Karthick Raghavan

I have always dreamed of becoming a trainer in my life at one point of time. It gives me sheer pleasure in teaching out what I have learnt to people. When I do it, I go out with all the enthusiasm and strength in me. Last time I did a presentation, I was with Sutherland and I had to take a session on the hardware curriculum (CompTia’s A+ certification). I was told that if the presentation came out well, I will be offered a corporate trainer job. With help from Swami, Daniel, Heera (my Ex-colleagues and buddies), We prepared a good ppt and I was the one who anchored the ship. The over-all presentation took 30 minutes of time and everything went on smooth. End of the day, everyone was happy about it. But, I was rejected for the corporate trainer’s position as my presentation was not very interactive. True it was not. People told me that the content was great and the way I explained was good. Then I understood that I was too fast and not interactive. So, my hopes of becoming a corporate trainer faded away slowly.

After two years, the hopes started glimmering again now. Two days ago, I was asked to take a session on the process of my job. We had around six new guys coming in and I was assigned to take a session on the process we follow at work. This time, I was happy and a confident bird. With confidence and patience, I went on slowly and finished the first day’s session. I was cautious and was more interactive this time. End of the day, it was a happy crowd as I had answered all their queries with utmost patience. Yesterday, I was asked to take another session to the same people. I had developed a fervor for training people and gave my maximum. End of the day, a guy came to me and asked whether I was into corporate training in this company. I politely told him that I was not and I also work in the same category as he is going to. That in itself was a accolade to me. Here I am happy to see that my years of hard work is paying me. So, I can continue dreaming of becoming a corporate trainer. I have mentioned a few points below which I think I have developed over years to become a successful trainer or a presenter.

Good English communication

Slow and steady approach

Interaction with the participants

Open to questions

Strength in subject matter

Strong People handling skills

Training makes me feel great. Believe me it is. I will say that it is a good treat for people who have the ” hunger for recognition “.