Heather Burright: From "just put it in 2 slides" to building respect and saving lives

This is a story of quiet confidence and big impact. In this episode, I talk with nonprofit learning strategist Heather Burright about the real impact Learning & Development can have—beyond the slide deck.We dive into how she accidentally fell in love with instructional design, the power of raising your hand for opportunities, and how to earn respect in a field where you’re often told to "just make it blue." She shares the behind-the-scenes of creating life-saving training for doulas and midwives, building boundaries in work-life, and navigating long-distance love (spoiler: it started in a bar).We talk about:The problem-solving heart of real L&D workHow to build credibility without conflictWhy training isn’t always the answer—and how to dig deeperThe unique world of nonprofit learning and developmentHow Heather is cultivating community and connection in a digital worldWhy she thanks her younger self for learning to take care of herselfWhether you're in Learning and Development, building your consulting business, or just need a reminder that meaningful work is possible—this one’s for you.Connect with Heather:Heather Burright, founder of Skill Masters Market, combines her heart for people with her instructional design experience and individual and organizational change principles to give nonprofits and associations the training their mission deserves and the tools to implement it effectively. You can find her in her private community the Nonprofit L&D Collective, on LinkedIn, and through her podcast Learning for Good. Heather Burright, founder of Skill Masters Market, combines her heart for people with her instructional design experience and individual and organizational change principles to give nonprofits and associations the training their mission deserves and the tools to implement it effectively. You can find her in her private community the Nonprofit L&D Collective, on LinkedIn, and through her podcast Learning for Good.Podcast: Learning for Good: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-for-good-l-d-solutions-and/id1621971310Website: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-burright/Meet your host, Candice MitchellCandice Mitchell is a Talent Development Strategist, CEO of Talent Collective, and USA Today bestselling author of Choose You: For the People Who Refuse to Disappear. With nearly two decades of experience building and leading capability functions inside global and Fortune 500 organizations, she founded Talent Collective, a premium capability-building firm for L&D, HR, Change, and People leaders in high-growth companies.Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:Website: https://talentcollective.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candice_mitchell_msc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candice_mitchell_mscTalent Development Academy: https://courses.talentcollective.org/bundles/talent-development-academyChoose You book: https://chooseyoubook.com/Original music composed by: Paul DeHavenpauldehavenmusic.com