Helping creative entrepreneurs turn their ideas into aligned learning experiences—with clarity, structure, and flow.
As the founder of Koster Creative Learning and Design, I combine anthropology, education, and storytelling to create learning experiences that truly connect with audiences.
With a Graduate Certificate in Learning Experience Design from Harvard Extension School and years of experience designing impactful courses, I developed The Rooted Canopy Design Method—a framework for creating engaging, effective, and audience-centered learning.
I specialize in helping coaches, service providers, and industry experts move beyond generic course templates to design programs that inspire, engage, and drive real transformation.
As a business owner raising young kids, I understand the challenge of building something meaningful while life is full—I bring that lived experience to every talk I give.
Signature Talks & Keynotes
These sessions are designed to help creators go from idea overload to structured, high-impact courses and workshops.
1. From Overwhelmed to Organized
Turn your messy ideas into a mapped-out learning experience.
🔹 Audience: Coaches, course creators, workshop leaders
🔹 Format: Keynote, 90-min workshop, or virtual session
Attendees will walk away with:
Confidence to move from stuck to strategic in their course creation
A visual roadmap for structuring any course or workshop using the Roots-to-Canopy method
Tools to simplify and prioritize content based on learner needs
2. Big Idea Blueprint
Clarify what you’re teaching—and why it matters.
🔹 Audience: Creators, teams launching new programs, instructional designers
🔹 Format: Talk, hands-on workshop
Attendees will walk away with:
A simplified filter for deciding what stays in (and what doesn’t)
A clarified “Big Idea” that anchors their entire course or training
A step-by-step approach to create aligned essential questions
3. Design with Purpose
Learning experiences that actually change people.
🔹 Audience: Learning teams, nonprofits, training orgs
🔹 Format: Workshop or breakout session
Attendees will walk away with:
Strategies for more engaging, learner-focused content flow
A simplified version of backward design to map high-impact learning
Insight into how cognitive overload affects learners—and how to avoid it
Questions For Renee
What is audience-centered design, and why is it essential for successful learning experiences?
How can course creators make their content more accessible and inclusive?
How does storytelling enhance learning experiences, and how can coaches use it effectively?
How can course creators balance their expertise with what their audience actually needs?
How do you help overwhelmed entrepreneurs structure their course ideas into a clear, actionable plan
Speaking Engagements
Leads Hub Meetup | November 5, 2024 “Great Services Start with Knowing Who You’re Serving”
Our Autism Journeys | Ep. 13: How Renee Creates Accessible Learning for the Special Needs Community
Holistic Course Creator | January 3, 2025
Book Renee to Speak
Let’s bring clarity and structure to your next event, workshop, or training.
Now booking for:
- Virtual & in-person keynotes
- Creative workshops
- Private team trainings
- Podcast interviews & panel events
🔸 Whether you’re hosting creators, educators, or learning teams, Renee brings actionable strategy with calm, engaging delivery.
Fill out the short form below or reach out directly:
hello@kosterfreelancing.com