The currency of learning is attention. How do you keep people engaged with so many distractions? Becky says attention spans are not shrinking, but the competition for focus is fierce. Becky has some tips on how to get — and keep — your learners’ attention.

Research References:

American Psychological Association. (2021). Attention and learning in the digital era. Link

Simon, A. J. (2023). Quantifying attention via vigilance tasks across the lifespan. PMC. Link

Cardoso-Leite, P., et al. (2021). Media use, attention, mental health and academic performance among 8 to 12 year-old children. PMC. Link

Suppawittaya, P., & Yasri, P. (2025). The effectiveness of chunking methods for enhancing short-term memory of textual information. Psychology and Education, 57(9), 6313–6327. Link

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You can nurture the leader in everyone, starting in the training room. Becky has examples of how you can build confidence through peer teaching and group problem solving. Bonus lesson: how owning a mistake makes you a better leader.

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Navigating the issues of copyright and sharing client data are some of the common ethical dilemmas facing trainers. Becky has some tips on how to deal with these ethically, fairly, and legally so everyone is happy.

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Giving effective feedback is an art and a science. Becky suggests that the Oreo sandwich can be a good way of delivering recommendations.

Research References:

Goldsmith, M., & Reiter, M. (2023). Feedforward vs feedback. Coaching Journal. Future-focused feedback increases motivation. Link

Shuster, E., & Lee, J. (2024). IMBUE AI feedback tool. HCI Proceedings. AI feedback provides accurate, real-time coaching. Link

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Why does it matter that you know how to read the room like a pro? Becky says it makes all the difference in how you present. She covers the five components of EQ — Emotional Quotient, also known as emotional intelligence — that can make all the difference.

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Conflict is normal. It indicates engagement. You can make conflict better or worse depending upon you handle the situation. Becky has some tips on how you can resolve tension between learners, the trainer, and the organization.

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People learn better from a conversation than a one-sided broadcast. Becky says AI can help you adapt content to learner preferences on the fly, build branching scenarios, and feedback generators.

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The Question Behind The Question book

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You know what you want to present, but you need someone to help you organize it and help you brainstorm the visuals. Becky talks about the AI tools that can help you quickly create your next great PowerPoint.

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Repetitive work is often boring work. But it needs to be done. You just don’t have to be the one doing it. Becky talks about her favorite AI shortcuts, including how you can create and save your favorite AI prompts.

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It’s time to give people choice. Think beyond the LMS! Becky has ideas on how you can leverage other platforms for your courses.

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Canva Masterclass

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