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Overcoming Trainer FORO (The Fear of Reaching Out)
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
Riahl O'Malley
December 2, 2021
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Framework for Trainer Effectiveness
As a trainer, educator or facilitator you play a critical role in movements for social change. You have skills, knowledge and conviction that expand
Riahl O'Malley
November 22, 2021
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A Children’s Story About Education for Social Change
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
Riahl O'Malley
November 16, 2021
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Use These 5 Questions to Get Buy-In for Your Next Training
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
Riahl O'Malley
September 17, 2021
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Social Change and the Curse of Knowledge
The more you know about a subject the HARDER it becomes to teach it. That may be counterintuitive, so let me explain. When you
Riahl O'Malley
September 10, 2021
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To Evaluate Social Change Trainings, Start Here
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
Riahl O'Malley
August 25, 2021
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One Area of Science Social Change Leaders Overlook
Science has been used a lot as a rallying cry lately. It makes sense. There is a clear and scientific reason that we should
Riahl O'Malley
August 18, 2021
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Books To Make Your Trainings More Effective
Most of the ideas in this blog are a remix of ideas from other mentors, authors, & educators. If you are looking to grow
Riahl O'Malley
August 11, 2021
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5 Training Myths And The Truth About Effective Trainings
After fifteen years designing and leading trainings for social change, I have seen (and made) my fair share of mistakes. That’s ok, mistakes are
Riahl O'Malley
August 4, 2021
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Before You Plan Your Back-to-the-Office Retreat, Read This
After over a year of working remotely, your team needs to reassess. All of your organizing, trainings, actions and events have moved online. What
Riahl O'Malley
June 30, 2021
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One Skill Every Changemaker Needs to Know
Whether you know it or not, you’re probably a trainer. If you have… • Run a meeting or proposed an agenda item… • Tried
Riahl O'Malley
June 16, 2021
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To Help Learners Remember Your Training, Avoid This One Common Mistake
Are you ready for an experiment? All you need is a timer and a place to take notes. Your smart phone does both. Time
Riahl O'Malley
May 26, 2021
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