If you want/need to find a new L&D FAST, there's no one way to do it. Rather, it's a combination of three proven practices that essentially hit your job search from "all angles". In today's episode of The Overnight Trainer, I give you the exact, multi-prong strategy to find the right L&D role, and fast. Register for the FREE How to Start Your L&D Career Transition Masterclass: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/events Sign Up for FAST TRACK to land your dream L&D role in 90 days: https://theove...
Sep 13, 2022•29 min•Ep. 79
Two weeks ago, I did an #AMA (Ask Me Anything) and the questions you asked were SO GOOD, I had to do a podcast episode to elaborate on some of them. In this week's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast , I answer:📚 "What resources/books/etc would you suggest for an instructional designer who is interested in leading an L&D department in the future?" 🔨 “Which skills that a transitioning teacher has should be highlighted to make a resume stand out?” 🪜 "How quickly would someone typically be ...
Aug 30, 2022•44 min•Ep. 78
Tired of feeling like an order taker as an L&D professional? Want to drive true impact organizationally? Ready to lead from a place of inspiration and innovation? On today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast, I'm joined by Lavinia Mehedințu, Co-Founder and Learning Architect at Offbeat. We deep dive into all things L&D and the future including: 🔄 The evolution of L&D and what the "future of learning" looks like 💪 What skills L&D practitioners need to focus on developing themselves to pr...
Aug 23, 2022•58 min•Ep. 77
If the hearing the word "recession" has been causing you a lot of stress & anxiety about the fate of your L&D role and department, today's podcast episode will give you actionable steps and skills to take to make yourself, and your department, as recession-proof as possible! 💪 Here's what it will require us to do: 🔮 Take on new roles as "L&D Visionaries" 🎁 Create conditions where learning is infused with innovation and wellness 🚗 Put our learners in the driver's seat of their own development...
Aug 09, 2022•41 min•Ep. 76
A question I get asked often is "how did you grow your business so quickly?" 📈 And the reality is that for months after I "launched" The Overnight Trainer, I made NO money! 💵 It wasn't until I started implementing the 4 P's: Simplicity + Support + Systems + Strategy that my business took off so rapidly that I was able to leave my full time role in just 4 months! 🤯 In today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast, I dive into the STRATEGY + SIMPLICITY that helped me grow my biz from $0 to m...
Aug 02, 2022•25 min•Ep. 75
Ever wonder why your training programs seem "so yesterday?" Most likely, you're holding on waaaay to tight to one (or more) of these: 🌁 Gatekeeping 🎮 Gamification 👨🏽🏫 Classroom Learning Only (Live or Virtual) 📦 One-Size-Fits-All Learning 🔄 Using Only 1 Learning Model/Framework In today's episode I break down WHY we need to say bye ✌️ to these outdated bad habits, and what to focus on to bring your learning into the future (and spoiler alert, the future of learning is NOW) P.S. This is th...
Jul 26, 2022•23 min•Ep. 74
In today's episode, Sarah dives into 5 ways to build your L&D side hustle while working full time. Show Links: 5-Day Biz Building Challenge: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/build-your-dream-l-d-business-5-day-jumpstart L&D.E.O Group Business Coaching: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/bundles/l-d-e-o-group-business-coaching...
Jul 19, 2022•36 min•Ep. 73
Ever wonder how the worlds of L&D and entrepreneurship are closely aligned? If you have L&D skills, you definitely have what it takes to become a biz owner! 🍾 On today's episode of The Overnight Trainer podcast, I share how I scaled my business from $0 in 2020 to multiple six figures in 2021/2022 using simple L&D principles. In this episode we explore: ↔️ Why conducting routine gap and skills analysis is your biz secret weapon 🎙 How using multiple modalities of communication is key to get your...
Jul 12, 2022•26 min•Ep. 72
Design Thinking is one of the many well-known models/theories that have been recently adopted by L&D as an iterative approach to developing learning solutions, and today on The Overnight Trainer Podcast, I dive into how to use this model to create a strategy in your career transition journey! This episode is short, sweet, and packed with info such as: 💭 What Design Thinking is and how it's been adopted in L&D 🪜 How to utilize each step of the process to create a career transition strategy that...
Jun 28, 2022•23 min•Ep. 71
30+ of you are ALREADY registered for the Land Your Dream L&D Role 30-Day Challenge! 🤯 If you're still wondering what all the FUN will be about, and what's inside of this 30-day program, today's bonus podcast episode is FOR YOU! 🥰 Check it out and be sure to join us inside of Land Your Dream L&D Role 30-Day Challenge, and if you register by Sunday 6/26, you'll get access to the LIVE Never Rewrite Your Resume Again workshop during the challenge! 🎉 https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/bund...
Jun 24, 2022•16 min•Ep. 70
You are so much more than your job search. Today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast was completely unplanned. In fact, I had a whole topic around how to use Design Thinking in L&D and the job search process. But… Sometimes things don't go as planned. Last week I wrote a post on LinkedIn about desperation, and I received so many DMs and emails about how you are feeling desperation, overwhelm, sadness, etc. starting to kick in when it comes to your job search. So today, I planned on talkin...
Jun 21, 2022•26 min•Ep. 69
Are you ready to take the mask of "imposter syndrome" off FOR GOOD?! 🎭 Many of my clients have lived in a state of "imposter syndrome" for so long, that it feels like they'll NEVER get out of it. And here's the thing about imposter syndrome - once you've put that mask on, it almost serves as a protective bubble around you, not allowing you to see the reality of the situation around you! I posted about this topic yesterday, and as I thought more and more about it, I wanted to record a podcast ep...
Jun 14, 2022•28 min•Ep. 68
Are you struggling to find the confidence you need to transition into a new L&D career? Are you feeling imposter syndrome creeping in and getting in the way of you moving forward in your own career? If so, this week's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast is for you! Today, I deep dive into all things building confidence including: ➡️ The 3️⃣ steps you can take to start rebuilding your confidence TODAY ➡️ How to recognize if thought and behavior patterns are holding you back ➡️ Why you need t...
Jun 08, 2022•35 min•Ep. 67
You know her, you love her....your networking BFF Christy Woods is on today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast! 🎉 As a former Mental Health Counselor, and current Inclusive Instructional Designer and Networking Coach, Christy has found the secret sauce to make networking better and more authentic, especially for introverts! On today's episode we deep dive into: 🛣 Christy's journey from counseling, to ID, and now into coaching, what part networking played in it, and how she blends her u...
May 10, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 66
This past weekend, I did an #AMA (Ask Me Anything) and the questions you asked were SO GOOD, I had to do a podcast episode to elaborate on some of them. In this week's episode of The Overnight Trainer, I answer: 📝 "Should I optimize my resume for an ATS?" 🔨 "How far should I niche down if I want to be an Instructional Designer?" ⭐️ "What advice do you have to stand out in a final interview?" 💰 "Can I classify pro-bono work as contract work on my resume?" 💪 "At 51, what is the best approach t...
Apr 26, 2022•33 min•Ep. 65
Want to land your dream L&D role in 90 days? 🙋🏻♀️ In today's episode of @The Overnight Trainer Podcast, I'm giving you a week-by-week breakdown of what you should really be focusing on to land that dream role including: ✨ Why finding clarity will make this process 10000x easier 📝 What you should actually be focusing on when it comes to marketing yourself ☎️ When you should be expecting to hear back for interviews and how to prepare ⬆️ Why you shouldn't upskill before you apply for roles ...a...
Apr 19, 2022•31 min•Ep. 64
Are you an L&D job seeker who is feeling "stuck" right now? 🖐 If so, you're not alone! My inbox has been blowing up lately with the words "I just feel stuck" by so many L&D job seekers, so I thought that it would be great timing to do a whole podcast episode around getting "unstuck" in your career transition! On today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast I dive into: 🗓 Why this time of year is prime conditions for feeling stuck and overwhelmed (and how to push past it) 🧠 How to harness ...
Apr 05, 2022•28 min•Ep. 63
Wondering how to create a personal brand on LinkedIn while job searching? This week's The Overnight Trainer Podcast episode is for YOU! 👈 As a former L&D hiring manager and current L&D Exec Coach who helps L&D leaders make hiring decisions, I've noticed some trends when it comes to building a presence and personal brand on LinkedIn that will actually help you develop in your career! On today's solo episode I dive into: ✨ Why you need to set a clear intention when it comes to developing your per...
Mar 29, 2022•25 min•Ep. 62
If you feel your self confidence waning, especially in your career or career transition, today's episode of The Overnight Trainer with expert Career Confidence Coach Lisa Philyaw is for YOU! ✨ Lisa is the founder of Beliefseed, and we discuss the ins and outs of how to access your self confidence including: 🏁 Where and how to get started on your self confidence journey, and what steps to take to build it back up after being knocked down 🤝 Why it's so important to have trust in yourself when it...
Mar 15, 2022•49 min•Ep. 61
Have you reached complete burnout in your L&D job search and are looking for ways to fall back in "love" with the process? If so, today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast is for YOU! And we can thank one of my incredible 1:1 Career Coaching clients for inspiring this episode (you know who you are) ❤️ This episode is perfect for you if you are: 🥵 Feeling like you've lost all motivation to look for a new L&D role 🧐 Questioning if L&D is the right move for you anymore 😰 Tired, burned out...
Mar 08, 2022•27 min•Ep. 60
Last week was my one-year QUIT-A-VERSARY! It's been one whole year since I've left my toxic, full-time L&D role to focus solely on The Overnight Trainer! 🎉 In this last year, I have learned new lessons every single day, but there are FIVE lessons that really hit me the hardest: 1️⃣ It takes time to mentally transition out of a toxic work environment 2️⃣ Setting time boundaries help keep me accountable to myself and others 3️⃣ Not everyone will support you, especially in the beginning 4️⃣ You ca...
Mar 01, 2022•26 min•Ep. 59
Ever consider leaving the corporate world to start your own successful coaching biz?! On today's The Overnight Trainer Podcast, Melissa Lawrence joins me to share her journey from L&D into the world of coaching! We talk all things career transition, coaching, and entrepreneurship such as: 🔁 The parallels between corporate L&D and coaching, and what L&D skills Melissa uses in her coaching practice 🏃🏽♀️How Melissa knew it was time to take a leap of faith and leave her 9-5 to start her own coac...
Feb 22, 2022•50 min•Ep. 57
Are you ready to start, grow, and scale a business and don't know where to start?! I'm launching a 4-month group coaching program where I am going to walk you through the EXACT strategy I took to go from $0 at the end of 2020 to over $300k at the end of 2021, doing what I freaking LOVE and WITHOUT the hustle! 🎉 This episode gives you the inside scoop on what to expect from that program, as well as a super duper SPECIAL BONUS to podcast listeners only! 😉 If you're ready for to join, or want mor...
Feb 22, 2022•22 min•Ep. 58
WOW - so. much love last week on my LinkedIn post about how we need to stop glamorizing hustling for our dreams. ❤️ But the one question I got over and over again was...BUT HOW?! In today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast, I share three (non-conventional) ways that I was able to get off of the "hustle hamster wheel" and find true time and financial freedom. I'm also diving into: 👨👩👦👦 What I define as "generational hustle" and how I broke that cycle in my own family 🦅 How to find...
Feb 15, 2022•25 min•Ep. 56
What's better than ONE awesome guest on The Overnight Trainer Podcast? TWO AMAZING GUESTS! 🎉 And we're going DEEP into the topic of "Thought Leadership" inside of L&D! Damani Musgrave and returning guest Loc Nguyen stopped by the show and we discussed all things thought leadership and community building including: 💭 Common misconceptions around "thought leadership" and what it *actually* is 💭 Thought leaderships' place inside of L&D and how we can leverage creative story telling to learn from...
Feb 08, 2022•56 min•Ep. 55
Ever wonder what it takes to start and scale your own L&D business? In today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast, I share my story of how I started and scaled my business from $0 to multiple six figures in just one year...and it may not be how you think! 🤯 Today I'm spilling all the entrepreneurship secrets such as: 💻 Why you don't need a website, logo, and company name to get started as an L&D entrepreneur 🤗 How to build AUTHENTIC relationships so people start to know and trust you as...
Feb 01, 2022•34 min•Ep. 54
Y'all...not going to lie...I was fan-girling HARD when I got to interview today's podcast guest. You know him, you love him...Dr. Luke Hobson is on today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast! Luke is a Senior Instructional Designer at MIT, and in addition to his "day job" he is a podcast host, founder of The Instructional Design Institute, and if that didn't WOW you enough, he LITERALLY wrote THE book on instructional design, What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer. In...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 53
When it comes to upskilling in L&D...are you spending your time learning models/theories/processes that keep you stuck in the past? Or are you learning the key skills needed for the L&D of the future? In today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast, I dive into upskilling for the future and discuss: ⭐️ Where to even start on your L&D upskilling journey, plus the strategy to form your own self development plan ⭐️ The CORE of what you need to know as a modern learning profressional (especially...
Jan 11, 2022•36 min•Ep. 52
Ready to shift your mindset for the most powerful and productive 2022? In today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast, I challenge you to push past old patterns of thought and into a new line of thinking that will help you reach your 2022 personal and professional goals! In today's episode I dive into: 🧠 The neuroscience behind changing our thought patterns ⬇️ What it means to have "lack mindset", and several examples of how it may be showing up for you 💎 How to start thinking more "abund...
Jan 04, 2022•32 min•Ep. 51
Woohoo, DAY 3 is LIVE! ⭐️ It's the last and final day of the L&D Career Clarity mini-series and today we're taking a look into your future (which is closer than you may think!) 🔮 We are going to be taking the themes from Day 1 and Day 2 and using those themes to help identify specific roles and specialities inside L&D that are the best fit for your skill set, strengths, AND interests! If you haven't downloaded the 50+ L&D Roles Plus Top Skills Needed to Land Them free eBook on my website, downl...
Dec 30, 2021•15 min•Ep. 50
