I design and facilitate workshops, training, meetings, and events that help organisations collaborate more effectively, communicate with confidence, and navigate complexity together.
Bring me in for an away day, a stakeholder or strategy session, or a meeting that needs to actually go somewhere – purposeful time together that strengthens relationships, creates connection, and gets decisions made.
Engage me to deliver your existing training programme, or collaborate with me to design bespoke facilitation, communication skills, and creativity workshops and programmes from scratch – built around your team's needs.
With 15+ years professional practice as a writer, performer, and creative facilitator, book me for sessions that inspire joy, increase confidence, and unlock imagination in any group.
Running a conference or community event? I host talks and panels with confidence, lead enjoyable and social networking sessions, and design accessible, participatory activities for audiences of all sizes.
Led communication skills training and facilitated practice groups supporting campaigners and community leaders to have more empathetic and impactful climate conversations – reducing polarisation, bringing people together, and inspiring action.
Designed and facilitated a 10-month personal and professional development programme of workshops, placements, and one-to-one coaching for 18–25 year-olds – helping them gain the skills and confidence to turn ideas into reality and kickstart creative careers.
"Dan created a really supportive and caring environment. He lifts everyone up – I'm grateful that Dan could be there for me."
18 young people worked with over 2 cohortsA practical and reflective facilitation skills training programme for artists and creative practitioners, helping them develop the confidence to lead engaging, inclusive, and psychologically safe workshops.
"I needed a map to explore the skills needed for holding space for groups, and this course provided exactly that. Dan is a fantastic, skilled-yet-humble facilitator: you will learn a lot by observing him in action."
100% reported feeling significantly more confident when facilitatingDesigning and delivering imaginative and playful workshops helping scientists and researchers communicate complex ideas creatively and confidently – developing their public engagement practice.
"I am walking away with tangible insights and a stronger ability to create moments of engagement which lead to real impact."
100 staff trained over 5 yearsA bespoke training programme I co-design and facilitate, giving teams a shared structure and the confidence to run and participate in more focused, effective meetings. Recently delivered to a 25-person SME software company, positively transforming the way they conduct meetings.
"As a more nervous team member, I feel encouraged that my voice also has a place in meetings."
Rated 8.6/10 by participants for usefulnessWarm, engaging, and purposeful, I love to facilitate conversations that matter.
Every session is designed and delivered with care and psychological safety in mind – combining experiential learning, reflective practice, and a strong understanding of group process. I pride myself on being present and responsive to the room – and bringing a light touch, smile, and sense of humour to all that I do.
I work directly with organisations and as an associate, facilitating one-off, bespoke sessions and contributing to ongoing programmes – for groups of 2 to 200+ participants, in-person and online.
My work spans small teams and SMEs to large organisations – from strategy and stakeholder sessions for businesses, to engagement and community programmes for charities and the public sector.
I currently hold two regular roles: leading on suicide prevention training and self-care skills sessions for trainee medics, organisations, and the public with Start the Conversation and Olly's Future; and RSHE sessions in secondary schools for Split Banana.
I bring a wealth of practical and imaginative approaches to the groups I work with – informed by my experience as a professional creative practitioner, training in person-centred modalities, and a genuine care for people's wellbeing.
Outside of work, I love running, boardgames, craft beer, and being a Dad to a brilliant toddler (not all at the same time).
"Dan is a thoughtful, inclusive facilitator and we're so happy he's part of the Let's Talk Climate team. Feedback from those taking part in workshops led by him is always excellent and he's a joy to work alongside."
"Practical, well-structured, and immediately applicable – the learning has translated into action, and we are already seeing the benefits through more effective, purposeful, and better-run meetings."
"Dan's natural ability to create psychological safety is super impressive, and his method of facilitation is engaging, relaxed, and confident. He brings warmth and a positive energy to any group he is a part of; I would trust him to hold any space."
I'm always open to a coffee and a conversation to explore your ideas, challenges, and needs to see if we're the right fit for each other. You can find me in-person at my co-working space in Hove, or we can meet online for a chat.