EDGEWALKERTM  WORKSHOP  CERTIFICATION  PROGRAM  

The  Edgewalker  Workshop  Certification  Program  prepares  you  to  facilitate  the  “Walking  on  the  Leading  Edge”  two-­‐day  workshop  program.    You  must  have  some  background  in  training  and  group  dynamics  as  this  program  does  not  teach  training  and  facilitation  skills.    In  this  program  you  will  learn  the  overall  structure  of  the  two-­‐day  workshop,  get  detailed  instructions  and  practice  on  how  to  facilitate  various  experiential  exercises,  and  learn  and  practice  the  qualities  and  skills  of  an  Edgewalker  Workshop  Facilitator.    You  will  receive  a  Walking  on  the  Leading  Edge  Workshop  Manual  that  will  serve  as  a  resource  guide  when  you  run  your  own  workshops.    

Prequalifications:  

• Trained  and  experienced  in  workshop  facilitation  • Excellent  listening  and  feedback  skills  • Personal  commitment  to  a  spiritual  path  or  spiritual  discipline  • Attendance  at  a  “Walking  on  the  Leading  Edge  Workshop”,  or  completion  of  one  of  the  

Edgewalker  Coaching  Programs  • Qualifying  interview  with  certified  Edgewalker  Master  Trainer  

Program  Overview:  

• Attend  two-­‐day  Edgewalker  Workshop  Train-­‐the-­‐Trainer  Program  • Co-­‐facilitate  with  certified  Edgewalker  Master  Trainer    • Facilitate  a  “Walking  on  the  Leading  Edge”  workshop  on  your  own.  • Plan  for  sustaining  your  Edgewalker  skills  and  qualities    Details  on  program  completion  requirements:  

 

Attend  two-­‐day  Edgewalker  Workshop  Facilitator  Training  Program.      

This  two-­‐day  program  consists  of  the  following  elements:  

• Overview  of  the  Edgewalker  philosophy  and  history  • Review  of  the  content  of  the  two-­‐day  “Walking  on  the  Leading  Edge”  workshop  • Practice  offering  lecturettes  on  Edgewalker  content  

• Practice  facilitating  experiential  exercises  • Qualities  and  Skills  of  an  Edgewalker  facilitator  • Overview  of  Edgewalker  International  as  a  business  organization  • Development  of  your  Edgewalker  business  • Building  the  Edgewalker  Community  

Co-­‐facilitate  with  certified  Edgewalker  Master  Trainer.*    You  and  your  Edgewalker  Master  Trainer  will  co-­‐facilitate  a  two-­‐day  “Walking  on  the  Leading  Edge”  workshop  together.    You  will  meet  every  morning  to  make  sure  you  are  prepared  for  the  day,  and  every  evening  to  process  how  the  day  went.    Typically  the  Facilitator-­‐in-­‐Training  and  the  Master  Trainer  divide  up  the  segments  of  the  workshop,  with  each  doing  50%  of  the  training.    Depending  on  the  evaluation  of  the  Master  Trainer,  and  the  Facilitator-­‐in-­‐Training’s  level  of  comfort,  they  may  decide  to  co-­‐facilitate  a  second  workshop,  switching  off  on  the  material  covered.      

Facilitate  a  “Walking  on  the  Leading  Edge”  workshop  on  your  own.    When  you  and  your  Master  Trainer  agree  that  you  are  ready,  you  will  facilitate  a  two-­‐day  “Walking  on  the  Leading  Edge”  workshop  on  your  own.    If  you  prefer,  you  can  arrange  to  have  your  Master  Trainer  observe  and  be  a  support  to  you,  for  a  fee  and  travel  expenses.    When  the  workshop  is  completed,  you  will  ask  workshop  participants  to  complete  an  evaluation  on  your  effectiveness  as  a  workshop  facilitator  and  on  the  effectiveness  of  the  workshop  overall.    These  evaluation  forms  will  be  sent  to  your  Master  Trainer  for  final  evaluation  and  certification.    When  you  have  completed  all  certification  requirements,  you  will  be  listed  as  a  certified  Edgewalker  Workshop  Facilitator  on  the  Edgewalker  International  website  (www.edgewalkers.org),  and  you  have  the  right  to  list  yourself  as  a  “Certified  Edgewalker  Workshop  Facilitator”  on  your  business  cards  and  resume.  

 Cost:  

• Edgewalker  Facilitator  Training  Workshop  Cost:    $395  • Walking  on  the  Leading  Edge  Co-­‐Training  Sessions  Cost:  Share  profits  plus  cover  Master  

Trainer’s  travel  expenses  

 

*At  this  time,  the  only  Edgewalker  Master  Trainer  is  Judi  Neal  

 

   

WORKSHOP  DETAILS  

Dates:    March  1-­‐2,  2015  

Location:    Home  of  Judi  Neal  and  Ralph  Ellis,  745  N.  Sequoyah  Drive,  Fayetteville,  AR  72701  

Cost:  $395  

March  1  –  Day  1  

8:30  -­‐  9:00     Registration  and  coffee/tea  

9:00  -­‐  10:30     Session  1    

10:30  -­‐  10:50     Break  

10:50  –  12:15     Session  2  

12:15  –  1:15     Lunch  

1:15  –  2:30     Session  3  

2:30  –  2:50     Break  

2:50  –  5:00     Session  4  

Evening  activities  are  available  and  optional  

 

March  2  –  Day  2  

8:30  -­‐  9:00     Registration  and  coffee/tea  

9:00  -­‐  10:30     Session  1    

10:30  -­‐  10:50     Break  

10:50  –  12:15     Session  2  

12:15  –  1:15     Lunch  

1:15  –  3:00     Session  3  

 

Dress  is  casual.    If  the  weather  permits,  we  may  spend  some  time  in  nature,  so  bring  warm  outdoor  clothing  and  comfortable  shoes.  

Lunch  and  healthy  snacks  provided.    Refrigerator  available  if  you  have  special  needs  foods.