Empowerment Minutes

Ten Skills Every ID Professional Needs Today with Melissa Lambert

 In this episode, Melissa Lambert, ID at Camden Property Trust and Change by Design and I chat about the top ten skills and tips an ID needs to stand out in the field. Whether you are new to ID or have been in the field for a while, this weeks episodes is for you. Learn about the top ten skills and tips an ID needs to thrive in L& D today. 

Common Misconceptions about Coaching and Ways to Stand out as a New Coach with Yemisi Odusanya and Ogechi Ucheatu

In this weeks Episode, with International coaching week around the corner, Yemisi Odusanya, Founder The Serenity Group, Ogechi Ucheatu, Founder Coach Oge, and I talk about our coaching journeys, common misconceptions about coaching and ways to stand out as an aspiring or new coach. You can connect with both coaches, Oge on  www.ogechi-ucheatu.com and Yemisi on www.iamyemisi.com . Enjoy

The Value of Performance Improvement Skills in L & D with Dr. Sue Ebbers

In Episode 7, My mentor Dr. Sue Ebbers, CEO and founder of Change by Design talks about performance improvement and the value of performance improvement skills on delivering instructionally sound learning events. 
Sue recently celebrated 13 years as a successful entrepreneur and shares  success tips for entrepreneurs. "Believe in yourself, you can do it. As L & D professionals, we need to not only own it, but insist upon it.' Learn about Sue: http://changebydesign.us/about

Must Have Tools for New Instructional Designers with Maurine Kwende

Episode 6 of the Empowerment Minutes podcast is all about new instructional designers and those who are transitioning into instructional design. I often get the question 'what are your favorite tools an ID newbie can use?' . In this weeks podcast, I answer the question. I talk about favorite tools and tool tips for new instructional designers and those transitioning into our field.

Think Differently: How to Leverage Cognitive Diversity Within your Teams with Lei Comerford

In this episode L&D Coach and Consultant , Lei Comerford and I talk about embracing diversity of thought and the multiple benefits of cognitive diversity within L&D teams. Lei also shares tips for those who are thinking of going solo, becoming an L&D entrepreneur. Lei drops an exciting quote at the end 'A true leader is someone who steps up to empower others.' you can find Lei on Linkedin or https://www.leicomerford.com. 

L & D Leadership: How to Save a Seat at the Table with Amber Walters

In this episode, Amber Walters, L&D Manager, Leader at HIIT University talks about how L& D leaders can save a seat at the table while adding value to the organization. Amber sums up the episode with a powerful quote 'If you are an L&D leader and you have a seat at the table, you BELONG there.'

The Ambiguity of ID Processes with Rachael Afolabi

Are you confused by ID processes and titles? Some IDs find ID processes and titles ambiguous. In this episode Rachel Afolabi talks about these ambiguities and how to make them less ambiguous.

Meet Podcast Host Maurine Kwende

Welcome to this first episode of the empowerment minutes podcast. In this first episode we talk about Maurine's journey in L&D, the goal of the podcast and what to expect in the upcoming episodes .

The Incredible Journey of a Self-taught ID with Dr. Luke Hobson

In this episode of Empowerment Minutes, Dr. Luke Hobson talks about his incredible journey to becoming an Instructional Designer. He shares how he made it as a self-taught ISD. He also shares wonderful tips on how to work with SMEs.