Holding Space and Deep Democracy in times of uncertainty and disruption
A Masterclass with Heather Plett & Fanny Matheusen
How do you lead people when the future is unknown? How do you offer guidance and support when there is disruption and uncertainty?
In this participatory masterclass you will learn skills and practices rooted in Holding Space and Deep Democracy which will help you strengthen your leadership capacity for liminal times, when the old story is no longer relevant, and the new story has not yet emerged.
The next edition will take place in 2026.
Can’t you wait to learn from Heather?
Then join our webinar on 22nd and 23rd April with Heather Plett and Fanny Matheusen about Holding a brave space in a world that feels unsafe.
What will you learn?
- What unique leadership skills are most needed during times of liminality?
- How does a leader hold space for the needs and emotions of people during uncertain times (without taking too much responsibility)?
- What will support a leader in making good decisions during liminal times?
- How do you strengthen community culture and collaboration in challenging situations?
Is this masterclass for you?
The answer is YES if you recognize yourself in the cases below:
- You provide leadership to people in your workplace, classroom, community, or home.
- You are seeking to enhance your skillsets to be able to lead in more complex situations.
- You want to grow your capacity for times of change, uncertainty, disruption or crisis.
About Heather Plett
Heather Plett is the author of the book The Art of Holding Space: A Practice of Love, Liberation, and Leadership and the co-founder of the international Centre for Holding Space. She is an international speaker, facilitator, writer, and life-long learner whose work has been translated into a dozen languages and quoted in such notable publications as Harvard Business Review. She has trained people from six continents, both in person and online. Before launching her work in holding space, Heather worked in leadership and communications in government and non-profit.
About Fanny Matheusen
Fanny Matheusen is founder and creative director of HUMMUS BV where we empower all voices. She is an inspirational speaker on collective wisdom, transformational times and leadership. She’s a facilitator, teacher, coach and supervisor in deep democracy. She is a writer of several books and poems. Fanny is a passionate guide for people and/or groups in daring to work with difference. She compassionately listens to the wisdom of the minority and holds space for what is emerging when we gather in circles.