The expertise is already in the room – my job is to draw it out. I’m not the expert, and a good facilitator never claims to be. Instead, I create the conditions for clarity, understanding and collaboration to emerge. Using a blend of proven methodologies, counselling-informed approaches and open-ended questioning, I help people explore what matters most. I’m highly attuned to the room – observing body language, listening for what’s not being said, and responding with sensitivity to bring every voice into the conversation.
Who I work with
Local councils & government departments
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Who are wanting to engage communities in planning, consultation or visioning.
Community organisations
& not-for-profits
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Who are looking to strengthen collaboration, spark new ideas and clarify priorities.
Education
& health
providers
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Who need to bring staff or stakeholders together to plan, problem-solve or review strategy.
Creative
& cultural
projects
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Who are seeking fresh thinking, inclusive participation and a sense of shared ownership.
Every group has its own mix of ideas, personalities and perspectives – and that’s where facilitation makes the difference. My role is to help people come together to share insights, make sense of complexity and create a shared path forward.
My facilitation services are designed to meet you where you’re at – whether you’re planning the future, solving challenges, or wanting a productive conversation.
Areas of support:
Workshop design and frameworks – helping you structure your own workshops with tailored agendas, tools and facilitation guides that ensure clarity, flow and engagement. You can deliver this yourself or I can also help with facilitation.
Strategic and operational planning workshops – turning collective thinking into clear goals and actions.
Community consultation and visioning sessions – gathering meaningful input and building shared direction.
Focus groups and stakeholder engagement – capturing diverse perspectives to inform decisions and design.
Team development and reflective practice – creating space for learning, connection and continuous improvement.
Each workshop is carefully designed to match your goals, group size and context. My approach blends deep listening, design thinking and inclusive facilitation to help people feel valued, inspired and aligned around what comes next.
“Samm has a real gift for bringing people together. Our team came away from the workshop feeling energised, heard and clear about our next steps. Her calm presence and thoughtful facilitation made space for everyone’s ideas to shine.”
— Community Development Officer, Regional Council