Scott Fraser

Trainers often spend a lot of time planning what they’re going to teach, but what really brings a session to life is the back and forth between trainer and learner. Questions fuel that interaction. They help check understanding, encourage thinking, and steer the group toward useful conclusions. When done well, this question-answer rhythm creates energy in the room, gets participants...

Confidence is something every trainer needs, whether you're leading a group session or guiding someone one-on-one. But it doesn't always come naturally. Many trainers find themselves second-guessing their methods, doubting their impact or feeling unsure of their authority in the room. No matter how much experience you have, those moments of doubt can sneak in and affect the way you...

PowerPoint has its place, but when it's the main tool trainers rely on, it often turns sessions into one-way conversations. Too often, learners sit through slide after slide with little interaction or real engagement. This approach might tick a box, but it rarely sticks in anyone’s mind long-term. Great training isn't about how flashy your slides look. It's about how...

PowerPoint has been a go-to tool for trainers for decades. It’s easy to use, familiar, and lets you plan everything in advance. But if you’ve ever sat through a training session where the speaker simply read from their slides, you’ll know how quickly it can lose impact. Learners stop engaging, the message gets lost, and the session drifts into forgettable...

When you think of great managers, the ones who stand out usually share a common thread: they know how to grow people. This doesn’t come from ticking boxes or delivering slide decks. It comes from training that lands, that connects, and that sticks. Training isn’t just something a manager does occasionally. It’s a big part of shaping what people do...

Good training makes a difference. But great training often comes down to asking the right questions. The kind that doesn't just get a nod or a quick answer, but pauses the room, gets people thinking, and opens up proper conversations. If you're running training sessions and things feel flat or surface-level, it might not be the content—it could be how...

Active learning is becoming the go-to approach for trainers who want to keep people engaged and help them actually remember what they've learnt. It moves away from the old model of standing at the front of the room and giving out facts. Instead, it gets participants involved. It’s more hands-on, more discussion-led and much closer to how people actually learn...

Asking the right questions is like lighting the path to better thinking and understanding. In training sessions, asking questions doesn't just fill space; it sparks curiosity and gets the mind working. Developing critical thinking in learners through questions encourages them to think deeply and engage more with the material. This creates a learning environment where ideas can flow freely, and...

Training sessions have long relied on PowerPoint as the go-to tool for delivering presentations. However, this long-standing approach often leaves participants disengaged and struggling to retain information. So, what's the alternative? Crafting interactive training sessions that captivate and inspire. Moving beyond PowerPoint opens up a world of possibilities, transforming learning experiences from mundane to motivating. By making training sessions more...

Getting people excited about training can be a game-changer for personal and professional development. Whether you're leading a workshop or hosting an online session, ensuring that participants are fully engaged will make the experience far more effective. When trainees are invested in the process, they walk away with a clearer understanding of the concepts and skills they need to excel...