The Facilitator's Edge

Most workplace training still looks like a lecture — and that’s why it doesn’t stick. In this episode, we’ll dig into  experiential learning  and why it’s the backbone of  adult learning theory . We’ll talk about how to set the stage before learners walk in, why hands-on activities matter more than theory upfront, how reflection deepens learning, and what active experimentation looks like in the r...

The Facilitator’s Edge  – Your go-to podcast for mastering facilitation techniques and becoming a more effective trainer, leader, and communicator. Join Teri C. Brooks, M.Ed., a seasoned facilitation and training consultant, as she breaks down the top 10 facilitation techniques, shares expert insights on instructional design, and explores how understanding group processes can enhance learning and...

Let's talk about leveraging your innate strengths in both your professional journey and personal life. Join our podcast for inspiring stories, expert insights, and actionable strategies that empower you to harness your natural talents and achieve extraordinary success. Tune in and transform the way you work, live, and train as a workplace trainer.

Want some solid tips and chit-chat about training and teaching adults? Listen now for giggles and some real-life talk from a training consultant.

Let's talk temperament research from back in the day! Hippocrates and the theory of the four humors is not a new concept and neither are the four old-school terms for temperaments I'm discussing in this podcast.  I'll bet you have heard them before:  Melancholic  Choleric  Sanguine Phlegmatic Let's talk about each one and how they show up in life and at work.  Oh yeah, for...

Is diversity training stupid? Listen to my answer now and you decide. I do think it's much more complex than we make it out to be. Check out my blog post here . Don’t forget to give me a review and like And subscribe to my brand new baby podcast.

What are soft skills and what do they mean to you and the world of work? Hard skills are a no-brainer for most people.  By hard skills, I mean skills such as typing, computer repair, etc. But, there is a whole other category of skill sets you will need to be successful.  They're often called soft skills. Not because they're any less important, but because they are a bit more nimble and i...

Wow.  There is a lot happening in the context of social justice in the world today.  Guess what. It needs to happen in the workplace too.  We've got to really see our "issues" and check them before we perpetuate them onto others. Doing so can leave a bruise - much like the one I talk about in this episode. 

Do you want your employees to like you? Do you even care? I think you should and I'll tell ya why in this Business Acumen podcast episode.  Take a listen and hear why your employees need to like you as well as respect you.  When your employees don't respect you, they rebel against you.  When they don't like you they slack and, eventually, they will leave.  Let's talk about the...

Dressing inappropriately for a job interview can cost you the job - plain and simple. Isn't it a bummer we have to play by rules we didn't even write? The truth is sometimes we do. Check out my tips and a great strategy for navigating the interview process and getting the job you want. Read the blog post: Dressing inappropriately for a job interview. Visit me on TeriCBrooks.com or ThinkBlinkLearn....

I'm a True Colors consultant in Kansas City and I'm so excited to meet you!  Listen to this podcast episode to learn a little bit about me and why I even started doing podcasting. Again, nice to meet you and I hope we share information that is useful, beneficial, and helpful to you as you home your own professional acumen. Learn more about me and what I do at TeriCBrooks.com or ThinkBlinkLear...