Duration: 90 minutes
About the workshop:
Exceptional facilitators are shaped through practice, reflection, and continuous learning. In this three-part interactive learning journey, participants will deepen their understanding of facilitator presence, psychological safety, meaningful engagement, and navigating group dynamics.
Each session builds on the last, combining experiential activities, peer learning, guided reflection, and practical application between sessions.
Participants will leave with greater self-awareness, increased confidence, and a deeper understanding of how they can intentionally create learning experiences where people feel safe, connected, and inspired to contribute.
Learning Objectives
In this session, participants will:
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Cultivate greater self-awareness and presence by recognizing how their mindset, emotional regulation, and personal habits influence the groups they facilitate
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Intentionally design and facilitate experiences that foster psychological safety, meaningful participation, trust, and authentic connection across a variety of group settings.
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Strengthen their facilitation practice through reflection, peer learning, and real-world application, leaving with greater confidence, practical strategies, and a personalized plan for continued development as a facilitator.
Best suited for: All levels
NOTE: This workshop will be recorded for distribution to all who register (breakout rooms will not be recorded)
Each session is 90 minutes. It will take place at 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT on the following dates:
- Session 1: Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Session 2: Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Session 3: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Speakers:
Shiham Mahroof is a facilitator, leadership coach, and founder of HeartCulture Catalyst. He believes meaningful facilitation begins with the presence of the facilitator, not just the process they follow. Shiham designs engaging, experiential learning that helps people connect more deeply, navigate challenging conversations, and build healthier workplace cultures. He has facilitated workshops with corporate teams, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, educational institutions, community groups, newcomers, and youth across Canada. Drawing on more than 15 years of mindfulness and heartfulness practice, Shiham creates interactive learning environments where people feel safe to participate, reflect, and grow together.
Shiham has spent more than 15 years studying and practicing mindfulness and heartfulness, combined with several years of designing and facilitating interactive workshops, leadership development programs, and team learning experiences for diverse audiences.
ONLINE WORKSHOP REMINDERS:
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MAFN does not offer refunds for events. Anyone who registers for an event will receive a credit that can be applied to any other MAFN event, or to MAFN membership. Credits must be used within 2 years.
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Registered participants will receive instructions for joining the live session and any additional details 1 day in advance and the morning of the event. Please be sure to look for the link in your email.
