In this episode, I'm chatting with Derek Dorsett, an Instructional Designer with LogicMonitor. Hear about his defining moment, higher education vs. corporate and the importance of a career roadmap. This was an episode to spark encouragement even in your struggles! Connect with Derek on LinkedIn Are you looking for a no-nonsense formula for creating engaging courses and training? Check out my new book, The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learners ...
May 05, 2023•39 min•Ep 80•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'll be chatting with Whitney Lowe. Whitney has been a massage educator for 34 years, and teaching online since 2006. He is a subject matter specialist with massage for pain and injury treatments, has authored two books, contributed to multiple others and written hundreds of articles. He hosts a popular podcast (The Thinking Practitioner) and is committed to producing high-quality learning experiences for all his students. We discuss the IDOL World Project and how he was able to...
Apr 21, 2023•15 min•Ep 79•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I will be chatting with Ethan Webb, the Co-Founder and CEO of Mindsmith , a learning platform that uses generative AI to make it easy to create and share course material and training. Ethan is a current student studying economics and business strategy. He has many family members who are educators and has developed a passion for pedagogy and learning theory. Don't miss this trending episode on Artificial Intelligence and how it can benefit Instructional Designers. Connect with Et...
Apr 07, 2023•36 min•Ep 78•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I will be chatting with Tamara Schroer, the Vice President of Education and Development at Working Solutions and she is not you typical corporate executive. She is a born educator and putting her formal training and innate talents to work, helping Working Solutions to develop one of the world's most powerful and effective approaches to virtual corporate education. You will love the energy in this episode! Connect with Tamara on LinkedIn Are you looking for a no-nonsense formula ...
Mar 24, 2023•44 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I will be chatting with Samuel Apata, currently a Senior eLearning Developer for Starbucks. He has over 8 years of experience developing and retaining talent for organizations like T-Mobile, American Airlines and GM Financial. Listen in to here us chat about accessibility! You'll want to know the accessibility minimums to incorporate into course building, the guidelines you'll want to pay attention to on federal and state levels and finding the balance to not stifle your creativ...
Mar 10, 2023•38 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I will be chatting with Kim Tuohy, an Instructional Design and founding Director of Belvista Studios. You don't want to miss this episode of abundance in the way Kim lives her life. Through traveling Australia in a van with solar powered panels to running her own business, she gives great tips on the balance of it all. She seeks to live a life of joy everyday! Connect with Kim on LinkedIn Are you looking for a no-nonsense formula for creating engaging courses and training? Check...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I will be chatting with Marilyn Day, an IDOL courses Academy member who transitioned into an Instructional Designer and landed her first contract with IDOL Talent in 6 months time. Just a few short months later, landed her next position at Google. She worked previously as a career coach. In this role, she started to problem solve for ways so she didn't have to verbally repeat the same information. She wanted to get creative with content delivery and this piqued her interest in t...
Feb 10, 2023•25 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I’m chatting with Ron Nakamoto, the Training Service Chief at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Academy. He is one of the most experienced people I've found in this field to talk to us about working as an Instructional Systems Specialist (ISS). He shares how to find these jobs, how to make yourself a competitive candidate, and why he thinks now is the best time to become an ISS. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to have a learning and development career in th...
Jan 31, 2023•46 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I will be chatting with Jennifer Berman, an IDOL course Academy member who transitioned into an Instructional Designer in just 14 weeks. She worked for 17 years in Elementary Education when becoming the primary virtual teacher inspired a love for online learning. She tells how IDOL gave her the skills, feedback and goal setting that she needed to make such a quick transition. Listen in to hear how her corporate role compares to teaching! Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn Are you...
Dec 16, 2022•20 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I will be chatting with Barbara Taylor, IDOL alumni from cohort 3. She was able to transform her role within a fortune 100 company through her passion for Learning and Development with the implementation from IDOL courses Academy. She now serves as the training manager for 180 recruiters. Listen in now to hear more details on Barbara’s internal promotional journey. Connect with Barbara Taylor on LinkedIn Are you looking for a no-nonsense formula for creating engaging courses and...
Dec 02, 2022•23 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Become an IDOL, I’ll be chatting with David James, Chief Learning Officer at 360 Learning. David has a wealth of information about our industry and he shares tips for creating digital learning that makes an impact. Tune in to find out: How learning and development teams can help solve critical problems that come up within their organization How data and evidence based practice requires us to view training or learning needs as simply assumptions Why it's important to understand...
Nov 11, 2022•29 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Become an IDOL, I’ll be chatting with Brian Harris, Chief of Design and Development at Brilliant Educational Services, about his journey since enrolling in the eLearning Freelancer Bootcamp . Brian talks about how he leads conversations with his clients, manages pushback, and always keeps the needs of the learners first. Connect with Brian on LinkedIn. Are you looking for a no-nonsense formula for creating engaging courses and training? Check out my new book, The Do It Messy A...
Oct 28, 2022•46 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Become an IDOL, I’ll be chatting with Ian Melchinger, a former Lead Instructional Designer at IDOL Talent. He recently accepted a position as a Program Manager with Learn Quest! Ian discusses his experience as an IDOL courses Academy member and his journey to become an IDOL. Tune in to hear him talk about the importance of giving and receiving quality feedback, diving into the world of contracting and freelancing, and creating goals for continuous improvement. Connect with Ian...
Oct 14, 2022•30 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode I'm chatting with Laura Wilczek, a former teacher who transitioned to a new career as an eLearning Developer for Hanover Research. While teaching during the pandemic she realized she had a unique set of skills and a passion for developing courses and training. "Investing in myself and joining the IDOL courses Academy was the best decision I ever made. " - Laura Listen now to hear great pointers for how she navigated the course to apply what she was learning with purpose, which la...
Sep 16, 2022•26 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'm chatting with Rebecca Hogue a professor of Instructional Design at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. She hosts her own podcast, Demystifying Instructional Design. Her varied experience, knowledge of the field and love for students 'aha' moments makes this such a good listen. Connect with Rebecca on Linkedin Podcast: Demystifying Instructional Design IDOL courses Academy is now an authroized vocational trade school for Instructional Design and Online Learning. You'll l...
Aug 30, 2022•46 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'm chatting with Murray Gray, who is a Co-Founder of a new platform called Xperiencify. It is a learning management system where you can sell digital course products with gamification to motivate learners for completion. He shares his joy of creating software solutions to help business owners get more out of their businesses and help more people. If you want to leverage your time and expertise with building a course this podcast is a must listen! Learn more about Xperiencify ID...
Aug 27, 2022•45 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'm chatting with Kim Limon with 10 years experience in Education and English writing. She was wanting more with flexibility. When she found IDOL courses Academy she knew it was the clear bridge to help her cross over into corporate. Hear how much time she put in and how she went through IDOL courses Academy while working a full time job. After 2 months she built a portfolio, revamped her resume and LinkedIn account with recruiters contacting her. She has great tips for navigati...
Aug 26, 2022•40 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast Today I'm chatting with Barbara Faulkner, who has an adventurous spirit with a desire to help other countries in need. Barbara has a love for teaching and training but wanted more. She shares insight on the nonprofit world and how it requires many hats. Her inspiring journey led to work with the Peace Corps Response. Hear her traveling Instructional Design/Training adventures! Enroll in the IDOL courses Academy here
Aug 23, 2022•33 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'm chatting with Sharon Tavares who currently resides in Sweden and taught ESL for 10 years. Hear her journey through IDOL courses as she landed 2 positions within the first two months. As these roles slowed down, she gained the confidence to apply for her dream role at IKEA. Her interview process is something you don't want to miss. Listen now! Enroll in the IDOL courses Academy here
Aug 23, 2022•35 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'm chatting with Annmarie on her IDOL Success Story who talks about her natural transition into a training role within her school with creating professional development for teachers. Through the pandemic she learned new ways of getting information to her teachers by online learning. This sparked her passion and career towards Instructional Design. Annmarie shares her journey through IDOL courses Academy with details on how she felt about the #doitmessy approach, job hunting, th...
Aug 19, 2022•24 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'm chatting with Brit Crew. She is an IDOL courses Academy member who has found success and reached her big IDOL goal. She started the Academy in January of 2021 with a background in the multimedia field and taught multimedia in high school for 6 years. Brit dived into IDOL and learned her previous experience with teaching multimedia crossed over with ID skills. Find out what helped her decide on Instructional Design as her new career field and how she worked full time while go...
Aug 18, 2022•29 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'm chatting with Who's your ADDIE Co-founders Stephanie Bandli and Lizzy Steenkamp. Who’s your ADDIE? is an e-learning marketplace run by practicing e-learning professionals with over 15 years of experience in e-learning design and development. They are obsessed with creating digital learning that is engaging, pedagogically (or andragogically) sound, fit for purpose, and technically well-made to create an overall excellent learning experience. They understand that industry prof...
Jun 16, 2022•20 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'm chatting with Janette Wilcken about her teacher transition to instructional design. Janette shares all the details of her journey and how it was through networking and hard work in the IDOL courses Academy that she landed her new role as Learning and Development Specialist for PM Pediatrics. Janette's dedication and strategy for becoming an IDOL is an inspiration. Listen now! Connect with Janette Wilcken on LinkedIn Enroll in the IDOL courses Academy here: www.idolcourses.co...
Jun 16, 2022•46 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'll be chatting with Moe Ash, an IDOL Mentor, Freelance Consultant, and Owner/Founder of The Catalyst. He holds a BSC degree in Human Resources Management and a degree in Economics from Sadat Academy for Management Sciences, a master’s degree in International Development from the American University in Cairo. An associate CIPD-HR, Certified Instructional Designer by HRCI, Certified performance & competency developer - Certified learning & development manager - Certified assessm...
May 16, 2022•53 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast I'm chatting with Cynthia Berry about her teacher transition to an instructional designer role at Missouri University in this episode. Cynthia shares an inspiring story and great advice for those wanting to become an IDOL. Connect with Cynthia here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-berry-instructional-designer-455023216/ Learn more about the IDOL courses Academy here: www.idolcourses.com/academy...
May 16, 2022•32 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'll be chatting with Matt Smith, former CEO of Pure Learning, about all the things you should know before you become an IDOL. Matt is currently a senior director at a consulting agency with over 12 years of experience in instructional design and online learning. www.idolcourses.com/academy
May 05, 2022•37 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'll be chatting with Corry Worrell about the career transition that landed him an IDOL job at Nike! www.idolcourses.com/academy
Apr 27, 2022•30 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Become an IDOL, I’ll be chatting with Christopher Fox, instructional designer + eLearning developer at Parr Lumber about his experience as an Idol Courses Academy member who is, of course, now an Idol success story. We will be discussing Christopher’s journey to become an IDOL. Connect with Christopher on LinkedIn Learn more about the IDOL courses Academy : the only implementation program and pre-authorized trade school of its kind that not only shows you exactly how to create...
Feb 21, 2022•32 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Become an IDOL, I’ll be chatting with Dina Beavers about her journey from being a high school math teacher to a Senior Instructional Designer with Deluxe Corporation after enrolling in the IDOL Courses Academy. We will be discussing how she found her way to instructional design, her experience as a part of the fourth cohort of students in the IDOL Courses Academy, and how that led to her current instructional design position. Connect with Dina on LinkedIn Learn more about the ...
Feb 14, 2022•28 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'll be chatting with Samuel Apata about NFTs and eLearning. We get into what NFTs are, how to translate them into eLearning, and the benefits of minting your work. If you don't know what NFTs are or how they can benefit you as an IDOL, check out this episode. Check out Samuel's website Connect with Samuel on LinkedIn Get connected with IDOL courses...
Feb 07, 2022•41 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast 
