But I’m Not a Trainer… Right?

If you’ve ever:

• Walked a new team member through how to use a system
• Explained the quarterly dashboard to your manager
• Helped a colleague write a better client email
• Given feedback to someone after a customer call
  Then congratulations—you’ve been training all along.

At The Yellow Spot, we hear this line in every session:

“I’m not a trainer. I just lead a team.”
Or:
“I’m not from L&D—I’m just the SME they ask to explain stuff.”

And our answer is always the same:
That’s exactly why you’re the perfect trainer.

Because great trainers aren’t always the ones holding the mic.
They’re the ones who explain. Coach. Clarify. Ask. And enable others to grow.

A Corporate Classic: The Printer Demo Debacle

During one of our corporate training programs, we flipped a common exercise. We asked a group of managers to instruct someone—verbally only—on how to print a document using the office printer.

Here’s what we heard:

• “Click on the icon.”
• “Just change the setting and print it.”
• “Use the default option—it’s obvious.”

What they forgot?

• What icon?
• Where are the settings?
• What does “default” even mean?

That moment was gold.
Because it mirrored real life: we assume people know what we know.
And when they don’t, we blame them—not our explanation.

That’s where real training begins—when we remember what it’s like to not know.

Spotting the Hidden Trainer in You

Training doesn’t always wear a name tag.

It shows up when:

• You simplify a messy process for someone on your team
• Turn a mistake into a teachable moment
• Break down a tool or template so others can use it
• Share lessons from your experience so someone else doesn’t have to reinvent the wheel

You may not see yourself as a trainer—but your actions already train others every day.
The truth is, training is simply the art of making things easier for someone else to learn. And most professionals are already doing it—just without realising its value or refining the approach.

So instead of asking, “Am I a trainer?”
Ask, “Where in my day am I already teaching, guiding, or enabling?”

You’ll be surprised how many times the answer is: right here, right now.

The Mindset Shift: From Doer to Developer

Here’s the turning point:
We stop asking, “How do I get this done fastest?”
And start asking, “How do I help them learn to do it?”

It’s not just about transferring knowledge. It’s about sparking confidence. Creating space for others to try, fail, reflect—and grow.

This shift changes everything.
And it doesn’t require a complete personality makeover.

It just needs:

• Awareness of when you’re already training
• Intentionality in how you explain or guide
• Courage to step back and let others step up

Because true trainers don’t hoard expertise. They multiply it.

The 6 Skills Every Trainer Has (or Can Develop)

These are the traits we help participants identify and strengthen in our Train the Trainer programs:

1. Empathy – Start where the learner is, not where you are
2. Clarity – Explain like you’re telling a story, not reading a manual
3. Structure – Give it a beginning, a bridge, and an end
4. Facilitation – Draw people in instead of talking at them
5. Storytelling – Real stories stick longer than slides
6. Feedback – Constructive, timely, honest—and invited both ways

These aren’t fancy skills reserved for certified trainers.
They’re learnable. Practicable. And already in you.

Tool Time: Assess the Trainer in You

Ready for a quick pulse check?
Rate yourself from 1 (Never) to 5 (Always):

Your Total Score:

• 35–40: You’re already a solid internal trainer—let’s sharpen it.
• 25–34: Strong potential. Just needs more conscious practice.
• 15–24: The spark is there—time to light the fire.
• <15: You’re not alone. Most great trainers started here.

Our “Train the Trainer” Journey

When we first started conducting Train the Trainer programs, we assumed most people would want frameworks, tools, and templates. And yes, they do. But what truly transforms them?

It’s the confidence to believe:

• “I can speak in front of a group.”
• “I do have something valuable to share.”
• “I am capable of making learning enjoyable.”

From floor supervisors to business analysts, the magic happens when they stop trying to “sound like trainers” and start showing up as themselves—just with a structure and a spark.

We’ve seen:

• A shy team member lead a storytelling activity that moved her colleagues to tears.
• A tech lead break down code logic through Bollywood analogies.
• A senior executive use a roleplay to teach empathy during escalations.

Each of them found their own style.
And that’s the heart of our Train the Trainer journey—not to change who you are, but to help you show up with impact.

3 Ways to Activate the Trainer Within

Here’s how to start, no matter your role:

1.Flip Facts into Stories

Instead of just explaining “how,” share why it matters—using a real experience or example.

“When I missed a deadline because I didn’t clarify scope, I learnt the importance of confirmation emails…”

People remember stories. They relate to them. They learn from them.

2. Use the A–B–C Framework

This one works in every role:

• A = Assess what the person already knows
• B = Bridge the gap between what they know and what they need
• C = Clarify through steps, demos, or examples

Whether you’re teaching Excel shortcuts or handling client escalations, this model fits.

3. Ask > Tell

Instead of jumping to answers, ask:

• “What do you think we should try first?”
• “What do you understand from this brief?”
• “How else could we look at this?”

It creates ownership—and true learning.

A Moment That Changed Everything

In one of our recent sessions, a first-time facilitator nervously stepped up to lead a demo. Her hands were shaking. She stumbled through the opening.

But halfway in, she found her groove. She shared a story from her early days on the job. People nodded. Smiled. Some even laughed.

By the end, the group was engaged—and she was glowing.

She didn’t “transform” into someone new.
She simply connected.

That’s the power of humanised facilitation. That’s the trainer within, awakened.

What Makes Our Program Work?

We don’t believe in cookie-cutter training.
That’s why our Train the Trainer program is tailored for your workplace reality.

We focus on:

• Humanised facilitation styles
• Story-driven sessions that drive retention
• Powerful frameworks for interaction
• Practice spaces with live feedback
• And most importantly—great content design

Because the best training doesn’t just come from great speakers.
It comes from engaging content that’s easy to deliver and even easier to remember.

Whether you want to build onboarding champions, internal facilitators, or just give your teams the tools to share knowledge better—we’ve got you.

Mini-Challenge: Try This Next Week

Pick a team member.Ask them to explain a process to the rest of the team.
Give them 10 minutes, a bit of prep, and support.

Watch how their confidence shifts.
Also, how the team listens differently.
And, how the trainer within show up.

And then maybe… do it again with someone else.

Ready to Build Trainers from Within?

Whether you’re looking to build a team of onboarding buddies, elevate your internal SMEs, or create a culture of capability-sharing—our Train the Trainer programs are made for the real workplace.

We blend:

• Real-time practice
• Story-driven facilitation
• Fun, humanised activities
• Tailored feedback to build confidence

📩 Write to us at info@theyellowspot.com
🌐 Or visit www.theyellowspot.com to know more.

Because the next great trainer in your organisation?
Might already be on your team. Or might just be you.