Compartmentalizing & Emotional Intelligence: How to Stay on Track When Life Gets Messy Episode Description: Ever had one of those days where one bad moment threatens to derail everything? A tough conversation before a meeting. A personal issue that bleeds into work. A challenge that sits heavy on your mind and steals your focus. In this episode, I’m diving into the art of healthy compartmentalizing — the skill of putting challenges into a “mental box” so you can stay focused on what matt...

🎧 Podcast: Training & Assessment Professional Development with Donna Moulds Are you walking into your training sessions to impress, or to make an impact? In this powerful episode, Donna explores what it truly means to show up as a trainer who leads with intention, humility, and service. Too often in the world of training and facilitation, ego sneaks in — and when it does, it blocks the very thing we’re there to support: learning. Donna breaks down why ego has no place in the training spac...

🎙️ Episode: How to Stay Resilient in a Toxic Workplace Toxic workplaces can leave you feeling drained, disrespected, and disconnected—but you don’t have to lose yourself in the chaos. In this episode, we're diving deep into what it means to stay resilient when you're surrounded by gossip, manipulation, or poor leadership. Because the truth is, your peace is worth protecting. Inspired by Michelle Obama’s words, “When they go low, we go high,” we unpack how you can rise above without falling ap...

In this thought-provoking episode, we explore something many of us in learning and development have felt but rarely say out loud: Training is being undervalued—and the consequences are far-reaching. With workplaces shifting toward short-form, micro-learning and compliance-focused modules, we’re seeing less investment in deep, applied, and reflective learning. But what’s lost when training becomes a checkbox? And what kind of future are we building for the next generation of leaders? 🎯 I...

Creating a Vision for Your Future with Gratitude and VisualizationSegment 1: Understanding the Power of MindsetBefore we get into the "how," let’s talk about the "why." Life can throw challenges our way – setbacks, disappointments, and moments of doubt. It’s easy to fall into a negative mindset, focusing on what’s wrong or what’s missing in our lives. But here’s the truth: what you focus on expands. If you’re constantly thinking about the negative, you’re inadvertently inviting more of it int...

Understanding FearFEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real) is a natural, instinctive response to perceived threats or danger. It activates the "fight, flight, or freeze" response, preparing your body and mind to respond to potential risks. While fear often has a negative connotation, it serves a critical purpose: protecting us from harm and guiding us to make decisions that ensure survival.Fear can manifest in various forms:Physical Fear: Emotional Fear: Psychological Fear: Transfo...

Segment 1: Recognizing the Need to Train YourselfAsk yourself:Am I feeling less motivated, stuck, or overwhelmed?Do I find myself going through the motions rather than feeling inspired?Am I struggling to adapt to new requirements, technologies, or expectations?Segment 2: Using Self-Reflective QuestionsHere are a few that I turn to when I need to center myself:What am I really feeling about this change or challenge? Be honest with yourself. Naming the feeling without judgment can help you see ...

Hello, and welcome to the Training and Assessment Professional Development Podcast. I'm Donna Moulds, and today, we’re exploring an essential framework for trainers and assessors—the Conscious Competence Ladder. Understanding this model can help us guide our learners more effectively and enhance our training methodologies.The Conscious Competence Ladder, also known as the Four Stages of Learning, was introduced by Noel Burch in the 1970s. It’s a powerful tool for understanding how individuals...

It's that time of year, you know, that time where if you were fortunate to have a break then you at some point will be returning to work, your job, your business your passion hopefully.So how can you return to work without feeling that holiday hangover?If you are already back at work and hating it, this message is for you.There are some really simple strategies to help you get ready to return to work or your business without feeling dread.One of the ways is to be sure you have enough rest, an...

Season #6, Episode #4A Time to reflectAs we bring 2023 to an end and we move into 2024, now is a great time to reflect, in this episode I share some tips to use and reflect on the year that has been and what you want for 2024FamilyWork/BusinessSpirituallyFriendsFor goodness' sake don’t set New Year's resolutions, some last 7 days but rarely do they last till 30th January. Set intentions and plan what you desire, take action!Book picks for the month· Build the ...

Season #6, Episode #3Mentoring - Share your knowledge.As Coaches and Mentors, we want our students to get the most from our sessions and when we understand why shared knowledge is important to are more willing to share skills and attributes that we have learned along the way. We can be more conscious about planning our session to include key learnings and more importantly failures and encourage others to share. It doesn't matter whether you are delivering face-to-face or via ZOOM you can ensu...

Season #6, Episode #2Adult Learners and Principles that are the key to learning.Learning Face to Face will always be a desire of many adult learners.As educators we want our student to get the most from the our sessions and when we understand the Adult Learning Principles we can be more conscious about planning our session to include this and encourage others to share. It doesn't matter whether you are delivering face to face or via ZOOM you can ensure their is a high level of interaction and...

Season #6, Episode #1Welcome to 2023Firstly let me say I am so glad you are here again and thank you for joining me again in a new year. I look forward to doing a podcast each month and making this year the best it can possibly be.In this podcast i just want to say thank you and share some of the best episode achievements with you.I look forward to more so tune in for this short podcast.Growth doesn’t happen naturally, it happens intentionally and is accessible to everyone!Book picks for the ...

Episode NotesSeason #6, Episode #1Are you a crappy trainerI recently spoke to a friend about her experience in her recent Training & Assessment course, it made me furious and prompted some questions to you, my listeners.Never forget this is your clients learning journey not yours!What is your delivery like? Do you know why your learners are there, take the time to get to know their motivation and remember you are there to teach skills and knowledge not talk at people.Becoming complac...

Trainer and Assessor CurrencyIn this podcast we talk about why currency is important in your career, what does currency look like, how to stay current, and what are the pitfalls if you don’t stay current, this can effect your financially and professional.Make a plan for 2022 so you can stay current without it becoming a burden.And more so tune in for this short podcast.Growth doesn’t happen naturally, it happens intentionally and is accessible to everyone!Book picks for the monthTraction – Gi...

Episode NotesSeason #5, Episode #2Traps Trainers Fall IntoAs trainers we can fall into several traps, have you?Trap #1Wanting to deliver a program and spending weeks developing without going to the market and seeing the need. We can have many great programs that clients don’t want to buy, or students don’t want to attend. Knowing your target audience makes it easy to go to market and get some feedback on the need so you can develop what is needed and contextualise for greater impact.Trap #2Be...

Episode NotesSeason #5, Episode #1How to Create a Powerful Vision BoardCreating a Vision Board is a powerful way to design the year and life you desire, in this podcast I’m going to share with you how you put together your own vision board and how you can do this with your family to get everyone working towards the bigger picture.Regardless of your external environment you can create the life you desire and a vision board is a way to keep you focused and aligned with what you do want. Most pe...

Episode NotesSeason #4, Episode #9Are you up for the challenge?This is our last Podcast for 2020 and I am so grateful as we just hit 1500 downloads whoo!!Take time to reflect on this past year, its easy to get caught up in the madness that has happened but remember not to get caught up in stuff you have no influence over.Plan to have a brilliant life and I want to challenge you for the next 7 days with these 5 things.1. Do a random act of kindness every day for the n...

Episode NotesSeason #4, Episode #8Kick FEAR to the kerb and thrive in 2021FEAR is an acronym for False Evidence Appearing Real and its one you should always remember because it forms a story in our head and holds us back from great stuff, opportunities, and life in general.In this episode I want you to create your own little mantra, mine is “Fuck You FEAR” and this allows you to find the inner strength get rid of the story and move forward in what ever I want to do. Ill share some examples in...

Episode NotesSeason #4, Episode #7Professional Development Plan to Kick-Start 2021Now is the time to start your professional Development planning and kick off a new year fresh, organised and ready to make a difference. Reflect on what went well for 2020 and what you would like to change for the new year.Do a personal SWOT Analysis on yourself and each member of your team, look for any skills gaps and create a performance plan that aligns.Training that may help:· &nb...