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Ever wondered how a facilitator can transform an organization's culture?

In today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast, I'm joined by the Founder of the School of Facilitatin, Kirsty Lewis as we unravel the art of facilitation in leadership.

We're unpacking:

👥 The unique dance between training, facilitation, and coaching

🧊 The 'iceberg model' in facilitation - what's beneath the surface matters!

🎨 Mastering workshop design - blending purpose with creativity

Discover how facilitation skills not only guide teams but also shape organizational culture. And for those eager to enhance their facilitation toolkit, Kirsty shares insights on self-awareness, workshop strategies, and the subtle differences that make a big impact. 

How do you see facilitation shaping your career and leadership style? Share your thoughts below! ⬇️

Www.schooloffacilitation.com

Connect with Kirsty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-schooloffacilitation/

Join the L&D Career Club: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

Have you been thinking about making a lateral move in your L&D career?

In today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast, I help you look beyond job titles and identify if making a lateral move is the right decision for you!

We're deep diving into all of the different considerations including:

💡Thinking beyond job titles and salaries and aligning career objectives with job responsibilities and growth opportunities

💡How to identify career growth opportunities during the interview process, and how to do your own research to find key indicators of promotion trends inside of the organizations

💡Why you should be considering your lifestyle goals, personal preferences, and timing when it comes to lateral moves

💡How soon you should be having career development conversations in your new role, and why you should always be nurturing your network, updating your resume, and investing in your personal brand

💡When taking a lateral move may not be in your best interest (spoiler alert, this one's all about mindset)

Deciding to (or not to) take a lateral career move is 100% personal. 

What have been deciding factors for you in taking (or not taking) a lateral move?

Join the L&D Career Club:

https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

Tired of sifting through advice to try and stand out in your L&D job search?

In today's episode of The L&D Career Club I'm sharing FIVE ways you can start to create an intentional shift in your strategy to ACTUALLY stand out in your job search. We're talking practical steps you can apply today including:

👉 Whether or not you should make your resume "ATS friendly" and what that *actually means

👉 Shifting your content strategy if you want to use LinkedIn to help you land a role

👉 How to network without always feeling like you have to "sell yourself"

👉 Where you should spend time when it comes to upskilling

👉 How to know when to take or leave advice

It's also fitting that this is episode 136 since I'm turning the big 3-6 on Friday and currently running my annual birthday sale! 🎂

1️⃣ Premium Access to The L&D Career Club PLUS 30 Days 1:1 Coaching w/ me ($5,889 value) - $3,600 (ONLY ONE SPOT AVAILABLE) Ready to find, land, and thrive in your dream L&D role AND want 6 weeks of 1:1 support from me while you do it? Inside this container you'll get access to: ✅ 6 weeks of 1:1 support from me ✅ The entire L&D Career Club community ✅ My complete L&D career transition course library ✅ All live events, programs, and in-house mentorship for 12 months 👉 Grab the ONLY spot here: https://app.heartbeat.chat/ldcareerclub/invitation?code=7JAGBE) 2️⃣ L&D Career 4-Course Bundle: ($796 value) - $360 Lifetime access to FOUR signature courses: ✅ L&D Career Mindset Magic ✅ L&D Resume Reprogram ✅ Build Your L&D Network ✅ Ace The L&D Interview 👉 Snag your 4-course bundle here: https://app.heartbeat.chat/ldcareerclub/invitation?code=GF32J2) 3️⃣ Masterclass 4-Replay Bundle: ($396 value) - $36 Lifetime access to FOUR previously recorded masterclasses (typically not for sale outside of The L&D Career Club): ✅ Is L&D Right For You? Masterclass ✅ 2024 L&D Career Planning Workshop ✅ How to Start Your L&D Career Transition ✅ L&D Career Success Codes Masterclass 👉 Snag your masterclass bundle here: https://app.heartbeat.chat/ldcareerclub/invitation?code=E26267)

In our latest episode, we dive into the transformative power of copywriting and content marketing within the L&D sphere! Join Sarah and Gary as they explore:

📝 The Crucial Role of Copywriting in L&D: Discover how compelling writing can elevate your L&D initiatives, making your content more discoverable and relevant.

🚀 The Science of Engagement: Learn about the framework for creating captivating content – from crafting effective titles to adding real value to your audience.

🗝️ Clarity and Conciseness: Uncover the secrets to structuring content that resonates immediately with your audience, without the fluff.

🎯 Tailoring Content: Dive into the art of creating content that's not just perfect, but perfect for your audience's specific needs.

🤖 AI in Content Creation: Join the debate on the role of AI in content creation and its implications for human-centric and problem-solving content.

As we navigate these topics, we challenge you to think: How can you apply these insights to enhance your own L&D strategies? Share your thoughts below! ⬇️

37 Lessons For A Winning L&D Strategy - a free guide using expert insights from 50+ podcast conversations: https://www.gethownow.com/disrupt

Gary's Recommendations:

• The Art Of The Click
• Make It Count
• L&D Disrupt 
• The 2024 L&D Trends Report

🎊 Sarah's Birthday Celebration Sale 🎊

1️⃣ Premium Access to The L&D Career Club plus 30 Days 1:1 Coaching w/ Sarah ($5,332 value) - $3,600

(ONLY ONE SPACE AVAILABLE: Register here 👉 https://app.heartbeat.chat/ldcareerclub/invitation?code=7JAGBE)

2️⃣ L&D Career 4-Course Bundle: L&D Career Mindset Magic, L&D Resume Reprogram, Build Your L&D Network, Ace The L&D Interview ($796 value) - $360

(GRAB YOUR COURSE BUNDLE HERE: https://app.heartbeat.chat/ldcareerclub/invitation?code=GF32J2)

3️⃣ Masterclass 4-Replay Bundle: 2024 L&D Career Planning Workshop, Is L&D Right For You? Masterclass, How to Start Your L&D Career Transition, L&D Career Success Codes Masterclass ($396 value) - $36

(GRAB YOUR MASTERCLASS BUNDLE HERE: https://app.heartbeat.chat/ldcareerclub/invitation?code=E26267)

Ready to launch into your new L&D role in 2024 but are soooo over setting a SMART goal to do it?

I've always been iffy on using SMART goals as a way to set career goals, and inside today's episode of The L&D Career Club, I'm giving you a whole new strategy to make sure you are creating goals you have power over achieving! 🔋

Today we're focusing on:

👉 Why SMART goals don't work when it comes to setting career goals

👉 How to take an intention-led approach to setting goals aligned with what you want to achieve

👉 My 4-step process to creating R.E.A.L goals (a new formula I've been working on as an alternative to SMART goals)

👉 The science behind keeping your goals to yourself vs. sharing them with the world

Have you already set your career goals for 2024? If so, DON'T share them below! 🤣

Ready to join us inside The L&D Career Club? https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

Are you ready to find, land, love, and THRIVE in the L&D career of your dreams in 2024? 🎉

If so, we've upleveled The L&D Career Club Membership to be the official home for purpose-driven people looking to make big waves in their L&D career in 2024! Inside today's episode of The L&D Career Club podcast, I'm sharing about our upgraded membership including:

👉 The upcoming programs for Q1 2024, including our live L&D Resume Reprogram workshop series, guest speakers such as Molly Shapiro, Ross Stevenson, and Jessica Rivera, and the addition of Interview Office Hours. 

👉 New ways to get support including 1:1 coaching upgrades and weekly prompts to give you the exact strategy you need to land your dream L&D role.

👉 3 different access tiers to fit any budget (including one as low as $19 a month). Our goal for 2024 was to make the L&D Career Club more accessible financially and I'm excited for our new tiered approach!

👉 All of the support we're continuing including in-house mentorship from Chris Skees, Resume Office Hours and resume reviews with Emma Strong, Co Working Wednesdays with Molly Shapiro, and 2x a month coaching sessions with me!

👉 Our brand new community portal that we can't be any more excited about - more ways to connect with you all, and more ways to connect with each other!

And...until the end of the year, we're offering 20% off ANY tier! Use code LDCC2024 at checkout to sign up and your brand new membership will start on 1/1/2024! 🎉

Register here: https://app.heartbeat.chat/ldcareerclub/invitation?code=GJACCF

Are you still clinging to outdated career strategies as we move into 2024?

In today's episode of The L&D Career Club, we are focusing on how to be 'out with the old' and 'in with the aligned' when it comes to finding and landing your dream L&D role in 2024. In our second-to-last episode of the year we cover:

🔄 Why traditional job title-focused approaches are limiting your career potential.

🚫 The pitfalls of over-reliance on referrals and why diversifying your job search is key.

🧐 Why 'selective mentorship' trumps collecting varied advice for a coherent career path.

🎯 How to avoid blindly upskilling for the sake of upskilling.

📊 Effective ways to connect with hiring managers without resorting to spammy tactics.

🌱 The importance of quality connections and personal development for a fulfilling career.

As we step into 2024, what’s one career strategy you’re planning to leave behind? 

Join us for our FREE masterclass 12/21 @ 6pm EST https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqfu6qrDkvEtxaDy1oo8moTIOTX7ObyWS7

Join the L&D Career Club here: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

Are You Harnessing the Power of Neuroscience in Your L&D Strategies?

Ever pondered how understanding the brain can revolutionize learning and development?

🧠 Tune into our enlightening episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast, where we delve into the fascinating world of neuroscience and its practical applications in L&D. Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll learn:

🔍 Neuroscience Meets Learning Science: Explore how neuroscience can inform and transform learning design, with insights from Lauren’s extensive career journey in corporate training and teaching across the globe.

🚀 From Intuition to Insight: Lauren shares her 'Aha' moment that shifted her from intuitive teaching to embracing neuroscience. Discover her journey into studying the brain’s role in learning and how it led to the development of her innovative course.

🧐 Debunking Myths: We tackle common misconceptions like the 'left brain/right brain' theory, emphasizing the need for evidence-based learning strategies.

💡 Practical Applications for Every L&D Professional: Whether you're an individual contributor or leading a team, learn how to subtly integrate neuroscience-based techniques in your work for more effective learning experiences.

❓ Reflective Question: How might your approach to L&D change if you aligned it more closely with how the brain naturally learns and processes information?

Join us for this insightful discussion and share your thoughts on integrating neuroscience into L&D!

Connect with Lauren here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-waldman-learning-pirate-4666bab/

https://www.learningpirate.com/

🚀 Are you tapping into the full potential of Q4 for your L&D career?

In the latest episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast, we debunk some common myths about the job market and provide insights for L&D professionals looking to land their new role soon. We're diving into:

📈 The surprising truth about job opportunities in Q4 - they're abundant, not scarce!

🔍 Key skills employers are eagerly seeking - and how you can showcase them effectively.

🌟 The rising importance of non-traditional career paths and diverse candidate profiles in the L&D landscape.

This episode is based on data-driven insights, featuring an in-depth analysis of a study involving 39,000 employers across 41 countries. Discover how the landscape is shifting towards skills like communication, collaboration, and adaptability, and why this is the GOLDEN HOUR for L&D professionals.

Sources:

Manpower Study: https://www.manpowergroupusa.com/insights/q4-2023-employment-outlook-explained

HCA Magazine: https://www.hcamag.com/us/specialization/recruitment/employers-planning-measured-hiring-in-q4-report/459561

HBR Article: https://hbr.org/2022/12/dont-pause-your-job-search-just-because-its-the-holidays

Let's Work Together:

5-Day 1:1 L&D Career Accelerator: https://calendly.com/theovernighttrainer/1-1-coaching-5-day-l-d-career-accelerator

L&D Career Club: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

FREE 2024 Planning Masterclass/Workshop: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqfu6qrDkvEtxaDy1oo8moTIOTX7ObyWS7

Feeling the pressure in your job search? You're not alone.

In our latest deep dive, we confront the all-too-common issue of desperation in the job hunt. Here's what we're unpacking:

🔄 The 'Desperation Cycle': How it starts and why it's hard to break

🚫 The risks of the 'spray and pray' approach in job applications

🔍 Identifying and avoiding toxic work environments

💡 The power of mindset in overcoming job search desperation

🎯 Strategies for aligning job choices with your true values and goals

Join us for Nail Your L&D Niche LIVE: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/nail-your-l-d-niche-live-dec-23

In today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast, we're diving into the "Vicious Application Cycle" and how to break free for a more fulfilling career path. Join us as we explore:

🔄 The trap of the vicious application cycle and why applying to every job isn't the answer

💡 How understanding your true motivators can change your job search strategy

🌱 The importance of aligning your applications with your career needs and goals

❤️ The parallels between dating and job searching: Finding the right 'match' in your professional journey

After listening, reflect on this: How will redefining your 'why' transform your approach to job seeking? Share your thoughts below! ⬇️

Ready to hop off the never-ending treadmill? Join us for Nail Your L&D Niche LIVE kicking off next WEDNESDAY! 

https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/nail-your-l-d-niche-live-dec-23

P.S. Nail Your L&D Niche LIVE is INCLUDED inside of The L&D Career Club, and you can still get ONE YEAR of membership for the 6-month price! 🎉 https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

In our latest episode, I sit down with the incredible Matthew Daniel, a luminary in talent strategy and career development at Guild, to unpack his rich journey within L&D. Here's what you'll gain from tuning in:

1️⃣ Career Trajectory Insights: Discover Matthew's evolution from retail assistant to a champion of career mobility, and get inspired by the strategic pivots that can lead to personal growth and professional achievement.

2️⃣ Navigating Career Mobility: Learn about the multifaceted nature of career mobility and how it extends beyond individual effort into systemic change within organizations. A must-listen for anyone facing or facilitating career transitions!

3️⃣ Building Durable Skills: Matthew sheds light on the importance of cultivating skills that withstand the test of time, offering a guide to balancing the development of both perishable and durable competencies in a fast-evolving landscape.

4️⃣ Strategy Alignment for L&D Professionals: Gain insights on aligning employee skills development with business needs, ensuring that learning outcomes translate into career advancement and organizational growth.

Matthew's wisdom is a treasure trove for any L&D professional looking to scale new heights 🌟. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from his experiences and get energized by our passionate conversation about making a meaningful impact in the world of learning and development.

Connect w/ Matthew: https://linkedin.com/in/matthewjdaniel

In this solo episode of the L&D Career Club Podcast, I'm getting personal about the career change conundrum. We're all about upgrading our skills and pivoting our paths, but what about our mindset? Join me as I unpack my playful yet practical four-part process to reprogramming the way we think about career transitions in the L&D world.

What's in store for you? Let's break it down:

1. Recommit: Before we chase those shiny goals, let's set our intentions. I'll talk about how to align your inner compass with your career aspirations.

2. Reprioritize: We'll chat about how to juggle the art of habit-building with the joy of hobbies. Get ready to craft a life where your job doesn't overshadow your joy!

3. Rewire: Time to switch up the self-talk soundtrack! I'm sharing my favorite self-coaching techniques to help you dance away from those negative noodlings and towards a mindset that serves you.

4. Reconnect: Because at the end of the day, it's all about self-love, folks! I'll share my secrets on falling in love with your professional journey, all over again.

It's time to get intentional, sustainable, positive, and connected. Let's get our minds in gear for the great L&D leap forward! 🚀🧠💖

Ready to reset in a group setting? Join the L&D Career Club: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

Connect with Accountability Coach, Molly Shapiro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-shapiro/

Dive into this week's L&D Career Club Podcast episode as we sit down with the incredible Dr. Keith Keating! From dropping out of high school to ascending the ranks as a Chief Learning Officer, Keith's story is nothing short of inspirational. Together with our host Sarah, they dive into the world of learning and development, exchanging personal tales, and offering golden nuggets of wisdom.

🌟 Top 3 Takeaways:

1. Education Evolution: Discover Keith's transformative journey from high school dropout to becoming a C.L.O., emphasizing the power of practical skills and the significance of continuous learning.
2. From Order Takers to Learning Leaders: It's not just about obtaining a degree. Dive deep into the shift from being mere order takers to embracing ownership of our learning trajectories.
3. The Trusted Learning Advisor: Learn what it takes to be recognized and respected in the L&D space. Building credibility, honing essential skills, and understanding your stakeholders are the keys to success!

Plus, get an exclusive peek into Keith's book and the idea of becoming that trusted advisor in the ever-evolving field of L&D. Tune in now and get ready to be inspired! 🎙️✨

Buy "The Trusted Learning Advisor" here: https://amzn.to/3tV9i8c

Listen to the Good Learning Podcast here: https://goodlearning.podbean.com/

Register for our FREE Ask a CLO Live Event on November 2nd: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIof-mqrj4sE9Ue1XIiLKim0QXYYPaDVAfZ

Register for the last live program, Nail Your L&D Niche here: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/nail-your-l-d-niche-live-dec-23

Join the L&D Career Club here: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

Do you have a specific idea about what "type" of boss you want next?

Are you finding yourself thinking about the last great boss you had and wanting your next boss to fill those shoes?

If so...I invite you to rethink what you know about the best boss for you on today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast!

Today we're talking about one of my favorite topics -- boss shopping! I'm covering:

The 4 "types" of bosses (and yes, I'm using boss not leader because this episode isn't about leadership styles)

Questions to ask in an interview with a hiring manager to identify if this person is the best boss for you

Why putting a previous a boss you had on a pedestal can cloud your judgement when shopping for your next boss

How to start rethinking what you've known about what makes for a good (or bad) boss

After listening to today's episode, I'd love to know if your idea of what your next boss should be like has changed at all! 

Ready to find, land, and love your dream L&D role? Join The L&D Career Club Here: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/products/communities/the-l-and-d-career-club

Honestly...I'm sick and tired of reading posts on here that say "The only way to land a new job is to____."

Repeat after me...there is no one "RIGHT" way to land your next role, and if your strategy is nothing more than a Frankenstein approach of piecemeal advice from dozens of other people, today's L&D Career Club Podcast episode is for you!

Today I dive into:

4️⃣ The 4 areas to look at when assessing your own L&D career transition strategy

🤔 Why it's important to consider where you're getting your career transition advice from and how to make sure it will be applicable to you

⚡️ How much energy and emphasis you want to put into each area (spoiler alert: it depends on you as a human)

🤗 Tips to make sure you're bringing your whole self into the process of career transitioning

In this episode I share some personally exciting news (hint: 📚) and also talk more about my new podcast and Fractional CLO Agency, Good Learning, which will be launching so so so soon! 🎉

Get ready to set fire 🔥 to all your blank notebooks you plan to take with you to your next new job because I've got Jessica Rivera on The L&D Career Club Podcast today, and she's schooling us on how we can set OURSELVES up for success in our brand new roles. 💥

In today's episode (which is a longy, but a goodie) we tear apart outdated ways of looking at onboarding and step into a modern onboarding paradigm that *actually* helps us onboard faster and with more intention. We cover all the onboarding topics such as:

📚 How Jessica defines onboarding, and why everyone at your org needs to be on the same page with how you all define it

📚 Where most L&D teams go wrong when it comes to creating onboarding programs and who's ultimately responsible for onboarding success

📚 Why you don't need the world's largest budget to create impactful onboarding experiences

📚 How you can take ownership of your own onboarding experience to accelerate your own professional growth

...and so much more! Like I said, this is a MEATY episode, but one you'll want to take some serious notes for!

Jessica and I are also giving away ONE free copy of her New Job Notebook, so make sure to listen to today's episode for how to enter for a chance to win a copy!

Enter the giveaway here: https://green-fashion-604.myflodesk.com/d1c020e0-a51f-43f8-96cd-7cfc843678c4

Follow Jessica Rivera: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjbrivera/

The New Job Notebook Website: https://www.newjobnotebook.com/

Join The L&D Career Club: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

Have you ever hopped on a networking call and completely froze when asked "so, tell me about yourself?"

Do you blank in a group setting when everyone's going around and introducing themselves quickly and you don't know what to say to stand out?

Does your elevator pitch end with something along the lines of "sooooo yeah...that's me?"

If ANY (or all) of those rang true for you, today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast is just what you need to kiss those elevator pitch fears goodbye! 👋

In this 35-minute episode, you'll walk away with:

✨ A 4-part strategy to create an "elevator pitch" that you can perfect for any type of networking call or event

⏰ Strategies to make your pitch fit into whatever time you may have depending on the type of networking you do

🎯 Tips for making sure that your elevator pitch is helping you achieve your networking goals 

🤝 Tools to shift your elevator pitch content depending on how much you'd like to include/what's relevant

We'll be covering the topic of Crafting Your Elevator Pitch, as well as:

🔎 Finding Your L&D Niche

🎯 Setting Your L&D Networking Goals

🤝 Building a Diversified L&D Networking Ecosystem

inside of the Build Your L&D Network 4-week LIVE group coaching program kicking off TOMORROW! ⬇️

If you're ready to create a potent L&D network that you can leverage, learn from, and lean on, and want aligned, non-invasive strategies to do so, join us here: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/copy-of-build-your-l-d-network-live

This live program is included inside of The L&D Career Club, so join the club here: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

We're gearing up to launch TWO new newsletters:

1. Your L&D Career TL/DR - One hot, quick L&D career tip delivered to your inbox weekly, plus additional resources if you have time to dive deeper. Sign up for that newsletter here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64f62a82db7b1adad52ffddb

2. L&D 60 Second Strategy Sesh - One practical L&D strategy that you can read and then go implement in 60 seconds or less to get back to creating real, good learning. Sign up for that newsletter here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64f629db8ae79e9ed264be31

If you've been treating your L&D network like Supermarket Sweep -- aka just adding connections left and right trying to play the quantity game, I invite you to put down the giant cheese wheel and start setting some networking goals to build an L&D network that *actually* works for you! 

In today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast, I share:

🧠 The mindset shift you need to start making if you actually want a fruitful network

🎯 The 3 different types of goals you need to set BEFORE adding any more connections, joining any more communities, or going to any more events

↔️ Why networking is a 2-way street and how to stop being a selfish networker

👗 When it's time to clean out your networking closet so you can actually leverage the network you need

This episode is also a sneak peek into one of the topics we'll be covering inside of The Build Your L&D Network 4-week LIVE program kicking off next week! It is never too late to focus on building an intentional network, and no matter where you are in your L&D career, this program will give you the exact process to build a potent network! 🎯  https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/copy-of-build-your-l-d-network-live

This program is also included for FREE for members of The L&D Career Club! If you're ready to go all in on your L&D career, join us here: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

Raise your hand if your job search strategy is feeling more chaotic than aligned these days. 🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♂️🙋🏼‍♀️

In today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast, I walk you through the 4 parts of creating a job search strategy that FEELS just as good as it WORKS! 

Get ready for an episode full of activities where I walk you through:

🧠 The type of mindset you need to embody to create a strategy that *actually* works

🕯 Why you need to evaluate the physical space you are job searching in, as well as the digital environment you've created for yourself

🗂 How to make sure all of your materials are easily accessible and organized (and a fun tip on how to label your job search folders)

✅ The difference between routines and rituals, and why you need to incorporate both in your L&D job search strategy

We're also kicking off the L&D Resume Reprogram LIVE program TODAY, and will be building your dreamy one-and-done resume TOGETHER over the next 2 weeks -- and it's not too late to join us: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/l-d-resume-reprogram-live

This program will give you the tools to:

✨ Find your L&D niche and know which roles are the right ones for you

✨ Craft a one-and-done resume around your niche that never needs to be updated

✨ Build a cover letter template that will take you 30 seconds or less for each job you apply to

...and I'm also throwing in a wholeeeee module on IF you need a portfolio and how to build one if so!

Is your L&D resume due for a little makeover?

If it's not helping you land the interviews you want, it may be time for a resume glow up, and in this episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast, I'm sharing a few tips you can use TODAY to give your resume a mini-audit. 

In this episode I'm peeling back the curtain and sharing:

🧠 The mindset shift you have to make when approaching designing (or redesigning) your resume

💋 Why you should think twice before prioritizing the look of your resume over it's function

📝 The reason behind why I never advise having a skills section on your resume (🫣)

🚀 How you can start to rethink the type of impact you showcase on your resume

📚 Why you need to make sure your resume is telling the story you WANT it to

I'm also sooooo pumped to be offering the L&D Resume Reprogram 2-Week LIVE program, kicking off next Tuesday the 15th! You'll leave with a completely redesigned one-and-done resume that we'll walk through step by step TOGETHER!

You'll also get your resume personally reviewed by our in-house Resume Coach and L&D Hiring Manager, Emma! 🎉

Join us here: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/l-d-resume-reprogram-live

WOW! What an epic week full of L&D career building, knowledge sharing, and community. Today, I'm sharing my top 5 personal takeaways from L&D Career Summer Camp and how I'll be implementing them in the coming weeks!

Join the L&D Career Club: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

If you've ever wondered how to find (or become) a mentor in the L&D field, look no further than the mentor of all mentors, Chris Skees!

Chris is a Learning Product Manager at Cisco Meraki, and also just so happens to be our in-house mentor for The L&D Career Club. 🎉

Having taken a more non-traditional path to (and through) L&D, Chris knows first-hand the power of being mentored, and becoming a mentor. In today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast, Chris and I chat about:

👀 How to seek out a mentor in the L&D space, and what traits to look for in one

↗️ The role having mentors played in Chris's career growth

✨ Why people should consider becoming a mentor, even if they aren't "ready"

🤗 What responsibilities mentees have when it comes to mentorship, and how to be a good mentee

🚀 How organizations can use structured mentorship programs to increase learning effectiveness

...and so 👏 much 👏 more!

Chris is also going to give us a sneak peek inside his L&D Career Club 'Mentorship Mondays' session during L&D Career Summer Camp! Come prepared to ask Chris any L&D related questions that he can mentor you on!

Not enrolled in L&D Career Summer Camp? What are you waiting for?! You can use code CHRIS15 for 15% off your ticket into Camp!

https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/l-d-career-summer-camp-23

Oooooh, someone help me off this soap box because today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast is 🌶🌶🌶.

After seeing dozens of posts this past week from job seekers and advice givers, it made me realize that SO many people are still operating like it's the job market of 2021 by:

❌ Choosing 1 or 2 roles and just sticking with it

❌ Tailoring their resume for every single job they apply for

❌ Applying to EVERY role that has the job title they have "chosen"

❌ Applying just for the sake of applying, even if they don't want the role

❌ Making their job search a full time escapade 

Well, welcome to 2023, the year of alignment! In today's episode I chat about why the above is HARMFUL for your search, and how you can get HOURS upon HOURS back by creating a more streamlined, aligned approach that *actually* helps you stand out and get hired.

I don't normally get this worked up but ya girl is TIRED of OLD SCHOOL advice. ✌️ What other "old school" advice have you been given? 👇

Join L&D Career Summer Camp: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/l-d-career-summer-camp-23

Join The L&D Career Club: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

Screener calls? Hiring Manager interview? Panels? Presentations? Meeting with the VP? ... Interviewing for that next L&D role can be INTENSE! 

But don't worry, I've got a strategy to help you cut your prep time by 90% and I'm sharing part of it in today's L&D Career Club Podcast episode!

I'm taking you on an interview adventure and walking you through:

🖐 The 5 different types of L&D interviews you'll likely go on

🎯 What the goals of each interview type are and how you should approach them

🙋🏾‍♂️ What types of questions you should be thinking about asking on each interview

🙊 What questions you should NEVER leave a first interview without asking

And if you're ready to say ✌️ out to outdated ways of preparing and showing up for interviews, Ace The L&D Interview LIVE is kicking off for the first time EVER next week! In this two-week program you'll walk away with a personalized interview strategy that will save you TIME and lead to you to crossing the finish line and FINALLY landing your dream L&D job 🏁

Week 1: [PREP] All About The Prep: This module will cover everything you need to know to prepare efficiently and effectively for ALL of your interviews. I teach a one-and-done approach that will save you HOURS upon HOURS of overall prep time.

Week 2: [PRE] Pre-Interview Planning: This module will cover what you need to specifically prepare for BEFORE each individual interview to stand out and shine

Week 3: [POST] Post-Interview Highlights: This module will cover best practices for how to rise to the top AFTER your interview is complete.

This program also includes DAILY live coaching from me, group support AND 2 LIVE sessions to practice your interview skills in REAL TIME! 

Join us here 👉 https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/ace-the-l-d-interview-live

Do you spend hours (or even DAYS) preparing for each of your L&D interviews, only for your interviews to come to a screeching halt when you get asked a question you didn't prepare for?

Do you feel like your elevator pitch shares more about what you've done as a team, rather than your own personal accomplishments?

Do you get "imposter moments" in the middle of an interview and don't know how to get yourself back into confidence-mode?

Do you feel like you're asking "the right" questions but not getting any more clarity on the role, organization, or expectations?

If you answered "YES" to any of those...today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast is designed for YOU!

We dive into how to show up as your most authentic self and NAIL the interview as well as:

✨ How to prepare effectively and efficiently

✨ What your elevator pitch should (and shouldn't) focus on

✨ What questions you should never leave an interview without asking

✨ How to prepare for an interview project

✨ Why confidence is your biggest competitive advantage

And if you're ready to say ✌️ out to outdated ways of preparing and showing up for interviews, Ace The L&D Interview LIVE is kicking off for the first time EVER next week! In this two-week program you'll walk away with a personalized interview strategy that will save you TIME and lead to you to crossing the finish line and FINALLY landing your dream L&D job 🏁

PRESALE price is $333 until 6/30, and if you listen to today's pod, you know you'll also get an EXTRA bonus when you register by 6/30.

Get the chance to prep, practice and get feedback in REAL time from an L&D hiring manager! https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/ace-the-l-d-interview-live

Raise your hand if you've only ever thought about making a new L&D career move once you've hit the point of TOTAL unhappiness? 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏾‍♂️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏾‍♂️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏾‍♂️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏾‍♂️

In today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast, I share a story of what one person shared with me after *not* attending one of my sessions at a conference I spoke at in February, because she thought that she had to be unhappy in her current role to attend my session on crafting your L&D career blueprint! 

In this episode I dive into:

💭 6 questions to ask yourself when you are HAPPY in your career to get you thinking about your next step

🦺 How to tell the difference between 'playing it safe' and actually being happy

✅ How often you should be checking in with yourself when you're feeling good in your current role

😵 The mistakes most people make when they start a new job that impact their career long-term (hint, it's about letting go of ALL the work you did while career transitioning)

How often have you made a career change from a place of happiness? Or have you typically waited until things have turned for the worse to make a move?

No matter where you are in your L&D career - when you're ready to start thinking about what the next, aligned step for you looks like, I invite you to join us inside The L&D Career Club! Get the step by step strategy to find, land, and love your L&D role -- on your timeline! 

https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the idea of creating your personal brand on LinkedIn, today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast will give you THREE tips you can apply RIGHT NOW to boost your brand!

In today's episode you get actionable tips regarding:

✨ Your LinkedIn headline and how to optimize it

✨ What words you should remove from your profile like, right now

✨ What type of content to create to really get some traction towards your career goals

✨ How to use your LinkedIn profile like a 'landing' page

And if you're ready to really take your L&D personal brand to the next level, we'll be deep diving into how to create a personal brand on LinkedIn that drives momentum to your L&D career inside of the 3-week series UPLEVEL YOUR L&D PERSONAL BRAND and we START TODAY!!! You’ll walk away with… 🚀The ability to clearly articulate your L&D niche 🚀Your core, niche-aligned brand pillars 🚀A fully optimized LinkedIn profile that acts as your ‘landing page’ 🚀A framework and calendar of content ideas for creating your own unique form of thought leadership It's not too late to join us, our live kick off call is tonight! https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/uplevel-your-l-d-personal-brand

If you are a jobseeker AND heading to the Association for Talent Development Conference next week, this week's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast will take the overwhelm out of how to prepare and get the most out of the conference! 💕 In today's episode I cover: 🖐 My top 5 tips for how to leverage the ATD Conference as a jobseeker 💡 How to choose the right sessions for you, not just what you think you're "supposed" to attend 💼 Why you should stop by the Career Center (spoiler alert: to come see me and some of my amazing L&D friends) 🧠 How to best retain the information you learn at the conference 🌱 How to use the conference as a jumping off point to your own self development ...and so much more! I'll be there and speaking at the conference on three different topics: MONDAY 5/22: 12:00 PM– 01:00 PM Building a Strong L&D Network to Grow Your Career MONDAY 5/22: 04:00 PM– 05:00 PM Resume Reprogram Roundtable WEDNESDAY 5/24: 01:00 PM– 02:00 PM What’s Next? Creating Your L&D Career Path Blueprint Are you heading to ATD?! Let me know so I can see you!!!! ✨ P.S. Thanks to an L&D Career Club Member for asking this question and inspiring me to turn it into a podcast episode! If you're ready to land your dream L&D role, the doors to the L&D Career Club are open: 

https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/products/communities/the-l-and-d-career-club

ATD Articles:

https://www.td.org/atd-blog/what-is-an-l-d-niche-and-how-do-i-find-one?cm_mmc=marketing-_-email-_-undefined-_-JobBank-Email-Marketing-Jobbank-Jobseekers-Findyourniche-20230419-26892&utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=JobBank-Email-Marketing-Jobbank-Jobseekers-Findyourniche-20230419-26892&lid=xlgp1332ozub

https://www.td.org/atd-blog/how-to-boost-your-td-career-with-the-atd23-career-center

In April, I did an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on LinkedIn, and the questions were SO juicy 🧃, I just HAD to dive deeper in a podcast episode! In today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast, I answer: 🧃 I'm transitioning to my first full-time ID role. I feel a bit overwhelmed about what I should be doing (other than applying to jobs that I qualify for). What first steps would you advise when moving toward a new role? (Thanks, Joseph Diaz!) 🧃 I have an idea for a new position that I want to pitch to upper management. I have prepared a presentation showing why it's needed, why it would benefit the company, how it would work, and why I would be the ideal person. I need an idea of how to approach them to set up the presentation first. (Thanks, Chuck Gamble!) 🧃 How to overcome imposter syndrome when it creeps up especially before an interview (Thanks, Tamar Chobanyan!) 🧃 As I look at postings for L&D roles (ones that I think fit my niche 😎,) one of the requirements that I feel keeps me out of the conversation for many of those positions is Learning Management System experience, which I do not regularly use. Any suggestions on how to build this up when time and budget for a subscription are thin? (Thanks, James Behan, Jr.!) 🧃 What can I do right now as a #transitioningteacher to stand out from all the others applying to L&D roles? (Thanks, Emily Gossett!) 🧃 I was working in part-time L&D adjacent roles starting in 2014 before landing a full-time role as an ISD in 2018. I want to include those experiences and the skills I gained from those part-time roles on my resume. Is there any reason to not include part-time roles? (Thanks, Katherine (Katie) Hislop!) I LOVED answering all of these questions, and can't wait to hear what resonated the most with y'all! 💕 P.S. The first module of The Nail Your L&D Niche LIVE Workshop Series is about to drop and is MIND 🤯 FREAKING 🤯 BLOWING! If you're done spinning your wheels and ready to find your dream L&D role, you can still join us! DM me for the link to get instant access into this program - our first live call is on Thursday 5/11! 🚀

The number one question I get in my DMs is this:

"I'm ready for my next role in L&D...where should I start?!"

In today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast, I break down the 4 steps EVERYONE should be going through when you feel ready to take that leap!

And this episode isn't just for people transitioning into L&D for the first time. Whether you are:

🚀 Just starting your L&D career transition

🚀 Restarting your L&D career transition after a break

🚀 Already in L&D and looking for your next L&D role

🚀 Feeling like you need a little reboot

...you will get all the tools to make sure you're operating on the MOST solid foundation to quantum leap in your next L&D career move! 

Nail Your L&D Niche LIVE:

https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/nail-your-l-d-niche-live-may-2023

L&D Career Club:

https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

Ready to get 90% of your time back when it comes to finding, applying, and landing your dream L&D role?

In today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast, I break down EXACTLY how to use your L&D niche to streamline your entire career transition process.

Job searching should never be a second full time job, and when done right (aka aligned and intentional), you will gain back SO MUCH TIME.

What would you do if you were given 90% of your job searching time back? 

If you're ready to get that time back, Nail Your L&D Niche LIVE Workshop Series kicks off on Monday 5/8 and you can still grab the presale price of $555 until 5/1. 

You will walk away from this program knowing EXACTLY what the right role, at the right company looks like for you, and have a clear plan to get there, on YOUR timeline.

P.S. This live program is FREE inside of the L&D Career Club! Doors are open if you want to get an all-access pass to ALL live programs and courses for the next 6 months.

Links to register for Nail Your L&D Nicke LIVE & The L&D Career Club are in my profile!

LDCC: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

Events & Programs: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/events

Wondering how to become a CLO? Whether you that's your long-term goal or next career move, David James, Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning joined The L&D Career Club Podcast this week to chat all about what it takes to advance to the highest levels of learning leadership! In today's episode, David drops alllll the L&D leadership bombs and shares: 🗺 His journey to accidentally getting started in L&D to becoming the Chief Learning Officer of 360Learning 🪜 The steps that prepared him for each leadership role (and what he wished he was more prepared for) ⚙️ What skills are needed to ascend to the highest levels of L&D leadership 💻 The role technology plays in our ability to develop learning strategy and modernize as learning leaders ...and seriously SO 👏 MUCH 👏 MORE! 🤯 Make sure to follow David for all things modern and digital L&D, and if you haven't checked out 360Learning, it's one of my personal favorite learning platforms out there. P.S. I also shared some personal news (aka my wedding happening NEXT WEEK 🙀) and allll of the May programming for the L&D Career Club membership! Doors are open, so get inside to join us for the most epic month! 🎉

LDCC: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

Events & Programs: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/events

FREE 50+ Roles Guide: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62ed5a2ae5ea6b3d8aea45dc

Connect with David:

Are you spending your time focusing on what L&D hiring managers *really* look for when it comes to adding talent on their team? 🤔

Most likely, you have it backwards! ⏮

In today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast, I break down the results from a recent survey I did to get to the bottom of what L&D hiring managers really want from candidates! 💡

Not only do I dive into the results, but I offer some strategies to make sure your time, energy, effort, and money are going towards actions that will give you momentum and move the needle forward in your L&D career transition! 🔑

Where are you currently spending your time in your L&D career transition, and after listening to today's episode, is it *actually* in alignment with where you should be?

Today is also the LAST day to join the L&D Career Transition Personal Development Plan workshop series! We kick off today and I teach you an aligned and strategic approach to what you should (and should not) be focusing on developing for your L&D career transition! DM me to snag a last minute spot!

Do you actually need to upskill, or do you just need to familiarize yourself with a nuance of a particular skill?

Today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast will help you answer that question!

This short but sweet episode covers:

⬆️ Questions to ask yourself to identify the skills you already have

⬆️ How to approach finding a gap in a specific skill development 

⬆️ Thinking about if this is a skill you need to learn before you apply, before you start, or on the job

If you're wanting support in creating your own L&D Professional Development Plan, we're kicking off a 3-day workshop series next week where you'll walk away knowing what you need to level-up in to land your dream L&D role!

LINK TO JOIN: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/l-d-career-personal-development-plan-workshop-series

Ready to take the next leap in your L&D career as a leader, but not quite sure where to start?

On today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast, Ross Stevenson joins us to share his journey from being a video game designer to leading a global L&D team and strategy (and everything in between)!

Ross also shares his thoughts on:

How he knew he was ready for each of his next roles, and how he prepared

Why mentorship was one of the foremost keys to developing his career

The adjustment period when someone goes from being an L&D individual contributor to a people leader

The skills modern L&D professionals need to focus on developing to stay competitive in the workforce

If you're not already connected with Ross, give him a follow on LinkedIn and be sure to subscribe to his newsletter, Steal These Thoughts!

P.S. In the beginning of this episiode I announce TWO major updates, including a BRAND NEW version of the Nail Your Niche course, and a BRAND NEW Cover Letter Magic module inside of the L&D Resume Reprogram course!

To celebrate these UPGRADES, both courses are on sale for 20% off through the end of the week! Use code UPGRADE20 at checkout! 🎉

Links:

Connect with Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rstevensonuk/

Subscribe to Steal These Thoughts: https://stealthesethoughts.com/newsletter/

Nail Your Niche Course: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/programs

L&D Resume Reprogram Course: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/programs

Join The L&D Career Club: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/ldcc

If you've been feeling super stuck in your L&D career transition, and want to hit the reset button, today's L&D Career Club Podcast episode will give you a 4-week outline to successfully land your dream L&D role in 30 days.

In this episode, I walk you through step-by-step of my 30-day challenge process including:

⭐️ What you need to focus on at the same time, versus spend independent time doing

⭐️ Where most people go wrong in slowing down their career transition

⭐️ Why it's less important to focus on ADDING to your process than it is to STREAMLINE it

We're also getting ready to kick of TWO programs this week:

1️⃣ The L&D Career Transition Success Codes Masterclass (March 21st) - In here we are going to dive deep deep deep into auditing your L&D career transition, and give you strategies to build actionable momentum and get unstuck. You'll also leave with a L&D Career Transition Audit checklist!

https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/l-d-career-transition-success-codes-masterclass-live 2️⃣ The Sprint - 30 Day L&D Career Transition Challenge (Starting March 23rd) - IT'S BAAAAAACK! I ran this challenge last year and HOLY MACARONI the number of people who landed roles from it was amazing. You'll get 30 days of targeted exercises and LIVE DAILY support from me, all designed to help you land your dream L&D role, and complete in less than hour per day. This is on presale right now and the price will go up TOMORROW!

https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/the-sprint Both of these programs can be purchased on their own, OR come FREEEEE inside of The L&D Career Club Membership!

https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/l-d-career-transition-success-codes-masterclass-live

If you've ever thought "nothing is working" when it comes to your L&D career transition, today's episode of The L&D Career Club Podcast was made for YOU!

Today I deep dive into the 3 main categories to look at when you are feeling stuck in your L&D career transition. Some key takeaways you'll have from this episode includes:

Where you may be going wrong when it comes to the roles you're choosing to apply to

How to audit your network and be an active participant in it

What your personal brand needs to reflect in order to give you momentum in your career transition

Would love to know from you - where do you feel most "stuck" when it comes to your career transition? ⬇️ Let me know and I'll tell you where you need to focus your audit!

P.S. I also reveal the L&D Career Club program calendar for March-August inside of today's episode, including TWO programs kicking off THIS MONTH:

1️⃣ The L&D Career Transition Success Codes Masterclass (On March 21st - and possibly a multi day class) In here we are going to dive deep deep deep into auditing your L&D career transition, and give you strategies to build actionable momentum and get unstuck. https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/l-d-career-transition-success-codes-masterclass-live

2️⃣ The Sprint - 30 Day L&D Career Transition Challenge (Starting March 23rd) - IT'S BAAAAAACK! I ran this challenge last year and HOLY MACARONI the number of people who landed roles from it was amazing. You'll get 30 days of targeted exercises all designed to help you land your dream L&D role, and complete in less than hour per day. https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/the-sprint

Both of these programs can be purchased on their own, OR come FREEEEE inside of The L&D Career Club Membership! You can still use code FOUNDER20 for 20% a founding membership between now and 3/20/23! https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/products/communities/the-l-and-d-career-club

Today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast is the 100TH episode, and it's  going to be the last one...

WITH THIS NAME! 😂

As of next week, The Overnight Trainer Podcast will transition into The L&D Career Club Podcast, where we will be continuing to build a positive community of purpose-driven people looking to grow in their L&D careers.

Along with the podcast name change, inside this episode I dive into:

✨ Why I retired my number one selling program, FAST TRACK

✨ An introduction to The L&D Career Club MEMBERSHIP

✨ A behind the scenes look at my SECOND podcast, Good Learning

If you're ready to become a Founding Member of the L&D Career Club, make sure to listen to this episode for 20% off the PRESALE price! We go live inside the club in March, so snag your founding member spot now.

JOIN THE CLUB: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/products/communities/the-l-and-d-career-club

Use code: FOUNDER20

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What does motherhood and mental health have to do with creating engaging employee development programs?

If you ask Meredith Fish, the answer is EVERYTHING.

In today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast, VP of People and Culture at Workramp Meredith Fish and I dive deep into all things motherhood and mental health, and what that means for us who create L&D programming.

With her 19+ years of experience in L&D, as well as being a superhero mama, Meredith answers questions such as:

Where do you see L&D's role in creating a strong, inclusive employee culture?

Why is it so important for learners (and those creating learning) to fail?

How did focusing on your mental health impact your career AND your parenting?

What can L&D do to support mental health in the workplace?

Make sure to connect with Meredith and follow Workramp:

https://www.workramp.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/workramp/ https://go.workramp.com/podcast/request-a-demo

This is also the LAST WEEK to register for FAST TRACK before it retires for good!

https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/bundles/fasttrack

If you've ever thought that having a "non traditional" background will get in the way of a successful career in Talent Development, let me introduce you to my friend Al Dea who is here to prove y'all WRONG! Today on The Overnight Trainer Podcast, I'm joined by Al, speaker, researcher, consultant and Founder of Betterwork Labs, a talent consulting & leadership development firm focused on helping leaders create organizations where their people can thrive. Al and I deep dive into the PAST and talk alllll about his "non traditional" path to L&D, and when we quantum leap into the FUTURE and chat all things future of work, and future of L&D. Al and I will also be at next week's Talent Development Think Tank Conference with Andy Storch, so if you want a double dose of us IRL, come hang in Sonoma!

Alsoooo, it's LAST CALL for the BuiLD Your L&D Network 4-week group coaching program! We kick off tomorrow! 

Connect with Al:

https://open.spotify.com/show/3zPq2Q00gcbHCPujpaoFmr https://www.linkedin.com/in/aldea1/ https://alsnewsletter.substack.com/

Work with me:

FAST TRACK: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/bundles/fasttrack

BuiLD Your L&D Network: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/build-your-l-d-network

TDTT Conference: https://sarahcannistra--tdf.thrivecart.com/think-tank-ticket-feb-2023/

Ever feel like you're throwing spaghetti 🍝 at the wall hoping something sticks when it comes to networking?

Maybe you've been trying to network in a way that just feels icky to you?

Or are you just starting out on wanting to build an L&D network but don't know where to start?

In today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast, I dive deep into my 4-step process on how to grow a strong, potent, and powerful network of L&D folks you can leverage, learn from, and lean on.

I dive into:

Where most people go wrong when it comes to building their L&D network

Why it's so important for you to "do the work" *before* you set out on your networking journey

How to set goals so that your network is a reflection of what you hope to achieve 

Different ways to build and grow your L&D network

Today is also the LAST DAY for presale pricing for my 4-week BuiLD Your L&D Network LIVE coaching program, where you will walk away with a potent and prosperous network to leverage in your career transition and growth!

Build Your L&D Network Coaching Program: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/build-your-l-d-network

TDTT Conference in Sonoma: https://sarahcannistra--tdf.thrivecart.com/think-tank-ticket-feb-2023/

I'm going to let you in on the best kept secret when it comes to your strategy for finding and landing your dream L&D role...

Strategy is only going to be 10% of your success. 

The other 90%? Your mindset.

In today's episode I uncover 7 mindset shifts that will change the way you look at how you're approaching your L&D career transition.

If you've ever thought:

💭 "I need more certifications to be qualified..."

💭 "I hope someone takes a chance on me soon..."

💭 "I need to redo my resume AGAIN..."

💭 "I don't know how my skills translate into L&D..."

💭 "I'll never find another job like that one again..."

💭 "More money will mean working more hours..."

...then today's episode is a must listen for you.

Come and join me at the TDTT Conference in February: https://sarahcannistra--tdf.thrivecart.com/think-tank-ticket-feb-2023/

PreSale for the BuiLD Your Network Group Coaching Program: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/build-your-l-d-network

It seems like we can't go one day without hearing about layoffs these days, and it may have you wondering what that means for you if you're in the midst of a career transition.

In today's episode of The Overnight Trainer, I share my thoughts on the layoffs and what this means for L&D. (And it may not be what you think...)

I really hope this episode gives you perspective from someone who A) is personally experiencing the impacts of having a partner who was just laid off and B) has clients who are landing epic interviews and dream roles weekly.

I also referenced this statement from Zapier, which aligns very closely with what I see as a trend in terms of where L&D will be providing value: https://zapier.com/blog/secondments-at-zapier/

As TD and L&D professionals, we dedicate our careers to the development of other people, so they can grow in THEIR careers...

But how are we pouring back into ourselves?

In today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast, I chat with Podcast Host, Speaker, Author, Coach & Consultant, Andy Storch, on how we as TD & L&D profressionals can start to OWN our careers, and our lives!

Some of the questions I asked Andy include:

What does it really mean for someone to "own" their career AND life?

Why is having a community of other TD professionals is so important to owning your own career?

What do you think separates GOOD L&D/TD practitioners from GREAT ones?

Where do you think new and existing TD professionals should focus their development?

We also talked about the unparalled TDTT Conference Andy is hosting next month in Sonoma, CA (where I'll be walking you through how to create a blueprint for your L&D career)! 

Join us at the conference here: https://tdtt.us/conference/?affiliate=sarahcannistra

Connect with Andy here:

https://www.instagram.com/andy_storch/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andystorch/ http://andystorch.com/

When it comes to finding, landing, and loving your new L&D role, do you have a strategy to get there?

And by strategy, I don't mean what other random people have told you you should, or should not, be doing.

I mean a PROVEN strategy that's aligned with YOUR skills, interests, experiences, and values?

In today's episode of The Overnight Trainer, I'm breaking down my 4 part process to create an L&D Career Blueprint that will *actually* help you find, land, and love your next L&D role.

On your timeline.

And based on YOUR skills, interests, experiences, and values.

If you're looking to dive deep and put your Blueprint together with my help, the L&D Career Blueprint Masterclass is going down next Tuesday, 1/17 at 6pm EST!

Grab your spot here: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/l-d-career-blueprint

Or go all in inside of FAST TRACK: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/bundles/fasttrack

If your goal in 2023 is to take the next step in becoming a leader, or developing them, today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast is for you! I'm joined by the one and only Lindsey Leigh Hobson, leader, speaker, life coach and founder of the Learning and Development Collective, and she gives us the inside scoop on how to become and develop emerging leaders. A few of the topics we cover include: 🌟 What an emerging leader is and how to know if you are one 🌟 What skills emerging leaders need to develop the most 🌟 The biggest challenges new and emerging leaders face in their new roles, and what they can do to prepare themselves 🌟 What the future of technology in L&D is, and how emerging leaders can champion it 🌟 How connection and community play a huge role in the development of next generation leaders And if you're not a part of it already, check out and join Lindseys community, the Learning and Development Collective here: https://www.lindseyleighhobson.com/learning-and-development-forum/ Ready to land your dream L&D role in 90 days? https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/bundles/fasttrack

The holidays often give us time and space for reflection and gratitude, and this year was the best year yet for my clients! 🎉

🚀 100+ clients landed their new L&D roles (in less than 90 days/average)

💰 The average increase in salary was $35K/ year

💼 50% of clients landed in a people/program leadership role

📈 20+ career coaching clients from 2021 landed BIG promotions in 2022

When I stopped and reflected on the success they had in 2022, it occurred to me that there were trends and threads that my most successful clients shared, and today I'm giving you all 10 of those tips on last episode of the year of The Overnight Trainer Podcast!

Ready to level up? 

FAST TRACK: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/bundles/fasttrack Free Career Transition Planner: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63a10b4a49ad46f529603c1e Programs: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/programs Events: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/events

Ready to make 2023 YOUR year when it comes to landing your dream L&D role?

In today's episode I'm walking you through the 3-step process my clients go through BEFORE getting started on their journey to make sure you are set up for success in 2023.

L&D Career Transition Action Planner: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63a10b4a49ad46f529603c1e

Let's work together: https://www.theovernighttrainer.com/programs

L&D Business School Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63190050b62cbe7a648d95ee

L&D Social Club Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6318fd3ab62cbe7a648d95e3

Want to know what I think is in store for L&D careers come 2023? Well I got out my crystal ball from Halloween and made 5 BIG predictions in today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast!

Some of my predictions include:

🔮 L&D transitioning away from traditional ID into content curation and rapid authoring 

🔮 L&D needing to OUTPACE the business when it comes to development of learning

🔮 Personal branding will be the new L&D networking go-to as we expand beyond (not move away from though) 1:1 and group networking.

🔮 L&D hiring managers will continue to hire for authenticity PLUS value alignment FIRST, with skillset right behind that

🔮 There will be a BIG push for onboarding and reskilling once the layoff dust settles 

...and a few more that may just blow 💥 your 💥 mind!

We also kicked off the 2023 L&D Career Transition RESET Challenge today, and it's not too late to join us: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/638a377276e92737f1b75507

Get on the waitlist for The L&D Social Club: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6318fd3ab62cbe7a648d95e3

Get on the waitlist for The L&D Business School: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63190050b62cbe7a648d95ee