Month: June 2016
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The mysteries of self esteem
As trainers we often talk about self esteem but do we understand the term and how it is developed. It is not the same as self confidence. Watch the enlightening video below. Can’t see the video – click here
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Reading
I am a big advocate of reading for all teachers, trainers and educators. But, often we just don’t have the time so I listen to podcasts and read short form articles like blogs using Digg Reader to collate them for me. Do you need a book to read this weekend or are you driving somewhere…
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Intensive Mode Teaching
I attended a conference recently on Intensive Mode Teaching which was quite informative. It was aimed more at the university world but it was still an interesting group and some good discussions ensued. I let one of the facilitators know some of my thoughts after the conference via email and she asked me to put…
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The Ultimate TED Talk
I really do enjoy most TED talks but there is a bit of a formula used to create an illusion of wonder and amazement. The video below does an excellent job of dissecting the TED talk and making fun of it. Can’t see the video – click here
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Sunday Zephyr – I’m with Mike
How is your Sunday going. I have (hopefully) just finished a local half marathon and feeling tired, but happy about my efforts. I’m not great at running. I was pretty quick when I was younger but I wasn’t going to win the national titles or the Olympics. I just enjoy running (sad I know). Also…
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Generations
I don’t get very concerned about the whole different generations thing. I do see some examples of the differences when I am delivering training and providing advice but on other occasions I don’t. You can get a little too hung up on the so called generational issues. The post below is a good summary of…
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Body language assessment
Try out this body language assessment. Great for classes on communication. Find the assessment here
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DiSC Profiles
I use DiSC a lot in my programs when it is relevant. The cost is a bit prohibitive for some clients but there are some cheap (free) tools out there. The best one I have found recently is on Tony Robbins website. Check it out and do the quick assessment. The report is quite comprehensive.…
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Sunday Zephyr – Rain, Rain, Rain
We have had a lot of rain recently and I have used this rain to catch up on a lot of little projects and marking. Hope you are enjoying the long weekend and that the weather, whether you are is good. It could be worse you could be on this boat! Can’t see the video…
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Are you listening?
Great video on listening. Do I need to add that this is a critical skill for all trainers? Can’t see the video – click here