ATD Accidental Trainer How to Get Noticed Without Self-Promotion with Connie Malamed
Jul 16, 2025
Connie Malamed, an author and learning design consultant, discusses how learning professionals can gain visibility without self-promotion. She highlights the importance of contributing meaningfully to foster credibility and combat feelings of invisibility. Connie offers practical strategies like 30-day visibility experiments and emphasizes viewing visibility as a service to others. With insights on building community support and overcoming imposter syndrome, she encourages listeners to embrace small actions to enhance their presence in the learning and development field.
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Connie's Instructional Design Discovery
- Connie Malamed discovered instructional design unexpectedly during an interview with a PhD candidate in the field.
- She transitioned from creating kids’ educational materials to pursuing and loving instructional design work.
Why L&D Professionals Feel Invisible
- Many L&D professionals feel invisible due to fear of self-promotion, imposter syndrome, or lack of know-how.
- Ignoring the inner critical voice is essential to gradually improving visibility.
Serve, Don’t Self-Promote
- Redefine visibility as sincere contribution and service rather than self-promotion or bragging.
- Share interesting articles or personal reflections to add value without spotlighting yourself.
