172 - Encounters with Uncertainty and: How to Integrate Neurodiversity with Matthew Bellringer (Part 2)

How many facilitators dream of a workshop in which everything goes exactly to plan? And how many facilitators have experienced that dream?The nature of our work means we enter a space of uncertainty from the minute we step into the room. For some, this might be a paralysing thought. Our desire for control is powerful and understandable. But for others, like Matthew Bellringer, uncertainty is an opportunity.Matthew’s work in centering and celebrating neurodiversity, problem-solving at scale, and finding new approaches to old challenges is a testament to what can happen when we embrace uncertainty.It’s likely he will have persauded plenty of listeners to feel the same way by the end of this episode.Find out about:How to determine what is a risk and what is simply uncertainWhy absolutes - “a safe space” or “a balanced discussion” - are not possible in an inherently uncertain spaceWhy uncertainty is a liberation, not a restrictionWhy many clients struggle to determine between control and influenceHow to facilitate for and with neurodivergent participantsWhat it means to accept that our workshops can cause harmDon’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.LinksConnect to Matthew:On LinkedInOn TwitterSupport 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.

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