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Nov. 14, 2024

155: Essential Tools for Being an Effective L&D Professional with L&D…

In this engaging conversation, Holly Owens moderates a discussion with L&D experts Tom and Heidi, exploring the latest trends, tools, and strategies in Learning and Development. They delve into effective communication tools, task management, project management, instructional design, and graphic …

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Sept. 26, 2024

153: Instructional Design Interview Questions and How to Answer Them …

In this engaging webinar, Holly Owens shares her extensive experience in instructional design and offers valuable insights into the interview process for aspiring instructional designers. The discussion covers key strategies ...

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Aug. 15, 2024

148: It's Not Just One Thing - Tips for Navigating the L&D Job Market…

In this episode, Holly Owens covers navigating the learning and development job market, emphasizing networking, authentic connections, and the skills needed for success as an instructional designer. She advises job seekers to be selective and find their niche. Holly also …

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July 16, 2024

144: Creating a Learning Culture within Organizations, Taresa Scott, …

In this episode, Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Taresa Scott, the founder of Blueprint. They discuss Taresa's journey as a founder and the work that Bleuprint does. They also explore the importance of creating a learning culture within organizations …

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July 10, 2024

143: Using the iSpring AI Assistant for Course Creation ft. Anna Poli…

In this video episode of EdUp Learning and Development, host Holly Owens and guest Anna Poli from iSpring discuss the updates and new features of iSpring Suite Max. Anna showcases the iSpring Cloud platform and demonstrates how to use the …

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July 2, 2024

142: Closing the Gap: Aligning Education and Workforce Systems with A…

In this episode of EdUp Learning and Development, host Holly Owens interviews Dr. Angie Besendorfer, Chief Impact Officer at AstrumU. They discuss the challenges of the current job application process and the need for a more ...

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June 25, 2024

141: Continuous Learning and Growth in L&D: A Conversation with Sean …

In this episode, we got interview the amazing Sean Jennison, the Senior DSP Learning Experience Manager at Amazon. Sean shares his journey into the learning and development space, starting from wanting to be a geography teach...

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April 18, 2024

137: Starting Your Career Transition: Taking the First Step to a Care…

In this episode, Holly discusses the topic of transitioning into a career in learning and development (L&D), specifically in instructional design. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being intentional and strategic in the career transition process. She suggests five key …

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March 5, 2024

133: Crafting Your Professional Presence: A Deep Dive into LinkedIn O…

In this episode, Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson delve into the intricacies of LinkedIn optimization, emphasizing the critical nature of establishing a polished professional profile. Key recommendations include utilizing a prof...

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Feb. 22, 2024

130: Mastering Skills through Video: A CEO's EdTech Odyssey with Josh…

In this episode, we got to interview Josh Kamrath, CEO of Bongo, an EdTech company that uses video assessment to help learners demonstrate skills or competencies. Kamrath shares his journey from being the first employee of Bo...

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Feb. 12, 2024

127: Job Search Jumpstart: Proven Strategies and Tips from Holly Owen…

Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson discussed their experiences transitioning into instructional design and ed tech roles. They emphasized the importance of knowing what you want to do, conducting thorough research, and networking....

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Feb. 8, 2024

126: A Visionary for the Ages - An Inspirational Chat with TLDC Found…

In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the visionary Luis Malbas, the brilliant mind behind the Training, Learning Development Community and Conference (TLDC). Join us as we delve into Luis's inspiring journey, from his early days …

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Nov. 7, 2023

114: Pawsitive Reinforcement: Petcademy's Impact on Pet Parents with …

In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Bailey Schroeder, CEO and Co-founder of Petcademy. Schroeder shares her journey from founding a company that enabled pet parents to earn money for...

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Nov. 3, 2023

113: Unlocking Student Engagement: A Live Dive into Yellowdig with CE…

In this live demo, Shaunak Roy , founder and CEO of Yellowdig an EdTech company, showcased the platform's features and functionalities. Yellowdig is a tool designed to enhance student engagement and learning in higher educati...

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Nov. 2, 2023

112: From Teachers to Tech Innovators: The Success of ScreenPal with …

In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Ben Wellington, Director of Sales, Customer Service and Support, and Sarah Eiler, Community Engagement Coordinator at ScreenPal. Both guests share...

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