Brendon Burns – facilitator, writer and democracy practitioner
Facilitation · Theatre · Democracy

Taking practice seriously with facilitators, directors & educators

Facilitation is rarely about having all the answers. More often, it’s about creating the conditions where the right questions can emerge.

“Every workshop is an opportunity to develop practical wisdom – in partnership with our participants.”
— Brendon Burns

Three interconnected areas of practice

Whether you’re developing your own practice or enhancing how your organisation engages with others, the work begins with the same question: what conditions are you creating?

Three ways in

i.

Team Development

Bespoke workshops designed around your team’s needs and context. From foundational skills to advanced engagement techniques, training crafted to address your particular challenges and desired outcomes.

ii.

Organisational Consultancy

Strategic guidance for improving how you facilitate conversations, engage communities, or lead participatory processes. Reviewing approaches, designing engagement strategies, or building internal capacity.

iii.

Individual Coaching

One-to-one support tailored to your specific challenges. Developing facilitation confidence, refining your approach to leading discussions, or creating space for genuine reflective practice.

The Philosophical Theatre Facilitator

A regular newsletter on practical wisdom for theatre practitioners. Exploring the ideas, frameworks, and reflective practices that sit beneath the surface of good facilitation work.