The Devlin Peck Podcast

What does it take to move from a training background into a remote instructional design role? In this episode, Devlin Peck talks with Daniel Guimont , who started his career in physical education and fitness training before making the leap into instructional design. Daniel shares exactly how he built his portfolio, applied to 150+ roles, and ultimately landed a remote learning consultant position...

Working on the transition into instructional design but need more guidance applying your transferrable skills? Grab the free Become an ID checklist: https://www.devlinpeck.com/become-an-id-checklist Does the idea of leaving the classroom make you feel like you're starting from scratch? You're not alone! It can be daunting trying to figure out how your current skills will fit into a new c...

Looking for support and mentorship to help you prepare to tackle whatever instructional design obstacles come your way? 👉 Enroll in the ID Bootcamp: http://idbootcamp.com How do instructional designers who've been in the field for a while solve their biggest challenges? In this live discussion replay, we chat with a panel of seasoned IDs who share their insights on how they solve real-life p...

If you're trying to gain traction in a competitive instructional design job market and aren't sure what steps to take next, then grab the free Become an ID checklist: 👉 https://www.devlinpeck.com/become-an-id-checklist   Have you been struggling to land ID interviews? Or maybe you're just curious about what questions really get asked in those crucial final rounds? In this live even...

Are you preparing for your first instructional design job? Or need some guidance on how to make the most of it? Grab the free Become an ID checklist here: https://www.devlinpeck.com/become-an-id-checklist In this live event, Kirstin Dominguez, Sabrina Gonzales, and our guests give you the tips you need to succeed in any ID role. Chiming in with their own experience is our panel of instructional de...

Want to learn more about how to become an instructional designer, grow your freelance business, or build your eLearning portfolio? In this live session replay, we answer the most-upvoted questions from the instructional design community with a panel of those on my team, representing the corporate, freelance, and public education spheres of the ID industry. Hop on a call with our team to discuss yo...

Ready to get started on your journey to become an instructional designer Instructional design is a satisfying, lucrative career, and there's an ever-growing need for skilled instructional designers. This comprehensive guide will help you tick all of the right boxes and land your first instructional design job. Plus, this guide has been updated to include new data from over 100 hiring managers...

How do freelance instructional designers spend their workday? Nicole Stephens talks about starting and maintaining her freelance ID business, and gives helpful insights for those who want to do the same.

Can you begin an instructional design career as a digital nomad? Find out how Chris Jorgensen was able to start working as an ID as he traveled Europe.

How do you launch a successful freelance eLearning business? In this Q&A, Devlin and Robbie share insights from their own experiences, including great advice about what to do - and what not to do - when striking out on your own as an instructional designer.

You've landed an interview, but how can you make sure to impress? Joanna Cappuccilli joins the podcast with interview strategies to help you bring your best self to the table. 

Award-winning instructional designer Ashley Chiasson answers your questions about eLearning and instructional design careers. She discusses freelancing, portfolio-building, Storyline, working for a large compliance company, and much more.

Get an inside look at how hiring manager Tara Coulson decides which instructional designers will join her team at Amazon AWS. She shares what's really important in a resume and portfolio, and reveals how IDs can stand out in the job market.

How can you stand out to recruiters and hiring managers? In this Q&A, recruiter Max Levasseur tells us what he looks for in his role at Activision Blizzard. Whether you're trying to break into the gaming industry or you just want to land more interviews, these answers and insights will help you move forward.

What's it like to lead a team of instructional designers? What do ID managers look for in a portfolio? In this Q&A session, Melissa Milloway from Amazon shares her experiences as an LXD manager in a large company.  She reveals what stands out in a portfolio, the realities of working with SMEs, and how her LXD team tackles everyday projects. 

Are you burnt out on teaching, but also hesitant to leave it all and jump into instructional design? Sean Anderson could relate. But he decided to take a huge leap of faith, quit his teaching job, and pursue instructional design. In this Q&A session, he tells us how he was able to do it so quickly (just a few months!), and he shares some actionable tips that will help you do the same. Ready to...

If you’re familiar with instructional design-related learning theories like behaviorism, constructivism, cognitivism, etc., you may still be left questioning: “but how do people really learn?” Nick Shackleton-Jones has established himself as a leader in the L&D space and has revolutionized the way that instructional designers do their jobs. In this Q&A, he discusses how people learn and ar...

Would you like to transition out of academia or the classroom into corporate instructional designer? In this interactive Q&A session, we chat with Joe Stubenrauch about how he transitioned from tenured history professor to curriculum designer at Amazon Web Services in six months' time. This is a great session not only for people who are trying to transition from academia or the classroom...

If you’re intimated by all the theories, models, and principles involved in instructional design and don’t know where to start, then this episode is for you! We know that instructional design is more than eLearning development, but what else does it entail? We can learn the models and theories like ADDIE, SAM, and Gagne's Events, but there's more to it than that...right? Right! While the...

Would you like to transition out of the classroom and into a corporate instructional design role? In this Q&A session, we talk with Joanna Cappuccilli about how she transitioned from full-time teacher to full-time curriculum developer at Amazon Web Services, as well as the steps she took to get there. Joanna and I discuss how developing a portfolio, networking effectively, and preparing extens...

Transitioning from K12 teaching to corporate instructional design can feel overwhelming. You have some of the skills that an instructional designer may use, but there's still a lot to learn (and framing your previous experience in the right way can be a challenge). However, people like Sara Stevick have made it their mission to offer support and guidance to those who are making the transition...

Ready to get started on your journey to become an instructional designer Instructional design is a satisfying, lucrative career, and there's an ever-growing need for skilled instructional designers. This comprehensive guide will help you tick all of the right boxes and land your first instructional design job. In this episode, we address what an instructional designer is, what an instructiona...

 Are you wanting to improve your instructional design skills and learn more about the growing field of ID, all while on-the-go?  Introducing the very first episode of the Devlin Peck Podcast.  Grab my free Become an ID checklist at becomeanid.com   Subscribe to the Devlin Peck YouTube channel   Visit my website at https://www.devlinpeck.com