Bettina Kanninen
Facilitator and Trainer
Introduction
As a facilitator and trainer, Bettina brings an energetic approach that inspires people to work together. Her mission is to support workplaces in growing courageously towards greater meaning and success. An expert in interpersonal interaction with a degree in social services, she has more than ten years of experience working with individuals and groups, both in the public sector and as an independent trainer. Her goal is to create the conditions for people to thrive in well-functioning workplaces.
“Is there any moment more important than the moment we meet? The moment when people come together to create something new, generate ideas, share experiences, learn, be heard, make decisions and develop things together. In that moment, we are open to something new and may notice our thinking expanding. Perhaps my opinion has changed? Perhaps I have understood something more. Facilitation makes these moments easier by giving them effective, productive and safe structures. To me, that is the beauty of facilitation!”
Bettina’s superpower is building trust and an atmosphere of courageous dialogue, where people can safely discuss real problems and move forward. She believes that, with good guidance, people themselves are the best experts at solving the challenges in their work and deciding on actions towards shared goals. Bettina facilitates groups and trains facilitation skills both in person and online, using the best tools for the task.