http://globalconfig.net/general-information/how-i-became-a-cisco-trainer/ Studying for Network Certifications Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:41:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://globalconfig.net/general-information/how-i-became-a-cisco-trainer/#comment-127 Brandon Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:25:23 +0000 http://ccieprep.me/2008/08/31/how-i-became-a-cisco-trainer/#comment-127 <p>@Paul: The toastmasters meeting is a good idea. I was in the speech and debate club in High School and recall a few speech competitions for the lions club. The good thing about it was that you were in front of people you dont know. One recommendation though. You know how you hear that you should picture the audience naked to get over the fear of being in front of people? DON'T! At least, not at a toastmasters meeting. Gross. :)</p> @Paul: The toastmasters meeting is a good idea. I was in the speech and debate club in High School and recall a few speech competitions for the lions club. The good thing about it was that you were in front of people you dont know. One recommendation though. You know how you hear that you should picture the audience naked to get over the fear of being in front of people? DON’T! At least, not at a toastmasters meeting. Gross.

]]> http://globalconfig.net/general-information/how-i-became-a-cisco-trainer/#comment-126 Brandon Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:22:49 +0000 http://ccieprep.me/2008/08/31/how-i-became-a-cisco-trainer/#comment-126 <p>@stretch: anytime! Thats what I try to do..Impart insight. :)</p> @stretch: anytime! Thats what I try to do..Impart insight.

]]> http://globalconfig.net/general-information/how-i-became-a-cisco-trainer/#comment-125 Brandon Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:21:14 +0000 http://ccieprep.me/2008/08/31/how-i-became-a-cisco-trainer/#comment-125 <p>@Nickelby: Thanks! The lecture in front of a proctor was interesting. You pick a chapter and they pick a chapter. You are recorded as well so it was nerve racking. Not nearly as nerve racking as the CCIE lab is. I'm not sure why though. My job depended on that lecture. Not the case with the CCIE. The IE is a personal goal more than anything.</p> @Nickelby: Thanks! The lecture in front of a proctor was interesting. You pick a chapter and they pick a chapter. You are recorded as well so it was nerve racking. Not nearly as nerve racking as the CCIE lab is. I’m not sure why though. My job depended on that lecture. Not the case with the CCIE. The IE is a personal goal more than anything.

]]> http://globalconfig.net/general-information/how-i-became-a-cisco-trainer/#comment-124 Paul Stewart Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:41:21 +0000 http://ccieprep.me/2008/08/31/how-i-became-a-cisco-trainer/#comment-124 <p>Wow. I don't think I've ever received such a complete answer to that question. Personally, I consider the public speaking and presentation to be one of my greatest obstacles. I am weak in those key areas, but have a strong desire to overcome. I am fairly confident in my technology skills. To overcome this, I am trying a couple of things. First, I am going to my first Toastmasters International meeting next week. Additionally, I plan to join the local computer club and possibly do some presentations there. I don't know where this will lead for me, but in any case these skills are important to develop. Thanks for the great insight.</p> Wow. I don’t think I’ve ever received such a complete answer to that question. Personally, I consider the public speaking and presentation to be one of my greatest obstacles. I am weak in those key areas, but have a strong desire to overcome. I am fairly confident in my technology skills. To overcome this, I am trying a couple of things. First, I am going to my first Toastmasters International meeting next week. Additionally, I plan to join the local computer club and possibly do some presentations there. I don’t know where this will lead for me, but in any case these skills are important to develop. Thanks for the great insight.

]]> http://globalconfig.net/general-information/how-i-became-a-cisco-trainer/#comment-123 stretch Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:43:55 +0000 http://ccieprep.me/2008/08/31/how-i-became-a-cisco-trainer/#comment-123 <p>Neat post. I've always considered getting into training. Thanks for the insight!</p> Neat post. I’ve always considered getting into training. Thanks for the insight!

]]> http://globalconfig.net/general-information/how-i-became-a-cisco-trainer/#comment-122 Nickelby Thane Mon, 01 Sep 2008 06:05:00 +0000 http://ccieprep.me/2008/08/31/how-i-became-a-cisco-trainer/#comment-122 <p>I'll be honest Brandon ... it's a touching story :-). It's really great to see that even though you failed the first time, you got up and passed on the second attempt. The CCSI lab from how you describe in some ways is much tougher than a CCIE lab in some aspects (it's just pure feeling since I am not a CCIE yet myself!). You had to do presentations and you had to pass a lab. Not many people have good presentation skills hence passing a CCSI is not a 'piece of cake' IMHO. Now that you eaten that slice of 'cake' I am hoping that the 5-digits that you will be earning soon will be the icing on top of that cake if you catch my drift :-)</p> I’ll be honest Brandon … it’s a touching story . It’s really great to see that even though you failed the first time, you got up and passed on the second attempt. The CCSI lab from how you describe in some ways is much tougher than a CCIE lab in some aspects (it’s just pure feeling since I am not a CCIE yet myself!). You had to do presentations and you had to pass a lab. Not many people have good presentation skills hence passing a CCSI is not a ‘piece of cake’ IMHO. Now that you eaten that slice of ‘cake’ I am hoping that the 5-digits that you will be earning soon will be the icing on top of that cake if you catch my drift

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