In Presence We Trust: The Facilitation Podcast

Ep.2 Intimacy in Action: Rachel Rickards on Vulnerability, Creating Group Coherence and Facilitator Empowerment


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Rachel Rickards, the host of 'In Presence We Trust' is a global leader in personal transformation, intimacy, and embodiment. She is known for her exceptional skills in group facilitation and event production.

Rachel is Co-founder of Embodied Intimacy and has created a renowned platform for trainings and events focusing on intimacy, trauma, and somatic education, guiding hundreds annually toward self-discovery and nervous system regulation.

Leading the Belly2Belly Facilitator Training since 2019, Rachel continues to innovate in embodied and relational practices, fostering transformative relationships.

Her latest endeavor, "The Field Facilitator Training," launched in 2022, pioneers new approaches to group facilitation, emphasizing deep collective coherence and the emergence of group soul dynamics.

In this conversation we hear about her journey from being an event producer to becoming a facilitator and teacher. We discuss how exploring polyamory and self-love transformed her, and the role of vulnerability in creating a safe space for others. David Cates acknowledges her unique ability to model vulnerability and inspire authenticity. We talk about recognizing when a new direction is needed in facilitation and the importance of staying connected to oneself and the group. We discuss the art of facilitation, and the importance of holding space for others. We explore the role of vulnerability and self-awareness in effective facilitation, as well as the need for facilitators to balance their own experiences with the needs of the group.

We also discuss the complexity of group dynamics and the challenges of creating coherence and cohesion within a group. Rachel shares about her passion for training facilitators and helping them step into their power, as well as her desire to create a supportive community of facilitators who can elevate each other's work.

 

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In Presence We Trust: The Facilitation PodcastBy Rachel Rickards