FacilitationA facilitator, with a particular expertise in peer-learning
I facilitate peer learning spaces where colleagues or peers across an organisation, network or sector learn together through each other's challenges, successes and expertise.
I also offer facilitation of team workshops, training and learning programmes for all types of organisations that align with my values.
How peer learning is different
It can be thematic (peers gathered around a topic) or role-based (peers learning through the challenges they meet in their work). One of the best-known methods I use is Action Learning, as well as being a practitioner in Lewis Deep Democracy, Time to Think, and Liberating Structures.
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.
Peer learning facilitationThe forms this can take
Peer learning
Community of practice
A group of people in similar roles 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.
Programmes
Learning programme / training
A designed programme or training series to build capability and shared practice over time.
It's most valuable alongside change. As Action Learning's founder Reg Revans put it, for change to succeed the rate of learning must keep pace with it — learning ≥ change — so peer learning works especially well where formal training is too short-term or too content-focused to be relevant.
What it looks like
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.
Beyond peer learning
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.
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.
How we could work togetherWhat a peer learning engagement looks like
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
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.
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.
Got something in mind?