I’m exploring three career paths: becoming an organizational coach, leading live training sessions, or moving into communications. How can I leverage my ID experience to break into one of these sectors?
Hey Emma, your career move sounds super exciting! I’ve seen some folks use their deep understanding of designing learning experiences to build really personalized coaching models. You already know how to map out and structure content, right? It feels like that same expertise could be used to craft really bespoke coaching sessions or even engaging live trainings. I’ve been thinking—maybe there’s a way to highlight how breaking down complex topics in your ID work can help demystify challenges when coaching clients. How do you see your creative process in design translating into creating an impactful coaching or training environment for people? I’d love to hear more about your ideas and any experiments you might already be trying out. Cheers and happy exploring! 
My own transition was eased by focusing on the overlap between Instructional Design competencies and coaching. For instance, the process of determining learning objectives parallels setting clear developmental goals with clients. I found that emphasizing skills in curriculum planning, presentation design, and interactive learning experiences can narrate my qualifications for live training and consulting roles. Reflecting on past projects where I improved engagement through targeted content helped me articulate my value in client settings, proving that foundational design abilities are key in all these professional areas.