These are the tools, methods and certifications that support my work as a learning designer.
Digital Learning Institute
This is the foundation of my work as a learning designer. The DLI Diploma combines learning science, instructional design methods, scenario design, multimedia principles, accessibility and practical development skills. It reflects my commitment to designing learning that is clear, human and grounded in research.
These courses support my core certification and reflect my commitment to ongoing professional development:
These are the tools I rely on most when designing clear, human and practice-based learning experiences.
I am tech-savvy and adaptable, and can work with your preferred platforms or WYSIWYG tools when needed.
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I have spent most of my professional life guiding individuals and teams through communication challenges. This has included everything from language and soft skills training to facilitating TED-style discussions and reflective conversations. I am fortunate to have had so many enriching experiences, and these experiences now shape the way I design learning. I have seen from the inside how people behave under pressure, how groups think together and how to create space for insight and growth.
What this means in practice:
Coaching presentation skills and effective communication
Leading engaging discussions and reflective sessions
Running TED-style debates and communication workshops
Managing group dynamics with clarity, empathy and emotional intelligence
At the risk of sounding like I am blowing my own trumpet, this is one of my strongest differentiators and it influences every learning experience I design. 🎺
Scenario design and decision-making activities
Storyline development
Writing clear, human microcopy
Designing practice-based interactions
Structuring learning with ZPD and EI principles
Video-led learning
Simplifying complex concepts
Learning experience mapping
Action Mapping
Adult learning principles
Gagné’s events
Bloom’s taxonomy
Cognitive load principles
Feedback and coaching techniques
Facilitation and group discussion skills
Agile and iterative design
Project coordination
Cross-functional and remote teamwork
Communication and feedback evaluation
Workshop facilitation
Cross-cultural collaboration
Leadership and people management
Marketing mindset and audience-focused messaging
Stakeholder alignment and client-facing communication
English 🇬🇧
English mother, Irish father
Spanish 🇪🇸
15 years and counting
Italian 🇮🇹
10+ (magical) years living in Italy
