I was up early this morning excited about my first ICA train the trainer class. Not nervous, but really wanted to get going! “Karen, can I dial now?” It seemed that the minutes before signing on were dragging. My energy level was very high and my mind racing to get things going. There is a place in me that feels at home with a group of students. I suppose you could say, Desiree was happy. 
B101 Getting Clients: Trial Session at 6 am New York time. We had roughly 11 students. Some from Paris (qui qui), Spain, Canada, & New York (not a country?) just to name a few. I had the lesson plan ready JUST IN CASE I had to read it word by word. I’d read the module for this class a few times to be sure I could answer questions. With a lesson plan to beat the ban, I was there.
They (our students) were so very nice to me. The hour flew by. They talked. Just a few brief dead spaces. We kept moving on anyway. People to see, places to go! There was a nice mix of student participation and a significant “safe place” was emjoyed. I asked questions, encouraged participation, and keep as many of the competencies in the forefront as I heard them being used in our conversation. It was fun to have them use core competencies in their “this is what I am taking away from this class”.
We were present which makes it even more delightful. We meaning all of us that shared this call. Some walked away with a few new tools, or a new way to look at a past experience,or preparing for the future. Others simply gave of their experiences so others could learn and maybe they could hear their own accomplishments.
I did not like it when it all came to an end. Such an honor to share the dance.
It seemed I was able to demonstrate my competencies as a trainer today. Questioning the learners for a deeper understanding. Sharing insights through relating brief coaching experiences and acknowledging the students for their work, commitment, presence, participation, and acceptance of a new trainer for the moment.
Other competencies I was aware of includes hardwiring our conversations to the key learning points, core competencies, and coaching experiences. As the facilitator this morning it was up to me to manage the class momentum. Which I did and felt good about.
It was early for some, earlier for a few and comfortable for others. The need to keep the class moving, safeguard the energy, smile as I talk, and nod in understanding as I demonstrate how the place we are working is indeed sacred.
Karen, thank you for the support.
Hmm, I can get wordy in a blog. Who woulda thunk?
Desiree
