Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group - Podcast

Hats A Trainer Needs To Wear

You’re a trainer, but do you also think of yourself as a speaker? How about a facilitator, author or coach? These are all hats you need to wear occasionally to be successful in your profession. Bec…

00:05:45 | Thu 29 Dec 2022

Three Truths About Producing Virtual Events

It's the holidays - so we have a gift for you …our most popular podcast of 2022! OK, it's a repeat, but think of it as thoughtful regifting. Sandra Masters is a virtual event producer for the Bob Pik…

00:05:15 | Thu 29 Dec 2022

Keeping Your Talented Trainers

We’ve all heard about The Great Resignation. The Bob Pike Group has an incredible record of retaining talented trainers even through the pandemic. Becky talks about three things you can do to make yo…

00:06:28 | Fri 16 Dec 2022

Training For All Styles Of Learners

Your trainees have different ways to learn. Becky says there are ways to make your training appeal to multiple styles at the same time, so no group is left behind. Purchase Becky's new book here: h…

00:05:26 | Sat 10 Dec 2022

Making Sure Your Training Has Impact

You can learn from Becky’s mistakes. She talks about one of the worst training sessions that she did, what she learned from it, and four things you can do to prevent it from happening to you. Purch…

00:05:16 | Fri 02 Dec 2022

Technology To Improve Your Performance

Technology is out there to help improve your training. But you need to use it correctly. Becky has five tips to help you maximize your learners’ performance. Purchase Becky's new book here: https:/…

00:04:47 | Thu 24 Nov 2022

How Much Should You Get Paid?

Talking about how much you should get paid is often a taboo subject. But compensation is the number 2 factor for satisfaction with a job. What should trainers get paid? Becky has statistics to help…

00:05:47 | Thu 17 Nov 2022

Getting The Training Budget You Need

When it comes to budgets, if you don’t ask you don’t get. Becky has some tips on how to get the budget you need to do training and development. Purchase Becky's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/56…

00:05:33 | Fri 11 Nov 2022

Filling Your Classroom Seats

Whether you’re in person or online you need to get people to come to your session. So how do you stand out? Beck says the key is how you write your class description and objectives. She has four id…

00:06:04 | Fri 04 Nov 2022

How To Recall Everyone’s Name (Even Though You Just Met Them)

This week we revisit one of Becky's most popular podcasts. Can you rattle off the names of everyone you had in your last class like you’ve known them for your entire life? Probably not. Becky will…

00:04:54 | Thu 03 Nov 2022

Including Everyone

If you’re impatient for action, you make be an activator—just like Becky. If you get bogged down on getting things going, you could benefit from hearing how an activator overcomes procrastination. Be…

00:06:06 | Fri 21 Oct 2022

Activator - Let’s Get Going!

If you’re impatient for action, you make be an activator—just like Becky. If you get bogged down on getting things going, you could benefit from hearing how an activator overcomes procrastination. Be…

00:05:45 | Thu 13 Oct 2022

An Achiever’s Strength - Divine Restlessness

Do you like to check things off a to-do list? If so, you may be an achiever, just like Becky. So how do you use this strength? Becky has some things you should remember, including taking time to cele…

00:06:12 | Fri 07 Oct 2022

The Strength Of Communication

Communication is key no matter your job. Most people could do better on this. Communication is more than standing up and speaking in public. It’s listening and taking your audience captive. You can b…

00:05:55 | Fri 30 Sep 2022

Four Things That Put You In Charge Of Yourself

Do you feel exhausted after you present? It may be that you’re not putting your health first—and it can make your work suffer. Becky has some tips on cues, routines and rewards that will help you in …

00:05:38 | Fri 23 Sep 2022

Fun Ways To Reinforce Stuff - Including Poetry

You can make your content memorable if you reinforce it. Becky says it’s even more memorable if it is fun. She has some suggestions you may have not considered before. Listen and you’ll hear how lea…

00:06:06 | Fri 16 Sep 2022

Cultivating Kindness In The Classroom

Building trust and a positive connection is crucial to having a good classroom session. Becky has some tips on how to cultivate kindness in your next presentation. Purchase Becky's new book here: ht…

00:06:06 | Fri 09 Sep 2022

Back To School - Classroom Management

Expectations and ground rules are important to managing your classroom. Becky has some thoughts on that, and how to recover from a challenging conversation. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://st…

00:06:52 | Fri 02 Sep 2022

Back To School - Working With Other Teachers

Getting back to school sometimes means working with other teachers. What makes a great collaboration? Becky has four ways you can improve your co-facilitation. Purchase Becky's new book here: http:…

00:06:13 | Fri 26 Aug 2022

Back To School Checklist For Teachers And Trainers

When you do back-to-school shopping, you have a list. Likewise, there’s a list for teachers and trainers. But instead of supplies, it’s a list of things to we might do when we’re training. Becky has …

00:06:48 | Thu 18 Aug 2022

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