Episode Overview

In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Rachel Schell, founder of Emerging Leaders in Learning and Development (L&D). Schell shares her journey from teaching in higher education to becoming an instructional designer and eventually starting her own design consulting business. She discusses the importance of understanding the learner's needs and motivations in L&D and shares the five essential skills for L&D leadership: process, project management, analysis, data-driven decision-making, and communication. Schell also introduces the Leadership Lab, a monthly program for those aspiring to leadership roles in L&D, and announces upcoming courses focused on each of the essential skills.

About Rachel Schell

Meet Rachel Schell, a seasoned L&D professional dedicated to empowering her peers to excel in leadership roles. With a career spanning back to 2008, Rachel's passion for L&D led her to develop herself as an “all-in-one” designer and developer. This included earning a master’s degree from the University of Central Arkansas, as well as another master’s from Southern New Hampshire University. Not to mention certifications in multiple software.

However, she soon realized that transitioning to leadership required a distinct set of skills beyond instructional design and development.

Motivated by this realization, Rachel founded "Emerging Leaders in L&D" in 2022, a thriving community comprising over 500 L&D professionals embarking on their leadership journey. Through this platform, members foster invaluable connections, exchange resources, and provide unwavering support to one another.

Be sure to connect with Rachel on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ AND Follow Emerging Leaders in Learning & Development (ELL&D) on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠!

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Connect with the hosts: Holly Owens & Nadia Johnson

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