Learning With Belvista Studios

Do you want to learn about how emotion frames what we remember? In this episode Kim speaks with Edoardo. Edoardo is a leadership and communication trainer who loves to use humour to make his experiences memorable. We chat about: - the characteristics and process of an effective joke. - being adaptable for situations such as facilitation. - using techniques from improvisation to divergently and convergently brainstorm. - research versus opinion. 

Do you want to improve your instructional design team?  In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about:  - Taking your projects to the next level through inspiration, excursions and brainstorming.  - Scheduling time to be inspired.  - Process improvement strategies.  - Applying inspiration to your projects.  - Coping with overwhelm.  - Estimating projects/task times.  Here are the resources mentioned: Video Planning and Logistics Template: https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/video-planning-and-logistics-template  Our intent with Belvista Studios' Insights is to support others in the industry to take their instructional design and eLearning skills to the next level by sharing raw insights into what we are learning as a team at Belvista Studios. 

Do you want to stop getting overwhelmed?  In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about:  - Managing feelings of overwhelm.  - Coping with the unknown.  - Making informed decisions.  - Using a checklist. - Using criteria for decision making.  Here are the resources mentioned: Human-centred Activities: https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/human-centred-activities  Quoting and Project Management Template: https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/quoting-and-project-management-template  Decision Making Tool: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_grj-UKUAVM/maxresdefault.jpg  Our intent with Belvista Studios' Insights is to support others in the industry to take their instructional design and eLearning skills to the next level by sharing raw insights into what we are learning as a team at Belvista Studios. 

Do you want to know how to set goals that enable you to live your ultimate life? Do you want a process to plan for the future?  In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about:  - The learning process. - How to set goals. - How to plan for your ultimate life. - What to do when stakeholders challenge your process.  Here are the resources mentioned: Circle of Control: https://owndesignshirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/my-circle-of-control-i-will-focus-on-what-i-can-control-poster-2.jpg  Our intent with Belvista Studios' Insights is to support others in the industry to take their instructional design and eLearning skills to the next level by sharing raw insights into what we are learning as a team at Belvista Studios. 

Do you want to know how to design an eLearning course template? In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about:  - Designing eLearning course templates. - Creating a nice look and feel.  - Writing effective animation scripts.  - Graphic design tips.  Here are the resources mentioned: Our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/belvistastudios Our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/belvistastudios/  Shutterstock: shutterstock.com Canva: https://www.canva.com/ How to Write an eLearning Animation Script (blog): http://blog.belvistastudios.com/2020/06/how-to-write-elearning-animation-script.html Graphic Design Tips Resource: https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/graphic-design-tips-resource Our intent with Belvista Studios' Insights is to support others in the industry to take their instructional design and eLearning skills to the next level by sharing raw insights into what we are learning as a team at Belvista Studios. 

Do you want ideas to help improve the morale, productivity and impact of you and your team? Kim has learnt and experimented with many of the things shared from famous books and philosophies, such as: Good to Great by Jim Collins How to Win Friends and Influence People by Napoleon Hill Drive by Dan Pink Start with Why by Simon Sinek The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey In this episode, Kim speaks with her team to gain insight into what makes their employee experience great and to see if all this reading about great teams is appreciated by the employees themselves. This chat is packed with practical tips for supervisors, managers and leaders to implement, including: feedback development opportunities (formal and informal) employee benefits, rewards and recognition positive team cohesion task and role design being valued for their contribution trust and respect positive leadership behaviours messages to supervisors, managers and leaders why care about your em

Do you want to explore if making money from your knowledge is right for you and the world? In this episode, Kim speaks with Matthew Mason, who works with coaches, consultants and facilitators to help them unpack their intellectual property and create a signature solution that helps them stand out, scale and create impact. They chat about: - What is an 'edupreneur'? - Ways to monetise your intellectual property. - What comes first, the idea or the voice? - How you can find out if people want what you think they want? - 1 action to prioritise for those starting out. - 1 action to prioritise for those who have not had success yet with their product.

Do you want to create memorable learning solutions? In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about: - Creating the right motivation. - How to use the inspiration you find. - Their proudest memories and moments from the last 5 years. Our intent with Belvista Studios' Insights is to support others in the industry to take their instructional design and eLearning skills to the next level by sharing raw insights into what we are learning as a team at Belvista Studios.

Do you want to know where to start as a freelance instructional designer? Kim, Hannah and Victoria provide insight on:  - A great learning experience for people who want to become a freelance instructional designer. - Templates for freelance instructional designers. - How coaching can fast-track your success.

Do you want to confidently speak about your craft?  In this episode Hannah and Victoria speak about:  - How to speak confidently about your craft. - Stepping out of your comfort zone to get results. - The importance of authenticity.  - How to create email campaigns.  Here are the resources mentioned: How Human-centred Design helps You be a Better Instructional Designer | Q&A Webinar: https://youtu.be/aaGhTGMVzcg  How Human-centred Design helps You be a Better Instructional Designer with Hannah Grennan: https://youtu.be/k6fFtez7FCc  Gary Vaynerchuk: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ Chris Do: https://thefutur.com/team/chris-do Kim Tuohy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-tuohy/ Mailchimp: https://mailchimp.com/ Canva: https://www.canva.com/ Shutterstock: https://www.shutterstock.com/ Our intent with Belvista Studios' Insights is to support others in the industry to take their instructional design and eLearning skills to the next level by sharing raw insights into what we are

Do you want to better entice people with your portfolio? It can be a time consuming process so in this episode, Kim speaks with Raiza Paras who shares tips on how to approach your portfolio in an effective way so that it demonstrates you and appeals to the clients and teams you want to work with. They also speak about: - learning from the world and bringing this into your interactions, writing and activities - how to create a course when you know nothing about the topic. We hope this inspires you for your own projects and portfolios! A big thank you to Raiza, you're a true role model of what is possible if you continue to invest in yourself.

Do you want insight into what is important to consider for your QA process? In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about:  - QA considerations for your eLearning projects. - How to write an effective facilitator guide.  - Dealing with difficult stakeholders.  Here are the resources mentioned: - eLearning Style Guide: https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/elearning-style-guide Our intent with Belvista Studios' Insights is to support others in the industry to take their instructional design and eLearning skills to the next level by sharing raw insights into what we are learning as a team at Belvista Studios. 

Do you want to become a successful freelance instructional designer? In this episode we celebrate 5 years in business! Hannah and Victoria ask Kim questions about how she kept our successful business running. They ask:  - If there is an employee out there who wants to move into freelancing, what are some things you would suggest they start doing on the side? - How do you manage feelings of imposter syndrome? - How did you know that you were ready to quit your full-time role and start your business? - Do your personal values need to align with your business’ values?  - How do you decide if you want to hire a team? How do you choose the right people? - What is the best piece of advice you have received on your freelancing journey? - What habits do you need to build to keep a business running? - Do you think people should have a monetary safety net before going out on their own? If so, how much would you recommend? - How do you continually get contracts?  - What traits do you think someone needs

Do you want to be a more empathetic leader?  In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about:  - Being observant of your team's energy.  - Empathising with your team members.  - How to check-in with your team members.  - Seeking inspiration from other professions.  - Setting boundaries with your stakeholders.  Here are the resources mentioned: - Arun Pradhan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arunaway/ - Top Tips for Project Managing eLearning Projects | How to Become an Instructional Designer: https://youtu.be/F-Y9xpJ8qSg - Email Templates: https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/email-templates  - Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/belvistastudios - Our Instructional designers and eLearning developers group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/belvistastudios Our intent with Belvista Studios' Insights is to support others in the industry to take their instructional design and eLearning skills to the next level by sharing raw insights into w

Do you want to know how to figure out the value you bring and communicate it to your clients? In this episode, Kim speaks to Keri Boyce, a courageous business owner who participated in our freelance mastermind as part of her business journey. They speak about how to: - prepare for a promotion conversation - negotiate a contract - demonstrate the value you bring to the clients you serve - create business opportunities - establish yourself as a trusted adviser. Keri's story and how she has achieved incredible results will inspire you. Thanks Keri, you are a role model in putting in the effort and being rewarded for your results.

Do you want to know how you can use Bloom's Taxonomy to write learning objectives?  In this episode Kim answers:  - What are learning objectives? - How can you use Bloom's Taxonomy to write your learning objectives?  Here are the resources mentioned: Bloom's Taxonomy: https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.LO3fIv7TkVyuySd6qzle8QHaFn?pid=ImgDet&rs=1

Do you want advice on how you can reach your potential as a learning designer?  In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about:  - The importance of being authentic.  - How to be true to yourself.  - Not giving up and being resilient.  - Coping with negative feedback.  - Developing Vyond animations.  - Working successfully as a team.  Here are the resources mentioned: - Impact Theory by Tom Bilyeu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnYMOamNKLGVlJgRUbamveA  - Vyond: https://www.vyond.com/  - Shutterstock: www.shutterstock.com  - Articulate Rise Examples | The Belvista Studios' Show: https://youtu.be/B3yGqesNDcE  Our intent with Belvista Studios' Insights is to support others in the industry to take their instructional design and eLearning skills to the next level by sharing raw insights into what we are learning as a team at Belvista Studios. 

Do you want to know how to transition from full time work to freelance?  In this episode, Kim speaks to Brittany Kohl, a savvy instructional designer who participated in our freelance mastermind as part of her freelance journey. They speak about: - how to talk confidently about money with clients (including a script) - how to prepare for interviews and sales conversations - tips and lessons learned on the journey so far - knowing your worth and creating your ultimate life through your freelance journey. This episode is one you will not want to miss! Brittany's practical and easy advice will help build momentum for you like she has experienced. Thanks for being an inspiration Britt. You are a role model in committing to your journey and your self worth.

Do you want to know the common terminology used by instructional designers? Do you want to impress interview panels, team members and industry peers? It is time to talk-the-talk.  In this episode Kim explains the following instructional design terms: - L&D - OD - QA - UX - VR - LMS - SME - ADDIE - SCORM - SCORM Cloud - Learning objective - Job aid - mLearning - eLearning - Social learning - Action Mapping - Bloom’s Taxonomy - Accessibility - Screen reader - Blended learning - Bespoke - Off-the-shelf content - Branching scenario - Gamification - Infographic - Prototype - Storyboard Here are the resources mentioned: - Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0: https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20/  - Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: https://www.section508.gov/manage/laws-and-policies 

Do you want advice on writing an eLearning storyboard? In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about:  - How to storyboard an eLearning course. - How to create great eLearning. - Coaching questions.  Here are the resources mentioned: - How to Write an eLearning Animation Script: http://blog.belvistastudios.com/2020/06/how-to-write-elearning-animation-script.html  - Hemmingway App: https://hemingwayapp.com/  - Our blog: http://blog.belvistastudios.com/  - Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BelvistaStudios  - How to Write for Instructional Design: http://blog.belvistastudios.com/2020/03/how-to-write-for-instructional-design.html  - Writing Effective Scenario Questions Guide: https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/writing-effective-scenario-questions-guide  - Storyboard template: https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/storyboard-template  Our intent with Belvista Studios' Insights is to support others in the industry to take the