Lina Patel on Kulin Nation lands

Lina Patel is a facilitator and collaboration designer based in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia, on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung people of the Kulin nation.15 She specializes in creating respectful and power-literate ways of being, knowing, and doing, with a mission to alleviate needless workplace suffering and bring more kindness into the world.1

Professional Background

Lina offers a range of services through her consultancy, Revma Consulting.1 These include:

• Group facilitation: Working with organizations and communities on specific projects or issues to improve communication and collaboration.
• Thinking Partner 1:1: Providing a supportive space for individuals to explore deeper questions about their work and intentions.
• Facilitation coaching: Offering one-on-one coaching to build facilitation skills and broaden perspectives.
• Organizational Development Coach: Working with small groups to uncover intentions, boundaries, and broader purposes within teams.

Approach and Philosophy

Lina draws on a broad range of approaches to help people define their vision, focusing on what energizes and motivates them.2 Her consultancy, Revma, is named after a Greek word meaning "current" or "stream," which reflects her philosophy of growing capacity to deal with uncertainty in transitional times.1

Personal Background

Born in Kenya to Indian parents, Lina is now based on Wurundjeri country on the traditional and unceded lands of the Kulin Nation.5 She uses she/her pronouns.4

Expertise

Lina is considered a master in facilitation and collaboration design, known for her ability to empower teams to work better together and guide people to reach agreements effectively.3 Her work aims to create timeful and respectful environments in professional settings.