Welcome & Introductions

👋 Hi everyone! I’m Dr. Joanne Bentley — broadcasting to you from the beautiful snowy mountains of Northern Utah, where I get to wear a few different hats!

I’m a learning problem-solver, design geek, and performance improvement advocate. That means I spend my time turning complex challenges into clear, engaging solutions — whether it’s coaching clients through a sticky performance gap, architecting interactive learning experiences, or helping teams connect the dots between what people know and what they do.

💡 I joined this Certification Cohort because I love learning, learning about learning, and leveling up alongside other passionate practitioners like yourselves. I’m here to stretch my skills, spark new insights, and walk away with tools that help me make learning even more impactful — for the people I serve and for the broader community of learning professionals.

Looking forward to learning with you all and sharing a few laughs along the way! ✨

FYI: The two barn cats that adopted my family several years ago refuse to pose for pictures – cats, go figure! 😺😂