by AFAL | Nov 6, 2025 | Career, Coaching, Education, First Republic Bank, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Online Teaching and Learning, Training, Travel
In 2001, I made one of the biggest decisions of my life: I moved to Norway to marry my crush. Once I arrived, I put on my thinking cap — always trying to make the most of my time here on Earth — and asked myself, What should I do with myself now? An online master’s...
by AFAL | Nov 3, 2025 | Employees, Instructional Design, Leadership, Mentoring, Psychology, Training
There’s an old saying that people don’t quit jobs — they quit managers. But I’d argue it goes deeper than that. People quit environments where they feel unseen, stagnant, and undervalued. And the first sign of that kind of environment? A lack of nurture — especially...
by AFAL | Oct 31, 2025 | Instructional Design, Online Teaching and Learning, Presentations, Training, Uncategorized, Webinar
Let’s be honest: most webinars are a crime against attention spans. The title promises insight or inspiration — but 15 minutes in, you’re fighting the urge to check email, scroll LinkedIn, or fake a Wi-Fi dropout. We’ve all been there. So why are webinars so...
by AFAL | Oct 28, 2025 | Business enablement, Coaching, Education, Instructional Design, Leadership, Mentoring, Online Teaching and Learning, Reporting, ROI, Training, Uncategorized
We throw the word “training” around like it’s a magic fix. Sales teams underperform? “They need more training.” Managers struggle with feedback? “Send them to a training.” New technology rollout flops? “Let’s run a training session.” It’s the corporate equivalent of...
by AFAL | Jul 24, 2025 | AI, Education, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Online Teaching and Learning, Training, Uncategorized
Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just a buzzword in the world of Instructional Design—it’s quickly becoming a powerful tool that can dramatically improve how we create, deliver, and assess learning experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned ID or just starting...
by AFAL | Jul 14, 2025 | AI, Education, Layoffs, Psychology, Training, Uncategorized
Recently lost my job – it feels uncomfortable. After 17 straight years of constant employment..pretty much since I got my Master’s in IT while living in Norway for two years I’ve had a job. But I’m not going to let fear of the unknown get me down. The path...
