Sixth Level

A to Z of being a trainer: B is for Behaviour(ism)Sit.
Lie down.
Roll over.
How would you feel if you attended a training session where the level of trainer/learner interaction amounted to this?
I’ve been on sessions like this. On one memorable occasion, the trainer merrily informed us, “You don’t know how to do this, but I do. [...]

I have, somewhat ambitiously, decided to run an A to Z series on being a trainer. Bear with it, and we’ll see how it goes.
A is for Attitude.
To be a successful trainer, we need to concentrate on our attitude to various elements surrounding our role. Attitude towards learners; after all, it’s about them and not [...]

“I never prepare for presentations, I just wing it.”
I often hear this said about presentations and I’m not entirely sure I believe this statement. At least, not about successful presentations.
As for those who are clearly flailing, then perhaps all preparation has been forgotten in favour of nerves. But only the supremely confident will make the [...]

If you’re thinking of taking the step into freelance training, then you’re making a great decision. It is one of the most rewarding jobs there is and there are lots of resources out there to help you. If the running a business aspect of being freelance worries you, then I recommend Sharon Gaskin’s workshops, and [...]

I am delighted, and utterly astonished, to confirm that I have been shortlisted for the Trainer of the Year award at the IITT Training Awards 2010. So astonished that when my husband asked me how I felt about it, I said, “ooh it’s like the XFactor.” Perhaps not
I am very happy to have [...]