Brian Washburn has over 20 years of experience helping subject matter experts become confident, engaging facilitators, including virtual training delivery. His Train-the-Trainer sessions focus on practical tools, tailored guidance, and hands-on practice, equipping teams to deliver clear, effective training that sticks.
Brian has facilitated workshops on presentation skills, virtual training delivery, and instructional design across North America, South America, Asia, and Africa for international NGOs, nonprofit organizations, and Fortune 500 companies. These experiences have helped him identify and refine certain training and facilitation principles that have proven effective across geographic borders, cultures, organizational types, age groups, and languages.
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In addition to his practical experience, Brian is the author of two books. What’s Your Formula? Combine Learning Elements for Impactful Training (2021) and Instructional Design on a Shoestring (2024). He has also contributed chapters to several publications by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), including “ATD’s Handbook for Consultants” and “ATD’s Handbook for Training and Talent Development.”
Brian holds an MA in Organizational Psychology, is a past President of ATD Puget Sound, and serves as a Commissioner for the International Accreditors for Continuing Education & Training (IACET).