Recently, I joined the International Association of Facilitators (IAF) global summit as a presenter and attendee, connecting with a vibrant community of facilitators from over 65 countries. The IAF brings together professionals who believe in the power of facilitation to create meaningful change in groups, organisations, and communities worldwide.
The energy and optimism about Brisbane’s future was contagious at the Brisbane Economic Development Agency’s bi-annual Industry Forum and how could I resist an invitation from CEO, Anthony Ryan. As someone who works with organisations and teams, I jumped at the opportunity to hear perspectives from the tourism industry and understand how different sectors plan for growth.
How could I resist an invitation from Lynn Wood at Idea Spies and Professor Anne Bamford both creative power houses to attend the inaugural Creative Thinking Festival. A vibrant celebration of ideas, innovation, and collaboration. Bringing together, policymakers, arts professionals, educators, creative leaders from diverse fields, the festival served as a melting pot of perspectives, united by a shared curiosity about the role of creativity in society and wellbeing.
I’m excited to announce a new collaboration with Leonie Cutts from CCS Corporation that brings together our shared passion for creative facilitation and meaningful engagement. Over the years, we’ve witnessed how powerful image cards can be in unlocking conversations and creating deeper connections, whether in person or online.
When the School for Cybernetics at ANU first reached out to Maverick Minds, I was intrigued and a little surprised. Afterall Cybernetics is not a term I use every day, and one of my first thoughts was, What do I know about Cybernetics?
The winds of change and uncertainty seem ever-present. But what if, instead of fearing change, we embraced it as an opportunity for growth and wellbeing?