In this episode, we welcome Cihan Koral, a seasoned facilitator and consultant based in Istanbul. Cihan shares her rich experiences working with diverse groups, focusing on social change and inclusivity within organizations. She provides stories illustrating the importance of consciousness, trust, and perspective in facilitation. Cihan emphasizes the need for understanding privilege and guilt in organizational settings and advocates for Deep Democracy practices to foster open dialogue and transformation. She concludes with a vision for the future of facilitation, highlighting its potential for healing and empowerment. Tune in to learn from real-life examples and gain practical insights into the power dynamics in leadership and the need for safe spaces to foster honest conversations. Read transcript
Chapters
00.00 Introduction to Cihan Koral and her work
02.59 Creating inclusive spaces in facilitation
06.10 The role of consciousness of power in facilitation
08.58 The experience with blue-collar workers: Music as a language
12.08 Who feels most guilty? Levelling the playing field also for CEOs
15.08 Changing perspective: Prison employees becoming conscious of their own imprisonment
23.46 Stop ignoring the gap between civil life and duty life; see yourself as a whole person
26.57 Cihan’s wish for the future of facilitation: holding space for people to experience a different version of themselves
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