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Google NotebookLM: Training Prep

Introduction to Google NotebookLM: A Guide for Training Preparation Have you ever stood at the front of the room just before kicking off a training…

Jordon TaylorOctober 1, 2025

Corporate Training for Non-Trainers

How to Transition Into Corporate Training

Introduction If you’ve been thinking about a transition into corporate training/learning and development (L&D), you’re not alone 🤝. Whether you’re coming from higher education 🎓,…

Jordon TaylorJuly 16, 2025

Food For Thought

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

Food For Thought Mastering Training Presence

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

Food For Thought Mastering Training Presence

Trainer Transitions: If You Can’t Make It Smooth, Make It Comically Awkward!

As a corporate trainer, you know that transitioning between topics or activities can be a challenging task. However, failing to do so smoothly and efficiently…

Jordon TaylorMay 6, 2024

Mastering Classroom Conversations

Clear is Kind: Clarifying Techniques for Corporate Trainers

Introduction I didn’t realize how much I used it until I lost it. 😞 Neither my wife nor I had slept in almost a week.…

Jordon TaylorApril 22, 2024

Corporate Training for Non-Trainers Mastering Classroom Conversations Mastering Training Preperation Mastering Virtual Training

Strategies for Overcoming Learner Resistance in Corporate Training

In the dynamic landscape of corporate training, overcoming learner resistance is a crucial aspect of ensuring the success of any training initiative. Learner resistance can…

Jordon TaylorMarch 4, 2024

Mastering Classroom Conversations

Mastering the Art of Answering Tough Questions in Training

As corporate trainers, we're often called upon to provide guidance and insight in the face of challenging questions. These questions can range from inquiries about…

Jordon TaylorSeptember 5, 2023

Mastering Training Presence

Unlocking Your Training Potential: Finding Your Voice

In the world of corporate training, discovering your voice early on is akin to finding the magical key🗝️ that unlocks doors to success. 🚀 A…

Jordon TaylorAugust 21, 2023

Mastering Training Presence

Trainer Introductions

Having sat through plenty of training in my day, both as an observer and as a participant, I’ve come to realize that not all corporate…

Jordon TaylorJune 23, 2023