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EPISODE · Oct 27, 2025 · 18 MIN

How to Build Courses That Transform — Not Overwhelm: Expert Insights from Renee Koster

from Sticky Note Marketing with Mary Czarnecki

Join Mary Czarnecki in this insightful episode of the Sticky Note Marketing Show as she interviews Renee Koster, a learning experience designer and strategist. Learn about the difference between courses and learning experiences, how to manage content overwhelm, and useful techniques to keep learners engaged. Discover Renee's Roots to Canopy method for designing effective and audience-centric educational content. Plus, get a sneak peek at new technologies that will revolutionize learning and a special gift from Renee—a course confidence checklist to help you get started on your own educational projects.ABOUT RENEE:Renee Koster is a Learning Experience Designer & Strategist and founder of Koster Creative Learning & Design. With over 20 years of experience in education and anthropology, she helps heart-centered female entrepreneurs transform their expertise into impactful, audience-centered courses and workshops. Her holistic approach blends strategy, storytelling, and accessibility to create learning experiences people actually finish—so entrepreneurs can serve deeply and stand out in a crowded market.KEY POINTS:Start with Your Learner — Not Your LessonUse the Roots-to-Canopy FrameworkTransformation Over TransactionLINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: WEBSITE: www.reneekoster.comLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-koster/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reneeannkoster/ CONNECT WITH ME:WEBSITE: www.maryczarneckispeaks.comFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/maryczaronlineINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/maryczarnecki_LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/mczarnecki/SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/43zwg2VNf8nMuqhrAn5L3BAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sticky-note-marketing-with-mary-czarnecki/id1484391371---------------DOWNLOAD THE FIRST TWO CHAPTERS OF MY BOOK FOR FREE: The Connection Engine: 52 Innovative Lead Generation Ideas for Small BusinessesGET ACCESS HERE: https://maryczar.com/freechapters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Mary Czarnecki in this insightful episode of the Sticky Note Marketing Show as she interviews Renee Koster, a learning experience designer and strategist. Learn about the difference between courses and learning experiences, how to manage content overwhelm, and useful techniques to keep learners engaged. Discover Renee's Roots to Canopy method for designing effective and audience-centric educational content. Plus, get a sneak peek at new technologies that will revolutionize learning and a special gift from Renee—a course confidence checklist to help you get started on your own educational projects.ABOUT RENEE:Renee Koster is a Learning Experience Designer & Strategist and founder of Koster Creative Learning & Design. With over 20 years of experience in education and anthropology, she helps heart-centered female entrepreneurs transform their expertise into impactful, audience-centered courses and workshops. Her holistic approach blends strategy, storytelling, and accessibility to create learning experiences people actually finish—so entrepreneurs can serve deeply and stand out in a crowded market.KEY POINTS:Start with Your Learner — Not Your LessonUse the Roots-to-Canopy FrameworkTransformation Over TransactionLINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: WEBSITE: www.reneekoster.comLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-koster/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reneeannkoster/ CONNECT WITH ME:WEBSITE: www.maryczarneckispeaks.comFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/maryczaronlineINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/maryczarnecki_LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/mczarnecki/SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/43zwg2VNf8nMuqhrAn5L3BAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sticky-note-marketing-with-mary-czarnecki/id1484391371---------------DOWNLOAD THE FIRST TWO CHAPTERS OF MY BOOK FOR FREE: The Connection Engine: 52 Innovative Lead Generation Ideas for Small BusinessesGET ACCESS HERE: https://maryczar.com/freechapters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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