When in Rome, speak as the Romans do!!

Namaste, Namaskar, Sat Sri Akaaal, Adaab, Jai Jinendra, Kem Cho, Khamma Ghani and many more..

These are common salutations we use while greeting each other. Many trainers will agree with me that we do use them when we deliver training. But why do we do that?

We know that this helps us build rapport with our audience. So, the quote, ‘when in Rome, speak what the Romans do’. Sometimes we don’t know the language, yet we use these phrases which somewhat makes us feel comfortable with each other.

Similarly, don’t you think it will be of great help if you are able to speak the language (jargon) of your participants of training? How connected would you feel with the trainer if he/she doesn’t understand what you are going through? They quickly realise that its simply theory what you are here to convey and has little practical relevance.

Ask any of the highest-paid trainers/ Coaches/ Speakers/ service providers, they will tell you how deeply involved they are in the industry that they cater to. They understand the client. What is the level of preparation you would like to undertake to understand the living conditions of your clients? But, this takes time. You keep learning from your experiences and keep building. If you work a lot in the same industry, it becomes deeply rooted in you. If you keep moving industries, it will take time to understand the nuances. That’s why it is advised to limit yourself to maybe 1 or 2 industries. It helps you deepen your understanding at every level. After all, as Trainers, we are here to solve the problems of our clients/ participants and not merely stick to theory. Remember, Being GOOD is no longer GOOD ENOUGH. EXCELLENCE pays.