Freelancing in training, coaching & consultancy Over the summer time (and early in the new year) we often reflect on our position and of our career options. Some of us start looking for new roles, others for different challenges like going freelance. In the current economic climate of course some of us may not have a choice.In this article I collate my experiences and those of other freelance providers. The list is presented in a (near) logical order, however the order presented is … [Read more...] about Freelancing in training, coaching & consultancy: How to stand out from the crowd
Advice for new trainers
Relax & Relate.. the first 5 minutes are the most importantFollow the 3 Golden Rules:Relax & Relate - the most important 'work' is often done before the event starts, when you meet and build rapport individually with the learners. Agree the Agenda with the group - Use the phrase 'It's your course', to encourage involvement and ownership - especially with resistant participants. Agree a clear 'Course Protocol' - i.e. what's 'ok' and not ok, e.g. Ok: contributing, being … [Read more...] about Advice for new trainers
Trainerbase-making-the-most-of-your-membership
Are you a member of TrainerBase? Are you making it work for you? In this article Mike Morrison describes how he as made it to be number 1 listing in TrainerBaseOk so you have ‘signed up’ but what is TB and how can you make it work for you? Note – if you are a not yet an enhanced member you will not be getting the most from your subscription! I looked at the options and realised that the membership option for the highest ‘price’ provided by far the best value… No such thing as a free … [Read more...] about Trainerbase-making-the-most-of-your-membership
get-seen-on-the-web-build-your-netrep
With the web being increasingly important for purchasers to find training providers, use of the web is critical to many training providers.Over the past 3 years I have been developing and using web search engine optimisation (SEO) techniques to get my business seen on the net. Recently I was asked to present a session at the TrainerBase conference on this topic. As a result I have been asked to put together a jargon free workshop helping typical trainers improve their web profile.With … [Read more...] about get-seen-on-the-web-build-your-netrep
Mike Morrison consultant coach
Mike Morrison - Trainer, Business Adviser, Consultant and CoachMike Morrison is an established coach, trainer and business adviser.Working within the HRD & OD world for over 20 years Mike Morrison has a proven track record of providing pragmatic business solutions.As a coach Mike has worked with a range of high performers from the worlds of:Media Sport Motor Racing BusinessAs a trainer Mike has designed and delivered training from graduates to CEO's & MD's. … [Read more...] about Mike Morrison consultant coach
line manager as a trainer
Line manager as a trainer Introduction to trainingAs a manager one of our responsibilities is the achievement of targets through people. This often means developing our people.It is not unusual for managers not to have much training ourselves in this area.This page is being developed to provide you the line manager with the basic skills required to train and develop your peopleUnderstandng the need to train peopleMany books and websites would start with the business goals or … [Read more...] about line manager as a trainer
trainerbase
Mike Morrison Profile Mike Morrison is an established coach, trainer and business advisor.* Developing Trainers & Coaches* Presentation & Influencing skills* Developing Manager & Leader PerformanceIntroductionMike Morrison has over 9 years of experience designing and delivering training programmes for clients.Before founding RapidBI, Mike worked as a Business Adviser, working with 100's of companies and before that was Training Manager for a large private … [Read more...] about trainerbase
