EP314: Carrie Graham, PhD - How to Build (Healthy) Training Programs

Dr. Carrie Graham joins Cathy Sykora to explore the power of strategic, customized training programs rooted in adult learning theory. With a PhD in adult education and a background in healthcare, Dr. Graham shares how business owners can effectively engage learners, reduce overwhelm, and drive implementation by truly understanding their audience. She emphasizes the importance of introspection, learner-focused content design, and confidence-building throughout the learning process. In this episode, you'll discover: Why adult learning principles are essential for creating effective training programs The importance of listening deeply to understand learner needs and motivations How to avoid overwhelming your audience with too much information Strategies to move learners from knowledge to confident implementation The value of introspection and self-assessment in program design Why one-size-fits-all programs fall short and how to customize for your audience Common misconceptions about learning styles and how to design more strategically Memorable Quotes: "Less is more. The human brain has to process information, and too much at once triggers fight or flight." "Confidence and skill development go hand in hand—people won't implement what they don't feel confident doing." "Don’t pick someone else’s middle and try to work from it. Create your own center by aligning your content, skills, and audience." Bio: Dr. Carrie Graham is an adult learning strategist and consultant who specializes in helping small and mid-sized businesses improve their training programs. With a background in healthcare and a PhD in adult learning, Dr. Graham combines research-driven strategies with real-world experience to craft customized, learner-focused programs that foster engagement, retention, and results. Mentioned in This Episode: Dr. Carrie Graham’s Website Free Training Assessment and Guide: Stop Googling What's Wrong Links to Resources: Health Coach Group Website: thehealthcoachgroup.com (https://www.thehealthcoachgroup.com) Special Offer: Use code HCC50 to save $50 on the Health Coach Group website Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the podcast, please consider leaving a five-star rating or review on Apple Podcasts.