ZCS 059: Seek Work that Satisfies You with artist Lisa Congdon

ZCS 059: Seek Work that Satisfies You with artist Lisa Congdon

Author: Janelle Allen: Learning Designer, Online Course Coach, and Entrepreneur July 6, 2017 Duration: 51:43
Welcome to episode 059 of The Zen Courses Show! My guest today is Lisa Congdon, fine artist, author, illustrator, and online instructor. In this interview, Lisa shares her journey as a teacher turned artist turned artist who teaches. Enjoy! **In This Episode You'll Learn:** - What motivated Lisa to switch careers later in life - Why you're never too old to begin something new (and how it works in your favor) - How she overcame her resistance to teaching online - The pros and cons of partnering with platforms like Skillshare and CreativeBug - Self-paced courses versus blended-learning: from an instructor's perspective - Why you should delegate and outsource **Sites & Tools Mentioned** - Lisa's website - [http://lisacongdon.com/](http://lisacongdon.com/) - Lisa is @lisacongdon on Instagram   Lastly, I want to give a big THANK YOU to Lisa for sharing her story with us!

Behind every successful online course is a story, and Level Up Your Course Podcast with Janelle Allen: Create Online Courses that Change Lives is where those stories are told. Host Janelle Allen, a Learning Designer and Online Course Coach with nearly a decade of experience as an Instructional Design consultant, goes beyond surface-level advice. In each episode, she sits down with entrepreneurs who have actually built impactful learning experiences, delving into the real journeys-the breakthroughs, the unexpected hurdles, and the lessons learned the hard way. This isn't just about inspiration; it's a practical resource. Janelle systematically unpacks her own proven strategies for designing courses that truly stick, building a sustainable business around them, and creating material that genuinely transforms students' lives. Tuning into this podcast feels like having a direct, honest conversation with a trusted mentor who has been in the trenches. You'll gather actionable insights on moving from idea to launch, structuring content for better learning outcomes, and establishing your own authority in a crowded market. If you're looking to create something that is both profitable and meaningful, this is the space for you.
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