Learn How to Design and Deliver Presentations and Workshops With Our On-Demand & In-Person Courses

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Learn How to Design and Deliver Presentations and Workshops With Our On-Demand & In-Person Courses *

Join Our May 20 & 21, 2026 Facilitation Skills Workshop

What You Will Learn

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

  • Design effective group processes – Set clear objectives, choose decision-making methods, and structure agendas to guide productive discussions.

  • Maintain content neutrality – Stay focused on the process rather than the content, ensuring fairness—like a referee keeping the game on track.

  • Facilitate diverse discussions – Adapt your approach for brainstorming, analysis, and decision-making, practicing techniques for each.

  • Read group dynamics in real time – Step back to identify participation patterns, power shifts, and communication styles.

  • Intervene with impact – Address common challenges and apply strategies to keep discussions constructive and on course.

  • Refine your facilitation style – Experiment with techniques, get real-time feedback, and build confidence in your unique approach.

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What You Will Gain

Live Practice with Professional Actors – Simulate tough real-world group dynamics before facing them in real life.


Your Own Facilitation Playbook – A set of strategies for designing and leading discussions with confidence.


Practical Tools & Resources – Access agenda templates, a workbook, video tutorials, and a resource-packed class website.


Hands-On Learning – Learn by doing, so you don’t have to figure things out in front of an actual group.

Meet the Facilitation Team

  • Alison McEachern

    Alison is a facilitator, educator, and course creator helping experts lead engaging presentations and group discussions. She blends theory and action for impactful, hands-on learning.

  • Lindsay Kyte

    Lindsay Kyte is a Cape Breton playwright, performer, and songwriter. Her award-winning works, including Tompkinsville and Dear Rita, have been staged across Canada. www.lindsaykyte.com

  • Rhys Bevan John

    Rhys Bevan-John is a Halifax-based actor, writer, and somatic coach, known for A Christmas Carol at Neptune Theatre and award-winning performances. www.rhysbevanjohn.com

  • Darrel Cameron

    Darrel Cameron is a Halifax-based music producer, songwriter, and certified music therapist, blending 20 years of experience with songwriting, production, and facilitation. www.makeindiefolkmusic.com

About Alison.

I started teaching piano in high school and university, where I found that I really enjoyed helping others learn. By the time I graduated, I had built a small piano school, teaching both adults and children with a hands-on approach. That experience led me to pursue a career in teaching—specifically, experiential education.

That focus took me into advanced studies in education and a teaching role at Dalhousie University’s Henson College. In 1992, I founded McEachern & Associates, and in 1995, I began a 25-year teaching contract with St. FX University. Over the years, I’ve designed and delivered experiential learning programs for organizations across Canada and the U.S., with more than 30,000 participants attending my courses.

Outside of work, I spend as much time outdoors as possible—traveling, horseback riding, and tackling long-distance hikes. I’m certified in wilderness first aid and navigation, and while I can’t say I’ve never been lost, I’ve always found my way back.