We made it to December 2025. It has been a very hard year for public health. The hardest in the 20 years I’ve worked in this field.
I felt the attacks on public health both personally and professionally. Like many of you, it has taken a lot of effort to keep pushing, pivoting, and finding ways to do the work I love.
As I’m reflecting and planning for 2026, I’ve made note of three big wins for my business in the past year. I’m excited to share them with you today.
Read MoreLast year, my blog readers and LinkedIn connections shared that they really enjoyed my post on reflections and planning for the upcoming year, so I’m happy to make it an annual feature on the blog.
Read MoreLast week I was chatting with a client about my hands on instructional design services and they asked me: “What kinds of projects work better as retainer vs. project or deliverable-based contracts?”
Great question! In today’s blog post, we’ll define each type of agreement, project examples, and client benefits.
Read MoreOne of my favorite ways to work with clients is through “Pick My Brain” strategy sessions. These offer clients a quick, low commitment, and affordable option to get support for an e-learning instructional design project.
Read MoreHi friends and followers! I’m excited to share a new podcast interview today.
Natalie Eckdahl was kind enough to invite me onto the Biz of Nonprofit Consultants podcast (Episode #12). I was a huge fan and regular listener to her first pocast (The Biz Chix Podcast), so it was an honor to be invited as a guest early on in the launch of her new podcast! We discussed the changes in my business once I niched and specialized in e-learning instructional design for public health organizations.
Read MoreHi friends and followers! I’m excited to share a new podcast interview today. René F. Najera, MPH, DrPH was kind enough to invite me and Dr. Andrea Mantsios onto the College of Physicians of Philadelphia- Philly Public Health Chats podcast to discuss the role of independent consultants in our field.
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