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This podcast is for teachers ready to transition out of the classroom and into a new career. Each week, I will share stories about what I have learned moving from education to the corporate world. I will answer the most common questions and share my best tips to help you get started! If you are considering leaving the classroom, this show is for you! Kristi Oliva is a Learning Program Manager for Worldwide Customer Service Assessment Strategy at Amazon. She drives a global program to design high-quality assessment methods that correlate with performance-based business solutions. A successfully transitioned teacher, Kristi is also a Guest Faculty Member and Mentor for IDOL courses, where she has helped hundreds of professionals enter the instructional design field by providing group mentoring and one-on-one coaching.
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Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
In this episode, we discuss how to overcome self-sabotage and embrace your potential.
Tune in to find out…
1) Identifying patterns of self-sabotage and finding where you dismiss yourself before others get a chance.
2) Embracing challenges like getting 100 rejections as a way to take opportunities without fear of rejection.
3) Keeping a record or journal of rejections to track progress and reframe rejection as a non-emotional challenge rather than a blow to self-worth.
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Are you looking for a no-nonsense formula for creating engaging courses and training? Check out my new book, The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learners (IDOLs) on Amazon.
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
3 Ways to Cultivate an Abundance Mindset | Episode 29
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
In this episode, the host Kristi Oliva discusses the importance of cultivating an abundance mindset and how it can lead to happiness, success and fulfillment. She shares three ways to develop an abundance mindset: awareness, challenging scarcity thoughts, and surrounding yourself with abundance-minded people.
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
In this episode, I talk to Gretchen Johanson. Gretchen is a former teacher, guest faculty, and member of IDOL courses Academy. She now works as an instructional designer for Zillow. She discusses how she transitioned from teaching to her current role.
- Gretchen discussed her journey from being a teacher for 9 years to transitioning to various instructional design roles, including freelancing, contracting, and corporate jobs, with the help of IDOL courses Academy
- She explained that a typical day as an instructional designer involves project management, working on various projects and stages simultaneously, and meetings with teams
- Gretchen highlighted three key skills she brought from teaching - creating lessons, flexibility to pivot easily, and creativity/ingenuity in designing engaging learning experiences
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Embrace Change: 10 Ways to Cope with the Emotions of Leaving the Classroom
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Quitting a job, especially teaching, is a major life change that usually comes with a mix of emotions. Whether you're leaving the classroom because you're worn out or just craving something different, the emotional ride that follows can be intense. Today I am talking about how to cope with the emotions that come with leaving the classroom. I give you 10 tips to stay focused on your goal but maintain your sanity along the way.
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This podcast is sponsored by IDOL Courses and is the only authorized vocational school and implementation program of its kind that not only shows you exactly how to create your job application assets and build a portfolio from scratch, but also includes credentials, mentorship, expert coaching, and paid experience opportunities in corporate instructional design and online learning for life! Learn more about the program here.
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Unexpected Perks of Being an Instructional Designer | 26
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Today I am talking about the unexpected perks of being an instructional designer after being a teacher. If you've ever wondered what awaits you on this path, this episode is for you.
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This podcast is sponsored by IDOL Courses and is the only authorized vocational school and implementation program of its kind that not only shows you exactly how to create your job application assets and build a portfolio from scratch, but also includes credentials, mentorship, expert coaching, and paid experience opportunities in corporate instructional design and online learning for life! Learn more about the program here.
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Teacher Terms Translated to Corporate Learning and Development | 25
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Have you ever been in a meeting just nodding along, listening to what everyone is saying and all of a sudden, someone says a word that you have never heard before? Yet everyone else seems to know exactly what is going on? Today, I’m diving into a fun topic that many of us can relate to – translating teacher terms into the corporate world.
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This podcast is sponsored by IDOL Courses and is the only authorized vocational school and implementation program of its kind that not only shows you exactly how to create your job application assets and build a portfolio from scratch, but also includes credentials, mentorship, expert coaching, and paid experience opportunities in corporate instructional design and online learning for life! Learn more about the program here.
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
In this episode, I talk to Lee Carlson. Lee is a former high school teacher in New York City and member of IDOL courses Academy. She now works as an instructional designer as a contractor for a large tech company. She discusses how she transitioned from teaching to her current role.
Connect with Kristi on LinkedIn
This podcast is sponsored by IDOL Courses and is the only authorized vocational school and implementation program of its kind that not only shows you exactly how to create your job application assets and build a portfolio from scratch, but also includes credentials, mentorship, expert coaching, and paid experience opportunities in corporate instructional design and online learning for life! Learn more about the program here.
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
What to Do When You Feel Like a Fraud | 23
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Imposterism, or feeling like a fraud, is real and present in the business world. It is not a disease or an abnormality, but can have a harmful impact on job performance and satisfaction, and eventually cause burnout. Today I talk about what to do when you feel like a fraud.
Connect with Kristi on LinkedIn
This podcast is sponsored by IDOL Courses and is the only authorized vocational school and implementation program of its kind that not only shows you exactly how to create your job application assets and build a portfolio from scratch, but also includes credentials, mentorship, expert coaching, and paid experience opportunities in corporate instructional design and online learning for life! Learn more about the program here.