Facilitating & Training Services
One of my very first jobs was “facilitating discovery” at the Saskatchewan Science Centre, where I led small group interactions with visitors on the exhibit floor, and delivered live stage shows on a variety of science topics…from dinosaurs to electricity to how and why we poop.
I’ve always loved to help people grow and learn and question and understand, and can develop and deliver curriculum in-person and virtually to ensure understanding, integration and application.
Need some help structuring a meeting or event? New to online facilitation? Just need someone to run Zoom so you can focus on the energy and conversation? Or, want a plug-and-play workshop for your team, ladies’ night or retreat? I can help!
I’ve been facilitating — live in-person and virtually —for years, and love to design engaging interactive processes, activities and agendas with clear results for the perfect group experience. (You’d think with all that experience I’d have better photos of myself in action…but, oh well.)
Reach out to discuss what you need, and I’ll be happy to help.
“I came to the training with no knowledge of facilitation and curious/a bit skeptical I could learn it. Your skillful guidance, excellently crafted presentation and lots of practical experience made me confident that I can fulfill the role of facilitator with success! ~ Valeria Westra, At First Sight Home Staging, Victoria, Canada
The process-driven introduction to facilitating was well laid out and provides an excellent tool for skillfully managing meetings, presentations and round tables. Great calming style! ”
Plug-and-Play Facilitated Playshops (Customizable)
I LOVE creating magic in person! Here are a few of the art-based playshops (like a workshop, but waaaaaay more fun!) I currently offer:
Unfolding Your Life Vision® Playshop (Licensed Facilitator)
Are you wondering what’s next in your life?
Do you have a clear vision of where you're headed?
Are you craving more creativity and fun?
In this playful, out-of-the box playshop, you’ll gain fresh perspectives on your life vision and make a simple and unique collaged accordion book.
It’s arts and crafts with meaning and mission! Create your very own personal, portable work of art that will serve as a visual reminder of your values, goals, and vision.
This playshop can be delivered as a half-day (3-4 hours) or a full-day (6-7 hours) session for groups of 2 to 20. Contact me to book your private Unfolding Your Life Vision® playshop!
Unfolding Your Life Vision® is a registered trademark of Jenn & Brian Creative, Inc. (DBA: Artizen Coaching). Learn more at www.unfoldingyourlifevision.com.
““I liked everything about the playshop. It was an excellent time to reflect in a fun way. Love your energy, Jilly!” ~ Gail L., Unfolding Your Life Vision Playshop participant
”I really appreciated the safe, warm and creative atmosphere. Jilly is a fantastic facilitator. I loved the session.” ~ Anonymous, Unfolding Your Life Vision Playshop participant”
Exploding Box Year-in-Review Playshop (Licensed Facilitator)
This playshop is a great way to close the year...with a bang! ***Makes a unique year-end staff party!***
In this fun, hands-on creative playshop, I'll walk you through reflective exercises and step-by-step instructions to create an incredibly personal and inspiring keepsake.
Learn how to make a unique visual recap of your year that will inspire you for many more years to come
Celebrate all that you've learned and accomplished this year
Move into your next year with confidence and ease
Start dreaming big about what's ahead!
This playshop can be delivered in a half-day (3-4 hours) or a full-day (6 hours) session for groups of 2 to 20. Contact me to book your private Exploding Box Year-in-Review playshop.
““Thanks for a memorable afternoon with my (adult) twin daughters and friends. The last time we played with craft paper my daughters were in elementary school! We loved the experience, not only for the mediative crafting but for the intention setting for the year ahead. We are thrilled with our exploding boxes and the precious memories they hold. I look forward to doing this again!” ”
Facilitation Experience
2014-Present: the heartrageous coach — meeting, conference and personal development workshop design and delivery through private coaching and facilitation practice including:
Session host, MISA BC Annual Conference (in-person and virtual) August/September 2024, 2023, 2022 and (virtual) 2021
Lunchtime chat host, Diabetes + Mental Health Conference (virtual), May 2022
Technical Facilitator, Getting Comfortable with Death, offered by CircleSpace, Spring 2021
Technical Facilitator, Sharing Your Gifts online workshop course offered by CircleSpace, Spring 2021
Facilitator, Deathly Matters Conference (virtual) - October/November 2020
Facilitator, Reimagine: Life, Loss and Love Festival (virtual) on behalf of CircleSpace - August 2020
Facilitator, Meet the Death Doulas (virtual) - August and October 2020
Facilitator, Vancouver Island International Coach Federation Chapter events, including AGMs - July 2020-December 2021
Facilitator, Dying to Talk Speaker Series (Virtual), presented by Deathly Matters - May-June 2020
Facilitator, Victoria Holistic Deathcare Community Gatherings (virtual) - May 2020
Guest Facilitator/Coach, EmPower 2020 Retreat hosted by Emily Leeb, ACC - January 2020
The Dying to Live Series - Autumn 2019
Tune In Tune Up Deep Dive Sessions (various dates)
2019-present: Faculty and Coach, Spiral Leadership — Co-lead the Activating the Spiral virtual women’s leadership program, refine/re-develop curriculum, co-lead women’s in-person retreats.
2018-2020: Coach Trainer and Group Coach, OneFreePlanet — Facilitate training of coaches on the OneFreePlanet Agile-based group coaching model, and deliver group coaching through the model, including:
Mortal Motivation
Spark Your Courage
Secretary to the Board, OneFreePlanet (2019-2020): Facilitated virtual board meetings and AGM
2014-2018: Manager, Project Support Office, City of Regina — Developed internal project management office and team, corporate methodology and tool set; trained 800 staff; facilitated various project initiation, planning and critical intervention meetings
2017: North Saskatchewan Victim Services team professional development day, focused on team-building, self-care, emotional intelligence and stress management
2016: Regina Chapter, International Association of Business Communicators — facilitated focus group sessions to inform strategic plan for incoming executive
2008-2014: Consultant/Strategist, City of Regina — advised senior leaders on policy, process and strategy; facilitated corporate business planning with line departments and staff; facilitated strategic planning develop, performance measurement and plan adjustment with executive and senior management teams; facilitated various meetings at all levels of the organization, including with Council, community partners and citizens
Facilitation-Related Education and Designations
CPCC (Certified Professional Co-Active Coach), The Co-Active Training Institute, San Rafael, CA, USA (2016)
ACC (Associate Certified Coach), International Coach Federation, Lexington, KY, USA (2016; renewed 2019)
Certified EQ-i 2.0 & EQ360 Practitioner, EI ADVANTAGE, Winnipeg, MB/Saskatoon, SK, CANADA (2017)
Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC) Fundamentals, CRR Global, Benicia, CA, USA (2016)
Certified Meditation Teacher, Lifestyle Meditation, Edmonton, AB, Canada (2016)
Facilitating Meetings with Ease, Facilitation First, Toronto, ON, Canada (2014)
Crucial Accountability, VitalSmarts, Provo, UT, USA (2014)
Influencer, VitalSmarts, Provo, UT, USA (2013)
Certified Appreciative Inquiry (AI) Facilitator, Company of Experts, Las Vegas, NV, USA (2011)
Certified IAP2 Practitioner, International Association for Public Participation, Louisville, CO, USA (2010)
Crucial Conversations, VitalSmarts, Provo, UT, USA (2010)
Certified Prosci ADKAR Change Management Practitioner, Prosci Canada, Halifax, NS, Canada (2009)
Facilitating with Ease, Facilitation First, Toronto, ON, Canada (2008)
Reinventing Strategic Planning, Haines Centre for Strategic Management, Chula Vista, CA, USA (2008)
Professional Leadership Certificate (partial), Centre for Continuing Education, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada (2007-2008)
Training Experience
Guest Speaker, Westshore Women’s Business Network:
Onsite to Online Keynote (Virtual) - April 2020
Facilitation Training for WWBN Reinvented Business Round Tables - March 2020
5 Rockstar Women Talk Business - October 2019: Building Integrity and Resilience in Your Business
2018-2020: Coach Trainer, OneFreePlanet — Co-developed curriculum and trained coaches on the proprietary Agile-based group coaching model and methodology (virtual)
2014-2018: Manager, Project Support Office, City of Regina — Developed internal project management office and team, corporate methodology and tool set, and training curriculum; delivered training to 800 staff across all organizational levels with a 96% satisfied rating