Powerful learning experiences
for adults
My passion is creating learning experiences that work - trainings and courses that actually transform learners and help them grow. I do that in a variety of ways with my clients:
Curriculum Development
As an experienced educator at the college and adult level, I love working with clients who want to create a course from start-to-finish. Whether you are a college professor, a consultant, or a non-profit organization, I can help you take your program or course to the next level. We’ll get clear on learning goals, identify the best way to achieve them, and co-create experiences that will connect with your participants. With my clients, I have designed:
Online Courses;
Professional Training & Certification Programs;
Professional Workbooks;
and more!
Workforce Training
You want to help your team be the best they can be, but you don’t have the time or expertise to develop all of your own learning experiences. That’s where I come in. As a talent development professional in my 9-5 job, I know how to design learning experiences that are relevant to your team and help create positive growth.
Choose from one of my expert pre-packaged programs, or talk to me about a new idea, and we can work together to identify the best way to bring it to your team - online, in-person, or even training YOU to deliver my content!
Past Projects
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Developing Purpose in Youth with the PRYDE Program at Cornell University
The PRYDE Program at Cornell University hired me to create a 6-module learning program for youth-focused professionals to learn about how purpose is cultivated and supported in youth. We created a powerful learning agenda based on clearly articulated goals, then developed the slide and accompanying workbook that would bring this program to life.
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Nonprofit Management Certificate Program with Common Good Vermont
Common Good Vermont reached out to me during the pandemic when they needed to translate their in-person certificate program to an online delivery mode. I worked with them to create an online home for the program, then worked with each unit’s subject matter expert to translate their materials into effective online modules. I also facilitated weekly cohort meetings to provide consistency in engagement and program delivery.
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"Ditch the Pitch" Online Training Program with Visceral Communications
As a communications and sales consultant, Talia Jacqueline wanted to create a program that would bust sales people out of their boxes and help them learn the psychology of communication. With my support, she developed a training program that combined theory with practice, helping sales teams to drastically improve their results. Our ongoing collaboration helped Talia not only develop this particular course but also envision future growth for her company.
Sample Pre-Packaged Courses
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Coaching for Managers
Let’s take a dep dive into the power of coaching! This 6-session series introduces managers to the concept of coaching as a strategy for bringing out the best in their teams. Each session has a clear learning goal and includes preparatory readings, presentation materials, group engagement activities, and key take-aways. Support your managers as they take a new, powerful approach to their role, helping their teams thrive!
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Intro to Leadership (for new Managers)
Managers are often promoted into leadership roles because they are good at what they do, but not necessarily because they know how to lead. This 6-part curriculum provides new managers with a crash course in what it means to lead, including the following topics: performance management, goal-setting/business planning, coaching, delivering constructive feedback, and team dynamics.
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Taking Stress in Stride: Mindful Practices for Workplace Challenges
Staff members who are stressed, or on the verge of burnout are least likely to meet their goals and more likely to be a retention risk. Provide your staff with valuable tools to manage workplace stressors more mindfully, improving their mental health and their ability to succeed. This 5-part online series can be delivered remotely or purchased as a self-directed online course.
Client Reviews
“We contracted Carrie to help design a professional development workshop for community educators. Contracting Carrie was easily the best decision we made as a team. From the very first meeting, Carrie saw our vision, asked the right questions, and kept us on-track. We wasted no time getting her up to speed; Carrie entered the project as if she'd been a member of the team all along. Not only did she design a brilliant, streamlined, and engaging workshop, but she jumped head-first into the graphic design process, taking it upon herself to create visually appealing slides and workbook materials. We would work with Carrie again in a heartbeat. Cannot recommend Carrie enough!”
Casey Adrian, Cornell University PRYDE Program
“Carrie joined Common Good Vermont as a consultant and facilitator with CGVT's Nonprofit Management Certificate Program in the Fall of 2020, during the pandemic. Her educational expertise and experience in facilitation were essential as CGVT navigated a time of transition. Carrie provided short-term programmatic support, helping us to migrate our professional development programs to an online format, and long-term strategic planning support as we envisioned the future of our programs. She was a helpful resource to faculty and students who came to rely on her as they participated in our programs. I highly recommend Carrie and her work serving nonprofits and educational institutions!"
Morgan Webster, Common Good Vermont
“Carrie has meaningfully impacted my business in the short time that we've been working together! A diamond in the rough, I stumbled upon her website in search of a training and curriculum consultant who could take our educational material and turn it into a high-end, online, scalable course. What I realize now is that Carrie's incredible talent and eye for strategy FAR surpasses building a product like a course. Her talent touches all aspects of a business - most importantly, its growth! Having Carrie in my corner allows for me to be the visionary that I am, like most business owners, while she strategically improves the way our services are delivered. I look forward to the finished product of our work and partnering together in many more ways in the future!:
Talia Jacqueline, Visceral Communications