The roots of engaging training can be found anywhere. You do however have be on the lookout. Some of my ideas have come from advertisements - yep ads. When I say I'm going to be talking about hairy, naked guy (above specimen) I can see participant's question marks dancing in the air. … [Read more...] about Looking for inspiration? Try an ad (especially these unusual ones from Fast Company)
10 tips for trainers part two: avoiding hairy, naked guys
This is part two of 10 tips for trainers. See part one here. It's my gift to you the day after my birthday. I figured as I don't have to wait until Christmas to open gifts why should you. 6.  Avoid the hairy, naked guy; part A when we're stressed our brains aren't primed for objective … [Read more...] about 10 tips for trainers part two: avoiding hairy, naked guys
Curious definition of stress
I went to a talk at my kids' school the other night about drug abuse prevention. Interesting material and great presenter. One of the things that caught my attention was the presenter's definition of stress. Before I tell you what it was, what's yours? Definition of stress that is. The … [Read more...] about Curious definition of stress
Stress relief a la country music & dill pickles
In my last post I talked about my first day on the job, doing job training for developmentally delayed adults when I was 17 years old. I learned a lot about expecting the unexpected there. From helping an elfin older lady named Cookie do up her bra to customizing stress relief. Stress. It's a … [Read more...] about Stress relief a la country music & dill pickles
