Did you know that for thirteen years, I’ve been convening folks from around the world for a free, monthly Learning and Development Roundtable on a range of interesting and engaging topics that members have asked for?Our community is a global group of diverse social change-makers and … [Read more...] about That’s a wrap for 2025 – Highlights of the Year’s Learning and Development Roundtables Part One
Is your motivation lagging and sagging? Do you feel perpetually behind, juggling a million plates in the air? So much so that you feel defeated before you even start?Does the idea of building good habits sound appealing, in part to address your motivation, but you haven’t a hot clue … [Read more...] about Learning and Development Roundtable: Getting motivated and building healthy habits (especially if you’re lagging and sagging)
What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘feedback?’ Whether we’re on the giving or receiving end of feedback, most of us get a pit of dread in our stomachs, with a million butterflies threatening to fly up our throats and suffocate us. Or maybe you’re saying to yourself that you … [Read more...] about The surprising skill you didn’t know you needed when giving feedback
What comes to mind when you hear the word 'feedback?' Whether we’re on the giving or receiving end of feedback, most of us get a pit of dread in our stomachs, with a million butterflies threatening to fly up our throats and suffocate us. Or maybe you’re saying to yourself that you don’t give … [Read more...] about Learning and Development Roundtable: The surprising skill you didn’t know you needed when giving feedback
In these turbulent, trying times we are apart but that doesn’t mean we have to be isolated. Tech tools can help bring us together, they can help us connect, bridge and help us feel like we belong. Seriously. Based on popular demand, building on last month's Roundtable, we're back for … [Read more...] about Learning and Development Roundtable: Harnessing Tech Tools for Turbulent Times Part Two
The family favourite cornbread recipe is dog eared and not a little stained. It’s passed through many kitchens in a couple of countries. Now I’d brought it to Kenya. And it was the reason I was standing dazed and not a little confused in an endless aisle of flours, searching for … [Read more...] about Four tools of intercultural living (maise meal included)
Recently I wrote about “How to make your workshops not suck in three easy steps” including the strategic use of icebreakers, energizers and F.G.L.A.’s (facilitated group learning activities). Today I’m going to share the connection between F.G.L.A’s and group groans and how to ensure you get you … [Read more...] about How to make your workshop not suck part 2; from group groans to the E.L.C.
You’ve got hard won subject matter expertise.You’re set on changing the world (or your corner of it).You’re keen to share your wisdom with the world but you’re afraid of falling into the trap of creating a workshop that:Is boringIs nothing much more than a lectureDoesn’t engage your … [Read more...] about How to make your workshops not suck in three easy steps
Whether you’re a solopreneur, manage a team of many or somewhere in between, given today’s fast paced, changing world, L and D (as in learning and development) is not optional. It’s mandatory.But rest assured, lest that bring to mind awkward memories of struggling to learn in school, L and … [Read more...] about Do you work with humans? Then you need to be into L and D. Here’s why.
This month marks 20 years of me being self-employed. Can you believe it?! I’ve got so many reasons to celebrate, not the least of which is you dear reader. So let’s look back on 20 years & get the party started. All month you’ll see extra goodies, gifts & great resources. The same year I … [Read more...] about 20 years of Learning & Development; Rachel’s haircut, Google & me
Remember that time when your mom or dad or caregiver stood with a ruler between your nose & theirs? You know, that time they said ‘this is how far apart you stand in social conversation.’Nope? No memory of that?Of course not. You implicitly learned how far apart to stand when talking to … [Read more...] about Remember when you stood with a ruler between your nose & theirs? How culture influences teaching.
My brain screamed at me to not show shock or surprise. While my heart was busy jumping into my throat I focused on being as supportive as I possibly could.We were wayyy over time. I was facilitating a small group of youth at a leadership conference & one by one they shared extremely … [Read more...] about What trainers are missing & why it’s critical you have one (whether you teach or not)
The trick is for the (scissor) blades to learn to work smoothly together, so as not to cut each other.
— Mary Jo Putney
The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.
— Amelia Earhart
There will always be rocks in the road ahead of us. They will be stumbling blocks or stepping stones; it all depends on how you use them.
— Friedrich Nietzsche
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