
4 Phases of a Successful Training Program
When it comes to training, facilitation gets a lot of attention. But most trainers know that facilitation is really just the tip of the
When it comes to training, facilitation gets a lot of attention. But most trainers know that facilitation is really just the tip of the
This surprises some people who know me from the trainings I lead, but I think of myself as an introvert. After a retreat is
How did it come to this? Somehow I was playing a leadership role in 12 different projects. This included committees, coalitions, and our own
By the end of this blog, I want you to be completely convinced that you have all that it takes to be a people’s educator. What
This is where it all started. Fifteen years ago I was introduced to a book called Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire and
Imagine walking into a Doctor’s office and the Doctor immediately says, “Here’s your medicine, take it tomorrow and you’ll be cured.” “Huh…” you’d think,
You’ve probably heard of FOMO, “the fear of missing out,” but have you heard of FORO? FOMO is when someone goes to an event
As a trainer, educator or facilitator you play a critical role in movements for social change. You have skills, knowledge and conviction that expand
One day, while anxiously awaiting the arrival of our first son, I sat down and wrote a story. It’s about a curious child named
This one time I remember leaving a coalition meeting feeling deflated. A few organizers and I had developed a training and successfully ran it with
The more you know about a subject the HARDER it becomes to teach it. That may be counterintuitive, so let me explain. When you
Before we get into the “How”, let’s talk about why to evaluate trainings. I hear a lot of talented trainers, organizers, facilitators and other