Got me thinking about how and why people want to learn. Having taught for years in schools where pupils are there under sufferance and would do anything to be able to absent themselves, it has been a joy these past 15 or so years to be working with people who positively embrace the learning scene.
I don't for one minute assume that everyone likes what I have to say at training events or that they agree with my ideas but it's interesting to reflect on which occasions it seems to go down better than others. I have to reach the conclusion that I always seem to click with people who have a real interest in getting on with their lives and careers, as opposed to seeing the days through and just getting by. I wasn't very proactive in advising my daughter as she was growing up but the one message I hope she got loud and clear was 'aim to do what you totally believe in and know you will continue to enjoy for a living'. I can't bear the thought of anyone having to drag themselves to work every day with no enthusiasm and joy for the job.
The people in the room yesterday ticked all those boxes and their energy was literally bursting out as they joined in with whacky activities, asked questions, laughed and filled the space with goodwill.
Now another great thing happened this week. As a member of an online forum where consultants, trainers, HR people and others swap information and post ideas or questions, I'd offered my ebook on Presentation Skills to anyone who was interested. I have had 50 responses! It makes me so happy to be able to do this and highlights one of the best aspects of the internet - that of being able to give stuff away at no cost to the sender but hopefully of benefit to the receiver. Makes me think there's hope for the world yet!
See you soon,
Angie
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