“Make it engaging.” It’s one of the most common requests in training. And yes, engagement matters. But engagement is not the goal. I’ve seen highly engaging sessions where participants laughed, interacted, and enjoyed the experience… and changed nothing afterward. This isn’t a new idea. In Make It Stick by Peter C. Brown, Mark A. McDaniel, Henry L. and Roediger III , researchers explain that real learning happens when people retrieve, apply, and struggle with ideas—not just

📌12 Months of Learning — 2025  This year, I wanted to reflect on learning beyond courses, roles, or job titles. So I built a small creative project in Storyline 360: an interactive calendar where each month flips to reveal a lesson — from work, well-being, connection, and reflection. Some lessons came from certifications and projects. Others came from movement, service, travel, and quiet months with no milestones at all. 🔍 This project reminded me that learning is not linea