Combustion is a kick-ass creativity-fuelled training company that transforms people so they can transform their organizations.
Training brains. Changing minds.
#Combustion
Workshop Showcase
Off the Hook - The Secrets to Remote Pitching
#presentationskills #training #workshops
Making critical presentations over the phone has become a daily reality for companies everywhere. In this dynamic workshop, you’ll learn all the fundamentals, fatal flaws and finesses of presenting ‘blind’.
#presentationskills #training #workshops
Combustion is a kick-ass creativity-fuelled training company that transforms people so they can transform their organizations.
Training brains. Changing minds.
#Combustion
Hello #hrtribe! Glendon from Combustion Training, excited to listen and learn for our first #NextChat! https://t.co/akiqPpVZmo
@CombustionTrainAug 9, 2017
What's Your Organizational CQ?
Read it now >#combustionlibrary
4 weeks ago
When it comes to brainstorming, you have to
DIVERGE before you CONVERGE! Thank you FCB Global!
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Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Emotional Story Spinner
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
"By definition, ideas developed by disparate minds are simply more interesting."Leslie Ehm
#word
Workshop Showcase
Stand & Deliver - Presentation Skills Part 1
#presentationskills #standanddeliver #training #workshops
Focusing on presenter authenticity, its been called “better than therapy”, “legendary”, and “the most transformational training I’ve ever had in my life”. We guarantee it will be for you too.
#presentationskills #standanddeliver #training #workshops
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"Creativity is contagious, pass it on."Albert Einstein
#word
18 hours ago
A peek at the natural light in our new office space, currently under reno.
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#play #word
"Creativity is the necessary precursor to innovation."Leslie Ehm
#play #word
Stop worrying. #InvestInPeople https://t.co/X0PFLbhE5J https://t.co/kWts94Z8Rl
@CombustionTrainOct 5, 2017
Why telling your company’s story is so important. http://t.co/t2WklBosT1 #storytelling
@CombustionTrainMay 5, 2015
Always tell your audience exactly what they’re about to hear in your presentation. Everyone loves that. 🙄 https://t.co/lf81VuY9rq
@CombustionTrainAug 31, 2017
Adults need play as much as kids - maybe more. Bring play back into your life (and work). http://t.co/RPBkiwqrfL
@CombustionTrainApr 28, 2015
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Charm Bear
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
"The good news is that the future of work is getting a lot of attention" by @MelindaGates (h/t @RobinYap) https://t.co/lRrc1e1UMa
@CombustionTrainOct 12, 2017
Great Fast Company article: 6 Creativity Habits for people who think they’re not creative. https://t.co/HBXTtky9jE https://t.co/pQ7eUKhAjB
@CombustionTrainDec 15, 2015
Relevant to today's #Nextchat! Can having a high tech IQ help reduce friction in the workplace? https://t.co/LAS9H1tURL
@CombustionTrainOct 4, 2017
Workshop Showcase
Real World Coaching
#coaching #leadership #workshops
Coaching - buzzword, and for many leaders, buzz killer. Now you can learn new, super pragmatic, no BS approaches that will help you win at the people development game and make coaching truly work for you out in the real world.
#coaching #leadership #workshops
Workshop Showcase
Brief Encounter - The Art of the Creative Brief
#brandchampion #briefwriting #training #workshops
In this dynamic workshop, you’ll learn the theory, best practices, tools, and techniques necessary to creating brilliant Creative briefs with the potential to deliver groundbreaking results - regardless of discipline. (Brand Champion Series)
#brandchampion #briefwriting #training #workshops
The most beautiful wish wall from the pan am games. They look like a wall of post-its! http://t.co/L93npzhDIP
@CombustionTrainAug 4, 2015
Irreverent, relevant, playful, experiential, we pride ourselves on workshops that really do have the power to trans… https://t.co/ZeFlu7ZFeC
@CombustionTrainOct 6, 2017
Hey @atd people - got a button from the Keepin' it Real session? Tweet a pic or Instagram it @combustiontraining for prizes! #ATD2017
@CombustionTrainMay 24, 2017
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Warm Sunshine
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
"When we feel desperate to connect, we end up spilling our drink or tripping over our feet." #publicspeaking https://t.co/SLCthmOmPs
@CombustionTrainOct 16, 2017
#EmotionalIntelligence can be taught. That’s why we have a killer Emotional Intelligence Leadership workshop. https://t.co/FfXyyDQlDv
@CombustionTrainAug 28, 2017
We've seen first hand as @TD_Canada challenge themselves. The Technology Services group is committed to innovation: https://t.co/2uh08huu3p
@CombustionTrainAug 8, 2017
Workshop Showcase
The Engagement Code - Unlocking the Secrets to Employee Motivation.
#engagedemployees #engagement #leadership #workshops
The Engagement Code takes the vague theories of ‘employee engagement’ and transforms them into a tangible approach for connecting to the hearts, minds and values of the people you want to attract, retain and grow your company.
#engagedemployees #engagement #leadership #workshops
A1. Creating an environment where employees are appreciated and can express who they are freely enables greater col… https://t.co/vlVxNTLvrX
@CombustionTrainSep 28, 2017
Follow us on Instagram, get inspired! 💥Boom. Just like that. #worktrends https://t.co/vFfJ1iEvxp https://t.co/7LjHolzcbd
@CombustionTrainSep 26, 2017
A7. Learning how to ask pertinent questions from employee data is important, and so is speaking to the actual peopl… https://t.co/N4BM3B790d
@CombustionTrainSep 20, 2017
No one was EVER bored into learning anything new. https://t.co/ftvwHn8OKY https://t.co/H4SLLhZec0
@CombustionTrainAug 4, 2017
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Delicious Cookie
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Command Performer
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Our VP @pauldfleming came to work ready with his Solar Eclipsotron 3000. 🌞🌑🌞 #SolarEclipse #canadawatcheclipse https://t.co/JTZzWBC8O1
@CombustionTrainAug 21, 2017
Workshop Showcase
Wordslinger - Killer Writing for Brand Builders
#brandchampion #training #workshops #writing
In the Ad and Marketing game, every word counts. Wordslinger teaches you the secrets to building powerful writing from the word up; from product descriptions, to idea articulation, creative briefs and much more. (Brand Champion Series)
#brandchampion #training #workshops #writing
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Brother Leader
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Little Spark Plug
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
"...the UCLA team discovered that dendrites are not just passive conduits" — And neither are you! Get your brain ac… https://t.co/fnscJllGSw
@CombustionTrainSep 29, 2017
Don’t ignore the power of imagination. http://t.co/Hwl3FT5LlV #creativethinking
@CombustionTrainMar 26, 2015
"Divergent thinking is wide-open, blue sky, experimental, dangerous, playful, and never, ever to be judged."… https://t.co/AoiiSiT8hy
@CombustionTrainOct 3, 2017
2 weeks ago
"Divergent thinking is wide-open, blue sky, experimental, dangerous, playful, and never, ever to be judged."
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Happy Friday to all of our new followers! You can also find us on Instagram @ combustiontraining, sparkly disco ba… https://t.co/pNDsLQfXtq
@CombustionTrainSep 22, 2017
Workshop Showcase
Command Performance - The Art of People Development
#leadership #performance #storytelling #training #workshops
Command Performance focuses on the concepts, skills and tools to transform you into an active and effective ‘performance coach’ instead of just a ‘people manager’.
#leadership #performance #storytelling #training #workshops
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Credible Cookie
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
#play #word
"The chief enemy of creativity is good sense."Pablo Picasso
#play #word
Next time you ask us to add a few more people to your workshop.... https://t.co/Q0n2L9jSvX
@CombustionTrainMar 15, 2016
We're a kick-ass creativity-fuelled training company—check out our sweet 1-page PDFs to learn about our workshops!… https://t.co/XPsGRq4anT
@CombustionTrainAug 11, 2017
*need to plan a tweet for #TalkLikeAPirateDay* https://t.co/5Dp96ecYB3
@CombustionTrainSep 19, 2017
1 week ago
Thankful for our health, for our amazing team, and for all the people who share in our workshops.
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Love what you do, and know its value. #MondayMotivation https://t.co/q2HTgXYCdI
@CombustionTrainSep 11, 2017
What 5 things strategic leadership really requires. A great HBR article. http://t.co/yVDZySjoCc
@CombustionTrainApr 29, 2015
Who are we? We're a kick-ass creativity-fuelled training company that transforms people so they can transform their… https://t.co/dB8pUKFf9v
@CombustionTrainOct 6, 2017
Presentation super power names we've bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Doctor Down Home
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
How to fix Twitter in 140 characters or less - great piece in @adage with @thinktradigital, @gavinohara,… https://t.co/X6gRpRPCE8
@CombustionTrainOct 13, 2017
As Leaders we "set the stage but we don't perform on it.” Setting the stage for collective genius. TED Talk http://t.co/HSC1NoiIOg
@CombustionTrainApr 29, 2015
#combustiontruths #ideation
Put every idea on the table.
#combustiontruths #ideation
Brain stimulation boosts peoples creativity. SHOCKING!!! (pun intended) http://t.co/pDS7jSpXwA #creativity
@CombustionTrainApr 23, 2015
Can your team be themselves at work? #HumanResources #leadership https://t.co/r6O7aOFN1Z https://t.co/9sAoJXsFDk
@CombustionTrainSep 27, 2017
Training brains. Changing minds. Come and play with us! https://t.co/f7txO7Zbsl
@CombustionTrainAug 4, 2017
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
The Tough Puppy
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Come and play with us on Instagram! We have cookies. No baloney though. https://t.co/vFfJ1iEvxp #hrtribe #LnD https://t.co/39K2V4ECeV
@CombustionTrainSep 8, 2017
Fully cried over how awesome @fusemg are & how sad I am that training is over. Watch out world. They are pitching ANIMALS
@CombustionTrainApr 23, 2015
New blog post up on the site: https://t.co/4DXLVm1Xzw https://t.co/ddeIWDRotC
@CombustionTrainSep 13, 2016
Google Dublin takes @LeslieEhm out on the town. https://t.co/no2AG9NzBU
@CombustionTrainJun 17, 2016
"Creativity requires us to proudly fly our freak flags high."Leslie Ehm
#word
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Bambi Brick
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Are you ready to be Combustified?
#combustionjedi #combustiontruths
The force is strong within you.
#combustionjedi #combustiontruths
We're hiring a kick ass office admin person! Check out Facebook for more info. http://t.co/0z75TCragT http://t.co/FYkvE0Gd2q
@CombustionTrainJul 21, 2015
A6. Posting jobs on LinkedIn can raise the profile of the whole company. Recruiters can help hiring managers with p… https://t.co/JruoYDZCLc
@CombustionTrainAug 30, 2017
A2. Cliques will happen anyway. Find ways to throw different people & departments together to make new empathic connections. #nextchat
@CombustionTrainSep 20, 2017
Combustion prepares to take on #atd2016. Come and play with us at booth 736!! @LeslieEhm https://t.co/MdnkTJMTQO
@CombustionTrainMay 23, 2016
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Little Miss Didn't See Me Coming
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Laid Back Cred
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
5 days ago
Looking forward to our office move later this month! #clockisticking ... See MoreSee Less
"If you're not prepared to be wrong, you'll never come up with anything original."Ken Robinson
#word
Thankful for our health, for our amazing team, and for all the people who share in our workshops. Happy Thanksgivi… https://t.co/uAq1AkURfP
@CombustionTrainOct 8, 2017
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Goofy Gorgeous
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
5 common unconscious biases that lead to bad decisions. http://t.co/30KfviR8TA #neuroleadership
@CombustionTrainApr 23, 2015
3 weeks ago
Make something.
Make something happen.
Make something happen for others.
✨✨✨
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Work in #HR or #LnD and want to ((shake)) the creativity out of your team? Lay your eyes on our training workshops—… https://t.co/Yl6YyemxCl
@CombustionTrainSep 28, 2017
Workshop Showcase
Fire in the Hole - Unearthing Explosive Insights
#brandchampion #insights #training #workshops
Fire in the Hole gives you the critical skills, confidence and tools to unearth powerful insights and apply them to every day marketing challenges to impact behavior. (Brand Champion Series)
#brandchampion #insights #training #workshops
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Sparkle Rock Candy
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Brought the #swagger to #ATD2017. Thanks to EVERYONE who filled the room with their hearts and minds and kept it real. #LoveThePeople
@CombustionTrainMay 23, 2017
A2. (Glendon, new guy at Combustion here for #Nextchat.) Our website reflects the "brainstorming post-it note" work… https://t.co/YoHyn58xcp
@CombustionTrainOct 4, 2017
"An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail."Edwin Land
#word
How To Deliver A Message That Doesn’t Fall On Deaf Ears // with @LeslieEhm on @ianaltman's podcast! https://t.co/VxNJbBc0GK
@CombustionTrainAug 1, 2017
Glendon from Combustion here, ready for today's #Nextchat! As a man who works in tech, I'm excited to listen and l… https://t.co/G4vqNteeFI
@CombustionTrainOct 11, 2017
Embrace the new. Hug it. Squish it. #creativity https://t.co/vnpJEENFvG
@CombustionTrainAug 25, 2017
When it's been an amazing week with your peeps and you realize it's Friday #FridayFeeling https://t.co/oFYdmKTwiM
@CombustionTrainAug 4, 2017
"Create a judgment-free environment and you’ll unleash a torrent of creativity."Alex Osborn
#word
"The unlike is joined together, and from differences results the most beautiful harmony."Heraclitus
#word
Presentation super power names we've bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Serious Sneakers
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
#play #word
"Everyone is born a genius, but the process of living de-geniuses them."Richard Buckminster Fuller
#play #word
"Clean out a corner of your mind and creativity will instantly fill it."Dee Hock
#word
A3. Speaking with authenticity is a pillar of our training, so HR here focuses on speaking with candidates directly… https://t.co/NmP01YRc2Z
@CombustionTrainOct 4, 2017
"Creativity is a way of living life, no matter our vocation or how we earn our living."Madeleine L'Engle
#word
Workshop Showcase
Feeling Forward - The Power of Emotional Intelligence
#EI #EQ #leadership #training #workshops
Feeling Forward lifts the curtain on both the science of EQ and the behaviors necessary to build it. Discover a deeper understanding of what emotional intelligence is and how to use it to become an irresistibly empathetic force.
#EI #EQ #leadership #training #workshops
A8. It's all about the seating! Variety is key -- which requires space. #hrtailgate https://t.co/AhklfPK3Xs
@CombustionTrainSep 28, 2017
Believe the cookie. Cookies don't lie. 🍪🍪🍪 #communicationskills https://t.co/xpu3WUldq5
@CombustionTrainAug 31, 2017
#play #word
"An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all."Oscar Wilde
#play #word
Discussing our office move this morning! #agencylife #Toronto https://t.co/zOND4lc68i
@CombustionTrainOct 17, 2017
A8. Make the informal tools formal. If your team adopts something on their own, they're into it. Investigate puttin… https://t.co/e6QNOsrvT6
@CombustionTrainOct 4, 2017
Look at these gorgeous people! It was a trainer's dream. Thanks for being my people #ATD2017. Proud of what we do! https://t.co/sDOkcZefNc
@CombustionTrainMay 23, 2017
The Combustion Crew left our new marketing guy alone in the office all week. Hope everything is cool. https://t.co/MESweMoErX
@CombustionTrainAug 18, 2017
We had a little face lift! First our website and now our domain & twitter handle. https://t.co/vWazPuR8db Come & play with us.
@CombustionTrainFeb 26, 2016
3 tricks to protect your ideas from Reptile Brains. http://t.co/jgT7D6EBu8 http://t.co/4z49HancVN
@CombustionTrainApr 2, 2015
You gotta be you. #WednesdayWisdom #publicspeaking https://t.co/nAlHnBK8cb
@CombustionTrainAug 30, 2017
Combustion's @LeslieEhm busting out the Post-Its for a ThinkLab with @FCBNewYork! https://t.co/VlEqc1QXAt
@CombustionTrainAug 3, 2017
We'll come up with 100 ideas to solve your problem in only 5 mins! Yes we can! Booth 736 https://t.co/GRWY6ms7cc
@CombustionTrainMay 23, 2016
3 weeks ago
Combustion's @theleslieehm on one of her favourite groups for creativity training: the IT crowd!
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Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
The Blind-Sider
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Never fail to suck at presenting again just by following these simple tips - guaranteed! https://t.co/38wgoOXnhj
@CombustionTrainNov 1, 2016
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Gentle Den Mother
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Our own @LeslieEhm was there to celebrate the 1st anniversary of @Google Area 120 with some @DippinDots chemistry!… https://t.co/BtM7xyRzkU
@CombustionTrainSep 13, 2017
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Regal Secret Rebel
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Know your point. Then drive the point home. #storytelling #leadership https://t.co/M911Mr9a8j
@CombustionTrainSep 15, 2017
More than ever, there’s a need for better, faster and more innovative thinking. https://t.co/Nutn1Wa7wB https://t.co/zMuqWsvUCy
@CombustionTrainAug 10, 2017
Took a walk and visited our soon-to-be new home! 🚧🚧🚧 #junctiontriangle #toronto https://t.co/w2U1OYqVQG
@CombustionTrainOct 5, 2017
“Where Do Ideas Come From?” --find out what Chuck Close, @lmillernpr, @DAVID_LYNCH, & more have to say. #creativity https://t.co/wwrjyLK6Yn
@CombustionTrainAug 25, 2017
Workshop Showcase
Idea Noise - Understanding Idea Power From Strategy to Execution
#brandchampion #ideation #training #workshops
In Idea Noise, you’ll explore the concept of differentiating between the quality of ideas; not from a subjective perspective, but from an analysis of their ‘punching power’. As a result, you’ll never ask for or accept the wrong idea again. (Brand Champion Series)
#brandchampion #ideation #training #workshops
Glendon from Combustion is ready for #Nextchat! https://t.co/vzZeiOfBRx
@CombustionTrainSep 20, 2017
Workshop Showcase
Lead On - The Path to Powerful Leadership
#leadership #training #workshops
Regardless of how long you’ve been on the path, Lead On is designed to provide sign posts, guardrails and clear direction to your ultimate leadership destination. The learning will be a critical next step in your management development.
#leadership #training #workshops
Presentation super power names we've bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Maple Syrup Professor
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
A4. Make sure your tech is stable and ready. A smooth candidate test or demonstrating ease-of-use shows care and co… https://t.co/6QCLZK9qnJ
@CombustionTrainOct 4, 2017
A1. Employee engagement is about how they do at work. Employee experiences are what they take home. #Nextchat
@CombustionTrainSep 20, 2017
A4. In an open office, falling down conversational rabbit holes is always a danger when you enjoy speaking with the… https://t.co/FDXykIBTqJ
@CombustionTrainSep 28, 2017
Combustion has found a new home!! As of Nov 1, we'll be happy tenants of the awesome Clock Factory Building just a… https://t.co/fYYKvO8g3z
@CombustionTrainOct 2, 2017
Your brain on learning. How neuroscience is changing the way we think about learning and training. #neuroleadership
@CombustionTrainApr 16, 2015
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Smooth Operator
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Hey hey new followers! Check out our super keen ThinkLab Brainstorming Tool app. Combustify your team's ideation… https://t.co/SD2KE8hMHK
@CombustionTrainSep 29, 2017
Currently popping with ideas about the Big Combustion Office Move! 💡💡💡 https://t.co/XsStkwMVRU
@CombustionTrainOct 4, 2017
A5. Listen first. Trust your department experts. Manage by bringing it all together, not by yanking the lead.… https://t.co/2lUn6X7snE
@CombustionTrainSep 20, 2017
That's right—'vajayjay' #hrchat https://t.co/ftvwHmRdTq https://t.co/FryOrdwsKy
@CombustionTrainAug 15, 2017
Presentation super power names we've bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Impish Bullet
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
When you've been with an amazing client for so long, you become one of the family! Thank you FCB for 5+ years stron… https://t.co/iatak3Jsgw
@CombustionTrainAug 2, 2017
“A strong spirit transcends rules.” – Prince 1958-2016 R.I.PPrince
#word
Being vulnerable is part of the deal. #publicspeaking https://t.co/LvMPKyIE6M
@CombustionTrainAug 31, 2017
What is it about our brains and hearts that can't resist a good story? #storytelling https://t.co/r7oUczZgOu
@CombustionTrainAug 29, 2017
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Credible Spinner
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Babyface Smarty
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
We are mangoes in a sea of apples and oranges
#combustiontruths #freakflag
What's your fruit? Find it and BE it!
#combustiontruths #freakflag
3 weeks ago
Combustion's @theleslieehm on one of her favourite groups for creativity training: the IT crowd!
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"It's easy to attack and destroy an act of creation. It's a lot more difficult to perform one."Chuck Palahniuk
#word
"We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking we used when we created them."Albert Einstein
#word
Workshop Showcase
Next Level Leadership - Changing Leadership for a Changing World
#leadership #training #workshops
Next Level Leadership provides a safe and practical environment to explore new leadership theories and see how the old models that applied in the ‘Information Age’ must change for the ‘Conceptual Age’ that is impacting our world.
#leadership #training #workshops
Thinking about space. Interesting piece by @kschwabable. "People relate to joy; they connect to joy.”… https://t.co/F6i22SROhi
@CombustionTrainOct 3, 2017
Missed #nextchat today — but excited to read through everyone's discussion! https://t.co/y8q34iwunN
@CombustionTrainSep 6, 2017
What would your brain be decorated with? @TheBrainProj reminds us that any brain can be creative! https://t.co/stDnI1t7Tu
@CombustionTrainAug 2, 2017
Workshop Showcase
Creative Juice - Getting the Best Out of Creative Partners
#collaboration #partnership #training #workshops
Creative Juice transforms you into the ultimate partner to creativity within your org and with partners. Learn what moves and motivates, lead an informed and inspired briefing, effectively evaluate ideas and give stellar feedback. (Brand Champion Series)
#collaboration #partnership #training #workshops
"Creativity isn’t magic pixie dusk sprinkled upon you at birth. It can be learned."Leslie Ehm
#word
Ready to chat on "Humility is the New Smart" with @HessEdward on #Nextchat! https://t.co/CQmZoJVNuo
@CombustionTrainAug 23, 2017
Words of wisdom before the weekend. Be inspired! #HRTribe https://t.co/nzoPLz2EmZ
@CombustionTrainAug 11, 2017
4 weeks ago
New LinkedIn background showing off the sparkly side of our office!
www.linkedin.com/company/2728715
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What is #creativitytraining? Lose yourself down the rabbit hole: https://t.co/QH9knaGDzP https://t.co/ee8S0LshN5
@CombustionTrainAug 8, 2017
What 5 things strategic leadership really requires. A great HBR article. http://t.co/yVDZySjoCc
@CombustionTrainApr 29, 2015
Presentation super power names we've bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Brother Bear Hug
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
A6. Using separate, specific, well-designed platforms to do different things *well* can be more effective than atte… https://t.co/87AoPI1fno
@CombustionTrainOct 4, 2017
Promoted to fail. What you can learn about leading creatives. http://t.co/XIAGX8Q0hT
@CombustionTrainApr 16, 2015
Our Selling Stories training is the ultimate antidote to ‘death by Power Point’! #HR https://t.co/0Hk4pHGD1h https://t.co/644ZER7Uqs
@CombustionTrainAug 17, 2017
Workshop Showcase
Drop the Mic - Presentation Skills Master Class
#presentationskills #training #workshops
Drop the Mic is the next level presentation skills workshop designed to kick you up to Ninja heights. After this super challenging experience, you’ll be truly unflappable, unstoppable and un-ignorable ‘Masters of the Room’.
#presentationskills #training #workshops
"It is far easier to reel in a crazy idea than it is to push out a safe one."Leslie Ehm
#word
Workshop Showcase
Person 2 Person - Fundamentals for Team Players
#collaboration #teamwork #training #workshops
Person 2 Person puts the fundamentals of human interaction under a microscope so that you can test, question and learn how to become the kind of ultimate team player everyone wants on their side.
#collaboration #teamwork #training #workshops
Getting more sleep helps your brain focus on what’s really important when you’re being creative. http://t.co/gdyoatIoGO
@CombustionTrainMay 5, 2015
"Yeah but" is just NO in a dress
#combustiontruths #deferjudgment
Don’t kid yourself. Get "Yes and'ing"
#combustiontruths #deferjudgment
Workshop Showcase
ThinkLab™ - Foundational Creative Thinking
#creativity #ideation #training #workshops
ThinkLab unlocks individual and organizational creativity through simple and intuitive methodology that focuses and unleashes creative and critical problem solving skills. By workshop’s end, you’ll think smarter, faster and better for good.
#creativity #ideation #training #workshops
Ever left a workshop unable to recall what happened in the first half of the day? #HRtribe https://t.co/ftvwHmRdTq https://t.co/zVROMtO7yw
@CombustionTrainAug 9, 2017
"Why are we pushing the use of such a loaded word like 'failure' in our societal discourse?" by @RMoeJo #LnD https://t.co/ljc3zcSfxN
@CombustionTrainAug 24, 2017
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Gentle Steel
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Where are Leslie Ehm and Rachel Lai training today?? 🌎🌍🌏 #LnD #HR https://t.co/gTf1UMVosR
@CombustionTrainSep 19, 2017
"Creativity can be described as letting go of certainties."Gail Sheehy
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A7. Slack can be a tremendously useful 🎉and fun🎉 tool that can help keep remote employees in touch with their team.… https://t.co/9R8EAo8pDG
@CombustionTrainSep 28, 2017
"Metaphors do not control our thoughts, but they can set boundaries around the way we think." | @undarkmag https://t.co/nFHLnGDLPL
@CombustionTrainSep 26, 2017
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Cool Boy Smooth
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Happy #FF to our new #HR followers! @KellyinBoulder @PeteEiden @instabucher @ProudMaryBoise @t0nyh0ran… https://t.co/hLUacHoqVJ
@CombustionTrainAug 11, 2017
Training brains. Changing minds. https://t.co/QH9knaGDzP #NewProfilePic https://t.co/SkGMqk6MwP
@CombustionTrainJul 31, 2017
A5. Surveys can become a bitchfest. Consider how you phrase the questions to prompt the most actionable answers.… https://t.co/fOhB398VOn
@CombustionTrainOct 4, 2017
"You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have."Maya Angelou
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Workshop Showcase
Facilitation Fire Power - Creative Thinking Part 3
#creativity #facilitation #ideation #training #workshops
Become your organization’s expert problem solving and ideation facilitator! In this workshop, you'll learn how to design, lead and troubleshoot highly productive sessions for both internal and external audiences.
#creativity #facilitation #ideation #training #workshops
Workshop Showcase
Selling Stories - Presentation Skills Part 2
#presentationskills #storytelling #training #workshops
Selling Stories is an antidote to ‘death by Power Point’ and a serious wake-up call for even experienced presenters. Your decks, and your stories will NEVER be the same again!
#presentationskills #storytelling #training #workshops
A8. Understanding neuroscience, anthropology & how people behave in groups can lend "outside" perspective when clos… https://t.co/QZTNyt0lUf
@CombustionTrainSep 20, 2017
Training doesn’t have to suck.
#combustiontruths #deal
And it won’t with us. It’s our solemn vow.
#combustiontruths #deal
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Sunflower Radiance
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
"Creativity comes from a conflict of ideas."Donatella Versace
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"What is needed is a new definition of being smart." #creativitytraining https://t.co/z4LmtYsJ1u
@CombustionTrainAug 19, 2017
A3. We have a brain tree! Toys on our desks, disco balls, bright jewel tone colours all contribute to the mood and… https://t.co/tjHbvq3B26
@CombustionTrainSep 28, 2017
Power to the freaks. The truth will set you free #swagger #presentationskills #combustion https://t.co/zUoIxV51dg
@CombustionTrainMay 9, 2017
a6) By having toys, Silly Putty, and Lego available in the office, we embrace distractions that promote creative th… https://t.co/6Q7bl7fqMc
@CombustionTrainAug 9, 2017
We're hiring a kick ass office admin person! Check out Facebook for more info. http://t.co/0z75TCragT http://t.co/FYkvE0Gd2q
@CombustionTrainJul 21, 2015
As Leaders we "set the stage but we don't perform on it.” Setting the stage for collective genius. TED Talk http://t.co/HSC1NoiIOg
@CombustionTrainApr 29, 2015
Who trains the Ad Age Creative Agency of the Year? We do! Congrats @droga5 https://t.co/Idcok95efH
@CombustionTrainJan 25, 2016
"You can’t wait for inspiration, you have to go after it with a club."Jack London
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Presentation super power names we've bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Rock Solid Marshmallow
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Thanks to everyone who came to our Your Brain on Creativity session this morning. You rocked!! #ATD2016 #FreakFlag https://t.co/67kVZrVxOh
@CombustionTrainMay 23, 2016
Workshop Showcase
ThinkLab™ ToolKit - Creative Thinking Part 2
#creativity #ideation #training #workshops
In ThinkLab Tool Kit, you’ll learn, test and play with new techniques and develop even more context and skills for both participating in and leading powerful ideation sessions.
#creativity #ideation #training #workshops
"You can’t keep bitch-slapping your creativity, or it’ll run away and find a new pimp."George Meyer
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Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Buttoned-Up Firecracker
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Professor Friendly
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Combustion Training's Leslie Ehm on the Power of Divergence #creativethinking https://t.co/DDNznEottq
@CombustionTrainAug 14, 2017
Landed in Tokyo to fruit and a killer view. This week is all about Google! #bestclients #domoarigato http://t.co/ixQ7rhe1P0
@CombustionTrainJun 5, 2015
Where does #brainstorming come from? Brainstorming is a step in the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) process.… https://t.co/CCq0VQFgsl
@CombustionTrainSep 7, 2017
Shutting down Twitter for the rest of the day in support of @rosemcgowan and women who have been silenced.… https://t.co/yGCqsfQXxQ
@CombustionTrainOct 13, 2017
"When there is no freedom, there is no creativity."Soud Qbeilat
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Fully cried over how awesome @fusemg are & how sad I am that training is over. Watch out world. They are pitching ANIMALS
@CombustionTrainApr 23, 2015
Thanks so much for inviting us to the #HRtailgate chat today! A lot of excellent ideas from everyone! And remember… https://t.co/n25Y19dGlr
@CombustionTrainSep 28, 2017
Our brand new TD Leadership cohort came up a with a genius way to virtually queue for feedback on their solutions.… https://t.co/l2vYhi4uqS
@CombustionTrainOct 2, 2017
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Serious Charmer
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
This should be fascinating - can't wait for tomorrow's #Nextchat! https://t.co/mFSRmkPbSS
@CombustionTrainOct 10, 2017
Sarah Thompson of @droga5 on the Selfless Nature of #Leadership (h/t @tamadear) https://t.co/h7NHiZPKDq
@CombustionTrainSep 22, 2017
Want to be more creative? Wait until you’re tired. http://t.co/xvzx8nnsYe #Creativity
@CombustionTrainMar 25, 2015
Squishy brains, Silly Putty, Post-It Notes and candy: tools of our trade. #creativitytraining #hr https://t.co/vUfJGPxSgY
@CombustionTrainSep 25, 2017
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Volcano Boy
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
What happens when a company puts the people before the money?"The Price of Loving the People" https://t.co/DacRw7kT9p
@CombustionTrainNov 15, 2016
Agile management, like creativity, will be a foundational skill for organizations in the decade ahead. https://t.co/WJL3zy7d3U
@CombustionTrainAug 9, 2017
Innovating is a process -- and it takes a team! Our ThinkLab can help you identify how your team will best ideate a… https://t.co/RegJZ92CuS
@CombustionTrainOct 10, 2017
4 weeks ago
Where are Leslie Ehm and Rachel Lai training today??
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Want 100 ideas to solve your problem in only 5 mins. We got that! Booth 736 #atd2016. @LeslieEhm
@CombustionTrainMay 23, 2016
Anyone who tries to make a distinction between education and entertainment doesn't know the first thing about either. Marshall McLuhan
#word
Adults need play as much as kids - maybe more. Bring play back into your life (and work). http://t.co/RPBkiwqrfL
@CombustionTrainApr 28, 2015
When it comes to brainstorming, you have to DIVERGE before you CONVERGE! #ideation #creativity https://t.co/w6IsJwiBsS
@CombustionTrainSep 20, 2017
Speak your truth. You deserve to be here. #FridayFeeling https://t.co/qtg6dlvUUP
@CombustionTrainAug 18, 2017
Team Combustion in tha house at #cpsi2015 #cpsiselfie #combustioncreativity https://t.co/MiwWjtZJ6B
@CombustionTrainJun 17, 2015
Love the people.
#combustionlove #combustiontruths
Awww baby – we love you too!
#combustionlove #combustiontruths
A6. Ask: what do they already use? Stay ahead of the adoption flow. Social channels crop up even if not officially… https://t.co/J2bSABJGjy
@CombustionTrainSep 20, 2017
We love our clients. They're the best! Thank you Jack Daniel's and Brown Forman! https://t.co/xyPf3LCpJp
@CombustionTrainAug 22, 2017
Amazing what 20 mins of TRUE ideation will do! https://t.co/IBsAjPgzdC
@CombustionTrainFeb 12, 2016
Get ready for Combustion's @LeslieEhm at #i4pl2017! https://t.co/DDxuQ2l2sh
@CombustionTrainOct 10, 2017
Brainstorming isn’t baloney. Make it tasty again! New post on the Combustion blog. #hr #ideate #LnD… https://t.co/I5stKb6wAi
@CombustionTrainSep 6, 2017
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Ballbuster Marsh-mallow
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
A3. Some businesses might benefit from putting down technology while they work. #NextChat https://t.co/njr5Cjtofo
@CombustionTrainAug 9, 2017
"Creative thinking is not a talent, it is a skill that can be learnt."Edward de Bono
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The most beautiful wish wall from the pan am games. They look like a wall of post-its! http://t.co/L93npzhDIP
@CombustionTrainAug 4, 2015
3 weeks ago
Combustion has found a new home!! As of Nov 1, we'll be happy tenants of the awesome Clock Factory building just a few blocks from our current Junction home. Stay tuned interior pix and design prettiness courtesy of Meghan Carter Design! ... See MoreSee Less
Why telling your company’s story is so important. http://t.co/t2WklBosT1 #storytelling
@CombustionTrainMay 5, 2015
A2. Sometimes the best change in the work environment, is removing yourself from it! Understanding that solitude/wo… https://t.co/PNRIIkcn2a
@CombustionTrainSep 28, 2017
“I’m feeling more confident and understand how to keep growing as a leader.”
#participanttestimonial
The importance of #EQ -- @anniemckee on emotional intelligence and being happy at work. #HR https://t.co/1oU0Jfwcdo
@CombustionTrainSep 20, 2017
Top 10 Reasons Why Creativity is Essential to Business Success
Read it now >#combustionlibrary
Our clients appear to love our ThinkLab training as much as we love delivering it. #thinklab https://t.co/oCNkX05dXG
@CombustionTrainJan 14, 2016
"You only find out who is swimming naked when the tide goes out." - Warren Buffet
@CombustionTrainMar 22, 2016
"Layers within agencies are wreaking havoc on creativity." - @adage #ideation https://t.co/3xoLsgTCXU
@CombustionTrainOct 16, 2017
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
The Sage
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
#play #word
"Creativity is just connecting things."Steve Jobs
#play #word
A5. Locate your office in a walkable neighbourhood so employees are more likely to go outside on breaks. Bonus poi… https://t.co/5361oUOgAp
@CombustionTrainSep 28, 2017
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Funky Best Friend
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Workshop Showcase
True Story - The Art of Authentic Brand Storytelling
#brandchampion #storytelling #training #workshops
In True Story, you’ll learn the skills to ask for, empower and recognize the kind of authentic brand stories that build compelling brand narrative, drive engagement and ignite business success - from traditional to digital and beyond. (Brand Champion Series)
#brandchampion #storytelling #training #workshops
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Combustion has found a new home!! As of Nov 1, we'll be happy tenants of the awesome Clock Factory building just a few blocks from our current Junction home. Stay tuned interior pix and design prettiness courtesy of Meghan Carter Design! ... See MoreSee Less
Landed in Tokyo to fruit and a killer view. This week is all about Google! #bestclients #domoarigato http://t.co/ixQ7rhe1P0
@CombustionTrainJun 5, 2015
4 weeks ago
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"Do You Suffer From 'Fleas in a Jar' Syndrome?" https://t.co/FrvQRtDuMa by @ThinkCombustion on @LinkedIn
@CombustionTrainSep 27, 2016
Ripe ideas for the picking on the office Brain Tree! #ideation https://t.co/URnLtOncnv
@CombustionTrainAug 23, 2017
This should be fascinating. Today! #hr #creativitytraining https://t.co/sUBrEVcjFJ
@CombustionTrainAug 16, 2017
Team Combustion in tha house at #cpsi2015 #cpsiselfie #combustioncreativity https://t.co/MiwWjtZJ6B
@CombustionTrainJun 17, 2015
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Confident Kitten
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Workshop Showcase
Working the Room - Presentation Skills Part 3
#presentationskills #training #workshops
Delivering powerful insight on audience dynamics, Working the Room is the last piece of the puzzle to giving you a rock solid, rock star foundation for presenting anything, anywhere, to anyone.
#presentationskills #training #workshops
If your brain box isn’t exploding with ideas, we’ve got some new #brainstorming stimulation to tickle your fancy!… https://t.co/4V2mhJvHHC
@CombustionTrainAug 31, 2017
It's been an adventure-filled week, so the Combustion team is launching into the long weekend like https://t.co/7SeEdU71c8
@CombustionTrainOct 6, 2017
Have you flown your freak flag high today?
#combustiontruths #freakflag
Wave it high and proud. There’s only one you!
#combustiontruths #freakflag
Don't look down. Swagger. 🕺🏽💃🏼🕺🏼💃🏾#authenticity #leadership https://t.co/ykobo37TIv
@CombustionTrainSep 5, 2017
Always tell your audience exactly what they’re about to hear in your presentation. Everyone loves that. 😑… https://t.co/qi5oqIT2Os
@CombustionTrainAug 1, 2017
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Straight Talking Sista
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
2 weeks ago
Took a walk and visited our soon-to-be new home! 🚧🚧🚧 ... See MoreSee Less
"True creativity is impossible without some measure of passion."Teresa Amabile
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"Nothing reeks worse in presenting than the stench of inauthenticity." #publicspeaking https://t.co/lf81VuY9rq https://t.co/hUuW0nBmXn
@CombustionTrainAug 1, 2017
Combustion's @LeslieEhm on one of her favourite groups for #creativitytraining: the IT crowd. 💾💾💾 #devTO https://t.co/GJ3fBkGs55
@CombustionTrainSep 26, 2017
A4. Vocally recognize contributions from everyone - it helps level the field when social situations take form. #nextchat
@CombustionTrainSep 20, 2017
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Professor Play
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Getting more sleep helps your brain focus on what’s really important when you’re being creative. http://t.co/gdyoatIoGO
@CombustionTrainMay 5, 2015
We don't have 'trainers', we have TALENT. Our people deserve the best and its up to us to deliver 'wow' experiences. #training
@CombustionTrainJun 17, 2016
Saying brainstorming doesn’t work is like eating a slice of baloney & complaining what a crappy sandwich it is.… https://t.co/fJzQQfjke2
@CombustionTrainSep 14, 2017
A6. Foyers and meeting rooms are for impressing visiting clients. Let the production room show off your team's true… https://t.co/XjORYMgO5H
@CombustionTrainSep 28, 2017
5 common unconscious biases that lead to bad decisions. http://t.co/30KfviR8TA #neuroleadership
@CombustionTrainApr 23, 2015
Presentation super power names we’ve bestowed
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
The Friendly Giant
#combustiontruths #standanddeliver
Workshop Showcase
Storycraft - Magical Storytelling for Results
#presentationskills #storytelling #training #workshops
Whether you’re a pitcher, promoter, brand builder, or leader, Storycraft will help you to define, refine and release stories that will have audiences spellbound and ready to go wherever you need to take them.
#presentationskills #storytelling #training #workshops
By diligently playing *inside* the box, perceived constraints become creative catalysts. #ideation #brainstorming… https://t.co/kKBIuE8Wzv
@CombustionTrainSep 8, 2017
We're a kick-ass creativity-fuelled training company — download our sweet 1-page PDFs to learn about our workshops!… https://t.co/B4v3qPslVd
@CombustionTrainAug 2, 2017
Brainstorming isn’t baloney. It’s just misunderstood. Read our post and make it tasty again!… https://t.co/qaokdR8Adn
@CombustionTrainSep 12, 2017
2 weeks ago
Currently popping with ideas about the Big Combustion Office Move! 💡💡💡 ... See MoreSee Less
At work or at play you need to be yourself. #leadership #nextchat https://t.co/ZkiywNP3bB
@CombustionTrainSep 20, 2017
Stop Saying Brainstorming Doesn’t Work | new post by @LeslieEhm on the Combustion Blog! #hrtribe #Training https://t.co/bPEQnjcdrT
@CombustionTrainSep 6, 2017
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."Albert Einstein
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7 days ago
Just a basket of freshly harvested, free-range COMBUSTIFIED brains, coming atcha!
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You'll be amazed at what playing with our Home Page reveals. Visit and discover! #creativitytraining… https://t.co/GNLBPbTOTx
@CombustionTrainAug 17, 2017
A few #FridayThoughts for our #hrtribe and our training participant family! Have a safe and happy long weekend! https://t.co/4OnDlJce8j
@CombustionTrainSep 1, 2017
Chief Fire Starter @LeslieEhm gets up close and personal with @BenMulroney at this year's @fightendcancer https://t.co/pXJmN5JylP
@CombustionTrainJun 17, 2016
Brain stimulation boosts peoples creativity. SHOCKING!!! (pun intended) http://t.co/pDS7jSpXwA #creativity
@CombustionTrainApr 23, 2015
