When I created the largest training firm globally, I dedicated myself to assisting others in becoming exceptional trainers and utilizing teaching as a way to expand their business. If you’re curious about why teaching is the most powerful way to attain wealth, be sure to read this article, Why Teaching Is The Best Way To Get Rich Quickly.
But what criteria determine if someone is “qualified” to instruct?
A higher education degree? A teaching certificate? A specific number of years of experience?
I encounter many individuals aspiring to be speakers, educators, and trainers, yet they believe they lack the qualifications to teach because they aren’t an “expert” or extraordinarily successful yet.
The reality is that regardless of your current level, you ARE equipped to teach others, and to thrive in the training industry, you DON’T need to be an “expert.”
I elaborate on this in this brief video (a preview of my upcoming class, Teach And Get Rich):
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You don’t have to be an authority on a subject to teach it. Regardless of your standing, you ARE positioned to teach/train others — and generate significant income while doing so!
If You Know How To Do Something, You Can Instruct Others To Do It Too
So if you discovered an effective method to shed 20 pounds, you can guide others on how you accomplished that…
Or if you earned $50,000 in profit from a real estate transaction, you can teach others precisely how you achieved that so they can replicate your success and hopefully attain it as well.
The fact is, anyone is capable of teaching. You possess the ability to step on stage or conduct online training, build rapport with your audience, and transform lives.
The greatest opportunity lies in identifying WHAT to teach.
And this brings us to a significant issue…
Unsure about what you could instruct?
Here’s a FREE worksheet to assist you in uncovering what subjects you can teach or train!
OR…
Try these 5 exercises below that have proven effective for me and hundreds of my students to identify what you are genuinely qualified to teach!
1. Identify Your Natural Talents
Is there anything that comes to you effortlessly and instinctively? A skill that has caused others to exclaim, “Wow, how do you do that?” Perhaps you possess an inherent artistic ability. Maybe you are brilliant in math. Or perhaps you excel at something that others struggle with, like networking or connecting with new people.
Compile a list of everything you are naturally adept at. Really contemplate this. Resist the urge to downplay your skills – it’s easy to dismiss your abilities by thinking, “Well, this is so easy for me, I doubt it’s a skill.” Remember, not everyone finds what you do as simple as it seems to you!
2. Look At The Skills and Knowledge Others Have Shared With You
Reflect on your life — do you recall moments where family, relatives, or friends imparted specific knowledge or skills? It could be as straightforward as your mother or father teaching you how to change a tire on your first vehicle… or as intricate as understanding the family business. Again, jot these down in a list.
These lessons provide an opportunity to share that same knowledge and skills with others. If you had a remarkable teacher, emulate their methods. If you think someone could have instructed you differently, enhance it and make adjustments – then share it with your students.
3. Leverage Any Of Your Formal Training & Experience
Do you possess any formal education or qualifications? You don’t have to become a professor to share what you learned from your higher education. Numerous individuals out there may not have the time or resources to obtain a formal degree – but are eager to learn.
The best part is that teaching these “formal” topics doesn’t have to be dull and conventional. Professionally training allows you to convey knowledge authentically in your own unique way – true to your personality and method.
Once more, the objective is to simply create a list of potential topics you could teach so you can explore what you have available.
4. Identify Your Personal Interests & Passions
Instructing a subject doesn’t have to stem from professional expertise or formal training. You can teach from your enthusiasm! Do you enjoy playing the guitar? Do you engage in painting during your leisure time? Are you passionate about snowboarding?
Consider your hobbies and what a newcomer would need to understand – and just like that, you already have ideas for your very first training.
5. Think About Your Specialized Knowledge
Is there a skill you possess that not many people are adept at? For instance, have you developed a method for learning a new language in 60 days or…
Have you managed to become extremely healthy and enhance your performance at work through a specific diet you have adopted.