Professional Development Facilitator
“Sessions that are far greater than the sum of their parts”
Our team specializes in professional development facilitation, guiding individuals and teams through targeted sessions that foster skill enhancement, career growth, and leadership development. Each workshop is designed to address specific professional challenges and opportunities, creating an environment where participants can actively engage and evolve.
With a background of successfully facilitating the development of over 110,000 professionals worldwide, our award-winning facilitators blend proven strategies with dynamic methods to ensure every session is both structured and responsive to the unique needs of the group. We are committed to helping you unlock potential and achieve meaningful, lasting progress in your professional journey.
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What We Facilitate
Customized To Your Needs
‘Off The Shelf’ Solutions
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
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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.
Professional Development Facilitator FAQs
What does a professional development facilitator do?
A professional development facilitator guides learning experiences that help individuals and teams grow critical workplace skills. Rather than lecturing, they use interactive techniques that spark reflection, practice, and group dialogue. Facilitators help identify growth areas and support the transfer of learning into real work settings. Their focus is always on creating meaningful change, not just delivering information.
How is this different from a trainer or coach?
Trainers typically deliver content, while coaches work one-on-one to support personal goals. Facilitators work with groups to co-create learning through structured exercises, group reflection, and collaborative problem-solving. Their role is neutral, ensuring all voices are heard and helping the team surface insight. They’re especially useful when learning needs to be applied in a shared context or culture.
What topics can a professional development facilitator support?
Facilitators can support a wide range of topics, including communication, leadership, conflict resolution, strategic thinking, and collaboration. Sessions are customized to reflect your organization’s goals, challenges, and culture. Some focus on behavior change, while others emphasize mindset or skill building. The process is adapted to support both individual growth and team alignment.
How do you structure a professional development session?
Sessions are typically designed around clear objectives and include a mix of reflection, discussion, real-time application, and feedback. We may use models, frameworks, or case studies to support learning. Activities are chosen based on group size, format, and topic. Each session closes with key takeaways and specific next steps.
Who should participate in professional development facilitation?
Any group with a shared goal or development need can benefit from facilitated sessions. This includes leadership teams, department groups, or cross-functional cohorts. We also support high-potential individuals or emerging leaders who need space to reflect and grow together. The structure allows for peer learning and deeper understanding of shared challenges.
Can these sessions be done virtually?
Yes, we offer fully virtual sessions that include breakout groups, digital whiteboards, and other interactive tools. Facilitators adapt their approach to ensure remote participants stay engaged and connected. Sessions are scheduled to accommodate time zones and team availability. Whether in-person or online, the experience is designed to be practical and energizing.
How is success measured in professional development facilitation?
We work with you to define success at the outset, often using feedback tools, reflection prompts, or follow-up check-ins. Some clients measure impact through behavior change, team surveys, or post-session planning. We also provide debriefs or summary documents that capture insights and commitments. Ongoing support can be arranged to sustain momentum.
How often should we run professional development workshops?
The frequency depends on your goals and team needs. Some organizations run quarterly sessions tied to strategic goals, while others schedule as needed based on team challenges. Ongoing learning creates a culture of growth, accountability, and adaptability. We help design rhythms that match your team’s pace and capacity.
