If you go to any bookstore or online bookseller out there, and do a simple search, you will find countless resources from motivational authors about finding your passion. Targeting what it is that you love to do, and how to embrace it. And, if you're lucky, make obscene amounts of cash doing it. Now, I … Continue reading Day Job vs. Passion
Pick a card, any card…
I was doing so well! I have so many things to say, and the past few weeks I let a grueling work schedule, many-many-many kids' sporting events, a slight case of writer's block, and a mini-vacation stand in the way of my creative output. And I promised myself that wouldn't happen!! **shakes fist in the … Continue reading Pick a card, any card…
Like it? Share it!
Short, Sweet, and (sometimes) to the Point
Confession: This little blog is not an attempt to broadcast a Trainer's Manifesto to the world. I've certainly read blogs like that. Sometimes helpful, sometimes not. Sometimes so full of fluff that I can't find anything relevant whatsoever. This little (but not insignificant!) blog is simply a way to capture the things I'm thinking, and … Continue reading Short, Sweet, and (sometimes) to the Point
Like it? Share it!
Who uses music in training? (This girl!)
I think we can all agree that music is a powerful force. The right soundtrack can transform the mood of a room or event, engage the unengaged, move things along, or even slow down the pace. I like to kick off workshops and other training events with an upbeat playlist that helps people feel comfortable … Continue reading Who uses music in training? (This girl!)
Like it? Share it!
Onboarding Surveys Tell the Story
We live in a world of surveys. Please answer our customer satisfaction survey. Please rate your salesperson's performance. Please tell us about your experience. Please let us know how we can better meet your needs. Please! Please! Please! Organizations are going to extensive measures to capture "the voice of the customer" - ponying up discounts, … Continue reading Onboarding Surveys Tell the Story
Like it? Share it!
Week in Review: Working Mother Edition
I really don't eat, sleep, and breathe corporate learning ALL the time. Well, I'll admit having a perpetual to-do list and I'm never far from my thought-organizing BFF, Evernote. But I've been thinking about the blur that has been the past week, and realized that there was a whole lotta craziness jam-packed into it. So, … Continue reading Week in Review: Working Mother Edition
Like it? Share it!
Work + Results + Fun = Large-Scale Learning Events
Usually, I write these posts at home in the evenings, but today I am writing this from the back of the room as I observe a session during a weeklong learning event at our company. Today is Day #3, so we're at the halfway point. Now, big meetings and events are nothing new...they happen at … Continue reading Work + Results + Fun = Large-Scale Learning Events
Like it? Share it!
20 Questions New Employees Should Be Asking Managers
You don't know what you don't know. It's as simple as that. I say this all the time when talking to hiring managers about bringing new employees on board. Seriously - All. The. Time. For a veteran manager, it's easy to take for granted the little things that just come with time. But for a … Continue reading 20 Questions New Employees Should Be Asking Managers
Like it? Share it!
Walk the Talk.
It's time to put my onboarding chops to work. I received confirmation today that I will be getting a new employee on my team! Now, he's not a "new" employee at all. He has been with our company for a long time, but has always reported to another department. He will be doing essentially the … Continue reading Walk the Talk.
Like it? Share it!
I freaking love this slide deck…
I'm keeping it short and sweet today. I had my wisdom teeth removed yesterday, and I'm still recovering! So this post is all about sharing something fantastic I came across recently on SlideShare: I wish I had created this slide deck. Unfortunately, design is not my strongest area! But even the most technically-challenged learning professionals … Continue reading I freaking love this slide deck…
phasetwolearning.com 