1st Edition
Training Zen How to Build a Sustainable and Rewarding Career in Corporate Training and Facilitation
Section 1: Fundamentals
1. Qualifications
2. What Do I Call Myself?
3. Adult Learning
4. Experiential Learning
5. Their World, Not Yours
Section 2: Priming for Success
6. The Lynchpin of Success
7. Erroneous Beliefs
8. Domain Knowledge
9. Managing Imposter Syndrome
10. Your Magic
11. Common Derailers
12. You Have Three Clients
Section 3: Self-Management
13. Energy Management
14. Your Pre-Delivery Mantra
15. Getting into Flow
16. Your Inner Life
Section 4: Planning and Design
17. Preparing Yourself
18. Setting Up the Training Space
19. Designing Content
20. Opening Hot
21. Adjusting on the Fly
22. Curating Pre-Work
Section 5: Skills
23. Displaying Presence
24. Managing Energy Flow
25. Facilitation
o Facilitation Examples
26. Working with Assessments
27. Virtual Facilitation
28. Listening and Observing
29. Linking
30. Storytelling
31. Summarizing
32. Debriefing
Section 6: Practices
33. Give them Time to Process
34. Close the Gap
35. Session Planning
36. Avoid the Pulpit
37. Let Them Fail
38. Once It's Working, Improve It
39. Your Personal Debrief
40. Experiment, Intelligently
41. Hone Your Process
42. Coach Whenever Possible
43. Push for Follow Up
44. Engage the Introverts
45. Meet People Where They Are
46. Turn Insight Into Action
47. Working with Co-Facilitators
48. Nurture Dissent
Section 7: Common Problems and Their Solutions
49. They Aren't Engaged
50. Something Seems Off
51. A Disruptive Presence in the Room
52. Facility Problems
53. You Aren't Feeling It
Section 8: Three Career Phases
54. Phase 1: Am I Good?
55. Phase 2: I’m Good. Now What?
56. Phase 3: The Comfort Zone and Beyond
57. Courses and Certifications
58. Career Development Best Practices
Section 9: Business Matters
59. The Long Sales Cycle
60. You Have a Business to Run
61. Be Strategic About Partnerships
62. A Trusted Advisor
63. When Clients are Wrong
64. Build Your Value
65. Reputation
66. Calculating and Negotiating Fees
67. Make Care Your Core
68. Be a Trainer who Sells
Appendices
· Training Industry Terms
· Reading and Resource List
Bibliography
Biography
Truett Black is a veteran corporate trainer, facilitator, and executive coach with over two decades of experience working with multinational companies across Asia, North America, and Europe. He has trained and mentored hundreds of trainers, helping them refine their craft and elevate their impact. As the founder of True Development, True has designed and delivered thousands of hours of corporate training across various subjects. Known for his candid, practical approach, Truett brings humor, insight, and real-world wisdom to every session. Training Zen distills years of expertise into a concise, powerful guide for trainers who want to master their craft, engage their learners, and build a sustainable career in the industry.
