EP366: Become a Leading Hair Educator with Chris Moody

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Chris Moody, a world-renowned educators and trainers coach with over 40 years of experience in the hair and beauty industry, to discuss the launch of his transformative 5-Week Educators Training Programme on the HTCI Platform within Circle. Whether you’re an aspiring hair educator or a current educator looking to elevate your skills and become a leader, this episode provides actionable tips and inspiration to support your journey.

Chris shares his personal journey into education and demystifies the art of teaching, emphasising how great educators connect, engage, and inspire. From unpacking the essence of effective teaching to challenging common misconceptions and diving into practical strategies, this conversation is jam-packed with value for anyone interested in empowering learners in the hair industry.

What to Expect:

  • An Introduction to the Programme: Learn about Chris Moody’s innovative 5-week course, designed to help educators refine their teaching skills through compact, actionable topics.
  • Key Components of the Course: Discover practical strategies, including planning lessons, maximising learner engagement, simplifying content, encouraging practice, and creating impactful session summaries.
  • Chris’s Tips for Educators: Gain insights into teaching methodologies, how to break through common challenges, and ways to engage younger learners by making material interactive and relevant.
  • Transformational Learning: Understand how to build confidence as an educator and create meaningful experiences for your learners.
  • Who the Programme is For: Chris explains why this course is ideal for new educators and seasoned professionals alike, with no prior teaching experience required.
  • Flexible Learning Options: Details about course delivery methods, including pre-recorded materials, live sessions via Zoom, access to missed content, and a supportive learning community post-program.

Key Takeaways:

  • Teaching is more than demonstrating skills—it’s about understanding how people learn, engaging them meaningfully, and fostering lasting impact.
  • The ability to relate to your audience, minimize lectures, and use storytelling are critical components of effective teaching.
  • Chris’s three guiding criteria for teaching opportunities: whether they pay, teach you something new, or connect you to others.
  • The course equips educators with tools, strategies, confidence, and a supportive network to succeed in the hair and beauty industry.

Share Your Thoughts:

We’d love to hear how this episode inspired you! Connect with us @howtocutit and share your journey toward becoming a standout hair educator.

Show notes

  • 2:04 The Rise of Educators
  • 3:07 Chris’s Journey into Education
  • 5:18 Pedagogy and Andragogy
  • 6:36 Importance of Teaching Skills
  • 8:04 Overview of the Programme Course hosted on HTCI Platform
  • 9:50 Structure of the Program
  • 11:59 Key Topics to Cover
  • 13:50 Who Can Join the Course?
  • 15:54 Delivering Content Effectively
  • 19:17 Challenges and Engagement
  • 23:38 The Importance of Rehearsal
  • 25:03 Course Logistics and Structure
  • 31:59 Tips for New Educators
  • 41:29 Myths About Teaching
  • 49:36 Conclusion and Next Steps

Todays guest

Chris Moody is the leading educator passionate about transforming traditional teaching methods into empowering and engaging learning experiences. Focused on helping trainers, educators, and presenters, Chris designs classes, programs, and events to inspire curiosity, foster meaningful education, and energise teaching approaches. His philosophy centres on creating environments that “Enrol, Engage, and Educate,” encouraging a fresh perspective on teaching to help learners and educators alike thrive.

Chris Moody how to become a educator in hairdressing and beauty
  • Learn more about Chris Moody’s 5-Week Educators Training Programme HERE\
  • Register your interest on joining Chris Moody’s 5 week Educators Training programme by emailing us HERE
  • Visit Chris Moody online HERE
  • Connect with Chris Moody on Instagram @ChrisMoodyHair
  • Join HTCI Platform on Circle HERE