Iain Mackenzie
Executive Coach
- UK-trained | Gestalt psychotherapist | Qualified Executive Coach
- ILM Level 7 Executive Coaching & Mentoring, NPQSL Leadership.
- 10+ years Gestalt Psychotherapist, Coaching, Training and Leadership across complex, multicultural organisations.
- British Chamber of Commerce, Beijing (member)
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Testimonial
"I started work with Iain to refine then
achieve my career goals.
We definitely have done that, and I have been
able to identify a clearer path with practical steps towards what I want
to achieve. But additionally what Iain brought, was to help me gain
insights into my deeper motivations and beliefs about my work. This has
enabled me to work more imaginatively and expansively to achieve my
career goals."
Senior Academic and University Course Leader, UK - 2025
Testimonial
"Working with Iain as my coach over the past
year has been a transformative experience.
His insightful questions and
thought-provoking discussions have helped me navigate leadership
challenges with clarity and confidence. As the Founding Director of
Welicar Educational Centre, I’ve found his guidance invaluable in
shaping my approach to decision-making and growth. Iain creates a space
that is both safe and stimulating, where new perspectives emerge and
meaningful change takes root. If you’re looking for a coach who truly
listens and challenges you in the best way possible, I highly recommend
connecting with him"
Elisha Ooga - Founding Director Welicar Education - Kenya - 2025
I work with leaders who:
- Think deeply but rarely get the space to do it well.
- Want time to think things through without pressure.
- Value a balance of support and challenge.
- Look for sustainable change, not just quick performance wins.
- Care about how they lead as much as what they lead.
- Value reflection and clear seeing.
- Want a space that’s both safe and robust.
Experiential Workshop Facilitation Training
Experience what well-held professional space feels like and learn how to create it in your own meetings and workshops.
How the Learning Works
Each 90-minute session is experiential
You will:
- participate in a structured live workshop
- observe group dynamics as they emerge
- identify one practical change to apply immediately
- Small groups (8–12 participants) allow real interaction rather than passive learning.
The Sessions
Sessions may be attended individually or as a complete series.
Session 1: Setting Clear Structure
How to open sessions so participants know what to expect without sounding controlling.
You'll leave with:
One concrete change you'll implement in your next workshop
Experience of what a well-held session feels like
Simple workshop checklist you can adapt immediately
Session 2: When Someone Dominates
What to do when one person takes over or others withdraw.
You'll leave with:
5 clean interventions for shifting dynamics
Scripts for stepping in kindly
Session 3: Breakout Rooms That Work
How to design breakouts that feel focused, not flat.
You'll leave with:
3 reusable prompts + timing template
Session 4: Handling Conflict Without Shutting Down
When to intervene when tension emerges vs letting it surface.You'll leave with:
Conflict intervention framework + 3 de-escalation moves
Session 5: What Makes People Feel Safe to Speak
How to create space where people speak honestly, not just politely.
You'll leave with:
Safety signals checklist (first 5 mins) + 3 trust-building moves
Session 6: Facilitating for Neurodiversity & Inclusion
How to make sessions work for different brains, bodies, and backgrounds.
You'll leave with:
Inclusion checklist + 5 simple adaptations
Who This Training Is For:
- Facilitators and team leaders
- Educators and trainers
- Coaches, therapists and wellbeing practitioners
- Professionals running group or developmental conversations
This series of 6 workshops is designed for people who regularly hold space for others.
Participants typically want their sessions to feel clear, Safe and Productive
Programme Overview
- 6 experiential sessions
- 90 minutes each
- Online (Zoom)
- Small professional groups (8–12 participants)
- Structure
- Sessions may be attended individually or as a complete series.
Session 1: Setting Clear Structure
holding clear expectations and boundaries:
The foundation of every effective meeting and workshop
Investment
£40–45 per individual session
£200 for the full 6-session series
Bursary places available — please enquire
For further information or to discuss your booking please contact:
Email: iain@iainmackenzie.Ltd
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iain-munro-mackenzie/
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