Creative Training Techniques - The Bob Pike Group

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Data Is Just Puke Without A Story Jun 04, 2026

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Numbers don’t inspire. Stories Do. Becky shows how you can make data into an engaging and memorable story. Remember: facts tell, stories sell.

Check out Becky’s new TikTok show on embarrassing fails.

Purchase Becky's new book here

Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2

On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd

And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

Confidence Competence Gap May 28, 2026

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Are your good people unsure of themselves? Or are your overconfident people failing? It’s something called the Dunning-Kruger effect and Becky has some ideas on how to build confidence or give feedback that helps your overconfident people.

Dunning-Kruger effect LINK in Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect

Check out Becky’s new TikTok show on embarrassing fails.

Purchase Becky's new book here

Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2

On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd

And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

Three Things That Make Training Stick May 21, 2026

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Thousands get spent on training, yet everyone is shocked when people don’t use it. Becky has three ideas on how to change that — including what you might think is the learners manager’s job.

Check out Becky’s new TikTok show on embarrassing fails.

Purchase Becky's new book here

Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2

On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd

And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

Get Comfortable Silently Waiting For An Answer May 14, 2026

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The difference between a good trainer and a great trainer is asking the right questions that lead to problem solving. Becky says the key is asking an open question and waiting for the answer.

Check out Becky’s new TikTok show on embarrassing fails.

Purchase Becky's new book here

Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2

On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd

And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

The Addiction Of Urgency May 07, 2026

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If everything is urgent, nothing is urgent. How can you tell what’s critical? This is what burnout looks like. It’s a culture problem, not a workflow problem. Becky shows you how to reward planning, not firefighting.

Check out Becky’s new TikTok show on embarrassing fails.

Purchase Becky's new book here

Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2

On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L5Ej7fMWOijhAwTlJUVUd

And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Bob Pike Group is the industry-leading firm to train your trainers and design your training programs.

Using Social Media To Make Classes More Engaging Mar 24, 2017

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Becky has some great tips on how to use Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social media during and after your presentation. Your learners will be more engaged, connected and have a little bit more fun! Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/
Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2
And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

A Field Trip — Virtual or Real — Can Engage Your Learners Mar 17, 2017

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Becky says three’s no such thing as dry material, only dry boring presentations. So to make the content more interesting and engage your learner, consider taking a field trip. Becky says you don’t need a bus, just your feet or a web browser. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/
Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2
And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

Why To Make Your Opening Scenario A Little More Outrageous Mar 10, 2017

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Becky has a question for you about prices at the Olympics. It doesn’t matter whether or not you have the correct answer; the fact that you’re thinking about it means you’re going to understand more of what she’s going to tell you about presenting. She has six tips that will help get your learners’ minds involved and curious. Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/
Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2
And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

8 Steps To Amazing Storytelling Mar 03, 2017

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Stories are one of the most memorable ways to communicate and teach. But not all stories are created equal. Becky has eight tips to make your story more memorable.
Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/
Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2
And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

How To Recall Everyone’s Name (Even Though You Just Met Them) Feb 17, 2017

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Can you rattle off the names of everyone you had in your last class like you’ve known them for your entire life? Probably not. Becky will be the first to admit she doesn’t have the talent for remembering names like her dad Bob Pike can. But she says there are ways to make up for not having that natural talent.
Purchase Becky's new book here: http://store.bobpikegroup.com/bk-creative-training-a-train-the-trainer-field-guide/
Podcast available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-training-techniques/id862555469?mt=2
And on the web here: http://www.bobpikegroup.com/Resources/podcasts-and-videos

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