Author: Renee Koster
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How to Create Engaging Learning Experiences (Inspired by Career Day with K–5 Students)
What Career Day Taught Me About Creating Engaging Learning Experiences (for Kids and Clients) Last week, I visited my son’s school for Career Day and found myself in front of a mixed crowd—from curious kindergarteners to too-cool-for-school fifth graders. My mission? Explain what I do in a way that made sense and held their attention.…
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How to Launch a Course in 6 Weeks (Not 6 Months): What’s Actually Holding You Back
Overwhelmed by course creation? Learn how female entrepreneurs are launching in just 6 weeks with a clear framework—no tech headaches or perfection required.
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Start Small, Stay Aligned: The Smarter Path to Creating Evergreen Income
You don’t need a huge course to get started. Here’s how small, simple offers can build real income—without burning out.
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Rooted in Harmony: Aligning Your Vision With What Your Audience Truly Needs
Feeling pulled between your passion and what you think will sell? You don’t need to compromise. This post walks through how to design courses that are rooted in your vision and aligned with your audience—so you can create something that lasts.
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Why I Chose Purpose Over Passive Income
I didn’t step into course creation to chase fast wins. I stepped in because I believe in the power of learning—real, human-centered, transformative learning. This post shares the heart behind my work, the shift from content to connection, and why I believe your course deserves more than a templated launch plan.
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Make Your Course Easier to Finish with the 10-Minute Rule
Ever hit play on a course video, see it’s 45 minutes long—and instantly feel tired?Yep. Your learners feel that too. And it might be the reason they’re not finishing your course. Why Long Videos Don’t Work Even with amazing content, long videos can feel overwhelming.Learners pause halfway through, lose momentum, and often don’t return.Life happens—kids…
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You Don’t Need Fancy Tools to Launch a Powerful Course
“I don’t know what platform to use.” If I had a dollar for every time I heard this from a creative, capable course creator, I’d have enough to build a learning platform myself. But here’s the truth: Where you host your course doesn’t matter nearly as much as what you put into it.Yes, tools are…
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Is Your Course Solving the Right Problem?
Are you solving the right problem with your course? The biggest reason online courses flop isn’t content—it’s clarity. 👉 If your audience doesn’t recognize the problem you’re solving, they won’t buy. In this blog, I break down how to course-correct with one simple clarity check (plus a story that’ll hit home).
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Is Your Course Topic Crystal Clear?
Are you in the process of creating a course or workshop and feeling overwhelmed? As a learning design strategist, I can tell you that one of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is starting with too much content. The idea that more content equals more value is a common misconception. When in fact, your course will…
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Ready to Run Your Dream Workshop? Let’s Tackle Those Obstacles!
Hey there, amazing entrepreneur! Ever feel that tug to share your expertise through a workshop but then get stopped by those nagging doubts? You’re not alone! As a learning design strategist with a background in anthropology and education, I totally get it. My goal is to help you, just like I help other female entrepreneurs,…