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Invisible Dynamics – How Teams Really Work

Team dynamics through movement

Overview A practical, interactive session where the team explores how they work together through movement, positioning, and observation. Participants gain insight into team patterns, communication flows, and collaboration challenges — without analysis or conflict. Step-by-Step Session Flow (Actionable)…

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Duration 45–60 min
Group Size 5–15

Workshop

Description

Overview

A practical, interactive session where the team explores how they work together through movement, positioning, and observation. Participants gain insight into team patterns, communication flows, and collaboration challenges — without analysis or conflict.

Step-by-Step Session Flow (Actionable)

1. Welcome & Context (5 min)

  • Brief introduction: “We’ll explore how your team works together in real time. No judgment, no wrong answers.”

  • Set safe, neutral space rules

  • Explain flow: exercises + reflection

2. Mapping the Team (15–20 min)

  • Use space in the room: participants physically position themselves to represent roles, workflows, or typical interactions

  • Optionally use objects (chairs, cards, sticky notes) to represent absent roles, processes, or recurring challenges

  • Observe naturally: who interacts more? who is isolated?

3. Guided Observation & Reflection (10–15 min)

  • Ask participants to silently notice patterns:

    • What feels balanced?

    • Where do communication gaps exist?

    • Where are overlaps or bottlenecks?

  • Encourage small personal notes (optional)

4. Integration – Shifts & Insights (10 min)

  • Invite volunteers to try small adjustments: “move slightly, swap positions, see how the pattern changes”

  • Brief discussion on observations and light action ideas: “What small change could improve collaboration tomorrow?”

  • Emphasis: insights, not problem-solving

5. Closing (5 min)

  • Grounding exercise (deep breath, brief stretch)

  • One-sentence personal takeaway (optional)

Benefits

Benefits

  1. Increased awareness of team patterns

  2. Improved communication understanding

  3. Insights into collaboration dynamics

  4. Safe, low-pressure experimentation with team interactions

  5. Strengthened group connection

Additional Experience Info

Requirements:

Open space (min. 20–25 sqm)

Chairs

Travel and Expenses

National Travel (>100 km): €150 flat travel/time fee to cover travel effort. Overnight stays required for national assignments: accommodation and meals covered by the client.

International (Europe) Travel: All flights, local transfers, accommodation, and meals to be provided or fully reimbursed by the client.

International Travel Premium: +40% per session to fairly compensate for preparation, travel, and time away from home.

Per Diem (International): €85 per person/day to cover meals and incidental expenses.

Travel Days Without Facilitation (International): €400/day.

Hosted by Susana Matos

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About the Host

I am a Europe-based facilitator working at the intersection of well-being, embodiment, and experiential learning. I design structured, immersive experiences that support vitality, presence, and sustainable well-being in professional environments. My background combines counselling psychology, mindfulness, somatic awareness, and group facilitation. I am particularly skilled at translating depth and emotional intelligence into accessible, non-intrusive formats suited to corporate and multicultural teams. My work supports clarity, regulation, and a sense of ease that allows people to feel more engaged, connected, and well at work. Alongside my well-being practice, I bring extensive experience from hospitality, tourism, and experiential facilitation, including team-based activities and sensory experiences such as mindful tastings. This allows me to work fluently with groups, adapt to different dynamics, and collaborate seamlessly with artists, creatives, coaches, and facilitators from diverse disciplines. My facilitation style is calm, human-centred, and structured. I pay close attention to group energy, pacing, and nervous system regulation, often working with movement, breath, silence, and subtle guidance (including approaches inspired by Silent Counselling). I find deep meaning in creating moments that contribute to people’s sense of well-being, connection, and happiness without requiring personal exposure or emotional disclosure. I work as an independent facilitator and am available for in-person sessions across Europe, delivering modular formats that integrate naturally into Culture Vitale’s curated “Sessions of Vitality”.

Client Requirements

A quiet, comfortable space of approximately 20–30 sqm is ideal for movement-based or guided awareness sessions. Minimal technical equipment (speaker, projector, whiteboard or microphone) may be needed. I´m open to different suggestions and if other activities come up, that are suitable for me, other material might be required.

Past Clients

I have experience facilitating team-building activities, guided wine tastings, and immersive tours for large groups, including corporate and professional audiences. I enjoy creating experiences that leave participants feeling present, connected, and energized, combining embodiment, reflection, and creativity.

Focus Areas

Well-being/HealthDevelopment/Coaching

Location

Porto, Portugal

Languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese

Travel Locations

I’m happy to travel nationally and internationally for pre-planned sessions, and can adapt to different client locations and formats.

Corporate Experience

Moderate

Certifications & Credentials

I am fully insured and hold relevant certifications in counselling, mindfulness, somatic facilitation, and group well-being.

Session Types Offered

Interactive & Passive

Past Experience Doing Sessions

Yes - Interactive

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