Welcome to episode 150 of the Learning For Good podcast! Thank you, dear listener. This podcast has grown so much since 2022, and it's all because of you.
In this special episode, we are doing something a little different to celebrate: I'm going to be on the other side of the mic as my friend, fellow nonprofit consultant and community builder, Tasha Van Vlack, interviews me.
You'll get my story, my career journey, and what I see as the biggest setbacks and opportunities for nonprofit learning and development.
▶️ Key Points:
02:17 Meet today's special interviewer, Tasha Van Vlack, and her story
06:00 Heather's journey from unsure English major to nonprofit L&D consultant
11:40 The importance of creating learning experiences that are meaningful
12:26 What's behind creating change and turning learning into action
14:30 How the right training can save lives and where change happens
17:24 The one big trap in L&D that we don't talk enough about
21:12 How to measure whether or not a training resulted in real impact
27:58 The why behind the podcast and the Nonprofit L&D Collective
29:58 The valuable peer-led learning and conversations within the Collective
32:51 Helping people do the most good in a way that feels good
Resources from this episode:
Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective
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Connect with Tasha
LinkedIn: Tasha Van Vlack
Website: communityhives.com
Connect with Heather
LinkedIn: Heather Burright
Website: skillmastersmarket.com
Book an interest call with Heather here.
Learning for Good is the podcast for nonprofit leaders seeking practical L&D solutions. Hosted by Heather, an experienced consultant, we dive into leadership development, instructional design, change management, and staff management strategies tailored to nonprofit organizations.
Discover how to implement impactful learning solutions, foster belonging, and influence senior leaders. Each episode provides the tools you need to confidently navigate high-level conversations and drive meaningful change within your organization.
Let’s create lasting impact through innovative L&D solutions!
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