Want to know what it's like to go from self-appointed drive-thru queen to VP on Learning Experience? Jess Almlie is on the show today to share her journey from starting as a cashier and trainer at McDonalds to her current position as VP of Learning Experience at Wex. In this episode, Jess dives deep into: 📚 Her journey from corporate, to higher-education, and then back to corporate again 📈 What learning and self-development looks like for her at her level 🏆 What she looks for as an L&D hiring...
Jun 08, 2021•52 min•Ep. 20
This week we the tables are turned as Jonah Goldstein, Head of Learning from 360 Learning joins me on The Overnight Trainer Podcast! I was lucky enough to be interviewed by Jonah a few months back and am so excited he is a guest on today's show. In this episode, Jonah and I dive into the structure of L&D teams, and what makes an L&D team successful and he gives insight into: 🏋️♀️ The challenges L&D teams face today ⚖️ The biggest imbalance he sees within L&D teams 🧱 How L&D teams should struc...
May 25, 2021•52 min•Ep. 19
This week on The Overnight Trainer Podcast I am breaking down my method on how to land your dream L&D role! I spill my secrets on: 🔍 Why finding your niche is a game changer (that will save you a lot of heartache) ↔️ How showcasing your transferable skills translates into story telling 👯♀️ What your LinkedIn network and feed should look like 🏆 How to stand out amongst competition in an interview I'm teaching the HOW behind ALL of this in my 8-week group coaching program that will be live in ...
May 18, 2021•36 min•Ep. 18
Today we have a brand new solo episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast where I ask the question... Is there such thing as TOO much self development? 🙀 Listen to today's episode for my answer and how to know if the content you are consuming is aligned with your "North Star." ⭐️ P.S. My 8-week Overnight Trainer Career Coaching group container is opening THIS WEEK for registration! It will be 8 weeks of everything I teach my 1:1 clients from how to write a resume to get you noticed in the L&D spa...
May 04, 2021•23 min•Ep. 17
We are back this week with a new episode of The Overnight Trainer with the one, the only... Kate Udalova of 7taps. 🎉 Kate is a marketer turned L&D expert, business owner and micro-learning addict! Her product, 7taps is a web-based authoring tool that allows for the creation of bite-sized courses faster than ever, making microlearning development simple to use, available to everyone and dare we say...FUN? In this episode Kate shares: ⚡️ What gets her so excited about microlearning 💭 How she cam...
Apr 27, 2021•32 min•Ep. 16
I am back from my moving hiatus with a brand new episode about MOTIVATION! I have been on the STRUGGLE BUS lately when it comes to motivation and wanted to share some tips that have helped me bounce back! Whether you are applying to job, going on interviews, or just living your damn life in this heavy world, and you feel (or have felt) a lack of motivation and don't know how to start back up again, this episode is for you!
Apr 13, 2021•19 min•Ep. 15
This week you are in for a treat as I sit down with the person who started it all for me, Steve Wunch! If you know my story, you know if was sitting in Steve's training class 14 YEARS AGO 😬 that made me want to be in L&D. This episode is special for so many reasons, but what's amazing is that it is 100% UNSCRIPTED. I usually have an idea of where I want to go with my guests, but this episode is just me and Steve hanging out, and you are invited into our own L&D party! We LITERALLY talk about EV...
Mar 23, 2021•54 min•Ep. 14
This week The Overnight Trainer Podcast is getting personal as I discuss the steps I took to leave my toxic career and make a pivot, and how you can too! In this episode I share: ⚠️ The warning signs of a toxic culture, and what I personally experienced being in one ⏰ How I knew it was time to leave 🪜 What steps I took while I was still working in the job to get ready to pivot 👯♀️ The power that having people to lean on played in allowing me to get out
Mar 16, 2021•26 min•Ep. 13
Should you pursue an advanced degree in L&D? If you have ever wondered that, today's The Overnight Trainer Podcast episode is for you! I am joined by Maurine Kwende, instructional designer, researcher, consultant, coach and soon to be podcast host, who is currently completing her PhD in Learning Technologies Design Research from George Mason University. Join us as we discuss: 🔺 Maurine's decision to go "all in" with her education 🔺 The benefits and drawbacks of pursuing an advanced degree in L...
Mar 09, 2021•43 min•Ep. 12
Welcome back to another episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast! This week I share tips on how to go from being an individual contributor on an L&D team to leading the learning function such as: • What you need to get really good at from a tactical L&D perspective • How to go from being an order taker to a learning strategist • What you can do today to strengthen your leadership skills This episode gives you insight into the three areas that got me from Corporate Trainer to L&D Director in less...
Mar 02, 2021•30 min•Ep. 11
The Overnight Trainer Podcast is BACK and with a listener requested episode all about SOFTWARE TRAINING! I am joined by award-winning Instructional Design leader (and former teacher) Kimberly Scott as she discusses: • How developing software training is different from soft skills training • The biggest challenges faced when developing software training • How to overcome not being an SME on the software you are developing training on • What technology to use when developing software training • Th...
Feb 16, 2021•42 min•Ep. 10
We are back with a solo episode of The Overnight Trainer podcast and today we are talking about all things LEARNING CULTURE! This week I share: - What is a learning culture is and why it's important to have one as an L&D professional - How you can identify in an interview if a company has a learning culture - Some tips on how to improve learning culture if your current organization doesn't have one Schedule your 1:1 L&D Career Coaching consultation with me: www.theovernighttrainer.com/coaching...
Feb 02, 2021•38 min•Ep. 9
Welcome back to another episode of The Overnight Trainer! This is episode is for you if you ever asked: ➡️ What is Sales Enablement? ➡️ How is Sales Enablement different than traditional L&D? ➡️ What type of roles can I find in Sales Enablement? ➡️ What does it take to be successful in Sales Enablement? ➡️ What can I do today to jump-start a career in Sales Enablement? Connect with "The Collaborator" John Moore on LinkedIn!
Jan 27, 2021•49 min•Ep. 8
This week on The Overnight Trainer Podcast I am joined by L&D Strategist & Leader, Matthew Lee, and we are talking all about SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE! In this episode, Matt shares: - What he looked for when he hired over 300 L&D professionals over the span of his 15-year L&D career (spoiler alert: it's not subject matter expertise) - What the harm is in L&D hiring managers who focus on industry-specific subject matter expertise vs. L&D expertise - What red-flags to look out for in the interview ...
Jan 19, 2021•41 min•Ep. 7
Welcome back! In this week's episode, we are talking all about how to network to land your dream L&D job! In this solo episode Sarah covers: - Why networking is key to landing a new role, especially if you are transitioning careers - The biggest mistake often made in networking online - How to curate your LinkedIn network to ensure you are being seen and heard by the right people
Jan 12, 2021•17 min•Ep. 6
L&D and DEI change-maker Bree Burden joins me on today's episode and shares: - How she transitioned from an internal auditor at a casino to an L&D professional (with a little help from Tara Furiani). - What transferrable skills from auditing she brought into her L&D career. - Why you shouldn't "shrink your quirkiness" to fit into a job. - What "The Bad Moms Club" is and how she uses it as a leadership example in interviews. - The one question YOU should be asking hiring managers in an interview....
Jan 05, 2021•50 min•Ep. 5
Welcome back! In today's episode, we are joined by L&D change-maker, author, and OD Consultant, Crystal Kadakia. Crystal shares: - How she transitioned into L&D from Chemical Engineering - Why she felt L&D needed a new model for the modern learner - How to apply the OK-LCD Model even if you are just starting out in L&D - Her advice for those looking to transition into L&D or new to their L&D role Virtual Designing Learning in the Flow of Work Workshop: https://learningclusterdesign.com/virtual-w...
Dec 29, 2020•32 min•Ep. 4
Welcome back to another episode of The Overnight Trainer podcast. In this episode we uncover: What is an L&D niche? Why you need one to land your dream L&D role How to identify your niche Download the free Nailing Your Niche guide here. Job search tip from episode to type into LinkedIn job search: Learning AND [Skill #1] AND [Skill #2] AND [Skill #3].
Dec 10, 2020•32 min•Ep. 3
Welcome to Episode 2! In this episode, I am joined by the Instructional Design guru herself, Emily Griffin. Emily shares: Her journey from being a middle school teacher to becoming an Instructional Designer How K12 teaching skills are transferrable to corporate instructional design The truth about what software you really need to know Be sure to connect with Emily on LinkedIn!
Nov 16, 2020•40 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to the FIRST episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast. In this solo episode we cover: Sarah's journey from being a Subject Matter Expert to a Trainer, overnight What it was like making the transition into Learning and Development How Sarah learned so much in a short amount of time Sarah's advice for anyone looking to get into L&D
Nov 16, 2020•27 min•Ep. 1
