In this episode of the Become an IDOL podcast, Betty Dannewitz and Dr. Robin Sargent discuss leadership training and overcoming imposter syndrome in L&D.

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• Betty’s background in learning and development and how she became a known conference speaker
• Insights into imposter syndrome, including common causes and coping strategies discussed
• Tips for overcoming imposter syndrome during a career transition or when learning instructional design

In this episode of the Become an IDOL podcast, Amanda Nguyen shares her journey and advice on creativity in instructional design.

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- Amanda's experience working as a learning experience designer at Canva and how she utilized their platform for educational purposes.

- Her creative process and workflow, including how she draws inspiration from other designers and industries to spark new ideas.

- Her unconventional path to becoming an instructional designer, including how she "bootlegged" her way into her first role through perseverance and taking chances.

In this episode of the Become an IDOL podcast, Alyssa Coiro shares her journey from teacher to instructional designer.

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- Alyssa's story of how she discovered instructional design during the COVID pandemic and decided to pursue it through IDOL.

- Details about Alyssa's experience building her portfolio within 8 weeks of the IDOL program and starting to apply for jobs.

- An overview of Alyssa's career progression so far, including her roles at Lowe's and a large construction company.

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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 (IDOLs) on Amazon.

In this episode, Jessica Evans shares her journey from classroom teacher to freelance instructional designer.

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• Jessica's career path from teacher to instructional designer and how she started her freelance business
• Tips on networking, building relationships, and generating referrals as a freelancer
• Advice for aspiring instructional designers on getting training, asking questions, and dreaming big

In this episode, Robin Sargent interviews Chris Skees, a Learning Product Manager at Cisco, about his career progression in the learning and development industry. He provides insights into career development and upskilling strategies, emphasizing mindset, curiosity, and stretch projects.

Tune in to hear: 1. Chris Skees discuss his career journey from content creation to learning product management and the various roles and industries he has worked in. 2. Strategies for career development and upskilling, including taking online courses, reading, conferences, and stretch projects to expand skills. 3. Advice for aspiring instructional designers on clarifying career goals, researching job descriptions, and applying instructional design skills in different professional roles.

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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 (IDOLs) on Amazon.

In this episode, Robin Sargent interviews Russell Sweep about his career transition from professor to instructional designer and training manager.

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• Russell's story of transitioning from academia to the corporate world as an instructional designer.
• How Russell prepared himself for 6 months before landing contract work and eventually a full-time role.
• Advice Russell has for others looking to make a similar career change, including building a portfolio and leveraging resources and your network.

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