198: How to get team members to show up to trainings

You spent time building an interactive, funny, team-building training—but when the start time arrived… no one showed up. Heartbreak, frustration, and a bit of panic set in. In this episode, I share: Why your team can’t attend, even if they asked for the trainingThe three critical elements that make attendance possible and compellingHow Gen Z’s desire for growth is real, but still gets derailed by burnout and overwhelmExamples from real training programs and simple language you can start using right away to shift behaviorIf you’ve been scratching your head wondering, “Why aren’t people showing up?” Then this is for you. Learn how to create trainings that stick—and people who show up ready to grow. Listen now, and be sure to listen again at the end of the episode to lock in the mindset shift. ** For support with your team, head to liagarvin.com or reach out at hello@liagarvin.com Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo Looking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered. Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work. I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER. Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com Contact: liagarvin.com/contact Email: hello@liagarvin.com Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin -- © 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple