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 […]

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 […]

You’re probably wondering, “What do you mean by a pre-made course?” or maybe not because you are here, reading this post. First, let me clarify that I’m not talking about slide decks or workbook templates; I’m talking about a course and curriculum that is pre-made for you to sell to your audience (or almost completely […]

You want to start scaling your business, but you don’t know where to start. Your 1:1 calls are always booked, and you don’t really want to add additional availability, or you’ve hit your income ceiling for several months in a row now (first off — congrats! Yay!) — and that’s kinda what we’re talking about […]

There are a million ways to create and launch an online course — and the only ‘wrong’ way is to give up. As a professional educator and course creator, I’ve helped experts create and launch courses for years. Each course was different, and each launch was unique to the creator. All were just as impactful […]

Let’s face it: an online course takes time to create, and most entrepreneurs fear they don’t have the time to dedicate to it (at least, not enough to make it into what they want to). Mostly, they don’t know how much time they need to dedicate to it — or they get overly ambitious, say […]

Did you know the average online course completion rate is 5-15%? It’s true, so if your students aren’t making it to your last module, you’re not alone. Still, just because the average completion rate is low doesn’t mean yours should be. This study considered traditional, academic courses through public and private education avenues — not […]

There’s a huge misconception about the “right” time to create an online course, and let’s take a second to clear it up: there is no “100% yes, this is the moment” way to know that now (or any time) is the right time to create an online course. But, just because there’s no clear sign […]

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 […]