Become a Jedi-Level Trainer

How was the first time you had to stand in front of a class? Mine was a nerve-wrecking experience.

I knew the topic well, but I was given someone’s official slides. They made me uncomfortable. They didn’t reflect my key points, my narrative and my persona. I was also expected to cover the topics precisely. Despite my nerves, I delivered a solid class covering everything in the 150-page deck.

I had good feedback. I was chuffed. I could do this!

That was me as a Level 1 Trainer:

• I dominated the class environment.
• I spoke for long periods sharing my wisdom.
• I used slides as the main teaching artefact .
• The learners had limited opportunity to participate other that asking questions and doing a few basic exercises.

A couple of years later I was a more confident trainer. I knew my stuff and people attending my classes spoke highly of them.

My training approach had evolved and incorporated hands-on activities that demonstrated the concepts I wanted to teach. The classes were fun, engaging and full of energy.

The feedback was great and my reputation helped me sell my classes with ease.