An Introduction to Circle Facilitation & Leadership

📅 Thursday 16 May | 🕛 12PM–1PM AEST

This one-hour masterclass is designed to give you real, practical insight into what it means to hold transformational space — and how to do it with presence, confidence, and depth.

Here’s Exactly What We’ll Cover:

• The core elements of Circle practice and why it’s stood the test of time
• The 3 simple things you can do right now to create meaningful community
• What space-holding really means—and how it transforms all your relationships.
• The key principles of building and tending to thriving communities
• The biggest pitfalls facilitators face—and how to avoid them
• Powerful insights to support your personal growth as a leader and facilitator

(That's a lot in one hour, wish me luck!)

✨ BONUS: After the session, I’ll send you a free PDF packed with ice-breakers, connection prompts, and a ready-to-use Circle template so you can start facilitating with confidence.

You’ll receive an email soon with all the details you’ll need to access this FREE online masterclass with Nele Vandersmissen, Founder of Wondr. 

If you miss the live event, a replay will be available for a limited time.

Introducing your guide

Nele Vandersmissen

Founder of Wondr and Circle Luminar

I’m the founder of Wondr, where I’m reimagining how we build meaningful community beyond our homes and navigate collective uncertainty. Circle practice is at the heart of this mission—it has transformed my life so profoundly that sharing it with others has become my calling.

Over the past decade, I’ve had the honor of facilitating more than 1,500 Circles worldwide, both in-person and online. My journey has taken me from boardrooms to deserts, from forests to corporate offices, and across countries like China, Dubai, Singapore, Europe, the US, and Australia. I’ve spent four years with Snapchat, establishing their Council (Circle) practice, and I’ve designed gatherings for groups ranging from 3 to 250 participants.

What sets me apart is the diversity of spaces I’ve worked in—bringing the transformative power of Circle to boardrooms, global retreats, and everything in between.

Circle facilitation is the one thing I’ve spent over 10,000 hours of my life mastering.

In the past three years, I’ve trained over 400 people in Circle Practices and Rites of Passage frameworks. It’s a joy to watch them carry this work into their own communities, creating ripples of connection and positive change.

As a facilitator, my style is grounded and authentic, sprinkled with humour and a deep respect for the unique genius each Circle participant brings. I love sharing this practice with the world.