Trainers need Training too

I have been training in financial institutes for several decades now and know that we all need training.  We just don’t all need the same training.  A key to being a great trainer is having enthusiasm about what you are training.  Training the same subject over a long period of time can do one of two things.  The trainer can get bored teaching the same subject, and their audience will be bored as well.  We all remember college courses that were arduous to get through because the professor was tired and bland.  Or a trainer can keep getting better, more polished and more interesting if they stay engaged with their audience.

So how do you keep your enthusiasm?  Keep learning.   Keep getting training yourself.  When you know new stuff you are excited to pass that along to those you train.  I have taught a course, “Train the Trainer” for a long time.  It is a great course because I get to spend time with like-minded folk.  My audience may be trainers that have been at it a long time or fresh new trainers or a combination of both.  I enjoy learning from both.  The more seasoned trainers always have a wealth of great stories of their training experiences, some hilarious, some inspiring and some disasters to avoid.  New faces tend to bring a refreshing optimism to the class.  I love to meet young professionals excited about their career.

No matter what you do, training is a great way to pump up your enthusiasm. 

Still learning,

Honey Shelton

www.interaction-training.com