Train the Trainer

In this 4 minute video, Paul reminds us of the perils of PowerPoint, why we use it too much and gives some tips on alternative methods of training

Time Required: 5 minutes Size of Group: 12 to 300 Materials: Flipchart and pens or pre-prepared slide An icebreaker designed to stretch people physically, get their brain thinking quickly and practise moving their arms in the form of gestures. Procedure Write on the flipchart in advance or pre-prepare a slide this graphic Next explain to [...]

Do you ever have to meet clients or colleagues in crowded areas to have a meeting, for coaching and 1 to 1 training?  Starbucks, busy hotel lobbies, reception areas, service stations.  Unfortunately, it’s the sign of the times and we don’t always have the privacy of a room. Read on and I’ll share some ideas [...]

The ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) surveyed in 2011, over 250 large organisations. Some startling research came out of the survey.  Highlights: 80% of the organisations said they used coaching internally to develop their people, this increased to 90% for firms of over 2,000 staff. 95% of the firms said they saw direct benefits [...]

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With the New Year well in progress now, as professional trainers, it’s time to consider our comfort zone that we’re relaxed with and maybe pushing the boat out for greater gains. Let me tell you how a mackerel fishing adventure with a twist can help you re-consider your comfort zone. All summer Lewis and Euan [...]

“Can you organise the tea for the children” were the last words my wife uttered as she headed to the car and the post Christmas sales. And the last thing I wanted to do was cook, so we jumped into my car and within 10 minutes were sitting down in to an iconic eatery of [...]

You leave gigs before the encore to “beat the rush”. You get more excited about having a roast on a Sunday than going clubbing. You stop dreaming of becoming a professional footballer and start dreaming of having a son who might instead. Before throwing the local paper away, you look through the property section. You [...]

Here are 3 memory teasers that we use in our trainings. They’re quick to use, less that 10 minutes and they ensure your delegate’s brains are working overtime. They’re also fun and if worked in with a team competition, really stretching. The Oldest Brain Teaser Ever Three ancient Greek fishermen were strolling along an ancient [...]

Instructions Deceptively simple exercise for small to medium sized groups (6 to 14) Line up in pairs, facing partner Introduce the Helium Stick – a long thin, light rod Ask participants to point out each index finger and then lay the Helium Stick down on people’s fingers The challenge is to lower the Helium Stick [...]