Blog
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.
When I decided to leave education and seek a corporate ID role, reading content by people in the field confirmed that I was on the right path. I hope to pay it forward and provide some insight into the job change process for others by documenting my experiences.
How Leaving Teaching Affected My Health
Leaving the classroom affected my health in a major way. There were definitely some growing pains.
Writing in Instructional Design
Instructional designers need to write well for so many reasons.
My ATD “TD at Work” Guide
Exciting news! I wrote the March issue of ATD’s TD at Work guide, and it’s now available to the public.
How Individual Contributors Can Manage Up
As an individual contributor, having a positive relationship with your manager can make or break your work experience…That’s why some managing up on your part can be a good thing.
Find a Niche in L&D
It’s good to have a wide range of skills in Learning and Development. It’s also good to have a specialty, or something you are known for.
The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Instructional Design
Emotional intelligence is an advantageous trait for instructional designers.
Ambiguity in DevOps Technical Training
What’s the most valuable skill when developing technical training in a DevOps environment? The ability to embrace ambiguity.
2024 Career Updates
2024 has some exciting updates coming down the pipeline for my career.
How I Prepare for ID Interviews
Preparing for ID interviews is an extension of the job transition work you’ve already done, and it will take some extra preparation.
Instructional Design Templates
Templates streamline instructional design work, and make you more efficient.
Graphic Design for Newbies
One of the best workshops I’ve ever taken was a visual design for educators session with Keri Beasley. Basically, she introduced us to the 4 principles of graphic design.
PMP Exam Prep Seminar
Check out my PMP® Exam Prep Seminar digital certificate/badge issued by Instructing.com, LLC via Sertifier!
Corporate Performance Reviews
Let's start off 2024 talking about performance reviews and how to appropriately toot your own horn.
Project vs. Program Management
You may have the opportunity to serve as a project or program manager, so I want to highlight some key differences and give an example of what each looks like.
Productivity Hacks
There are some productivity hacks from my teacher days that carried over to my instructional design routines. Self-management is very important in the corporate world because deadlines are spaced out, and things can creep up on you.