Share Whatcha Learned: Journeys in Instructional Design

Chad and Amy discuss how learning leaders can foster solutions-oriented conversations when stakeholders request training, to fully analyze performance needs and explore a variety of learning solutions. They explore key questions to uncover the true skills gaps, a visual model for mapping potential solutions, and partnership strategies to guide stakeholders while still saying “no” to formal training requests when appropriate. Connect with Chad on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadswaney. All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

In this episode, eLearning developer Nancy Doran shares her journey toward discovering her professional purpose within the learning and development landscape. Nancy offers insights on quantifying work tasks that energize you versus drain you, strategically upskilling into new roles and the importance of self-compassion on the long path of career discovery. Connect with Nancy on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancydoren) and be sure to check out her website (https://www.nancydoren.com)! All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

In this episode, Sarah Nell Reynolds shares her experience of building training teams across various industries from public transit to insurance and even to healthcare. Whether you're a mature training team or starting from scratch, Sarah Nell shares key lessons learned on structuring, resourcing, and scaling training capabilities. Connect with Sarah Nell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-nell-reynolds/ All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

In this episode, Erin Clarke shares her expertise in identifying and partnering with key stakeholders. She provides valuable insights on defining stakeholders, navigating internal vs. external stakeholders, building trust, avoiding common pitfalls, and repairing partnerships when things go sideways. Connect with Erin on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/erineclarke/) or by email (erin@endurancelearning.com)! All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Kameko Leung talks about how leadership development has evolved over the last several decades and what makes a great leader today. She truly understands the landscape of people leaders and the skills required to be successful in the role. Connect with Kameko (and her business Bloom Mindset Consulting) on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamekoleung. Resources Shared: Leading Without Authority - https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Without-Authority-Energize-Difference/dp/0593138694 Leadership Skills for the Future (LinkedIn Course) - https://www.linkedin.com/learning/leadership-skills-for-the-future/the-future-is-changing All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Russell Sweep talks about managing an L&D team for the first time and the role of upskilling the team; especially when they haven't had formal L&D training in their career. Connect with Russell on LinkedIn here. Be sure to listen to his podcast, The L&D Hot Seat too! You can also access his GLDC Project Club here. All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Doug Cochrane joins us to talk about AI in Design through the lens of an Instructional Designer. Reach out to Doug at his email address here: dougcochrane@gmail.com. You can find him on LinkedIn here. Be sure to check out his podcast, MindGap, here. Below are some of the AI resources for design that Doug calls out in this episode: Auto Pod Photoshop Beta Chat GPT All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Adriane Jones shares her experience of starting her own L&D consulting business called Adriane E. Jones. She has two exciting communities that she's built called the Learning Leaders Network and Learntrepreneurs. Her new community, Learntrpreneurs, begins on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. You won't want to miss this opportunity if you own an L&D business! We also talk about the incredible L&D conference called Learnapalooza! This event is happening both online and in person in Seattle, Washington on October 6, 2023. To learn more about this conference click here! You can connect with Adriane on LinkedIn here. All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

On this episode, Kate shares some tips and tricks on building successful cross-functional partnerships. She has a wealth of experience in L&D and brings many perspectives to the conversation. Connect with Kate here on LinkedIn. Explore some of the resources that Kate shared in today's episode: Cathy Moore's Partner from the Start toolkit Cathy Moore's Scenario Design toolkit All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Michelle Mosher sits down to share her experience of transitioning from an individual contributor in L&D to a people manager in L&D. She also shares some of the joys and challenges of leading L&D professionals. You can connect with Michelle here on LinkedIn! Check out some of the resources that Michelle shared in this episode: Designing for Modern Thinking by Crystal Kadakia & Lisa Owens Radical Candor by Kim Scott Dare to Lead by Brene Brown Agile for Instructional Designers by Megan Torrence Data & Analytics for Instructional Designers by Megan Torrence Coaching for Leaders by Dave Stachowiak All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Join Leslie Early and me as we talk about career disruptions. What does this term mean? Why is it important? And how can we navigate career disruptions? Amy even shares some of her personal experiences with career disruptions. If you'd like to learn more or work with Amy, be sure to check out www.apcareerstrategist.com. If you'd like to connect with Leslie on LinkedIn, you can find her here! All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

We wrap up season one in this episode and look ahead to season two! If you know someone that would be an incredible guest on the show, I want to know! Click here to recommend them! All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Juliana Stancampiano shares what she's been learning about Radical Learning Design! Connect with Juliana on LinkedIn or on Twitter! Explore some of the resources Juliana called out in this episode: Oxygen - her business! Radical Outcomes - her book! Radical Perspectives - her podcast! All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Jacob Broadhead shares what he's been learning about SME Management. Connect with Jacob on LinkedIn! All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Kristin Torrence shares what she's been learning about Learning Engineering. Connect with Kristin on LinkedIn, Twitter, or TikTok. Resources referenced in this episode include: IEEE Icicle Organization Icicle Conference on Learning Engineering (July 26-28, 2022) All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Brittany Blalock shares what she's been learning about mentorship. Connect with Brittany on LinkedIn. All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Rance Greene shares what he's been learning about storytelling. Connect with Rance on LinkedIn. You can also check out his workshops here or his website (needastory.com) here. All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Sarah Filman shares what she's been learning about play and facilitation. Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn. You can also check out her events on the Playful Perspectives website! All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Cheryl Oberlin shares what she's been learning about finding her niche in L&D. Connect with Cheryl on LinkedIn! To learn about the group, Teaching: a Path to L&D, referenced in this episode click here. All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Kate Udalova shares what she's been learning about microlearning. Connect with Kate on LinkedIn! You can also check out 7 taps here. All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Eric Girard shares what he's been learning about Project Management. Connect with Eric on LinkedIn or send him an email at: eric@girardtrainingsolutions.com. You can check out his Project Management ATD event on February 9, 2022, here! All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Bethany Kline shares what she's been learning about LMS adoption. Connect with Bethany on LinkedIn! Resources mentioned in the episode: Selecting and Implementing an LMS findanlms.com The Knowledge Project podcast All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Erin Chancellor shares what she's been learning about branding in L&D. Connect with Erin on LinkedIn or Twitter. Resources mentioned in the episode: Brand Archetype Quiz Brand Archetypes All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Azure Kraxberger-Unger shares what she's been learning about ATD (the Association for Talent Development). Connect with Azure on LinkedIn. Here are some of the ATD certifications that she calls out in the episode: General Training Certificate Adult Learning Certificate Instructional Design Certificate Virtual Instructional Design Certificate eLearning Instructional Design Certificate Storyline Certificate All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Sara Johnston shares what she's been learning about Virtual Reality (VR) in the L&D space. Connect with Sara on LinkedIn and be sure to check out Motiv.io here. All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Hillary Landrum shares what she's been learning about job hunting. Connect with Hillary on LinkedIn and be sure to check out her portfolio! All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Mike Peacock shares what he's been learning about collaborative brainstorming. Connect with Mike on LinkedIn! All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Tim Slade shares about growing your eLearning career. Connect with Tim on LinkedIn! Be sure to check out his book entitled, The eLearning Designers Handbook, and his academy called The eLearning Designers Academy. All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Larry shares what he's been learning about the role of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in Learning and Development. Connect with Larry on LinkedIn! All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Veronica Dominguez shares what she's been learning about podcasting as a learning modality. Connect with Veronica on LinkedIn! All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Sara Stevick shares what she's learned about the transition from classroom teacher to corporate Learning and Development professional. Connect with Sara on LinkedIn! Or check out her community, Teaching: A Path to L&D here. To access the NovoEd course that she references in this episode click here. All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Joe Waddington shares his experience of writing a conference proposal for the first time. Connect with Joe on LinkedIn! Episode transcript here. All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Kris Olsen shares what she's been learning about Human-Centered Design. Connect with Kris on LinkedIn! The Acumen Academy and IDEO.org Human-Centered Design course she took can be found here. Episode transcript here. All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Jason Meucci talks about empathy in learning and why it's so important in the Learning and Development space. Follow Jason on LinkedIn or Twitter! The Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast First Time Facilitator Podcast Deep Listening Podcast Bring Your Human to Work by Erica Keswin Episode transcript here. All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Destery Hildenbrand talks about AR & VR and why you can't just add one to your team and then the other. Follow Destery on LinkedIn! Episode transcript here. All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com.

Josh Risser shares about all things audio for Instructional Designers. Continue to follow Josh via: LinkedIn, His Website, or The DIY Narrator Podcast Episode transcript here. All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Heidi Kirby shares what she's been learning about Continuing Education in the L&D space. Connect with Heidi on LinkedIn! Episode transcript here. All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Erica Zimmer shares about Inclusive Design and what drew her to take the deep-dive with it. Connect with Erica on LinkedIn! Episode transcript here. All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Leslie Early shares about Gamicon (a gamification conference for L&D professionals) and what makes a great virtual conference. Connect with Leslie via any of the links below: www.linkedin.com/in/leslieearlydesign www.leslieearlydesign.com/ www.thatsawesomeid.com/ Episode transcript here. All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Amy shares how the podcast came to be! Episode transcript here. All views expressed in this episode are my own and do not represent the opinions of any entity whatsoever with which I have been, am now, or will be affiliated. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com