Calgary, AB Facilitation
“Sessions that are far greater than the sum of their parts”
Our team offers specialized facilitation services in Calgary, tailored to meet the unique needs of organizations in this dynamic city. Understanding Calgary’s diverse industries—from energy to technology—we design sessions that address the specific challenges and opportunities you face. Whether you’re aiming to enhance team collaboration, develop leadership skills, or strategize for future growth, our facilitation engages your team in meaningful dialogue and actionable planning.
Our award-winning facilitators bring extensive experience and innovative methods to each session, ensuring discussions are productive and outcomes are impactful. We incorporate local insights and examples relevant to Calgary’s business landscape, making the experience more relatable and effective. Having collaborated with over 110,000 individuals globally, we are committed to helping Calgary organizations unlock their potential and achieve lasting success.
Discover how Positive Impact curates sessions that
allow you and your business to thrive.
What We Facilitate
Great content is only made better by great facilitators
As an Award-Winning Facilitator and the Owner and Founder of Positive Impact, Will empowers people around the world to lead their best life by blending the art of coaching, integrating mindfulness principles with skills learned from over a decade’s experience with one of the top-three best-known brands globally. The result is a meaningful vision and a gratifying journey. Read more about Will’s journey from Coca-Cola to Positive Impact below.
Lindsay was recently awarded the Top Entrepreneur Coach by the Coach Foundation. She is a passionate entrepreneur, guide, and coach. She brings her experience as a director and divisional head, along with an international coaching certification to help entrepreneurs and business leaders achieve the strategic growth, scale and success they strive for. The focus is on building a highly strategic plan, finance model and leadership team to support this growth.
Bringing over a decade of leadership and development experience ranging from improv stages to executive offices, Michael has worked with over 50,000 people across North America in supporting their own personal and professional development.
Jason is a TEDx speaker, author, certified Life and Corporate Coach, counsellor, and hypnotherapist. With training in Suicide Intervention (ASIST), NLP, MBSR, MBCT, psychology, and peer support, Jason tailors his approach to meet each client’s unique needs. Driven by a passion for building more cohesive teams, he focuses on emotional intelligence, effective communication, and self-restoration—the triad of success.
It was a pleasure to work with Will and Positive Impact. I was both inspired and empowered to co-deliver a meaningful offsite. Their positive incite into leadership performance and emotional resilience gave me clear direction and tactical tools I could apply to my workplace right away. I thoroughly look forward to working with Will again.
– Haley Daniels
Olympian and Motivational Speaker
Thanks for your incredible support, kindness, professionalism, and realness.
It was my sincere pleasure and privilege to work with you on our event.
You are a unique and special human, and I’m grateful that our paths crossed on this project, and look forward to the next time.
– Shauna Grinke, MBA, CPHR
Vice President – People and CultureThe workshop was an incredibly valuable experience for our team — the facilitator created an open, engaging environment that encouraged honest discussion and collaboration. The content was thoughtfully tailored to our team’s specific goals, making the session both relevant and actionable. We’re excited to continue partnering with Positive Impact to build on the great momentum sparked in this session.
– Shannon Charbonneau
Account Director
Treetop Marketing and Promotion Inc.
I’m leaving our session with a sense of optimism that I haven’t had in a while. It was time extremely well spent! I am sure that we all feel much closer and more connected.
– Participant
MDA Geointelligence Engineering Leadership SummitThe environment that was created made me feel comfortable to participate and collaborate with my colleagues. It was very well organized. I liked the outcome of the brainstorm sessions and warmup activities.
– ParticipantThe level of engagement and pace of the training was excellent. Like the fact that this workshop was trainer-guided, but participants lead!
– ParticipantFantastic facilitating most importantly Will understood when to let us talk and when to corral us back on track. Excellent value this afternoon.
– Engagement Workshop Participant
Featured Workshop
COMS Communication Styles
COMS Communication Styles draws inspiration from Paul Costa and Robert McCrae’s research on the Big Five Personality Model, introducing how different personality styles prefer to communicate along the spectrums of result-driven vs. interpersonal and reflective vs. assertive.
COMS is an interactive communication styles exploration. Through answering 8 strategically designed questions, you and your team will gain valuable insights into how individuals tend to communicate and interact. By visualising this into a simple but effective grid and delivering an interactive workshop, it can be instrumental in improving team dynamics, reducing conflict, and fostering more effective communication across the organization. Each of the four identified style has its strengths in different contexts. Your team will leave the session knowing with a deeper understanding and appreciation for diverse communication styles as well as how to leverage each approach and adapt their style to maximize impact and drive positive outcomes.
Strategic Planning
This isn’t just another corporate exercise – it’s a chance for you to engage your team in the planning and execution of the organization and an opportunity to align on strategic planning initiatives and actions.
As strategic planning facilitators, we guide organizations through the strategic planning process. We don’t dictate solutions to you, we enable your groups to co-create strategies based knowledge, experience and diversity. We create an environment conducive to open dialogue, innovation, critical thinking, and collaborative decision-making. This role is distinct in that it focuses on empowering your organization rather than imposing external ideas. Our award-winning facilitators are catalysts for transformative decision-making and planning. We do, however, offer guidance and insight into how other organizations operate and offer suggestions you may wish to implement. To us, strategic planning is more than just a single planning session. We work with our clients to help them navigate the strategic plan throughout the months and even years ahead. With our objective lens, we are well-positioned to offer insights into the strategic plan and execution tactics.
FAQs for Calgary, AB Facilitation
What kinds of facilitation services are available in Calgary?
Calgary-based facilitation services range from strategic planning and leadership development to team-building workshops and board retreats. Whether your team is in the corporate, nonprofit, or public sector, facilitators can support clear communication, decision-making, and collaboration. Services are available for both in-person and virtual formats. Sessions can be tailored to groups of all sizes.
Why hire a local facilitator in Calgary?
Working with a facilitator who understands Calgary’s business environment and cultural context can improve session outcomes. Local facilitators bring familiarity with regional industries and professional dynamics. They may also be more accessible for follow-up support. Having someone grounded in the area often leads to better rapport and relevance.
Can facilitation help teams resolve conflict?
Yes, facilitation can offer a neutral space for teams to surface and address tension in a constructive way. A skilled facilitator will create conditions for dialogue, listening, and shared understanding. The goal isn’t to mediate but to build stronger working relationships. This is especially valuable in teams undergoing change or leadership transitions.
What does a typical facilitated session look like?
Facilitated sessions usually include structured conversation, collaborative exercises, and focused reflection. Sessions are designed around your organization’s goals, whether it’s aligning on strategy, unpacking challenges, or building trust. Facilitators balance flexibility with a clear agenda. Activities are interactive and tailored to the group.
Are sessions available in both English and French?
Many Calgary facilitators work primarily in English, but some offer bilingual services. If your organization requires facilitation in French or another language, it’s important to inquire early in the planning process. Multilingual options are often available through networks of facilitators. Language access supports full participation and clarity.
Do Calgary facilitators work with hybrid or remote teams?
Yes, many facilitators are experienced in supporting both fully remote and hybrid team environments. They adapt methods to suit virtual settings without losing engagement or clarity. Interactive tools like whiteboards and breakout rooms keep things dynamic. Whether your team is in-office, remote, or a mix, facilitation can be structured to fit.
How do we prepare for a facilitated session?
Preparation includes aligning on goals, identifying participants, and sharing background information. Some facilitators conduct brief pre-session interviews or surveys. This ensures the design fits your team’s current needs. Clarity before the session helps everyone get more out of the experience.
What industries in Calgary benefit most from facilitation?
Sectors such as energy, tech, government, education, and nonprofit services all benefit from facilitation. Whether your organization is planning for growth or navigating change, a facilitated process can support clarity and direction. The format is adaptable to different professional settings. Calgary’s diverse economy creates broad demand for these services.
Is facilitation only for leadership teams?
Facilitation is useful for leadership groups but also effective for entire departments, cross-functional teams, or stakeholder groups. It supports alignment across all organizational levels. Workshops can be scaled to include a broad range of participants. The key is defining the purpose clearly before the session.
How long are sessions with a Calgary facilitator?
Sessions can run from two hours to multiple days depending on the objective. Short workshops work well for focused goals, while longer retreats allow for deeper engagement. Your facilitator will recommend a timeline based on what you want to accomplish. The format is always customized.
