The Ultimate Train the Trainer Workshop

"Master Trainer Brian Norris reveals his secrets for creating and delivering world-class training — including how to deal with the annoying guy in the back row who keeps interrupting you and the 'Crackberry Addict' next to him."

Anyone can get up in front of a room and speak to an audience. But it takes a special person to command that audience's attention for eight hours and to get them to walk away with knowledge that can be immediately applied. Audiences demand training that is relevant, engaging and entertaining. Are you able to meet those demands?

Can you deliver the type of training that makes people sit up and pay attention? Are you passionate and compelling enough to make people wonder "Where did the day go?"

Or, are you just another stuffy, overqualified talking head with a bunch of facts and policies that no one will ever follow anyway? The kind of trainer who makes audiences wonder, "When is lunch?" and "Is this thing over yet?"

You know better than anyone that it takes a lot of time and effort to create programs that help people perform at peak levels. During this amazing training and presentation skills program, available as a one or two day onsite or as a series of breakout sessions during your next conference or association meeting, you'll learn from Brian Norris, as he shares the strategies he and other top training experts use to make training memorable and effective.

Throughout Brian's How to Be a Positively Passionate Trainer workshop, you'll receive dozens of shortcuts and proven techniques to add to your trainer's and presenter's toolbox. You'll walk away a dynamic trainer, capable of generating consistent results and getting positive accolades with every program you develop.

How you benefit from the ultimate Train-the-Trainer:

• Gain the latest training methods and retention techniques (hint - overhead projectors are as antiquated as Nehru jackets)

• Demonstrate measurable results to upper management (you get job security)

• Accelerate the development, delivery and application process (higher productivity, faster)

• More effectively deliver dry or technical material (you're respected and actually admired)

• Learn to position yourself as a profit center versus a cost-center (more frequent raises)

• Recharge your training batteries and make every training session and methodology count (learn to find the passion in training again)

What Brian covers (based on your customized needs and the actual length of program you choose)...

• Nine mistakes that most "Subject Matter Experts" make that can spell disaster to any training program

• How to set clear expectations for your program attendees: Never be walked on again!

• Power strategies for creating the ultimate learning environment

• How to quickly eliminate the dangerous egos from your training classes and workplace

• How to create a comprehensive training strategy - and how it will make you shine

• Why one training style doesn't fit all! What you need to know about training and motivating the various generations at work

• The #1 reason why training fails … and how you can sidestep it

• Essential dos and don'ts for conduct a needs analysis

• Secrets to captivating an audience

• Why theory is overrated and what you need to do to create an interactive training environment

• Why content sequencing is so crucial … and how you can piece together a blockbuster program

• Designing course materials that are effective and easy to use during - and after - the presentation

• How to use the "Performance Matrix" to create content and determine the best training methods possible to reach your training goals

• 3 time-tested techniques that guarantee employees will use their new skills on the job

• Making creativity work for you to bolster retention and create results faster

• How to go from talking-head to world-class facilitator.

• Mastering the W.A.I.T. Principle

• Full engagement ... The most effective ways to make your training interactive and keep your audience from snoozing

• Your role as an enter-trainer ... blending entertainment and training to produce WOW training

• Quick and effective icebreakers that'll make any audience comfortable and ready to learn

• On the spot mentoring and coaching strategies to get instant improvements

• When you're training bigwigs … how to stay cool, calm and in control of the session

• How to use role-playing, case studies and other training techniques  to help trainees catch on quickly

• Proven techniques for adding life to even the dullest material

• Understanding the power of training with multi-media and technology

• The pros and cons of packaged programs

• How to handle know-it-alls, hiney-whineys, vampires and other difficult attendees

• Technical training: How to research it, boil it down, and deliver it effectively

• The unique characteristics of management training … and how to wisely judge a program's content

• How understanding your audience's key motivators unlocks your ability to understand and train them most effectively

• Finally! A step-by-step way to design and implement better training programs

• The fallacies of team-building and what has to happen to make it really work

• The dos and don'ts of self-paced learning

• How to establish - and maintain - the credibility you need as a trainer

• Presenting with passion ... tools for making your presentation skills soar and connecting with your trainees

• How to get buy-in from your boss and colleagues to support training 

• Bolstering your "marketing muscle" among employees and managers so your programs are always well-attended

• Five disastrous mistake many presenters unknowingly make ... and how you can avoid them

• Tips from the pros on overcoming nervousness and anxiety

• How to maintain your energy level and voice throughout the day

• Using humor to lubricate the training - and when to avoid certain types of humor

• TEGO: What it is and how you can overcome this frustrating training malady

• The "walkie-talkie" method for leading attendees through complicated - even boring - topics

• Dynamite ways to begin and end your training session on a high note

• Using the newest, nontraditional training techniques without alienating or scaring off your audience

• When you really need to drive your point home … how slides, stories and interactive exercises will score a direct hit

• A checklist that'll help you make every T&D program a smashing success

• Humanizing the training material to make it positively memorable and transformational

Best of all...

• All of your training questions -- ANSWERED! Brian answers your questions and walks you through all of your training challenges, on the spot.

Optional 2nd Day Option

An optional (but strongly recommended) second day gives attendees the chance to put ideas into practice. At the end of the first day, Brian will assign a training and presentation assignment that takes into account many of the techniques and strategies taught. Attendees will have one-day or more (the second training day does not have to be consecutive) to take their actual training material and fuse it with what they've learned.

On the second day, each attendee presents portions of his or her training program in front of everyone. Brian will record each presentation with a video camera, play them back and offer instant coaching feedback to tweak and improve delivery. He will look for humor, interactive, exercise, clarity, vocal variety, pacing, audience leadership and coaching opportunities. Attendees get to take their videos with them to review and learn from.

This additional day option is a phenomenal learning tool for novices and seasoned pros alike. Application is the key to meaningful training. Nothing is better than giving attendees the opportunity to practice what they've learned and to get instant feedback from a Master Trainer.

Who should you invite to participate?

Front-line trainers, franchisees, vendors, contractors, Training managers and assistants, personnel directors, HR professionals, course developers, managers, subject matter experts, marketing and communications pros and sales associates, department heads, team leads, advocates, educators and those who want to improve their training, development and presentation skills.

Your satisfaction guaranteed

This intensive on-site train the trainer workshop is 100-percent guaranteed. If you’re not satisfied with this workshop for any reason, just let Brian know and he'll refund your enrollment fee – in full. His ironclad, money-back guarantee means that when you bring this workshop to your company, you have nothing to lose – and everything to gain!

Feedback from recent graduates:

"As a subject matter expert, I hate presenting in front of large audiences. It scares the hell out of me. Still, Brian really helped me feel comfortable getting out of my comfort zone. I appreciated the positive feedback from Brian on my presentation. He's a great coach too. He's knowledgeable of his audience, his subject and he's funny. His presentation skills are excellent."

"I thought Brian's training style was most helpful. It's natural and real. I also appreciated that the course focused on both presentation skills and training skills. Both disciplines don't always go hand-in-hand. I learned a lot!"

"This was a great investment! All of it was beneficial. Brian's content really addressed my needs as a trainer, presenter and manager."

"The best part of Brian's 2-day program was the open discussion, the continuous give and take between trainer and audience. I loved learning about all the personalities and how they impact training and interaction. Brian's openness was refreshing. He gave many different perspectives and so many great tools for managing a training environment. This is a fast moving, enjoyable class."

"For me, being able to learn about my own training fallacies and how to correct them for future presentations was priceless. You can't beat being able to actually do a presentation and receiving instant feedback on what's working and what can be improved. It's great to be able to put Brian's ideas to immediate practice."

"I appreciated the coaching on presentations. It's rare to find someone with his insights on how to give good presentations. Brian has a lot of knowledge and passion! This was a good seminar!"

"Learning what type of speaker I was, and how it affects my training was most beneficial. Brian gave solid how-tos on how to speak and how to use PowerPoint correctly. Every topic was relevant."

"Fantastic! I learned a lot of different skills to improve my presentation style and training programs. I found it incredibly helpful to have each of our training segments video taped and watching other presentations too. Brian and his program were the best we have ever had."

How much will it cost to bring this Train the Trainer and Presentation Skills program to our company? Your investment: approx. $4000 (USD) for each day of training with Brian Norris.

This includes customized notebooks, video recording and presentation evaluations. When choosing the 2nd day video option, we recommend a class size limit of 15.

Bring Brian's legendary blend of passion, insight and inspiration to your organization. Reserve your dates today by emailing us today.

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