I love working with groups

I bring the same heart, intention, skill, creativity and honesty to my workshop, training and meeting facilitation work with groups, teams and organisations - something I’ve been doing for nearly a decade in the UK and internationally, online and in person.

I facilitate with groups that want introspection in their processes, who are willing to work in the unknown - ambiguity and uncertainty - who see the value of engaging with the heart, body and intuition, along with the head, and who believe in and live dynamic co-creation.

  • Designing workshops, trainings and other group learning experiences with a "yes, and..." mentality and nearly 10 years of experience facilitating a diverse range of communities, teams, organisations and groups around the world.

  • A deep understanding of group and relationship dynamics - spoken and unspoken - with the ability to illustrate unique, key insights and clear, practical take-aways, learnings and next steps.

  • The knowing and ease to peacefully and compassionately sit with pain, conflict, uncertainty and difficult emotions to foster safety and to allow the group to process, integrate and learn from the feelings and dynamics that are present.

  • Through the lens of the human experience and relationships, my emphasis is on co-creating situations that bring people closer to themselves, to their purpose and values, and ultimately to their group, team, organisation, community, and wider world around them.

a smiling and laughing workshop group in the NHS in England working on their team vision and mission

The groups

Professional

Consulting with organisations - for-profit, non-profit, public sector, or social enterprise - I offer a comprehensive array of services including specialised training sessions (coaching and mentoring, communication, etc), engaging away-days and team meetings, and the creation of meaningful and useful missions and visions. My focus is on facilitating well-designed, effective and deeply connected sessions that foster safety, collaboration and clarity. Below, you can find a selection of organisations I’ve had the privilege of working with.

Personal development

In a retreat and personal development setting, I facilitate a variety of engaging workshops, immersive multi-day programmes, and ongoing facilitation of private personal development groups. These experiences include heart-centred leadership training, meaningful work with men, and other reflective and creative group expressions that serve as powerful tools for personal, spiritual, and emotional growth and learning. Each session is designed to deepen understanding and foster a supportive community for all participants, encouraging a profound journey toward self-discovery and transformation.

Community

I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of community groups from San Francisco to Bangladesh to London and beyond on a range of projects, from basic public works and infrastructure to improved health, social and housing systems and services. My work has been focused on nurturing community cohesion and fostering deeper connections and trust among members, enhancing participatory and democratic decision-making processes and encouraging collaborative co-creation, as well as boosting creativity, and cultivating momentum for meaningful change within these communities.

  • "The work we did at the beginning of the year has helped me both personally and professionally. It has given me permission and courage to experiment and try new things… Thank you for helping us to find our clarity, purpose and direction."

    Jennie Mann | Head of Volunteering, Home-Start UK

  • "...we completely changed the way we asked for feedback and we completely changed the way we asked them to do reflection and it’s been amazing… we’ve had amazing conversations."

    Isabel Hodkinson | GP Principal, Tower Hamlets CCG Board

  • "...all four of us reflected on the morning and said how much we had enjoyed it, and how effective your technique had been. Even at the point we left it seemed we had a collective vision... You have four very impressed Care Group Board members."

    Chris Banks | Chief Executive, Tower Hamlets GP Care Group cic

  • "Just wanted to say a proper thank you for all of your support on the delivery model, you really helped guide and shape the work as well as supporting the development of vital narrative... It was a joy to work with you too."

    Maddie Dinwoodie | Chief Programme Officer, UK Youth

guiding groups to do their best feeling & thinking

holistic facilitator and life coach nathan ardaiz leading a workshop with a community group in a circle in England
holistic facilitator and life coach nathan ardaiz with the Koreo team in Tanzania with Care for their global leadership meeting
holistic life coach and facilitator nathan ardaiz working in a circle with a community group in London England