Some hard-learned advice, I know you know a lot of this but for others reading:
In training, there are a lot of factors that have nothing to do with the ability of the instructor or student.
There are several different learning styles found in students. There are several teaching styles found in instructors.
Some students will NOT learn effectively from you regardless of how good an instructor you are. This is NOT a reflection on your / their ability.
With experience, you will learn to adapt your teaching style to the student more effectively so your "can't teach" numbers will improve but you will NEVER get to 100%.
The secret is to figure it out early on and find a way to get them to someone that will be a better match before they reach terminal frustration.
I have the above conversation with all my students before I start training with them. it is important that they don't feel that they have to hang in there when they are having a sub-optimal training event, they have to feel free to ask for a different instructor.
You also have to feel free to hand them off when you realize the match isn't there.
In training, there are a lot of factors that have nothing to do with the ability of the instructor or student.
There are several different learning styles found in students. There are several teaching styles found in instructors.
Some students will NOT learn effectively from you regardless of how good an instructor you are. This is NOT a reflection on your / their ability.
With experience, you will learn to adapt your teaching style to the student more effectively so your "can't teach" numbers will improve but you will NEVER get to 100%.
The secret is to figure it out early on and find a way to get them to someone that will be a better match before they reach terminal frustration.
I have the above conversation with all my students before I start training with them. it is important that they don't feel that they have to hang in there when they are having a sub-optimal training event, they have to feel free to ask for a different instructor.
You also have to feel free to hand them off when you realize the match isn't there.