'How you teach is how you do everything' is the title of a recent blog post written by Jen Louden and Michele Lisenbury Christensen. I started to read it with skepticism as I don't usually find a lot of great writing about what it really means to be a teacher - trainer - leaning and development … [Read more...] about How you teach is how you do everything – part 1: How not to suck on fumes
You make sex boring – 2 funny resources about speaking & training from Scott Berkun, author of Confessions of a Public Speaker
The most recently monthly Rock.Paper.Scissors e-newsletter includes an interview with Scott Berkun, author of ‘Confessions of a Public Speaker’ and 7 tips on speaking and training I pulled from his book. The newsletter also includes 2 funny resources related to speaking & training. Things … [Read more...] about You make sex boring – 2 funny resources about speaking & training from Scott Berkun, author of Confessions of a Public Speaker
You make sex boring – 3 resources about speaking & training from Scott Berkun, author of Confessions of a Public Speaker
The new issue of the monthly Rock.Paper.Scissors' e-newsletter describes my interview Scott Berkun, author of ‘Confessions of a Public Speaker’. It's a great book and a must read for anyone who finds themselves in front of groups, whether to give a speech or an interactive training. Here are some … [Read more...] about You make sex boring – 3 resources about speaking & training from Scott Berkun, author of Confessions of a Public Speaker
You make sex boring – getting intimate about speaking and training with Scott Berkun, author of Confessions of a Public Speaker
Setting the Stage: You make sex boring, is one eye-catching item on Scott Berkun’s short list of big things not to do when you’re public speaking. In other words anyone can kill a topic by speaking in a monotone voice, looking disinterested, picking uninspired examples and behaving like you … [Read more...] about You make sex boring – getting intimate about speaking and training with Scott Berkun, author of Confessions of a Public Speaker
Tipsy fridges that tip learning over the top
My body went rigid with frustration when, as I closed my fridge, the attached freezer door popped open and stayed open. It happened again .... and again. I took a quick look in the freezer to see if something was preventing it from closing. Nope. I gave up. I came into the kitchen a while later … [Read more...] about Tipsy fridges that tip learning over the top
What kind of journey are you on – measured, secure & contained or wild with risk & opportunities?
No matter if the journey (Journey Life Lens®) is a strong preference of yours or if you avoid it all costs (preferring to get to the point, the destination - Destination Life Lens®) we've all got to deal. Deal with the open road and the horizon that beckons. Find our own path that works. For … [Read more...] about What kind of journey are you on – measured, secure & contained or wild with risk & opportunities?
What kind of learning can happen in a library with no books? Turns out a lot
I love learning. Soaking up learning from the wide variety of books I read and taking the odd continuing education course from time to time (right now I'm taking a mixed media course) are my idea of bliss. Forget Calgon, I don't need no bubbles to carry me off to faraway places and new ways of … [Read more...] about What kind of learning can happen in a library with no books? Turns out a lot
How do you cross the street? Depends on your perspective
What could be easier than moving from one side of the street to the other? Look left Look right When there's no oncoming traffic, cross the street Right? Not so fast. Crossing the street, like many other daily rituals in our lives, is influenced by that massive lens through which we see the … [Read more...] about How do you cross the street? Depends on your perspective
Getting real with Dyana Valentine; is being on track and being true to yourself antithetical?
Dyana Valentine describes herself as dark chocolate chili peppers. She’s sweet and has a kick when she’s helping self-starters self-finish one project at a time. Dyana’s a coach in the very best sense of the word. She’s also a professional instigator, she takes what’s already there and turns … [Read more...] about Getting real with Dyana Valentine; is being on track and being true to yourself antithetical?
The art of being an unconventional trainer (with a nod to Chris Guillebeau)
I saw Chris Guillebeau speak recently, the author of The Art of Non-Conformity. He thinks instead of looking for efficiency we should be looking for adventure. I agree and as an adventure seeker when it comes to learning and development here's my 10 point take on how a conventional trainer stacks up … [Read more...] about The art of being an unconventional trainer (with a nod to Chris Guillebeau)
Three funny resources to ensure being on track and being true to yourself isn't antithetical
The recent Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter includes an interview with Dyana Valentine and explores whether being true to yourself and being on track is antithetical. If you're a regular reader of our monthly newsletter you'll know that they include an article, some resources and then, well, some … [Read more...] about Three funny resources to ensure being on track and being true to yourself isn't antithetical
Some free resources to ensure being on track and being true to yourself isn't antithetical
The recent Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter includes an interview with Dyana Valentine and explores whether being true to yourself and being on track is antithetical. Check out the following resources to help you do both - be on track and be true to yourself. Need to create some space to reflect … [Read more...] about Some free resources to ensure being on track and being true to yourself isn't antithetical
