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The Learning Lab

Thoughts on instructional design, tech enablement, and building better learning cultures.

A young woman looks worried at her desk with her left hand scrunched up at her mouth.

Periods of Professional Change

During times of uncertainty, focus on what you can control: quality, routines, and connection.

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A collage of 4 volunteers, each handling a shelter dog.

ATD and Lifeline

I brought together my volunteer work at the Lifeline Animal Shelter and my professional network from ATD Greater Atlanta, and a great time was had by all!

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A young Black man presents a display with charts and tables in an office setting.

Is “Act Your Wage” Good Advice?

I’ve heard this phrase “act your wage” in multiple workplaces, and I have some opinions. 

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A Black male office worker stands and presents to a conference room of colleagues.

Demo Tips

I facilitate a team demo at the end of each iteration where we present our work to peers.

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A small group of people farm in a greenhouse inspecting lettuce.

VTO Ideas

If your company provides Volunteer Time Off (VTO), use it!

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A collage of 6 photos of the author walking a very affectionate, small, golden pitbull mix named Sugarloaf.

Use Your Paid VTO

Paid volunteer time off is a special benefit in some corporate roles.

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Overhead view of a wooden desk with coffee and a notebook and the text L&D Program Manager

🚀 Big career announcement!

Today, I’m proud to take the next step as an L&D Program Manager, ready to lead programs that empower others to grow.

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Podcast player for an episode of Ologies called Salugenology (Why Humans Require Hobbies)

Five Pillars of Healthy Living

There are 5 pillars to improve physical and mental health and your career isn’t one of them.

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The actor Adam Scott sits in an office with a small version of himself sitting in a cubicle coming out the top of his head next to the word Severance.

Severance and Corporate Nonsense

I just finished season two of Severance and the corporate metaphors are way too real.

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Professional and Personal Identity

Do you have a work self and a personal self? I absolutely do. 

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