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SUMMARY:Share & Grow: A Book and Resource Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our “Share & Grow” Coffee Chat. \n \nThis 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 and how it opened a new window of opportunity for their professional development.  \nThis isn’t just our normal chat; it’s an opportunity to broaden your professional horizons through shared resources. Whether you’re new to the L&D field or looking to refine your existing skills\, this session is for you. \nWhat you can expect: \n\nResource Sharing: Bring along a book\, article\, tool\, or any resource that has significantly impacted your L&D journey. It could be something that helped you grasp a complex concept\, a book that inspired new teaching methods\, or a tool that revolutionized your training approach.\nRobust Discussions: Engage in thoughtful discussions about how these resources have shaped your practices. Hear diverse perspectives and experiences from fellow L&D professionals.\nNetworking: Connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about L&D. Expand your professional network and discover potential collaborations.\nPractical Takeaways: Leave the session with a list of recommended books and resources curated by your peers to fuel your ongoing professional growth.\n\nThis Coffee Chat isn’t just about sharing and growing together as a community. Every book\, article\, or tool you share opens a door to new knowledge and possibilities for someone else. And in return\, you gain insights from the group’s collective wisdom. \nSo\, mark your calendar and join us for a stimulating exchange of ideas and resources. Let’s learn\, grow\, and elevate our L&D practices together! \nCan’t be there live? We’ve got your back!  \nSimply by registering to attend the coffee chat\, you will receive the following: \n✅ Follow-up email with resources and extra goodies \n✅ Copy of the video recording \n✅ Copy of the chatbox transcription \n✅ Copy of the full session transcript and summary
URL:https://www.learningrebels.com/event/share-grow-a-book-and-resource-exchange-2/
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SUMMARY:Shedding SMART Goals
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHowever\, 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 quite often\, and I think it’s because we approach goal-setting by focusing on goal-setting through a negative filter. Let’s shift our perspective and tackle this year’s goals with a fresh\, more effective\, more positive mindset. \n“I must get better at…” \n\nNot procrastinating.\nLosing weight.\nGetting organized.\nCommunicating better.\nCreating courses that don’t fail.\n\nWhat these statements all have in common is the negative filter we see them through. If they aren’t achieved\, it’s a failure. \nWouldn’t it be better to put a more positive spin on goals? Perhaps treating them as “positive and purposeful intentions“? \nWe can do this in several ways: \n\nWrite them as positive statements. Instead of\, “I must lose weight\,” why not “Spend 5 minutes a day stretching.” This is doable. We’re taking a large\, negatively filtered goal and chucking it down to more positive action.\nInstead of “get organized\,” try “keep the area around my keyboard tidy.” Again\, doable. We tend to beat ourselves up when we fail to do something. However\, the goal becomes more digestible when looking through a positive filter and starting small.\n\nIt’s the difference between setting ourselves up for failure and creating positive and purposeful intentions. \nConsider SMART goals\, a format that businesses commonly accept as best practice. But SMART goals don’t bring about results. In a large-scale study published in December of 2020\, participants who were taught how to use SMART goals reported less success with their New Year’s Resolutions than a comparison group. \nBut it’s really not that surprising – let’s take SMART goals and analyze just two criteria: “Achievable and Realistic.” Those two pieces are redundant\, which is why many people have changed “Realistic” to “Relatable or Relevant.” But it still doesn’t make sense – 1) Because if something is to be achievable\, it stands to reason that the goal should be realistic/relatable/relevant. And 2) It fails because “Achievable and Realistic” are not enablers of strong action and\, dare I say\, actually encourage the status quo. \nSo\, let’s gather and rethink how we are going to tackle the year. Together\, let’s build something actionable and positive that stands a chance of success. \nCan’t be there live? We’ve got your back!  \nSimply by registering to attend the coffee chat\, you will receive the following: \n✅ Follow-up email with resources and extra goodies \n✅ Copy of the video recording \n✅ Copy of the chatbox transcription \n✅ Copy of the full session transcript
URL:https://www.learningrebels.com/event/shedding-smart-goals/
CATEGORIES:Coffee Chat
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SUMMARY:Holiday Party! Gifts for the Trainer in Your Life
DESCRIPTION:The holiday season is upon us\, and what better way to celebrate than by finding the perfect gift for the trainer in your life?\n  \n \n  \nI 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 year.  And now\, we’re hanging holiday decorations and wrapping up another year. \nThis means it’s time for our popular annual Coffee Chat\, “Gifts for the Trainer in Your Life\,” where we’ll develop a curated list of thoughtful and practical gifts that any Learning & Development professional would love to receive. From cutting-edge tech gadgets that make remote training a breeze to books that offer fresh perspectives on adult learning\, we’ll build a list with something for everyone. \nDon’t miss this chance to get unique gift ideas beyond the usual fare. Whether you’re shopping for a colleague\, a mentor\, or even yourself (or that one crazy Uncle)\, you’ll walk away with plenty of inspiration. Plus\, it’s a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow L&D professionals and share some holiday spirit. Mark your calendars and bring your shopping list; this is one Coffee Chat you won’t want to miss! \n  \nCan’t Make It In Person? No Worries\, We’ve Got Your Back! Register And Receive The Following:\n  \n✅ Access to the Learning Rebels resource page with all the extra goodies (Plus the final list) \n✅ Copy of the video recording \n✅ Copy of the chatbox transcription \n✅ Copy of the full session transcript & summary \n✅ Additional resources such as books\, articles and handouts
URL:https://www.learningrebels.com/event/holiday-party-gifts-for-the-trainer-in-your-life/
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SUMMARY:Shape the Future: 2025 Coffee Chat Brainstorm Session
DESCRIPTION:Four Years of the Learning Rebels Coffee Chat!\nAs 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. \nHave ideas for next year? We want to hear from you! \nJoin us for a special Coffee Chat where you help shape our 2025 lineup. \nThis is your chance to help decide what learning conversations matter most. Whether you’re a seasoned Coffee Chat regular or your first time\, your voice is essential in making next year truly impactful. \nWe’ll collaborate to surface the topics and ideas that will help our community grow and stay at the forefront of L&D. \nCome share your thoughts\, listen to others\, and contribute to designing a year filled with meaningful learning discussions. Everyone’s perspective is welcome\, and together we’ll create a Coffee Chat calendar that inspires us all to be the best we can be. \nMake your mark on 2025—let’s shape the future of learning together! \n  \nCan’t be there live? We’ve got your back!  \nSimply by registering to attend this coffee chat\, you will receive the following: \n✅ Follow-up email with resources and extra goodies \n✅ Copy of the video recording \n✅ Copy of the chatbox transcription \n✅ Copy of the full session transcript
URL:https://www.learningrebels.com/event/shape-the-future-2025-coffee-chat-brainstorm-session/
CATEGORIES:Coffee Chat
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SUMMARY:Facilitating Creative Breakthroughs
DESCRIPTION:Are your learners struggling to unlock their creative potential?\nLet’s have some fun!  \nIn 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. \n \nThrough this collaborative discussion\, we’ll share best practices for helping individuals and teams tap into their creative capabilities\, overcome creative blocks\, and apply new ideas to real-world challenges. This Coffee Chat is perfect for L&D professionals looking to inspire creativity and innovation in their learning initiatives. \nTogether we’ll discuss: \nPractical Strategies for Fostering Creativity: \n\nTechniques to design learning experiences that inspire creative thinking and innovation.\nIdeas for incorporating creative problem-solving activities into training programs.\n\nOvercoming Creative Blocks: \n\nTips on how to help learners push past common barriers to creativity\, like fear of failure or fixed mindsets.\n\nCreating a Culture of Innovation: \n\nInsights on cultivating a work environment that supports and encourages continuous creativity.\n\n  \n  \nCan’t be there live? We’ve got your back!  \nSimply by registering to attend this “Learn Something New” workshop\, you will receive the following: \n✅ Follow-up email with resources and extra goodies \n✅ Copy of the video recording \n✅ Copy of the chatbox transcription \n✅ Copy of the full session transcript
URL:https://www.learningrebels.com/event/facilitating-creative-breakthroughs/
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