Without good assessment skills, I would have been less than the nurse I was and also less of a trainer! – “The” Trainer Outdoor Training Specialist /Consultant- @61!/15 yr. experience as RN in CCU 12/22/2025
Assessment (evaluation; estimation) was definitely the best thing I learned as an RN (nurse)! – “The” Trainer Outdoor Training Specialist /Consultant- @61!/15 yr. experience as RN in CCU 12/22/2025
Might not always assess folks well but I’m great at determining what it takes to be a good movie! – “The” Trainer Outdoor Training Specialist /Consultant- @61!/15 yr. experience as RN in CCU 12/22/2025
I feel it is very important that the client prospect and myself have a good understanding and communication is good so that teaching and learning can truly be beneficial! – “The” Trainer Outdoor Training Specialist /Consultant- @61!/15 yr. experience as RN in CCU 12/22/2025
If either of us feel we “are not a good fit,” so to speak, then we need to let the other person know so that the “client prospect” can move on and find a trainer that they can work with so that they don’t feel like they are wasting their time! – “The” Trainer Outdoor Training Specialist /Consultant- @61!/15 yr. experience as RN in CCU 12/22/2025
It’s important that “client prospect” and myself are “on the same page.” So there are many things that come to light during a consultation including whether or not we (myself and the client prospect) feels good about working together! – “The” Trainer Outdoor Training Specialist /Consultant- @61!/15 yr. experience as RN in CCU 12/22/2025
I need to take on folks (clients ) that don’t “clash” with the team “principles” thereby aiding in a positive outcome! – “The” Trainer Outdoor Training Specialist /Consultant- @61!/15 yr. experience as RN in CCU 12/22/2025
On any “team,” strides are only accomplished well when they (team members) have something that each of them “brings to the table,” so as the team facilitator it’s up to me to understand and seek out folks that, when they give their best effort it fits like a well fitting glove! – “The” Trainer Outdoor Training Specialist /Consultant- @61!/15 yr. experience as RN in CCU 12/22/2025
My group of clients are my “team” therefore During a consultation, it is imperative that I determine a person’s character as best I can – “The” Trainer Outdoor Training Specialist /Consultant- @61!/15 yr. experience as RN in CCU 12/22/2025
Check for consistency: Look for consistency between words and actions; inconsistencies can be red flags. 12/22/2025
Note reactions to adversity: How people handle unexpected problems or inconveniences reveals their true nature. 12/22/2025
Watch how they treat others: See how they interact with strangers, peers, and those they perceive as “inferior” (like service staff). 12/22/2025
To be a good judge of character, observe people’s actions and patterns over time, especially how they treat others in tough situations, while also understanding your own values and biases; listen to their words and nonverbal cues for consistency, ask open-ended questions, and learn from past experiences to see beyond initial impressions and focus on core behaviors and motivations. 12/22/2025
Folks with good judgment In essence, they possess a strong intuition and ability to read people, making them adept at navigating social situations and forming accurate opinions about others’ inner selves 12/22/2025
Key aspects of good judge of character: Knowledgeable About Human Nature: They understand how personality relates to behavior and what different traits look like in action 12/22/2025
Key aspects of good judge of character… Self-Aware: They understand their own values and biases, which informs their understanding of others 12/22/2025
Sometimes I feel I am but at others I’m definitely not! – “The” Trainer Outdoor Training Specialist /Consultant- @61!/15 yr. experience as RN in CCU 12/22/2025
