group Facilitation Methods, Dec 2-3 & Participatory Strategic Planning, Dec 4-5 - register now at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1099082157... #ToPfacilitation
ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - Brussels
ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - Brussels
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November 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Last few places still available for my @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP #facilitation training in Brussels next month - Group Facilitation Methods, Dec 2-3 & Participatory Strategic Planning, Dec 4-5 - register now at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1099082157... #ToPfacilitation
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IAF Americas Conference 2026: Early-bird registration is open!
The countdown is on! Join us 30 April – 2 May 2026 in Monterrey, Mexico for Facilitating on the Edge. Lock in the best rates before 30 November 2025!
Get your ticket: www.iafamericasconference.org/earlybird
The countdown is on! Join us 30 April – 2 May 2026 in Monterrey, Mexico for Facilitating on the Edge. Lock in the best rates before 30 November 2025!
Get your ticket: www.iafamericasconference.org/earlybird
November 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
IAF Americas Conference 2026: Early-bird registration is open!
The countdown is on! Join us 30 April – 2 May 2026 in Monterrey, Mexico for Facilitating on the Edge. Lock in the best rates before 30 November 2025!
Get your ticket: www.iafamericasconference.org/earlybird
The countdown is on! Join us 30 April – 2 May 2026 in Monterrey, Mexico for Facilitating on the Edge. Lock in the best rates before 30 November 2025!
Get your ticket: www.iafamericasconference.org/earlybird
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Join us to connect with this growing international community and strengthen your own facilitation practice.
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#IntelligentAge #Facilitation #PodcastPartner #NonFormalEducation
Get your ticket here: tinyurl.com/intelligenta...
#IntelligentAge #Facilitation #PodcastPartner #NonFormalEducation
Online Facilitation Unconference 2025
Rethinking How We Work Togetherin the Intelligent Age500+ Global Participants |100% VirtualJoin a vibrant community of facilitators, educators, and community leaders exploring the art of online…
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November 8, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Join us to connect with this growing international community and strengthen your own facilitation practice.
Get your ticket here: tinyurl.com/intelligenta...
#IntelligentAge #Facilitation #PodcastPartner #NonFormalEducation
Get your ticket here: tinyurl.com/intelligenta...
#IntelligentAge #Facilitation #PodcastPartner #NonFormalEducation
All set for today's @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP Group #Facilitation methods training with @rosemaryforest.bsky.social at NCVO in London - bring it on! #ToPfacilitation
November 4, 2025 at 9:14 AM
All set for today's @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP Group #Facilitation methods training with @rosemaryforest.bsky.social at NCVO in London - bring it on! #ToPfacilitation
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A huge thank you to everyone for your incredible enthusiasm!
Your energy, curiosity, and passion for facilitation have filled every seat, and we can’t wait to gather in just a few days for three inspiring days of learning, connection, and collaboration.
#IAFEME2025 #Facilitation
Your energy, curiosity, and passion for facilitation have filled every seat, and we can’t wait to gather in just a few days for three inspiring days of learning, connection, and collaboration.
#IAFEME2025 #Facilitation
October 30, 2025 at 7:34 AM
A huge thank you to everyone for your incredible enthusiasm!
Your energy, curiosity, and passion for facilitation have filled every seat, and we can’t wait to gather in just a few days for three inspiring days of learning, connection, and collaboration.
#IAFEME2025 #Facilitation
Your energy, curiosity, and passion for facilitation have filled every seat, and we can’t wait to gather in just a few days for three inspiring days of learning, connection, and collaboration.
#IAFEME2025 #Facilitation
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Super excited to have @iafacilitators.bsky.social among the community partners for #OFU2025. Warm-up programming starts Nov 17, agenda and details coming out over the weekend. Check it out!
#facilitation #groupwork #leadership #collaboration
#facilitation #groupwork #leadership #collaboration
It gives us immense pleasure to welcome the International Association of Facilitators (IAF) as a Community Partner for #OFU2025.
November 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Super excited to have @iafacilitators.bsky.social among the community partners for #OFU2025. Warm-up programming starts Nov 17, agenda and details coming out over the weekend. Check it out!
#facilitation #groupwork #leadership #collaboration
#facilitation #groupwork #leadership #collaboration
Last chance to register for @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP Group #Facilitation Methods training, 4-5 Nov in London - available again, after selling out and now increasing capacity with the help of @rosemaryforest.bsky.social joining me as co-trainer! #ToPfacilitation www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/top-group-...
ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - London
Group Facilitation Methods training - London
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October 27, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Last chance to register for @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP Group #Facilitation Methods training, 4-5 Nov in London - available again, after selling out and now increasing capacity with the help of @rosemaryforest.bsky.social joining me as co-trainer! #ToPfacilitation www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/top-group-...
Now available again, after selling out and increasing capacity with the help of @rosemaryforest.bsky.social joining me as co-trainer! Last chance to register for @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP #facilitation training, 4-5 Nov in London #ToPfacilitation www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/top-group-...
ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - London
Group Facilitation Methods training - London
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October 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Now available again, after selling out and increasing capacity with the help of @rosemaryforest.bsky.social joining me as co-trainer! Last chance to register for @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP #facilitation training, 4-5 Nov in London #ToPfacilitation www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/top-group-...
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Thank you Colors Sitges Link for warmly welcoming our 48 members to Sitges this week, for a second year, to enjoy outdoor activities including a variety of coastal and inland hikes, CSL's #LGBTQ+ Rainbow history tour and other sightseeing tours - and outdoor dining too! #LGBToutdoors
October 21, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Thank you Colors Sitges Link for warmly welcoming our 48 members to Sitges this week, for a second year, to enjoy outdoor activities including a variety of coastal and inland hikes, CSL's #LGBTQ+ Rainbow history tour and other sightseeing tours - and outdoor dining too! #LGBToutdoors
For today's recce of next week's walk from Bruguers to Garraf with the @goc.org.uk in Sitges, blue skies, sunshine and just a gentle breeze - let's hope it stays that way! #LGBToutdoors
October 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
For today's recce of next week's walk from Bruguers to Garraf with the @goc.org.uk in Sitges, blue skies, sunshine and just a gentle breeze - let's hope it stays that way! #LGBToutdoors
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Proportional Representation is the radical idea that a party that gets 30% of the vote should never have 100% of the power.
In most stable democracies, this is already obvious. Why not here?
In most stable democracies, this is already obvious. Why not here?
October 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Proportional Representation is the radical idea that a party that gets 30% of the vote should never have 100% of the power.
In most stable democracies, this is already obvious. Why not here?
In most stable democracies, this is already obvious. Why not here?
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In the latest issue of Facilitation Inspiration, I’m reflecting on the energy of self - how we arrive, sustain ourselves, and the impact it has on the groups we facilitate.
I'd love to hear your reflections on the ideas shared!
#FacilitationInspiration
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I'd love to hear your reflections on the ideas shared!
#FacilitationInspiration
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Facilitation Inspiration - Issue 5
Welcome to the 5th issue of Facilitation Inspiration - your monthly spark for brilliant facilitation. Delivering you thoughtfully curated practical inspiration each month - without the overwhelm.
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October 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
In the latest issue of Facilitation Inspiration, I’m reflecting on the energy of self - how we arrive, sustain ourselves, and the impact it has on the groups we facilitate.
I'd love to hear your reflections on the ideas shared!
#FacilitationInspiration
www.linkedin.com/pulse/facili...
I'd love to hear your reflections on the ideas shared!
#FacilitationInspiration
www.linkedin.com/pulse/facili...
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This is a really great programme, do share widely, do sign up… 👇🏽
Did you see that applications are open for our next cohort?
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM
This is a really great programme, do share widely, do sign up… 👇🏽
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The countdown is on!
The IAF EME Conference 2025 is landing in Bucharest, the European Capital of Facilitation this year, 7-9 November 2025.
Tickets are going fast, get yours now: ilovefacilitation.ro
#IAFEME2025 #Facilitation #WhyILoveFacilitation #ProfessionalDevelopment #IAFConference
The IAF EME Conference 2025 is landing in Bucharest, the European Capital of Facilitation this year, 7-9 November 2025.
Tickets are going fast, get yours now: ilovefacilitation.ro
#IAFEME2025 #Facilitation #WhyILoveFacilitation #ProfessionalDevelopment #IAFConference
October 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The countdown is on!
The IAF EME Conference 2025 is landing in Bucharest, the European Capital of Facilitation this year, 7-9 November 2025.
Tickets are going fast, get yours now: ilovefacilitation.ro
#IAFEME2025 #Facilitation #WhyILoveFacilitation #ProfessionalDevelopment #IAFConference
The IAF EME Conference 2025 is landing in Bucharest, the European Capital of Facilitation this year, 7-9 November 2025.
Tickets are going fast, get yours now: ilovefacilitation.ro
#IAFEME2025 #Facilitation #WhyILoveFacilitation #ProfessionalDevelopment #IAFConference
Enjoyed a beautiful day to recce the Ermita de la Trinita circular walk that we'll be doing, among others, with 50 members of the @goc.org.uk visiting Sitges in a couple of weeks time - a beautiful route with fabulous views! #LGBToutdoors
October 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Enjoyed a beautiful day to recce the Ermita de la Trinita circular walk that we'll be doing, among others, with 50 members of the @goc.org.uk visiting Sitges in a couple of weeks time - a beautiful route with fabulous views! #LGBToutdoors
I am looking forward to our next IAF Spain facilitators & friends coffee meetup next Thursday October 16 in Barcelona - do join us, all welcome! #facilitation #IAFmeetup www.linkedin.com/events/iaffa...
October 8, 2025 at 10:52 AM
I am looking forward to our next IAF Spain facilitators & friends coffee meetup next Thursday October 16 in Barcelona - do join us, all welcome! #facilitation #IAFmeetup www.linkedin.com/events/iaffa...
Good morning Sitges 😀
October 8, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Good morning Sitges 😀
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Welcome to our new club Chair, Anne Coombes! @iutba.bsky.social #LGBToutdoors www.goc.org.uk/news/welcome...
Welcome to our new club Chair, Anne Coombes! - Gay Outdoor Club
Welcome and thank you to Anne Coombes, already GOC Cornwall Group Co-ordinator, for now stepping up to serve as our new club Chair as well. Anne was appointed by the Committee at our meeting on Sunday...
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October 7, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Welcome to our new club Chair, Anne Coombes! @iutba.bsky.social #LGBToutdoors www.goc.org.uk/news/welcome...
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Join us Nov 19-20 for small-group sessions on #Bluesky, with tips and guidance for social change groups and activists. We'll cover:
🔎 Find your allies and supporters
🌱 Grow your account quickly and strategically
🔥 Start your campaign on Bsky
💡 Posts that gain traction
🧩Useful apps and more
🔎 Find your allies and supporters
🌱 Grow your account quickly and strategically
🔥 Start your campaign on Bsky
💡 Posts that gain traction
🧩Useful apps and more
Bluesky Ramp-up for People Power - Social Movement Technologies Global Community
November 19/20, 2025 | 90 min live session + 60 min recorded content | Training held twice to meet all global time zone needs: Recordings available now to start ramping up on Bluesky – Join the live s...
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September 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Join us Nov 19-20 for small-group sessions on #Bluesky, with tips and guidance for social change groups and activists. We'll cover:
🔎 Find your allies and supporters
🌱 Grow your account quickly and strategically
🔥 Start your campaign on Bsky
💡 Posts that gain traction
🧩Useful apps and more
🔎 Find your allies and supporters
🌱 Grow your account quickly and strategically
🔥 Start your campaign on Bsky
💡 Posts that gain traction
🧩Useful apps and more
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Are you looking to develop facilitation skills across your organization?
Try the facilitation skills training agenda publicly available in SessionLab. You can take a peek at the exact workshop we ran with our own 12-person team:
Try the facilitation skills training agenda publicly available in SessionLab. You can take a peek at the exact workshop we ran with our own 12-person team:
Facilitation Skills Training | SessionLab
A one-day practical workshop to introduce and practice facilitation skills. Based on a real-life workshop designed for the SessionLab team.
www.sessionlab.com
September 30, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Are you looking to develop facilitation skills across your organization?
Try the facilitation skills training agenda publicly available in SessionLab. You can take a peek at the exact workshop we ran with our own 12-person team:
Try the facilitation skills training agenda publicly available in SessionLab. You can take a peek at the exact workshop we ran with our own 12-person team:
Thanks Andy & all of the @goc.org.uk London group for a lovely 9 mile walk today in Kent, from Borough Green to Sevenoaks via Ightham Mote and Knole Park #LGBToutdoors
September 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Thanks Andy & all of the @goc.org.uk London group for a lovely 9 mile walk today in Kent, from Borough Green to Sevenoaks via Ightham Mote and Knole Park #LGBToutdoors
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Rosie Holt keeping political satire front and forward.
What a star 💫
What a star 💫
Reform MP backs up Nigel Farage claims that migrants are coming for your birds.
September 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Rosie Holt keeping political satire front and forward.
What a star 💫
What a star 💫
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Since 2009, Drawnalism has helped teams draw out what matters. Whether it’s a one-day event or a months-long project, we’ll guide you through every step of the process.
Plan ahead for smooth #GraphicRecording: drawnalism.com
Plan ahead for smooth #GraphicRecording: drawnalism.com
September 24, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Since 2009, Drawnalism has helped teams draw out what matters. Whether it’s a one-day event or a months-long project, we’ll guide you through every step of the process.
Plan ahead for smooth #GraphicRecording: drawnalism.com
Plan ahead for smooth #GraphicRecording: drawnalism.com
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What an absolute joy to have worked on this programme, and and so very proud and honoured to have been part of their journey.
🎉 Congratulations to the very first School for Everyday Democracy graduates!
🤝 As our first alumni, these changemakers are the start of a UK‑wide network rooted in mutual support and stronger communities.
👀 Applications for the next cohort open soon. Find out more 👇
www.everydaydemocracy.org.uk
🤝 As our first alumni, these changemakers are the start of a UK‑wide network rooted in mutual support and stronger communities.
👀 Applications for the next cohort open soon. Find out more 👇
www.everydaydemocracy.org.uk
September 24, 2025 at 9:23 PM
What an absolute joy to have worked on this programme, and and so very proud and honoured to have been part of their journey.