Episode 35: Shift your focus: Be with your audience (not just in front of them) with Hadiya Nuriddin
In today’s episode, I talk to Hadiya Nuriddin. Hadiya is a speaker, a learning strategist, instructional designer and an e-Learning Developer based in Chicago. She has nearly 20 years' experience in all levels of learning and development and has extensive experience in designing, developing, and delivering both technical and professional development courses.
Hadiya is extremely enthusiastic about ensuring her messages stick. In this episode, we not only talk about using stories to engage your audience, but she also shares how you can use them in your interactions with clients -which is so helpful if you’re starting a side business, or going out all on your own and trying to drum up business.
In this episode you’ll learn:
How story sharing helps to build rapport with potential clients
Tips on finding the right story to tell
How she pivoted from a tech support role; into instructional design; and discovered the world of facilitation
How the developed her confidence as a facilitator by shifting her focus
Hadiya's explanation of the 'story spine' and how this can apply to you as a facilitator
About our guest: Hadiya Nuriddin
Hadiya Nuriddin is the owner of Focus Learning Solutions. She has a MEd in Curriculum Design, an MA in Writing, and a BA in English. She holds the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP), and is MBTI certified. She designs and develops eLearning courses using Articulate Studio, Articulate Storyline, and Captivate. Hadiya is the author of the book StoryTraining: Selecting and Shaping Stories That Connect.
When she is not working with clients, she consults with other self-employed L&D professionals to help them start and build their own businesses. Hadiya also facilitates courses nationwide on instructional design and development for the Association for Talent Development. She has a Master’s degree in both education (M.Ed.) and writing and publishing (M.A.). She is also a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP).
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Quotes of the show:
“You may be nervous and scared and trust me; If you begin to change your thinking and realise this journey is “for them” not “for me” then, you will put more on the onus and more of the focus on them and less on yourself.”
“Don’t think that one event only has one lesson.”
“The point is not just for you to tell stories. The point is to make them, the learners, feel comfortable enough to share their own stories with each other.”
Episode transcript
View the First Time Facilitator episode transcript with Hadiya Nuriddin.