How Gratitude Transformed My Mental Health Journey
When I was 16, my best friend passed away in a car accident on her way home from work. It was a devastating event that changed my life. This tragedy uncovered a long-time battle I had been having with depression and altered the trajectory of my mental health journey....
Why Virtual Holiday Gatherings Are a Must for 2024 Teams
As an instructional designer and virtual meeting facilitator, I know the power of creating spaces where teams can connect and collaborate, even from a distance. With remote and hybrid work models becoming the norm, virtual holiday parties have emerged as more than...
Harnessing AI in L&D: Strategies for Staying Ahead
AI has exploded this past year, and its impact on the learning and development community evolves every day. I want to take you on a quick journey back to the early 2000s when LMSs began to dominate the learning and development market. I remember going to expos at...
The Importance of Conducting a Needs Analysis in Instructional Design
When creating effective training programs, instructional designers face the challenge of aligning content with learner needs, organizational goals, and measurable outcomes. This is where conducting a needs analysis comes in, serving as a foundational step in...
Maximizing Your Post-Conference Experience: Turning Insights into Action
Attending a conference can be an enriching experience, packed with new ideas, knowledge, and opportunities for connection. However, once the event wraps up, it's common to feel overwhelmed by the volume of information. Often, after the initial excitement fades,...
How to Create Transformational Training for Your Learners
Creating transformational training for learners is a goal every instructional designer strives to achieve. The ability to craft training that not only imparts knowledge but also fosters real change is the hallmark of an exceptional learning experience. Last week I...
5 Barriers to Digital Course Creation and How to Overcome Them with Amy Porterfield’s Bootcamp
What is stopping you from creating a course? Overwhelm and the fear of the unknown, doubting your expertise, fear of failure, tech overwhelm, perfectionism, time? YEP! Me too. And, heck, I am an instructional designer…I know how to create a course! Right?!! But for a...
Revolutionizing Digital Learning with AI: Enhancing Engagement and Performance
As technology advances, organizations are continuously seeking innovative ways to enhance their e-learning courses. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changing tool that is transforming digital learning by creating more immersive and personalized...
Embracing the Freedom of the Empty Nest: A New Chapter with Digital Courses
Hello, friends! Life has this way of nudging us into new phases, sometimes unexpectedly, but often just when we need a fresh perspective. With Teagan now in her junior year and Taylor starting her freshman year, the house has grown quieter. Luna, our ever-energetic...
Why Small Business Owners and Freelancers Should Create Digital Courses
Small business owners and freelancers are always seeking innovative ways to expand their reach and increase their impact. One highly effective and potentially transformative option is creating a digital course. This not only allows you to share your expertise and help...
Why Small Business Owners and Freelancers Should Create Digital Courses
Small business owners and freelancers are always seeking innovative ways to expand their reach and increase their impact. One highly effective and potentially transformative option is creating a digital course. This not only allows you to share your expertise and help...
Transforming Virtual Meetings: My Journey to Creating Digital Courses
Close your eyes and take yourself back to August 2020. We were about five months into the pandemic, with no clear end in sight. Many had transitioned to working from home, a novel experience for most, and even more challenging for those leading teams remotely for the...