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  • Bloody Time Zones

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    Photo by Erik Witsoe on Unsplash I occasionally like to connect to a webinar, MOOC, teleconference etc with groups from other locations and countries and get completely confused with the dates and times. Here is a great tool to use to let you know what the date and time is – anywhere. Find the time tool here.

  • Speech length calculator

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    Photo by Paul Bence on Unsplash One of the biggest questions I get regarding speeches, presentations and training is how do I know how long it will take. I never really have a good answer for that until now. Below is a calculator that takes how many words you are going to say and calculates the time it…

  • Data projectors

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    Photo by chuttersnap on Unsplash I like data projectors. I have one myself but it is far from portable. Fortunately I do not have to take my own data projector as they are normally provided but if you need to you might want to try the one below in the article. I don’t own one but I am…

  • Learning Inspiration

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    Photo by Luca Upper Here are ten good ideas to get people interested in learning in the workplace. Read the article here.

  • Stress!!!!

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    Have you felt stressed lately? Most people have it appears, at least over say, the last week. I am starting some training next week with a section on stress. The link below provides a handy infographic showing 15 ways to manage stress. A good resource for all you trainers out there or just a good…

  • Sunday Zephyr – Music for working

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    I hope your Sunday is going well and you are not doing any business type work. My post today is highlighting (again) the wonderful app and website – Spotify. I use Spotify almost every day and have discovered some great music and rediscovered some old favourites using the application (for free). I work at home…

  • Productivity Assessment for 2016

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    Time to get productive for 2016. take the simple assessment below from Harvard Business Review and find out what you nee to do to get productive for 2016. Take the assessment here

  • Teaching and Leadership

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    When I teach/train people I think of myself as the leader. The leader of the group, leading them in learning something that will assist them and their organisation to achieve a goal that hopefully, they have, mutually set. The article below is about the 10 golden rules of effective management (or leadership) and this might…

  • Getting Organised

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    Like most teachers and trainers I spend a great deal of time at a desk preparing sessions, writing workbooks and designing powerpoint shows. It is a good time to get that workspace organised. Check out the infographic at Makeuseof.  

  • A Very Brief Reminder

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    Many of us are getting back in to teaching and training participants for the new year. Here is a good, brief reminder of what it is all about. What Makes A Good Teacher from Yagovkina732