5 lessons from the ‘River Nile’ every facilitator should take to heart
"What did the 6,650 km long River Nile teach me about Group Process Facilitation" During a recent visit, I paused beside this stone slab which was etched with stories of the River Nile - the longest river on Earth, flowing across many countries, cultures, and...
Zooming Out: Lessons from 100 Floors Above
"Zooming Out: Lessons from 100 Floors Above" The 100th floor. Singapore's stunning skyline stretched before me - glass towers, rivers, roads, rooftops - every detail sharp and visible. It struck me: When you’re this high up, you don’t just see buildings. You see...
When the Room Speaks, Wisdom Emerges
"When the Room Speaks, Wisdom Emerges" This picture captures one of my favourite moments - not of speaking, but of stepping back. Not of holding the mic, but of holding the space. Not of teaching, but of trusting the group. We were mid-way through a group process, and...
Facilitation Gave Me Wings
"Facilitation Gave Me Wings - And It Changed the Way I Walk Through the World now" Those wings behind me? They’re symbolic. Standing in front of this banner at the IAF Asia Conference, with wings playfully poised behind me… I smiled. Because somewhere deep down, I...
The Elephant on the Wall – and in the Room
“The Elephant on the Wall - and in the Room” I came across this beautiful wall art - a majestic elephant, crafted from corks, surrounded by rich green foliage. At first, I admired the creativity. Then I smiled. Because sometimes, the elephant is not in the room. It’s...
What Snooker Taught Me About Facilitation
"What Snooker Taught Me About Facilitation"?? It was a quiet evening. A dark room. Soft lights. The green baize glowing beneath two black lamps. I picked up the cue, chalked the tip, and leaned over the green baize to line up a shot. And as I stood there, cue ball in...
Soaring High: 4 Lessons from Raptors for Facilitators & Corporate Leaders
Soaring High: 4 Lessons from Raptors for Facilitators & Corporate Leaders I found myself standing in a space surrounded by the silent yet commanding presence of raptors - Peregrine falcons, Kestrels, Kites, and Harriers. Their images adorned the walls, their...
What IKEA Can Teach Us About Facilitative Team Management ??
What IKEA Can Teach Us About Facilitative Team Management ?? As I walked out of IKEA, bags in hand, I realized that I had taken home more than just home accessories. The IKEA experience is a masterclass in 'facilitative leadership' - one that any team manager can...
The Headgear of Legacy : A Story of Momentum and Community
The Headgear of Legacy : A Story of Momentum and Community Seven years ago, one man dared to plant a seed - an idea that professional speakers across India needed a tribe, a community, a home where they could learn, grow, and lift each other up. That man is Kiruba...