Aspiring stay-at-home dog mom meeting learning and development needs with creativity and enthusiasm.
Humility is at the heart of coachability, highlighting the perpetual journey of learning and growth. It’s about embracing feedback and change, transforming insights into action, and fostering an environment of mutual learning and impactful collaboration. Coachability isn’t just about personal growth; it’s a transformative trait that enhances both individual and team dynamics, driving everyone towards continuous improvement and shared success.
It’s simple, employees desire opportunities. Learning and development provide opportunities for employees to gain skills, acquire positive behaviors, grow knowledge, and become empowered in their jobs. Effective training improves retention as employees feel that they can learn and grow in their roles. To be effective, training initiatives must clearly define goals and objectives and communicate…
It’s the little things. What makes a good presentation? Is it the speaker? The content? The visual aid? What about all of it? Everything matters and contributes, but the little things will elevate your presentation to the next level. The speaker can detract from the content, just as poor/inaccurate content can take away from a…
Communication is more than speaking your mind. Being a good communicator is not the same as being a good speaker. A good communicator knows how to listen as well as speak. In fact, listening is one of the most important tasks for effective communication. It is not enough to just listen to what is being…
Today I headed over to Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop Inspiration Button. After several uninspiring, or I don’t know you like that, clicks I was inspired by the following prompt: When I grow up I want to be like… Let’s get something straight. I’m not growin’ up and you can’t make me. I hold dear my…
Diving into Powtoon, I stumbled upon an engaging tool that’s intuitive for crafting animated videos. Think whiteboard animations, spirited cartoon snippets, and micro-learning bursts. Let’s unravel this a bit further, shedding light on its user experience, cost-effectiveness, and a few areas where it might be found wanting. First off, navigating Powtoon is a breeze. Its…
A few weekends ago, we spent a Saturday rafting the Nantahala with my oldest. For the past few summers, Juj has been a raft guide, and we have been able to join her on the water. If you haven’t been white water rafting, it requires clear instructions, listening, and a coordinated effort to keep everyone…
In today’s digital age, instructional design has become more than just presenting information; it’s about creating engaging and memorable learning experiences. Another creative tool entering the field is Doodly. As an instructional designer and self proclaimed tech-geek, I am thrilled to explore the features and benefits of Doodly and how it can enhance the effectiveness…