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Lessons From a Ringmaster for Corporate Trainers

Lessons from a ringmaster for corporate Trainers: What lessons from a ringmaster for corporate trainers might be overlooked and undervalued? These masters of ceremonies know…

Jordon TaylorAugust 26, 2025

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Giving and Receiving Feedback as a Corporate Trainer

Why Feedback Matters in Corporate Training Giving and receiving feedback as a corporate trainer 🧑‍🏫 is not always a priority, but should it be?…

Jordon TaylorApril 23, 2025

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How to Incorporate Your Passions into Training Session

Introduction ✨🎤 As a new corporate trainer or someone looking to get into the field, you might be wondering how to make your training sessions…

Jordon TaylorApril 1, 2025

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A Handful of Lessons From My Closest Training Companion

Introduction Sometimes, you find a training companion in an unexpected place. While I held positions prior that required me to wear a training hat 🎩…

Jordon TaylorMarch 3, 2025

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Why Corporate Trainers Need a Library Card in 2025

Introduction Every New Year, countless people resolve to read more books 📚. Whether it’s to relax , learn something new , or simply take a…

Jordon TaylorJanuary 15, 2025

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Understanding the Implications of Using Training as a Punishment

Introduction Training serves as a cornerstone for professional development and organizational growth. The intended purpose of training is to equip employees with the knowledge, skills,…

Jordon TaylorSeptember 4, 2024

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Elevating Engagement: The Power of Unique Language in Corporate Training

Earlier this month we talked about using crutch words, and how they should be hunted down and removed from the vernacular of corporate trainers. On…

Jordon TaylorJune 25, 2024

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Crutch words and where to find them

Crutch words, filler words, and verbal fillers are a few names for sounds, words, or phrases that don’t mean anything in the context of what…

Jordon TaylorJune 11, 2024

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The Psychology of Making Requests: A Deep Dive into Corporate Training Dynamics

How many times have you felt uncomfortable asking a learner or your class to do something? 🤔 Maybe it was an activity, or perhaps you…

Jordon TaylorMay 22, 2024

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“There are no stupid questions.” Really? – Effectively Managing Learners Questions

Managing learners’ questions in the corporate classroom isn't always as easy as it sounds. There are a variety of factors that could impact your ability…

Jordon TaylorMay 14, 2024