The L&D Career Club Podcast

From Drive-Thru to L&D Leader - Insights from a VP of Learning

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 manager, and how to demonstrate skills such as "hard work" and "positive attitude"🎤 What she means when she says "Every day is an interview" and "Don't go on stage like it's an apology..."

Building Collaborative Learning Teams & Culture with Jonah Goldstein

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 structure themselves for success🤝 What collaborative learning is, and what it means for L&D orgsThis is one you don't want to miss! Be sure to connect with Jonah, and follow 360Learning to learn all about their platform and collaborative learning.
 
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4 Steps to Land Your Dream L&D Role

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 interviewI'm teaching the HOW behind ALL of this in my 8-week group coaching program that will be live in just a few weeks! This is a high-touch program so I'm keeping the participant number super small - so pre-register and grab your spot! Use code 8WEEK50 for 50% off this first cohort! Register for my 8-week coaching program: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/the-overnight-trainer-8-week-coaching-program

Is There Such Thing As Too Much Self Development?

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 space, to crafting a portfolio, to developing a networking plan that actually gets you connections and has recruiters reaching out to you, and prepping you to stand out in the interview process for your dream L&D job. I am keeping the first cohort super small, and the first people to join will get extra special bonuses including my signature Overnight Trainer course and a 1:1 coaching session with me! DM me for more info and to be put on the first access list!

The Next Generation of Microlearning with Kate Udalova

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 came to create 7taps🪖 What challenges she sees in the microlearning space💪 How both new and seasoned L&D professionals can use 7taps🙋🏻‍♀️ Her advice for someone just starting out in their L&D career

How To Get Your Motivation Back (3 Steps to Bounce Back)

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!