Facilitator – Global Learning & Leadership Development

Facilitator – Global Learning & Leadership Development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of facilitation experience, including at least 5+ years focused on leadership development for mid-to-senior level leaders, or an advanced degree with 5+ years of facilitation experience, including 5 years in leadership development at the same level.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate leadership development experiences virtually and in person, ranging from 2-hour sessions to multi-month immersive programs.
• Deliver content consistently and effectively, while adapting style, pace, and tone to match the audience and session dynamics.
• Ensure learner engagement by using advanced facilitation techniques including storytelling, Socratic questioning, coaching, and experiential learning.
• Manage and guide group processes, including small group breakouts, large group debriefs, role plays, and peer coaching.
• Surface and navigate participant resistance or sensitive topics with professionalism, cultural competence, and emotional intelligence.
• Reinforce program objectives and ensure alignment to core leadership competencies and business outcomes.
• Utilize virtual facilitation platforms and tools to produce and facilitate virtual events, ensuring seamless delivery and engagement.
• Deliver 1:1 and small group coaching engagements for employees and leaders at various levels aligned to program goals or individual development plans.
• Leverage ICF-aligned coaching practices to build trust and psychological safety, deepen self-awareness, and facilitate breakthrough thinking and behavioral change.
• Administer and debrief leadership assessments (e.g., 360s, personality or strengths-based tools) as part of development journeys.
• Maintain documentation, confidentiality, and ethical standards in accordance with guidelines.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and psychologically safe learning environment for all participants.
• Use adult learning principles and evidence-based techniques to maximize retention, reflection, and transfer of learning.
• Monitor learner engagement and adjust facilitation strategies as needed in real time.
• Conduct thorough session preparation including reviewing facilitator guides, participant pre-work, content updates, and technology setup.
• Participate in train-the-trainer (TTT) and program rehearsal sessions as needed to ensure delivery excellence and consistency.
• Coordinate with producers, co-facilitators, or program managers before, during, and after sessions to ensure seamless execution.
• Represent the brand and voice of the organization’s leadership philosophy, values, and learning culture in every session.
• Serve as a role model of leadership behaviors and a culture ambassador during and outside of delivery.
• Provide feedback to the instructional design and program management teams on program flow, content effectiveness, and learner reactions.
• Stay current on facilitation best practices and leadership development trends through professional learning and certifications.
• Consult as needed on program design and build efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Psychology, or related field.
• ICF Certification (ACC, PCC, or MCC) in good standing.
• Certification in assessment tools (e.g., Hogan, MBTI, DiSC, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Circle Profile).
• Formal certification in facilitation methods (e.g., IAF Certified™ Professional Facilitator, ATD Master Trainer, DDI, Prosci, or equivalent).
• Facilitating programs for Fortune 500 companies, top consultancies, or learning institutes (e.g., GE Crotonville, McKinsey Academy, CCL).
• Facilitating in both virtual and in-person environments for diverse, global audiences.
• 3+ years of professional coaching with successful engagements.
• Familiarity with virtual facilitation platforms (e.g., MS Teams, Zoom, Webex, Adobe Connect).
• Experience facilitating content from leading leadership frameworks (e.g., Situational Leadership®, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Crucial Conversations, Adaptive Leadership).
• Ability to flex facilitation style for various cultural norms and seniority levels.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, executive presence, and emotional intelligence.
• Fluency in additional languages is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% in the contiguous United States, including occasional international travel.