Spring months have passed quickly, and looking back, they have been filled with meaningful encounters, inspiring discussions, and valuable learning experiences. As a trainer, I have once again had the privilege of meeting people who do their work with dedication and heart, and from whose experiences I also learn every time. I have had the opportunity to train activity supervisors again – people whose daily work is to support others on their life journeys. These training days have included honest conversations, sharing of experiences, and joint reflection on how to be professional, aware, and at the same time human in one’s work. I am always deeply touched by participants’ openness and willingness to speak about both their successes and their challenges. It is in such discussions that the most valuable learning often emerges.
I also had the pleasure of briefly meeting members of the TUKO network during an online seminar focused on teamwork and network collaboration. These encounters once again confirmed how important cooperation is – both within organisations and between different partners. No professional truly works alone, and the best results are achieved when people are willing to trust one another, share knowledge, and work towards shared goals. It was a joy to see how much expertise, experience, and dedication exists within this network.
Growth Through Challenges and Recognition
Spring did not bring only successes and smooth training days. It also included a fair share of “learning through mistakes,” as technical issues interfered more strongly than expected. As a trainer, I always aim to provide participants with a high-quality and well-functioning learning experience, and this time things did not go quite as planned. Looking back, I am in a way grateful for this experience. Yes, in the moment it was uncomfortable, it caused frustration, and required quick adaptation. At the same time, it clearly reminded me that a trainer’s work is not only about good preparation, but also about the ability to handle unexpected situations, stay calm, and find solutions in circumstances that cannot be foreseen.
What stayed with me most, however, was the understanding attitude of both the organisers and the participants, and their willingness to find solutions together. I am especially grateful that I was given the opportunity to repeat the online seminar. It is rare to have such a direct chance to learn from one’s mistakes, make the necessary adjustments, and experience how an initial failure can turn into a valuable learning experience. This once again confirmed to me that professional growth is not about avoiding mistakes, but about having the courage to learn from them and try again. Today, I look at this experience as another step on my professional development journey – not the most comfortable one, but certainly a very instructive one.
One of the most important milestones this spring for me was receiving the Level 7 Adult Trainer qualification. It was a moment that made me pause and reflect on the journey I have taken so far. I feel joy and gratitude for this recognition, but at the same time I also see it as a responsibility to continue learning, develop my professionalism, and offer learners meaningful training experiences. The more I train, the more I am convinced that learning is a reciprocal process. Every training session, every question, every discussion, and every challenge teaches something new.
This spring has once again reminded me that development happens through collaboration, the courage to try, and the willingness to learn from both successes and mistakes.
A deepest appreciation to all the cooperation partners and learners I have met over the past months. Now, as summer is almost here, I feel both grateful and excited about what lies ahead. I continue to believe that learning and development happen best through collaboration, and it is precisely the encounters with people that give this work its true meaning.