6 Empowering Lessons I Learned as a Corporate Trainer

These will enhance your life no matter what your field

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We are all presenters.

We may not have to stand up in front of a class, or a corporate boardroom. We may not be mired in a world of PowerPoint slides. But we all have to communicate ideas.

For five years I taught at a major university, then I moved on to a corporate training gig. I would travel around the southeast U.S. and occasionally beyond, teaching classes on a piece of business communication software that was popular at the time.

College teaching taught me how to perform in front of an audience. Corporate training, however, took my presentation skills to a higher level. In this post, I’ll share some of the things I learned. Whether you’re presenting to an overflowing lecture hall or talking informally to a couple of colleagues, these tips will help.

It’s OK (and a sign of strength) not to know the answer to every question

Even when you’re in a position of expertise, you can’t possibly be prepared for every question someone could throw at you.

When it was time to get certified on the software I’d be teaching, I had to present before a master trainer. My bosses…