• Facilitating Creative Breakthroughs

    Are your learners struggling to unlock their creative potential? Let's have some fun! In this coffee chat, we’ll explore different activities that encourage creativity and innovation in the workplace and discuss strategies for designing learning programs that encourage unconventional thinking, problem-solving, and experimentation. Through this collaborative discussion, we’ll share best practices for helping individuals and ... Read more

  • Shape the Future: 2025 Coffee Chat Brainstorm Session

    Four Years of the Learning Rebels Coffee Chat! As we wrap up year 4 of Learning Rebels Coffee Chats this holiday season, we're reflecting on all the amazing discussions we've had and looking forward to what's next. Have ideas for next year? We want to hear from you! Join us for a special Coffee Chat ... Read more

  • Holiday Party! Gifts for the Trainer in Your Life

    The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by finding the perfect gift for the trainer in your life?     I cannot believe it’s December! Where did the other 11 months go? Time really does fly, doesn’t it? It seems like yesterday when we were setting goals for the ... Read more

  • Shedding SMART Goals

    As we kick off the new year, it's common for many of us to think about setting new goals, both in our personal and professional lives. However, there's a catch. Typically, when we make New Year's resolutions, only about 10% of us manage to stick with them for more than a few months. This happens ... Read more

  • Share & Grow: A Book and Resource Exchange

    Join us for our "Share & Grow" Coffee Chat. This interactive chat is for the L&D professional who is passionate about their growth and development and where your desire to learn something new meets the collective wisdom of the Learning Rebels community. Here, everyone will have a chance to share a story, book, or tool ... Read more

  • Postponed Building a Habit of Continuous Learning

    "The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice." — Brian Herbert What if the biggest barrier to your growth isn’t a lack of time or resources—but the habit of putting learning last? Learning isn’t just about attending training sessions or collecting certifications—it’s ... Read more

  • Productivity Tools That Work For You

    Stop Juggling Flaming Chainsaws, Start Heathy Productivity Habits   Do you ever feel like you're juggling flaming chainsaws while blindfolded on a unicycle? (Okay, maybe not that dramatic, but let's be honest, work life can be pretty intense.) Between designing workshops, crafting engaging training materials, and nurturing employee development, finding time to breathe, let alone ... Read more

  • Building and Nurturing Your Professional Network

    The "Building and Nurturing Your Professional Network" Coffee Chat You've heard it time and again: a strong professional network is essential for career growth. But let's face it, between juggling work responsibilities and personal commitments, finding the time and know-how to build and nurture a network often falls by the wayside.  You're not alone; many ... Read more

  • Working with Subject Matter Experts

    The Art of Working with Subject Matter Experts: Building Productive Partnerships     You know the scenario: you need to develop training on a complex topic, but the subject matter experts (SMEs) who hold that critical knowledge are busy, hard to engage, or struggle to translate their expertise into learner-friendly content. It's a common challenge ... Read more

  • Beyond Order-Taking: Creating Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement

    Creating Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement     Tired of being the last-minute "training request" department? You're not alone. Many L&D professionals struggle to position themselves as strategic partners rather than order-takers, leaving their expertise underutilized and their impact limited. The difference between reactive and proactive often comes down to how effectively you engage with stakeholders. When ... Read more

  • From Activity to Impact: Establishing Meaningful KPIs

    From Activity to Impact: Establishing Meaningful KPIs for L&D     "We completed 100 training sessions this quarter!" But did those sessions make a difference? Learning professionals struggle to demonstrate value beyond counting completions and satisfaction scores without meaningful KPIs and supporting data. Many L&D teams find themselves caught in a cycle of activity metrics ... Read more

  • Out of the Shadows: Increasing L&D Visibility

    Out of the Shadows: Increasing L&D Visibility in Your Organization   "What exactly does the learning department do?" If that question sounds familiar, you're not alone. Many L&D teams deliver exceptional work that remains largely invisible to the broader organization, limiting their influence and recognition. In a competitive business environment, visibility isn't just about recognition—it's ... Read more