Activists are the fuel behind social change. Without them, we would stall and stutter and stop making progress. These are people who are driven by passion and strong beliefs — which certainly makes life interesting for facilitators who work in the space.

In all the energy and conviction of activism, facilitation can be crucial to turn grand plans for changing the world into something manageable, measurable, and achievable.

Anuschka Ruge has been doing this work for many years — in the climate movement, education, and beyond — and has invaluable experience to share with other facilitators. This episode is her platform to do so, so please listen closely and make the most of it!

Find out about:

• Why facilitators can be so useful in the big-picture world of activism
• How to facilitate groups that are high-emotion, passionate, and subject matter experts
• Why it can be so useful to make space for anger and how to lean in to the passion in the room
• What we can do to support and facilitate beyond the session, to embed ideas and change
• How to facilitate with an awareness of your subject-matter limitations and privileges
• Why it’s critical to prepare participants for leaving the space, and how to hold their passion with the wider public

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