Autorentext

Truett Black is a veteran corporate trainer, facilitator, and executive coach with over two decades of experience working with multinational companies across Asia, North America, and Europe. He has trained and mentored hundreds of trainers, helping them refine their craft and elevate their impact. As the founder of True Development, True has designed and delivered thousands of hours of corporate training across various subjects. Known for his candid, practical approach, Truett brings humor, insight, and real-world wisdom to every session. Training Zen distills years of expertise into a concise, powerful guide for trainers who want to master their craft, engage their learners, and build a sustainable career in the industry.

Klappentext

This book is a practical guide to succeeding in today's corporate training profession. It provides the essential knowledge and insight needed to fuel career development and achieve excellence for both novice and experienced trainers. In this book, the author draws upon 20 years of "in the room" experience and evidence-based, proven practices to present a comprehensive roadmap for building a rewarding, long-term career. The book is concise enough to be read in a few sittings while providing sufficient depth to also serve as a reference book that readers regularly refer to when in need of solutions or inspiration.

With its holistic approach and blend of practical advice, real-world examples, and proven methodologies, this book fills an unmet need in the market for a book that answers two questions:

1. "How do I build a successful career in training?" for those new to the profession.

2. "How do I improve my results and increase my business?" for experienced trainers.

Essentially, this book is a practical guide to building a successful career as a corporate trainer. Readers will learn the knowledge, skills, and practices that create the most successful training results and fuel long-term career success. In addition, it provides clear advice on mental preparation, dealing with common problems, career advancement, and effectively growing and managing the business of a trainer.

Inhalt

Section 1: Fundamentals 1. Qualifications 2. What Do I Call Myself? 3. Adult Learning 4. Experiential Learning 5. Their World, Not Yours Section 2: Priming for Success 6. The Lynchpin of Success 7. Erroneous Beliefs 8. Domain Knowledge 9. Managing Imposter Syndrome 10. Your Magic 11. Common Derailers 12. You Have Three Clients Section 3: Self-Management 13. Energy Management 14. Your Pre-Delivery Mantra 15. Getting into Flow 16. Your Inner Life Section 4: Planning and Design 17. Preparing Yourself 18. Setting Up the Training Space 19. Designing Content 20. Opening Hot 21. Adjusting on the Fly 22. Curating Pre-Work Section 5: Skills 23. Displaying Presence 24. Managing Energy Flow 25. Facilitation o Facilitation Examples 26. Working with Assessments 27. Virtual Facilitation 28. Listening and Observing 29. Linking 30. Storytelling 31. Summarizing 32. Debriefing Section 6: Practices 33. Give them Time to Process 34. Close the Gap 35. Session Planning 36. Avoid the Pulpit 37. Let Them Fail 38. Once It's Working, Improve It 39. Your Personal Debrief 40. Experiment, Intelligently 41. Hone Your Process 42. Coach Whenever Possible 43. Push for Follow Up 44. Engage the Introverts 45. Meet People Where They Are 46. Turn Insight Into Action 47. Working with Co-Facilitators 48. Nurture Dissent Section 7: Common Problems and Their Solutions 49. They Aren't Engaged 50. Something Seems Off 51. A Disruptive Presence in the Room 52. Facility Problems 53. You Aren't Feeling It Section 8: Three Career Phases 54. Phase 1: Am I Good? 55. Phase 2: I'm Good. Now What? 56. Phase 3: The Comfort Zone and Beyond 57. Courses and Certifications 58. Career Development Best Practices Section 9: Business Matters 59. The Long Sales Cycle 60. You Have a Business to Run 61. Be Strategic About Partnerships 62. A Trusted Advisor 63. When Clients are Wrong 64. Build Your Value 65. Reputation 66. Calculating and Negotiating Fees 67. Make Care Your Core 68. Be a Trainer who Sells Bibliography