185 - Facilitation in Movement - Improvising into Growth with Tom Goldhand (Part 2)

Dance—especially improvised dance—is an arena for deep vulnerability, connection, and growth. It requires careful and considered facilitation, as you may have guessed!Enter, Tom Goldhand! Tom helps participants understand themselves and each other through the power of dance and authentic movement. Perhaps most impressive is how Tom can apply his skills in business settings, offering unique workshops for groups and companies to move their way into new ways of thinking.We had a lot to discuss, which might not surprise you, but we managed to fit so much into this episode. Step up to the stage and enjoy the rhythm of our conversation.Find out about:What every workshop—from dance and improv to corporate clients—has in commonWhy creating a space to share knowledge is very different to teachingHow emergent dynamics in dance workshops reflect wider truths of human connectionWhat happens to individuals and groups when they improviseHow to protect participants from a ‘vulnerability hangover’Why it can be beneficial to think about a ‘good enough’ outcome for your workshopHow ‘movement with awareness’ can make dance feel more accessibleDon’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.LinksTom’s websiteWatch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.Connect to Tom:On LinkedInOn InstagramSupport 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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