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Keep sharpening your skills as a trainer, facilitator, educator. Discover new tools & perspectives for creating meaningful, memorable workshops. New episodes every second Tuesday.

  1. 1D AGO

    #24 - Managing Group Energy: Keep Your Participants Engaged & Focused

    The group energy is vital for an effective workshop - it shapes engagement, affects focus, and determines how much learning will actually happen. In this episode, you’ll learn how to notice, guide, and intentionally shape group energy across different phases of a session - so that focus, engagement, and active participation are actively supported, rather than left to chance. We’ll explore what to do when energy is too flat, too scattered, or too intense - and you’ll leave with a fresh perspective plus practical ideas to lift, slow down, or deepen energy in the training room. 📘1-page summary: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/podcast-episode-24-managing-group-energy-keep-your-particpants-engaged-and-focused📘Optimal Emotions for Learning ebook signup: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/emotions-best-for-learning-ebook/ 🎙️RELATED EPISODES - Ep.6 (Manage your energy): https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/podcast-episodes-effectively-manage-your-energy-in-workshops-life/- Ep. 14 (Emotions): https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/podcast-episodes-designing-emotional-journeys-for-deeper-learning - Ep. 19 (Self check-in): https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/podcast-episodes-self-check-in-reset-your-focus-and-energy-in-under-a-minute/ 🧠LEARN MORE - Emotional Journey Design course: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/emotional-journey-design-course/ - Train the Trainer: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/train-the-trainer-course/ Advanced Facilitation Training: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/advanced-facilitation-training/ 💬LET’S CONNECT If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the channel - and if you want to share a situation you’re facing, reach out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirnasmidt or via the Trainers Toolbox newsletter: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/newsletter

    43 min

  2. FEB 10

    #23 - Protect Your Wellbeing as a Trainer: 7 Foundations to Keep You Flourishing

    Working as a trainer or facilitator is a deeply meaningful work — but can also be intense. Between design, delivery, follow-ups, and often business development, it’s easy for wellbeing to slip to the bottom of the list. In this episode, I share 7 foundations that help you protect your wellbeing long-term — so you can keep your impact high, but also enjoy your work and life to the fullest. 📘1-page summary: https://www.trainers-toolbox.nl/podcast-episodes-protect-your-wellbeing-as-a-trainer-7-foundations-to-keep-you-flourishing 🎙️RELATED EPISODES Ep.19 (Self check-in): https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/podcast-episodes-self-check-in-reset-your-focus-and-energy-in-under-a-minute/ Ep.15 (Flow): https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/podcast-episodes-flow-the-secret-ingredient-for-effortless-learning/ 🧠WORK WITH ME Treehouse retreat: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/trainers-retreat-tree-elements/ Trainers Conversations community: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/trainers-conversations-community/ 💬LET’S CONNECT Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirnasmidt/ Trainers Toolbox newsletter: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/newsletter/

    48 min

  3. JAN 27

    #22 - 7 Workshop Traps That Quietly Sabotage Learning

    You know what’s one thing that every one of us trainers and facilitators will make? MISTAKES! 😀 But, what we wanna do is avoid those mistakes that sabotage learning. In this episode, I walk you through 7 traps that quietly sabotage learning, and what to replace them with. Even if you’re experienced, you’ll likely spot at least one habit to upgrade. 📘1-page summary: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/podcast-episodes-7-workshop-traps-that-quietly-sabotage-learning/ 💡COURSES TO BUILD THOSE SKILLS  Train the Trainer: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/train-the-trainer/  Advanced Facilitation Training: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/advanced-facilitation-training/ 🧠MASTERCLASSES (2h, online) Trainers Toolbox Luma calendar (check & subscribe for upcoming masterclasses, but also free meetups): https://luma.com/trainerstoolbox 💬LET’S CONNECT Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirnasmidt/ Keep an eye on the weekly Trainers Toolbox Newsletter: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/newsletter/

    25 min

  4. JAN 13

    #21 - New Trainer? 7 Tips To Make Your First Workshop a Success

    You deliver workshops and keep wondering what would make them more impactful?In this episode, I share 7 tips that make a big difference in making your first workshop truly impactful - without overcomplicating it. While it’s aimed at fresh trainers, even if you’re experienced, you’ll likely spot at least one thing to tighten. 📘 1-page summary: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/podcast-episodes-new-trainer-7-tips-to-make-your-first-workshop-a-success/ 💡COURSES TO BUILD THOSE SKILLS Train the Trainer: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/train-the-trainer/ Advanced Facilitation Training: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/advanced-facilitation-training/ 🧠 MASTERCLASSES (2h, online) Trainers Toolbox Luma calendar (check & subscribe for upcoming masterclasses, but also free meetups): https://luma.com/trainerstoolbox 💬LET’S CONNECT Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirnasmidt/ Keep an eye on the weekly Trainers Toolbox Newsletter: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/newsletter/

    30 min

  5. 12/30/2025

    #20 - Designing With Intentionality For Better Workshops

    Intentionality in training design is what separates average workshops from powerful learning experiences.In this episode, we talk about what it means to design with purpose – and how to stay aligned with your training goals while staying flexible to the group.It is all about bringing your workshops to a whole new depth, and being more strategic in the way you do design.  (And remember to subscribe ☝️to stay tuned on more episodes about how to make training effective coming up). 📘 Download the episode handout for main learnings & to keep reflecting: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/podcast-episodes-designing-with-intentionality-for-better-workshops/ 🧠Dive deep into intentional learning design with our Train the Trainer course: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/train-the-trainer-course/ 💡Mirna’s TEDx talk about living life more intentionally - The way to fulfilled life  🎁Keep on learning with weekly newsletter every Wednesday: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/newsletter/ 💬Say hi, stay in touch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirnasmidt/

    22 min

  6. 12/16/2025

    # 19 - Self Check-in: Reset Your Focus & Energy In Under a Minute

    If you would ask me what is one ultimate most powerful exercise for self-management and building more self-awareness - I would tell you this one! It will work as a quick reset between sessions or during a long day, as a way to deepen focus and manage emotions, as well as help you build more awareness of your needs and patterns. And it doesn't stop there - share it with your participants, too, in the context of self-leadership, wellbeing, connecting with others or many other workshop topics. In this episode, I guide you through a simple self check-in process to help you get centered, focused, and ready to lead.I am also exploring how you can get creative and adapt it for diverse purposes and reshape it before sharing it with your participants. (And remember to subscribe ☝️to stay tuned on more episodes about how to make training effective coming up). 📘 Download the episode handout for main learnings & to keep reflecting: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/podcast-episodes-self-check-in-reset-your-focus-and-energy-in-under-a-minute/ 🔬🧘 Learn more tools like this in the Positive Psychology Toolbox course https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/positive-psychology-tools-for-trainers/ 👣 Dive deep into shaping emotional journeys for your participants on an online course on Emotional Journey Design: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/emotional-journey-design-course/  🎁 Keep on learning with a weekly newsletter every Wednesday: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/newsletter/ 💬 Connect and stay in touch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirnasmidt/

    23 min

  7. 12/02/2025

    #18 - How To Handle Difficult Situations In a Workshop

    Every trainer eventually faces tricky moments in the training room. In this episode, I unpack how to stay grounded and navigate participant behaviors that might throw you off. You’ll learn mindset shifts and practical tools to handle it with clarity and confidence. (And remember to subscribe ☝️to stay tuned on more episodes about how to make training effective coming up). 📘 Download the episode handout for main learnings & to keep reflecting: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/podcast-episodes-how-to-handle-difficult-situations-in-a-workshop/ 👣 Join the community of trainers & facilitators to exchange tips & ideas https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/trainers-conversations-community/ 🧠Master the art and science of training on Train the Trainer: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/train-the-trainer-course/ 👻Practice advanced facilitation skills in our Facilitation Bootcamp: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/advanced-facilitation-training/  💡Discover more of great tips about Opening:https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/struggling-with-difficult-participants-do-this-instead/ 🎙️Podcast Ep. 16 – Workshop opening: Grab attention & build engagement: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/podcast-episodes-workshop-opening-grab-attention-build-engagement/  🎁Keep on learning with weekly newsletter every Wednesday: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/newsletter/ 💬Connect and stay in touch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirnasmidt/

    47 min

  8. 11/18/2025

    #17 - Follow-up That Works: Turn Learning Into Action

    Learning doesn’t end when the session does – that’s when the real work begins. In this episode, I share 5 smart strategies to support participants after the workshop and help them turn insight into action. Bring your workshops from learning to a real-world impact! (And remember to subscribe ☝️to stay tuned on more episodes about how to make training effective coming up). 📘 Download the episode handout for main learnings & to keep reflecting: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/podcast-episode-17-follow-up-that-works-turn-learning-into-action/ 💡Learn how make learning truly stick on Train the Trainer course: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/train-the-trainer-course/ 👣 Join the Trainers Conversations community to keep exploring smart follow-up tools & ways together with a group of other inspiring experienced trainers: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/trainers-conversations-community/ 🎁Keep on learning with weekly newsletter every Wednesday: https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/newsletter/ 💬 Connect and stay in touch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirnasmidt/

    23 min
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Keep sharpening your skills as a trainer, facilitator, educator. Discover new tools & perspectives for creating meaningful, memorable workshops. New episodes every second Tuesday.

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  • Creator
    Mirna Smidt
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
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    © Mirna Smidt
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    Trainers Toolbox