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Thunder cracked over San Cristóbal as Queen Michele told us how a retired teacher, armed with a suitcase and a stubborn sense of purpose, found her soul in Mexico and a mission for the most connected generation on earth. What...

Most training fails not because the storyboard is weak, but because the learning lands in an environment full of competing priorities and fuzzy signals. That’s the tough-love truth James Gilchrist brings to our mic as we unpa...

What if your greatest creative potential isn't something you need to find, but something you simply need to remember? As a creativity expert, Patrick Williams joined me to reveal how we've all been born with incredible creative abilities that often get suppressed as we grow older. The conversation …

The fear of AI taking over jobs has dominated headlines, but what if we're missing the opportunity to harness this technology as a powerful ally? In this enlightening conversation, T. Renee Smith reveals how artificial intelligence became her unexpected partner in navigating the challenges of raisi…

Dr. Norina Columbaro brings nearly three decades of instructional design wisdom to this thought-provoking conversation about performance-focused learning. Drawing from her extensive experience across 60+ organizations worldwi...

What happens when a tech industry veteran gets frustrated with complicated video editing software? They build something better. In this captivating conversation, Jeremy shares his journey from early-2000s startups like Sling ...

What makes a learning experience stick long after the course ends? We pull back the curtain on the “secret sauce” of Learning Experience Design , also known as LXD, and break it into five essential ingredients—empathy, storyt...

What happens when passionate curiosity meets unconventional research methods? Dr. Sheldon Greaves reveals the power of "guerrilla scholarship," which is a creative approach to intellectual work that flourishes outside traditi...

Most training looks polished yet forgettable; this one shows how to make learning unforgettable by design. This episode breaks down five practical strategies that turn passive content into active skill-building: set laser-cle...

What happens when the structures designed to support creativity start to suffocate it instead? Peter Swimm, project management consultant at Toilville, brings a refreshingly honest perspective to this tension that every desig...

What happens when you're thrown into a college classroom with zero preparation and told, "You start tomorrow"? Dr. Albert Bramante faced exactly this scenario when he unexpectedly became a psychology professor overnight. His remarkable journey from panicked novice to confident educator reveals powe…

When Jim Edwards graduated with a history degree in the 1980s, he never imagined he'd become a pioneer in AI-powered copywriting. After bouncing between seven sales jobs in 18 months, he discovered his talent for persuasion, eventually building a six-figure career in mortgage sales before turning t…

When the classroom feels like a battlefield, who's there to pull you through? In this illuminating conversation with Dr. Goodier, we dive deep into the concept of "educational trenches" – those challenging periods when educators question their professional path. For instructional designers and thos…

Mathematics doesn't have to be intimidating, confusing, or useless. Dr. Craig Hane proves this through his remarkable journey from being told he wasn't "college material" to revolutionizing how math is taught and learned. Dr. Hane shares how his uncle taught him practical mathematics that put him a…

Welcome to episode 25 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover the benefits and drawbacks of using user surveys when designing learning experiences. In the episode, I also describe the most effective types of surveys...

Welcome to episode 24 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I provide the key details about empathy and journey maps. In the episode, I describe how to create them, the benefits of using them when designing learning exper...

Welcome to episode 23 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I compare the differences between formative and summative assessments when designing and delivering learning experiences. In the episode, I describe the nuts and...

Welcome to episode 21 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover how to effectively use images, icons, and infographics as visual aids when designing learning materials for your instructional solutions. In addition, th...

Welcome to episode 20 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover the most effective methods to start using audio and video recording software when designing interactive experiences for your learners. 🔗 Episode Links: P...

Welcome to episode 18 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover some tips for creating a learner workbook so that you can engage your learners to effectively interact with the content in meaningful ways. There are a t...

Welcome to episode 17 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover the benefits of creating a facilitation plan when designing a learning experience in any industry. The episode covers five main areas that you should inc...

Welcome to episode 12 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover several key aspects of writing effective objectives so that you can create the best experience for your learners while also being able to fully measure a...

Welcome to episode 11 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I share how to use polls during lesson delivery, training, and professional development for learner engagement. This episode also provides information on three w...

Welcome to episode 5 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I share how to incorporate Christian principles into your everyday work. In the podcast, I cover several principles, such as servant leadership, the fruit of the ...