How the Brain Trains
An expert in training & training design, Mike has developed a focused expertise in how to apply the latest principles of cognitive science to training. With an emphasis on interaction and audience engagement Mike helps trainers understand how the brain learns and processes information, memory systems, storage and retrieval, how and when to present new information, and techniques to improve processing and retention.
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Historically, the role of the trainer has focused mostly on content. Mike’s powerful training sessions give careful consideration to critical topics such as:
Trainers will also learn answers to important questions focused on emotion, learner interaction, peer engagement and creating powerful “Aha!” moments. Best training practice will be modeled but will also serve to engage participants with immediately useful strategies.
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Training in Motion
When people are kept from moving—whether they’re sitting through a presentation or stuck behind a desk—they become restless and their attention waivers. Yet most training ignores the innate human desire for motion, resulting in participants learning less.
In this unique training, participants experience how movement enhances learning and introduces a unique and highly effective way to energize an audience and increase retention through simple body-focused techniques. This training shows trainers how to:
Practical, accessible, and packed with activities, this one-of-a-kind training helps trainers add a kinesthetic component to their training so that participants stay motivated, and apply what they've learned long after they've left the classroom.
In this unique training, participants experience how movement enhances learning and introduces a unique and highly effective way to energize an audience and increase retention through simple body-focused techniques. This training shows trainers how to:
- tie learning to movement to reinforce concepts
- manage learners’ physical and emotional states to increase engagement and bolster memory
- employ quick physical breaks to efficiently refocus participants
- turn lackluster sessions into high-achieving learning environments
Practical, accessible, and packed with activities, this one-of-a-kind training helps trainers add a kinesthetic component to their training so that participants stay motivated, and apply what they've learned long after they've left the classroom.
Presentation Skill Training
For more than a decade Mike has engaged, educated and motivated groups across the United States with his unique presentation style and skill. Tens of thousands of people have enjoyed his keynotes, conference presentations, workshops and graduate courses. His unique combination of incorporating the “fine art of presentation” with elements of cognitive science, create powerhouse presentation trainings in the corporate setting.
From creating committed relationships to delivering dynamic presentations to potential customers – passion is the key to success. Too often, poor presentation skills betray the passion of the message. Understanding how the brain learns and makes decisions paired with speaking fundamentals such as use of voice, hands, and performance structure, make for a successful presentation. Mike will work to custom-fit the training to your company’s individual needs and goals.
From creating committed relationships to delivering dynamic presentations to potential customers – passion is the key to success. Too often, poor presentation skills betray the passion of the message. Understanding how the brain learns and makes decisions paired with speaking fundamentals such as use of voice, hands, and performance structure, make for a successful presentation. Mike will work to custom-fit the training to your company’s individual needs and goals.