The Devlin Peck Podcast

From Training to Instructional Design: Making the Transition with Daniel Guimont

What does it take to move from a training background into a remote instructional design role? In this episode, Devlin Peck talks with Daniel Guimont, who started his career in physical education and fitness training before making the leap into instructional design. Daniel shares exactly how he built his portfolio, applied to 150+ roles, and ultimately landed a remote learning consultant position. You’ll hear Daniel’s honest insights on: * How he navigated the competitive job market (and dealt with rejections along the way) * The portfolio projects he created, including custom illustrations and AI-powered Storyline scenarios * Lessons learned about persistence, mindset, and positioning yourself as an instructional designer Whether you’re an educator exploring new career options or an aspiring ID looking for practical strategies, Daniel’s journey will give you both encouragement and actionable ideas. Watch the full video interview on YouTube: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCnCtmYOUgY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCnCtmYOUgY] Explore Daniel’s portfolio projects in the Showcase: 👉 https://www.peckacademy.com/showcase/daniel-guimont [https://www.peckacademy.com/showcase/daniel-guimont] Visit Daniel’s portfolio site directly: 👉 https://www.danielguimont.com [https://www.danielguimont.com] Become a Certified Instructional Designer with Peck Academy:                             👉https://www.peckacademy.com [https://www.peckacademy.com]

Teaching Skills I STILL Use in Instructional Design

Working on the transition into instructional design but need more guidance applying your transferrable skills? Grab the free Become an ID checklist: https://www.devlinpeck.com/become-an-id-checklist Does the idea of leaving the classroom make you feel like you're starting from scratch? You're not alone! It can be daunting trying to figure out how your current skills will fit into a new context. (Not to mention, how to communicate those skills through your portfolio or resume) But guess what? You have more transferable strengths than you might think. In this episode, Sabrina Gonzales brings together some former educators from the Devlin Peck team to share the top teaching strategies they're STILL using as instructional designers today. Check out examples from Joanna Cappuccilli, Shawn Porter, Kristin Dominguez, and Scott Schmidt as they share insights from their ID journeys.  As current designers and former educators, their experiences will help you reassess your current toolbox and identify areas where you may need to fill the gaps.

How Instructional Designers Solve Problems and Succeed | Live Panel Discussion

Looking for support and mentorship to help you prepare to tackle whatever instructional design obstacles come your way? 👉 Enroll in the ID Bootcamp: http://idbootcamp.com How do instructional designers who've been in the field for a while solve their biggest challenges? In this live discussion replay, we chat with a panel of seasoned IDs who share their insights on how they solve real-life problems on the job. Hear from Kristin Dominguez, Sabrina Gonzales, Robbie Christian, Rachna Ghiya and Daniel Guimont as they give us the insider look at their day-to-day experiences. They discuss some of their most memorable obstacles and the solutions they've found along the way, revealing the problem-solving skills that have made them standout instructional designers. Whether it's identifying performance problems, navigating missing data to inform a design, or catching up with SMEs to meet deadlines, this replay has plenty of invaluable tips and tricks to share that you won't want to miss! Join the free ID Community: https://www.devlinpeck.com/id Grab the Become an ID Checklist: https://www.devlinpeck.com/become-an-id-checklist

How to Gain Traction in a Competitive ID Market

If you're trying to gain traction in a competitive instructional design job market and aren't sure what steps to take next, then grab the free Become an ID checklist: 👉 https://www.devlinpeck.com/become-an-id-checklist   Have you been struggling to land ID interviews? Or maybe you're just curious about what questions really get asked in those crucial final rounds? In this live event replay, Scott Schmidt chats with Isabella Hashimoto, a standout instructional designer who was able to land 3 interviews in only one week. We go over what motivated her to switch careers, the key skills that interviewers love, and how she managed to land so many interviews in such a short time. Check out Isabella's responses to Scott's questions and those from the larger ID community to  give you an inside perspective and help you get ahead in the competitive job market. You can view Isabella's portfolio here: https://www.isabellahashimoto.com/

Beyond the ID Transition: Succeeding on the Job (Live Q&A)

Are you preparing for your first instructional design job? Or need some guidance on how to make the most of it? Grab the free Become an ID checklist here: https://www.devlinpeck.com/become-an-id-checklist In this live event, Kirstin Dominguez, Sabrina Gonzales, and our guests give you the tips you need to succeed in any ID role. Chiming in with their own experience is our panel of instructional designers including Sean Anderson, Lucy Aguilar, and Jackie Flavio. They share a bit about their ID journeys, how they've found success in their current role, and then answer several live-submitted questions. Whether you're still on the job hunt, or you're a current ID looking to enhance your presence on your team, this event will give you the perspective you need to elevate your confidence as a designer. Find Sean, Lucy, and Jackie's portfolios (plus 30 more) in the showcase: https://www.devlinpeck.com/showcase Looking for highly personalized guidance and feedback to help you land the ID role you're looking for? Join the ID Bootcamp! https://www.devlinpeck.com/bootcamp