Every offer you create has a level of accountability. Your courses, your masterclasses, your group programs — sure, the level and involvement of the accountability offered changes, but it’s still there. But when it comes to self-paced courses, it’s hard to balance tasteful (and required) accountability with pushiness and pressure. That being said, here’s how […]

When it comes to online course creation, there’s one common misconception I absolutely can’t stand: learning styles.  Learning styles are different ways individuals prefer to understand, process, and retain new information — and there’s a new “model” for it every other time you go to Google.  And sure, it’s interesting information to have (just like […]

When dropping your course ideas in your Notes app or dreaming up your slide decks, the last thing you’re probably thinking about is how engaging your course is — at least, not often in the sense you should be. An “engaging” course is one that focuses on adult learning and is designed to help provide […]

If there’s one thing you need to know about creating a course (or really any digital product, for that matter), it’s that it all starts with one thing: a curriculum. Your curriculum is the literal backbone of your course content — it’s the guide to how you’ll structure your course, what you’ll mention in your […]

Curious about curriculum? You’re in the right place! A curriculum is the backbone of any offer outside of your one-on-one work. It’s the answer to the “what goes where” question that pops up any time you create a course, digital product, group coaching program, masterclass… you get the idea! However, building your offer (or offer […]

Have you ever read something that just didn’t click? Or maybe you bought a course or an ebook and were overwhelmed by all the information? When creating a product or offer for adults, you have to consider the learning experience — a poor learning experience leads to a lack of understanding and feeling overwhelmed, while […]

One of the most common questions I get as a course creator and learning specialist is, “What should I put in my course?” Most of the time, they’re stuck between what they think is valuable and what their students need to grasp the concept and put it into practice. And, more often than not, you […]

You already have a general understanding of the who, what, and why of your course and now it’s time to start putting it all together (yay!). Your course outline, or structure, is the foundational piece that determines how everything will come together for your student’s success! Every course will follow a similar, basic structure — […]

In the SPIRIT of breaking down learning niche information, let’s discuss the concept or breaking down complex information to manageable pieces that increase learner retention.   Say hello to chunking – a game-changing technique that’ll make your brain do a happy dance. And yeah, it’s the worst way to name this concept ever. Chunking breaks down […]

Have you ever felt overwhelmed or mentally exhausted while trying to learn something new? You’re not alone. The concept of cognitive load plays a crucial role in how we process information and retain knowledge. As course creators, it’s essential to understand cognitive load and apply strategies to optimize learning experiences (i.e, strategies that allow you […]