New book release

I am as excited as a labarador in a field of bluebells!* For the past few months I've been working with coach, trainer and - most importantly - author, Alison Hardingham. Alison is an amazingly talented and experienced L&D professional with affiliations with some rather 'special' organisations and her reputation is tremendous (search her name on the internet, you'll see what I mean).

Some years back she wrote 'Psychology for Trainers' for the CIPD as part of their Trainers Toolkit series. It's now out of print with the CIPD, but with their permission, Alison is now re-releasing the book through The Complete Trainer Ltd.

We have updated and revised the book and it is now in ebook format. We are delighted to announce that the book is being published on 10th September 2009 and will be for sale via the Complete Trainer website.

Why am I so excited about THIS book? Well, not only is it the first book that we have actually published (under our own name, and with our own ISBNs), but when I was editing and formatting, I couldn't help but be drawn into the book - I learned so much and (as I am not shy to admit) I am not even a trainer! I love the opening - 'Trainers need psychology like a fish needs a bicylce. True or false?' and the way Alison leads you into each subject with clear examples, great references and in such an easy to read style.

But don't take my word for it:

"It's rare to come across a book that that provides practical ideas founded on intellectual rigour...Psychology for Trainers is such a book.

It provides insights into the psychology that effects every aspect of training, with illustrations that can be immediately applied without over complicating the message. A book that every trainer should read."

Brian Fitzgerald HR Director : Group Talent Management
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That is what I call high praise indeed!

Well, mosey on over to the website, take a look, and if you are interested in writing a review for us, please let me know, we are looking for some appropriate individuals to send out preview copies to for review purposes.

*If you'd really like to know why I've posted the picture of Jasper the dog here, you have to read the book!