FacilitationA facilitator, with a particular expertise in peer-learning
I facilitate peer learning spaces where colleagues across an organisation, network or sector learn from each other's experience through shared challenges, successes and experience.
I also offer facilitation of training, workshops and learning programmes for all types of organisations that align with my values.
What I facilitateThe forms this can take
Peer learning
Communities of practice
A group of people with a shared purpose learning together through live challenges in their work over time.
Collaborations
Cross-sector learning
People working on similar issues from different sectors, learning to develop more holistic approaches.
Workshops
Team vision & strategy
A facilitated session/series to think together and shape a shared direction, using creativity.
Training
Learning programme / training
Design and/or facilitation of programmes and training to build knowledge and capability.
I can come in at any stage of a process - whether that's designing the work with you from the start, coming onboard to feed into an existing programme, or simply delivering sessions to a set brief.
Peer learning facilitationHow peer learning is different…
...from training
The content in peer learning doesn't take the shape of PowerPoints, lectures or theory - it's in the challenges members bring to each session. But it's far from hands-off: I provide the structures, prompts and methods that make it safe and productive to learn from real, live challenges, and I hold the group so the thinking goes deeper than it would on its own.
...from the Shift Circle programme
This isn't only for participation practitioners or organisations shifting decision-making to communities. It's for any organisation that values peer learning — for staff development and as an enabler of long-term culture change. Same tools, but to a brief we set together and with the purpose you're trying to achieve.
Groups for peer learning can be thematic (people with a shared interest/purpose) or role-based (peers learning through the challenges they meet in their work). One of the best-known methods I use is Action Learning, and I'm also a practitioner in Lewis Deep Democracy, Time to Think, and Liberating Structures.
Peer learning is most valuable as an enabler for change. As Action Learning's founder Reg Revans put it, for any change to succeed the rate of learning must keep pace with it (learning ≥ change). Peer learning works especially well where formal training is too static, short-term or content-focused to be relevant.
How we could work togetherWhat a peer learning engagement looks like
Whether commissioned to a brief or co-created with you, we'll agree who'll benefit most, the structure and number of sessions, and a plan for recruitment.
Length
From 6 sessions
Around a month apart.
Format
90 mins – 3 hours
Delivered online.
Group
Groups of up to 12
The same people throughout.
Selected workRecent facilitation projects
Peer learning
2022–25 · Trussell
Action Learning Sets & Practice Learning Circles
Peer learning for staff and food bank network members to embed learning into practice through live challenges.
2026 · Bystanders No More
Difficult conversations on Gaza
Voluntary sessions supporting people to work through barriers to having conversations with those they know about Palestine.
2025–26 · Climate Migration Collaborative
Peer learning journey
A six month programme for people working in climate, migration and racial justice to learn from each other's perspectives and build more holistic, justice-based approaches.
Broader facilitation
I also facilitate other kinds of learning programmes and team workshops where the purpose aligns with my values — from visioning days to hybrid programmes like Changemakers in Turbulent Times. For these shorter pieces I’ll travel to facilitate in person.
2023 · Plan for Peace
Changemakers in Turbulent Times
Designed and facilitated a hybrid programme connecting community leaders with expert practitioners.
2024 · Macmillan
Creative team visioning workshop
A visioning process using Thinking Pairs, collage and Three Horizons for the Lived Experience Participation Team.
2025 · Alzheimer's Society
Volunteering strategy priorities
Facilitated staff and volunteers with lived experience to set priorities for a new Volunteering Strategy.
Got something in mind?Get in touch
Send a short enquiry about your organisation and what you're hoping for, and we'll set up a call from there.