I just finished co-facilitating a three-day leadership workshop for the City of Burnaby, and today I’m feeling immense gratitude.
Not just for the participants – who showed up with curiosity, openness, and courage – but for the privilege of working alongside a brilliant co-facilitator, Leila Rahemtulla.
Leila and I bring different strengths, styles, and preferences to the room. And that’s exactly what makes the experience stronger for participants. We challenge each other, build on each other’s ideas, and create space for different voices and ways of thinking.
Over the past three days we heard comments like:
- “This was the best course we have ever attended.”
- “You and Leila rock.”
- “The best three days of learning.”
- One past participant even shared, “This course changed my life.”
As facilitators, we know those words belong partly to us – but mostly to the participants themselves. They are the ones doing the hard work of reflection, growth, and leadership. Still, moments like this remind me why I love the work I do.
Leadership development is powerful. But great co-facilitation? That’s where the magic really happens.
Thank you, Leila, for bringing your insight, humour, and brilliance to the room. It is a joy to work with you.
And thank you to the leaders from the City of Burnaby who leaned fully into the experience. Your teams will benefit from the work you did this week.
Some work fills your calendar.
Other work fills your heart.
This was the second kind.
