The L&D Career Club Podcast

Did you know that I had NO technical L&D experience when I landed my first role over a decade ago? I didn't even know what "Instructional Design" was - nor had I ever even heard of it! ! In today's episode, I break down my L&D career transition, and walk through how I went from a college dropout working three jobs to a Director of L&D in just a handful of years. If you get anything out of today's...

What comes to mind for you when you hear the words "Professional Development?" Well, whatever you're thinking, Steve Gilman, founder of workforce development tech company One Range, has a new way of defining it, and we chat all about the new era of Professional Development on today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast. Steve and I chat all things professional development such as: 🧩 The disc...

Raise your hand if you've heard any of these L&D career transition myths before? 🙋🏽‍♀️ ➡️ If you transition into L&D, you have to start entry level with entry level pay. ➡️ Having a fancy portfolio is the only way to get an ID role. ➡️ The more roles you apply to, the more interviews you'll get. ➡️ Instructional Design is the best path for teachers to transition into. ➡️ You need an L&D degree/c...

Getting frustrated seeing the same job title over and over again, yet each one has a totally different job description and requirements? 😩 That's because, for the most part, L&D job titles mean absolutely nothing. In today's episode of The Overnight Trainer, I break down: ➡️ Why L&D job descriptions differ from company to company ➡️ Why the same L&D job titles don't all carry the same weight ➡️ R...

Want to be in your new L&D role come January? Today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast breaks down week-by-week what you need to do to call in your dream L&D role in just 8 weeks! In this episode you'll hear: 👉 Why it's important to NOT stop applying to roles during the holidays ♽ How to get out of the vicious application cycle and start hearing back from recruiters/hiring managers ASAP...

If you're feeling stuck on what your L&D niche is and how to find it...today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast is for you! Heads up, it's a loooong but juicy 🧃 one because I could talk about this topic FOR-EV-ER! In this episode I deep dive into: 🔎 What is an L&D niche, anyways 🔎 Why you need an L&D niche if you're looking for a new L&D career 🔎 How to find your L&D niche 🔎 What an L...

"I am a former teacher aspiring to land in the learning and development world while working in a credit union until then. My questions is, where do I start?" "How did you know when it was time to start your own L&D business? Do you feel it has to start as a one person show and then expand into an agency, or can it start as a small agency?" "Any advice for someone in their first BIG project?" "What...

If you are struggling with creating a personal brand on LinkedIn during your L&D career transition, today's episode will give you 3 tips to apply IMMEDIATELY to expedite the process for you..without the overwhelm!   Join us inside of the L&D Your LinkedIn Workshop: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/l-d-your-linkedin-live   Additional courses and coaching programs: https://www.theov...

Knowing your "why" for choosing an L&D career is key to seeing FAST results in your career transition! People who know their L&D "why": ⭐️ Are more resilient during the career transition process 🔍 Know which roles are right for them (and which ones aren't) 🔄 Don't get caught up in the "vicious application cycle" 💰 Ask for (and receive) what they are worth when it comes to salary 🗣 Can confiden...

Embracing neurodiversity is something a lot of L&D professionals and departments are *talking* about, but how do you know if what you're doing is *actually* supporting your neurodivergent workforce? On today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast, Neurodiversity Coach, Speaker, and Founder of The Neurodiverse Workplace, Jessica Michaels joins me to discuss how L&D can better enable and embrace...

If you want/need to find a new L&D FAST, there's no one way to do it. Rather, it's a combination of three proven practices that essentially hit your job search from "all angles". In today's episode of The Overnight Trainer, I give you the exact, multi-prong strategy to find the right L&D role, and fast. Register for the FREE How to Start Your L&D Career Transition Masterclass: https://www.theovern...

Two weeks ago, I did an #AMA (Ask Me Anything) and the questions you asked were SO GOOD, I had to do a podcast episode to elaborate on some of them.   In this week's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast , I answer:📚 "What resources/books/etc would you suggest for an instructional designer who is interested in leading an L&D department in the future?" 🔨 “Which skills that a transitioning teac...

Tired of feeling like an order taker as an L&D professional? Want to drive true impact organizationally? Ready to lead from a place of inspiration and innovation?   On today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast, I'm joined by Lavinia Mehedințu, Co-Founder and Learning Architect at Offbeat. We deep dive into all things L&D and the future including: 🔄 The evolution of L&D and what the "future...

If the hearing the word "recession" has been causing you a lot of stress & anxiety about the fate of your L&D role and department, today's podcast episode will give you actionable steps and skills to take to make yourself, and your department, as recession-proof as possible! 💪   Here's what it will require us to do: 🔮 Take on new roles as "L&D Visionaries" 🎁 Create conditions where learning is...

A question I get asked often is "how did you grow your business so quickly?" 📈   And the reality is that for months after I "launched" The Overnight Trainer, I made NO money! 💵   It wasn't until I started implementing the 4 P's: Simplicity + Support + Systems + Strategy that my business took off so rapidly that I was able to leave my full time role in just 4 months! 🤯   In today's episode of Th...

Ever wonder why your training programs seem "so yesterday?"   Most likely, you're holding on waaaay to tight to one (or more) of these: 🌁 Gatekeeping 🎮 Gamification 👨🏽‍🏫 Classroom Learning Only (Live or Virtual) 📦 One-Size-Fits-All Learning 🔄 Using Only 1 Learning Model/Framework   In today's episode I break down WHY we need to say bye ✌️ to these outdated bad habits, and what to focus on t...

In today's episode, Sarah dives into 5 ways to build your L&D side hustle while working full time.    Show Links: 5-Day Biz Building Challenge: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/courses/build-your-dream-l-d-business-5-day-jumpstart   L&D.E.O Group Business Coaching: https://theovernighttrainer.thinkific.com/bundles/l-d-e-o-group-business-coaching  

Ever wonder how the worlds of L&D and entrepreneurship are closely aligned? If you have L&D skills, you definitely have what it takes to become a biz owner! 🍾   On today's episode of The Overnight Trainer podcast, I share how I scaled my business from $0 in 2020 to multiple six figures in 2021/2022 using simple L&D principles. In this episode we explore: ↔️ Why conducting routine gap and skills a...

Design Thinking is one of the many well-known models/theories that have been recently adopted by L&D as an iterative approach to developing learning solutions, and today on The Overnight Trainer Podcast, I dive into how to use this model to create a strategy in your career transition journey!   This episode is short, sweet, and packed with info such as: 💭 What Design Thinking is and how it's been...

30+ of you are ALREADY registered for the Land Your Dream L&D Role 30-Day Challenge! 🤯   If you're still wondering what all the FUN will be about, and what's inside of this 30-day program, today's bonus podcast episode is FOR YOU! 🥰   Check it out and be sure to join us inside of Land Your Dream L&D Role 30-Day Challenge, and if you register by Sunday 6/26, you'll get access to the LIVE Never Re...

You are so much more than your job search.   Today's episode of  The Overnight Trainer Podcast  was completely unplanned. In fact, I had a whole topic around how to use Design Thinking in L&D and the job search process.    But…   Sometimes things don't go as planned. Last week I wrote a  post on LinkedIn  about desperation, and I received so many DMs and emails about how you are feeling desperatio...

Are you ready to take the mask of "imposter syndrome" off FOR GOOD?! 🎭   Many of my clients have lived in a state of "imposter syndrome" for so long, that it feels like they'll NEVER get out of it. And here's the thing about imposter syndrome - once you've put that mask on, it almost serves as a protective bubble around you, not allowing you to see the reality of the situation around you!   I pos...

Are you struggling to find the confidence you need to transition into a new L&D career? Are you feeling imposter syndrome creeping in and getting in the way of you moving forward in your own career? If so, this week's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast is for you!   Today, I deep dive into all things building confidence including: ➡️ The 3️⃣ steps you can take to start rebuilding your confid...

You know her, you love her....your networking BFF Christy Woods is on today's episode of The Overnight Trainer Podcast! 🎉   As a former Mental Health Counselor, and current Inclusive Instructional Designer and Networking Coach, Christy has found the secret sauce to make networking better and more authentic, especially for introverts! On today's episode we deep dive into:   🛣 Christy's journey fro...

This past weekend, I did an #AMA (Ask Me Anything) and the questions you asked were SO GOOD, I had to do a podcast episode to elaborate on some of them.   In this week's episode of The Overnight Trainer, I answer: 📝 "Should I optimize my resume for an ATS?" 🔨 "How far should I niche down if I want to be an Instructional Designer?" ⭐️ "What advice do you have to stand out in a final interview?"...