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The Learning Lab

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

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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BAU and Flexible Work

In the corporate world, it’s often Business as Usual (BAU) during stressful or chaotic times. This can only be achieved successfully with flexibility and trust at work.

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