Why engage a Strategic Facilitator?

A skilled facilitator makes a panel discussion look like a spontaneous conversation while seamlessly keeping balance and structure. They guide the conversation with neutrality, manage time and flow, and create space for meaningful dialogue, ensuring panellists stay on point and audiences stay engaged. The result is a polished, purposeful session that delivers value from start to finish.

Why Miriam Borthwick?

Miriam is a skilled and trusted facilitator with a reputation for hosting engaging, purposeful panel discussions. With experience as a Board member and a background in investigative journalism and strategic communications, Miriam brings clarity, warmth, and presence to every event.

Miriam guides conversations with ease, balancing spontaneity with strategy to meet the goals of both speakers and host organisations. Known for synthesising complex ideas in real-time and supporting audience understanding, Miriam intuitively hears the music under the words, drawing out meaning, revealing strategy, and helping key messages land with clarity and impact.

Core Skills

Once engaged, Miriam prepares thoroughly, developing a clear understanding of the event’s goals, panellist perspectives, and audience composition. She deeply researches the panel topic to grasp key themes and viewpoints, ensuring she’s well-informed and ready to guide the conversation with insight.

Grounded in preparation but attuned to the moment, Miriam responds to what unfolds with presence and precision, ensuring the discussion stays aligned with the intended purpose and resonates with the audience. Her clear, concise, and confident communication ensures an engaging and purposeful experience for all involved.

What to Expect

Miriam can undertake the following services in support of organisations hosting an expert panel:

• Moderate panel discussions

• Facilitate guided conversations

• Provide memorable, informative, and entertaining events to audiences

Miriam is intuitive and effective at tailoring a panel discussion to inform and entertain audiences, ensuring panellists shine as they share expertise.