Becoming a Subject Matter Expert, a SME, is a viable avenue into T & D. Training Departments use a SME to help develop and facilitate content.

Flexibility in leadership - finding the right balance is a critical leadership skill.

Don't be intimidated when interviewing. Prepare for the interview, know your value, and advocate for your worth. ***Get your Interview Action Plan Here***https://jmearleyconsulting.com/training-templates

Competent communication is effective, appropriate, and civil. It is communication that is based in truth.  

Don't get psyched out by the trends in training and development. You can master training and development by leveraging your knowledge.

What is honorable leadership? Is there still honor in leadership - are leaders still honorable? Is honorable leadership even achievable in today's society? Honorable Leadership is characterized by being reputable, credible, fair, honest, etc. T...

Parenting college students comes with its challenges. However, just because your child has turned 18 or is on a college campus does not mean that you stop parenting.  Mental health and suicide is real; trust your parenting to know when to ...

Financial literacy & financial management are necessary, fundamental skills. Financial literacy, the ability to understand and effectively use financial skills, is critical to economic opportunity, mobility, and long-term financial success....

Looking for a job in training and development? Match your transferable skills with training and development job descriptions for a better shot at getting training and development roles.

Be a standout Facilitator. Great facilitators play an important role in ensuring the transfer of training. Be a great facilitator by embodying these standout characteristics.

If the US Department of Education is abolished, the future of education will be precarious at best. The loss of federal funding, oversight, and national educational standards will leave teachers and students facing an uncertain future.<...

Setting boundaries and personal expectations is key to success. Expectations are critical to improving communication, avoiding misunderstanding, and setting boundaries. Setting clear expectations helps guide our decision-making and can help us ...

Consultants, leaders, and professionals need to master the ability to listen and observe. Listening to client needs and carefully observing is key to success in new situations and interactions.  The ability to listen and observe is essenti...

What's the difference between a mentor, coach, or champion? Understanding each role will help you to determine whether you need a mentor, coach, or champion, or all of the above throughout your career.

Instead of fighting every problem, save time and energy by choosing your battles wisely.  In this video, we discuss 5 tips to help you choose your battles wisely.

Don't shortcut the process no matter how tough things get. When you shortcut the process you only prolong it. The process has a purpose; don't shortcut it!