Empowerment Minutes

Do you have a checklist to become an ID?  Is the checklist holding you back from becoming an ID? It times to ditch the checklist.  In this weeks episode, our special guest Henno Kotze shares '7 things I wish I knew before becoming an ID,' and tips to help you make the leap as an ID. Be yourself .“You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time.”-John Lyngate . You can join Henno's Ed Tech SIG

Are you an ID newbie, need a refresher or a fresh take on ID models ADDIE and SAM then this weeks episode of the Empowerment Minutes podcast is just for you. In this episode I discuss both models, the pros and cons, a hybrid approach and how ADDIE and SAM can be applied to improve performance across teams.

Episode 25 of the Empowerment Minutes podcast is focused on leadership. "Leadership is Influence, nothing more nothing less." John Maxwell. In this episode I talk about commons misconceptions about leadership, what leadership is and what leadership is not. I also talk about the 5 levels of leadership and ways to increase your influence as a leader.

Are you stuck in your professional journey unable to make the switch to leadership? Then this episode is a must listen for you or someone you know. Ramesh Dewangan, special guest, CEO and Founder of Quantum Consulting and I chat about leadership, management and what is a leadership chasm and how to get unstuck in your professional journey, become empowered and make the switch to leadership.

The focus on this weeks episode of the Empowerment Minutes Podcast is on instructional design. This weeks special guest Mikkel Haas is an educator and shares his incredible journey as an aspiring ID. He shares great processes, excellent tips and strategies to making the leap to instructional design.

Are you making a career detour or have been forced to move in that direction? Many would think about it but never act on it or take too long to act on it. In this weeks podcast, I talk about the power of detour and provide you great tips to help you embrace it and live your dreams boldly.

Why are you a leader? How are you leading? Are you leading with purpose? Are you leading authentically? This weeks episode is about authentic leadership. This episode also launches a two day virtual workshop to empower women and girls to not only dream big but live it boldly and unapologetically. Become a REAL leader, a REAL woman. Register today

Are you a teacher and thinking about transitioning to instructional design? Then this episode is for you. In this weeks episode, take a seat and learn about the incredible journey of our special guest, the inspiring Dalia Abbas. Dalia shares not only how she transitioned from teaching to ID and strategies to help you move forward, she also shares excellent tips to help you transition and when you eventually do, how to pay it forward.

Are you contemplating about becoming your own boss and need some advise? Well, ask your self this question by Steve Jobs: "If today were the last day of your life, would you want to do what you are about to do today?" In this weeks episode, I discuss some ideas to explore and  get you started on living your passion.

Leadership indeed is not a walk in the park. Leaders carry baggage conciously or unconsciously which impacts how they show up at work and influence in the workplace. In episode 18 of the Empowerment Minutes Podcast, CEO and Founder of Kelly Neff Speaks Kelly Neff and I chat about ways to unpack your baggage and lighten your leadership load.