The Learning Engine 30 May 2025 Newsletter 030: Practice and Performance — The Similarities and Differences That Matter Greetings and salutations! The last two posts have focused individually on practice and performance; this post will show the similarities and differences between them. Practice and performance are often mentioned side by side, plus I’ve had many experiences with practice and performance through my athletics career, coaching, and teaching. However, the relationship between...
about 1 month ago • 6 min read
The Learning Engine 16 May 2025 Newsletter 029: Why Performance Matters for Deep Learning Greetings and salutations! There are important differences between practice and performance: Practice is where we experiment, stumble, and slowly build confidence. Performance is where we really get to see what we’ve learned come alive, with all the messy, exciting, and nerve-wracking energy that comes with showing up when it counts! In this issue, we will explore how performance gives us valuable...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
The Learning Engine 30 April 2025 Newsletter 028: Practice with Purpose — Strategies for Deep Learning Greetings and salutations! In this edition of the newsletter, we’ll dig into what makes practice meaningful — not the rote, mindless repetitions we’re sometimes told to endure, but authentic, well-structured sessions that move us closer to genuine understanding and skill. Whether you’re a teacher, coach, or simply striving to improve at something important to you, we will cover a few...
2 months ago • 6 min read
The Learning Engine 19 April 2025 Newsletter 027: Learning How to Learn — The Ultimate Meta-Skill Greetings and salutations! I deeply believe that knowing how to learn brings transformation to our lives — knowing how to learn is the foundational ability that empowers everything else we do. As we navigate an increasingly complex world, those who master the process of learning gain a profound advantage. They adapt faster, tackle challenges with confidence, and ultimately find greater...
2 months ago • 6 min read
The Learning Engine 12 April 2025 Newsletter 026: Reflection in Action — Practical Ways to Learn from Every Experience Before we get started on the ideas in reflection, I want to share a couple of new (short) courses: That’s How Learning Works?!?! — Fundamentals for L&D Professionals That’s How Learning Works?!?! — Fundamentals for Business Leaders These courses will give you the fundamentals for learning, plus provide a challenge for your to bring the ideas into your context. Both courses...
3 months ago • 6 min read
The Learning Engine 3 April 2025 Newsletter 025: Learning Loops — The Cycles That Drive Knowledge and Skill Development Greetings and salutations — welcome to another newsletter! Before we get started on learning loops, I want to share a couple of new (short) courses: That's How Learning Works?!?! - Fundamentals for Educators That's How Learning Works?!?! - Fundamentals for Coaches These courses will give you the fundamentals for learning, plus provide a challenge for your to bring the ideas...
3 months ago • 5 min read
The Learning Engine 21 March 2025 Newsletter 024: The “Teaching Trinity” — How Great Teachers, Coaches, and Leaders Transform Lives Greetings and salutations — welcome to another newsletter! Think about the most influential teachers in your life. What made them special? Was it their deep knowledge? Their teaching methods? Or perhaps the way they connected with you as a person? Whether you're in a classroom, coaching on a field, mentoring a colleague, raising children, or leading others,...
3 months ago • 5 min read
The Learning Engine 13 March 2025 Newsletter 023: Effective Feedback — The Catalyst for Learning Excellence Greetings and salutations — welcome to another newsletter! Have you ever received feedback that completely transformed your approach to a skill or task? Or perhaps been given criticism that left you deflated and unmotivated? Feedback is one of the most powerful catalysts for learning and achievement — yet its impact can vary dramatically depending on how it's delivered, received, and...
4 months ago • 8 min read
The Learning Engine 4 March 2025 Newsletter 022: Plateaus and Progress — Navigating the Natural Rhythms of Learning Greetings and salutations — welcome to another newsletter! Have you ever felt stuck in your learning journey? You're practicing consistently, putting in the effort, yet progress seems to have stalled. Whether learning a musical instrument, developing a professional skill, or mastering a sport, plateaus are universal experiences in the learning process. What if these apparent...
4 months ago • 7 min read
