This is a blog for anyone looking to transition to corporate Learning & Development.
Posts include tips for a successful job search, explanations of basic instructional design concepts, and stories from my own career pivot.
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My current title is “L&D Program Manager”. What is program management, anyways?
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I like seeing Articulate Rise and Storyline “in the wild” so I can see real world examples of the tool in action.
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Want to make your life easier AND impress your manager? Summarize your progress for the week each Friday before you leave for the weekend. I update a brief report in OneNote that is very low maintenance. Not only does it let my boss know where I am at, but it also helps during performance reviews.…
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For credentialing program managers out there, how do you boost engagement?
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Kicking off my 2026 by taking a look back at some personal highlights of 2025.
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When you perform a needs analysis as an instructional designer, you don’t want to show up to the conversation and improvise.
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My favorite advice from Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus is that we can’t control what happens around us, we can only control our reaction.
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