The Backstory Project

This is Kate’s backstory…. One of the benefits going out to multiple conferences each year is the privileged of hearing some amazing keynote speakers and that’s where I heard this episodes guest. I had never heard of Kate Matsudaira before, but I was quickly taken with her talk. Not only did she have awesome graphics for her+ Read More

This is Brent’s backstory… If you’re not in the learning or training industry, you may have never heard of Brent Schlenker, Chief Learning Officer for Litmos  – but you would benefit if you did. Brent is a warm person who loves to chat, he also is always looking to the future of the field.+ Read More

This is Peter’s backstory… Peter is not your average guy. How many people can say they have been a chef and then taught themselves computer design… from magazines? Not only that, but then go on to shoot amazing videos? Peter has done many things in his career. Most recently he took his passion for photography+ Read More

Jim Tamm I had never heard of Jim Tamm prior to this summer. I hadn’t particularly thought about collaboration, and the effect and cost of defensiveness. During the conference I was at, Jim gave the closing keynote. He has an amazing presence, funny, clear spoken, and his message felt meaningful. Through my day job, I+ Read More

When I was kicking around the idea for the Backstory Project, I made a list of people I wanted to talk with and quickly I realized I needed to expand my circle. My wife and I were chatting with friends when the topic of the blog and podcast came up. Our friend, Melissa, grasped onto+ Read More