The Trainer's Edge - TAPD

Workshop Activities and Icebreakers - The benefits are HUGE, let me reiterate the benefits are really huge for the people attending your workshops and also for you as the trainer.  Lets start with benefits of an ICE Breaker at the start of your training session / Workshop As people come into the training room they can be in a frame of mind that they are here to learn and have an open mind, or they...

As a trainer we know how important feedback is even if it makes us feel a little uncomfortable at times. As we head toward the end of the year we know that training slows down if you are in VET and even if you do non accredited training for Government Departments this also slows down.  Take the time to evaluate the feedback you have received over the past 12 months and make a plan for skills devel...

As a Trainer you want to make sure that you engage your learners and learning new concepts is achieved.  Group activities can at times go horribly wrong if you are not organised and don't know what the main objective is.  In this podcast I talk about really simple activities to deliver in a workshop style that are engaging, create collaboration and get results that can be immediately implemen...

 In this 5 part series we are going to share such some really powerful tools and insights. Nathan talks to us about mindfulness, awakening your consciousness and healing. As a very successful Coach he shares his insights into the journey of self discovery and going inward to discover your true self.  We openly discuss challenges in life and how if we sit with the challenge and go inside though min...

If you are a Coach, Mentor, Trainer and Assessor you know that its not easy to keep clients on the path to success. It's our job to support and encourage students to progress but this needs to be on their terms. Helping students realign and get back on track isn't a complicated process. I have outlined a process that is really simple to implement and I hope you find this useful. Set up t...

I sat down with Nathan Hawken all the way from Dublin and what a conversation we had. Nathan is a successful Coach and Entrepreneur who teaches NLP at the Practitioner and master Practitioner level. Here we talk about how NLP is a game changer and how this has impacted his life and journey as a coach. Nathan coaches people around the world and has some great tips on how this is so beneficial if yo...

As educators we want our student to get the most from the our sessions and when we understand the Adult Learning Principles we can be more conscious about planning our session to include this and encourage others to share. It doesn't matter whether you are delivering face to face or via ZOOM you can ensure their is a high level of interaction and story telling into your session. In this Podca...

Multi-tasking - I used to be so proud to say I am an excellent multi-tasker but the truth is that's not really an achievement. I would pride myself on being able to do multiple things and i would constantly allow myself to be interrupted thinking I can just go back to what I was doing after I help this person and that person. Its actually a problem I needed to overcome to be able to be more p...

Change is inevitable in every organisation and with the current climate we are transitioning through change and moving back to the workplace, working from home and we have to do day to day life differently. Not every one copes with change the same and as leaders we can help our team cope with change better if we understand how they feel about change. Looking at peoples values and how comfortable w...

"We were born to be real not perfect" A life without authentic conversations is like a life without bearing your soul. As an educator I am always thinking about language and how we can lift people with our language, or how we can contribute to other peoples lives in a genuine way. One of the ways in which we can do this is through authentic conversations. An authentic conversation is one...

If you haven't found your passion yet then I can wait to share some insights with you and maybe help you find yours. I have had many discussions over the years where people ask me how did I know what my purpose was, where did this come from, and how will I know what mine is? Its actually difficult to explain as I am not sure how it occurred, I just knew what I was supposed to do and this has...

Understanding the key aspects of the Dimensions of Competence can greatly enhance your ability to get to the assessment stage more confidently and have a greater understanding of the skills gaps that your participants have at the current stage they are at. Dimensions of Competence include: ~ Task Skills Thinking about how the candidate must perform the individual skills that are required to comple...

How you support your students online is vital to their progress and ultimately their success. In this podcast I talk about One on One support and group support, the overall benefits and how this can provide your students with the connection they need especially when they are isolated and need to bounce ideas, ask questions and have their thoughts validated. The importance of identifying your ethic...

These are truly uncertain times but you have an opportunity to be able to support your clients through this turmoil. Use this time to learn and grow in new ways that will enhance everyone's experience. When you utilise technology your clients can be more supported than ever before. In this podcast I talk about what platforms you can use and how you can bring your clients together and keep the...

Understanding what Emotional Intelligence is and how we can develop and apply these skills to have greater awareness for ourselves personally is really exciting. Knowing how to develop a much deeper connection with our Clients, Family and in a social context facilitates you to start to communicate in a more succinct way. In this episode I take you through how you can develop your own emotional int...

As a trainer it is vital to participate in continued professional development, its a challenge to work and train and always be on top of legislation or industry changes.  In this episode I am speaking with Susan Bennett from Total WHS Solutions about how she stays current in her industry and how she selects the appropriate professional development courses for her needs. Support the show Subscribe...

80-90% of the successful delivery is in the preparation, in this podcast I talk about some tips to ensuring your preparation is on point for your target audience. Support the show Subscribe to our podcast:   🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/training-assessment-professional-development/id1493101646?uo=4   🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Zxv2pe5e66gvLdKa9wWg1 Conne...

Hi and welcome to Training & Assessment Professional Development Podcast   I am extremely grateful you have joined us and thanks for tuning in today………….   Training & Assessment Professional Development is about giving back to the community of Trainers and those wanting to enter the industry. I love helping Trainers develop their skills to become leaders in their field.  We have so much co...