learning development
Learning modules are PowerPoint style interactive projects that can be inserted into any compliant learning management system. In every project I endeavour to kill bullet points before they kill me or the learners!
Leadership Materials Suite
A comprehensive suite of leadership programs and materials designed for online, face-to-face, and virtual facilitation, supporting capability development across all organisational levels.
Client: UnitingCare Queensland
Skills: Learning Design · Digital Transformation · Generative AI · Articulate Rise
Brief: Design and build new ways of learning by transitioning existing face-to-face leadership programs into blended and digital formats, including self-paced modules, virtually facilitated sessions, and single-day workshops. Ensure leadership content is contextualised for all levels—frontline, mid-level, senior, and executive leaders.
Solution: This project delivered a suite of organisation-wide leadership programs, including:
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Emerging Leader Program – 12-month blended development journey built in Articulate Rise
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Driving Change at UC – 1-day workshop focused on leading change through values and influence
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Learning Loops – 12 x 90-minute virtual sessions designed for active reflection and applied learning
Programs were developed in Articulate Rise and PowerPoint, allowing the client to easily update and adapt materials. Job aids were also produced as quick-reference tools to reinforce key actions and learning takeaways.
Generative AI was integrated throughout the content development process, significantly accelerating design, improving consistency, and enhancing the learner experience across multiple delivery modes.
Rise Social
A custom-built platform designed to seamlessly embed discussions, journals, polls, and chatbots into Articulate Rise modules—enhancing participant engagement and enabling authentic social learning experiences.
Client: Me – built for multiple clients
Skills: UX Design · Concept Exploration · Generative AI · Product Development · Micro-SaaS
Brief: While designing large-scale leadership programs, I identified a recurring gap in existing learning platforms—there was no simple, integrated way to facilitate discussion, reflection, and quick engagement activities within online courses. Tools like comment threads, journaling prompts, and live polls were either siloed or overly complex. The goal was to design a lightweight, accessible solution that could embed directly into any course environment and encourage continuous learner interaction.
Solution: To bridge the gap between static eLearning modules and interactive, learner-centred experiences, I developed Rise Social — a micro-SaaS platform designed to bring discussion, journaling, and instant feedback directly into Articulate Rise 360 and other learning environments.
Built to feel native within Rise 360, Rise Social enables facilitators to embed widgets via a simple iFrame or share live links for virtual sessions in Teams or Zoom — perfect for real-time pulse checks and reflective dialogue. Each widget is intentionally minimal and privacy-first: no user tracking, analytics, or behavioural data collection.
Since launch, Rise Social has attracted users globally across leadership programs, university courses, and organisational learning initiatives, helping educators and facilitators transform traditional eLearning into collaborative, human, and interactive learning experiences.
Digital and Human Coaching
An innovative leadership program featuring six interactive chatbot coaches, designed to complement online learning and human facilitation. Each chatbot provided conversational guidance and coaching aligned to specific leadership themes.
Client: Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation
Skills: AI Tutoring · UX Design · Generative AI · Video Storytelling
Brief: Design and deliver a leadership development program that equips Blue Dragon leaders with the skills to enhance their impact through coaching, self-awareness, and applied leadership practice. The program needed to strengthen the organisation’s leadership culture while introducing scalable digital elements, including AI-enabled mentoring and personalised coaching support.
Solution: Working in collaboration with Fulton Smith, I co-developed Leading with Insight: Leadership Lessons with AI Mentors—a blended leadership program and digital companion designed to bridge coaching, learning, and reflective practice.
The 9-week program combined core leadership modules with coaching weeks, focused on building social competence, adaptive leadership, and team effectiveness. Participants engaged in train-the-trainer activities to sustain internal capability beyond the program’s duration.
Program structure:
Weeks 1–9: Leadership expectations, social competence, team leadership, coaching, and legacy-building.
Delivery model: Hybrid learning with digital resources, live coaching, and applied leadership challenges.
Leading From Every Seat
A mobile learning app helping individuals navigate challenging workplace situations through short “Learning Sparks,” guided reflection, chatbot coaching, and self-assessment tools.
Client: Lorraine Stoles Organisational Coaching
Skills: UX Design · Learning Experience Design · Content Architecture
Brief: Design and prototype a digital version of Lorraine Stokes’ program — a practical leadership development framework built around short, high-impact learning modules. The goal was to create an elegant, focused interface that enables leaders to engage with content in three 30-minute learning bursts, balancing reflection, action, and accountability.
Solution: Built and hosted the prototype, featuring a minimal, mobile-responsive design with structured modules for video learning, reflection, and goal tracking. The system architecture supports easy content updates, integrates reflective journaling, and aligns with Lorraine’s facilitation style—bridging in-person leadership coaching with scalable, self-paced delivery.
Your Entitlements
Brief: Create an eLearning course that doesn’t feel like compliance training highlighting important content from the 96 page employee enterprise agreement.
Developed in Articulate Storyline, this bright and accessible compliance program was delivered organisation-wide, combining clear instruction with engaging interactivity to support understanding and retention.
Client: Seqwater
Skills: Learning Management Plan, concept development, module design and build, scenario focus
Solution: Part of three learning modules delivered to 800 staff, this project focused the learning around staff scenario examples. A large amount of content meeting compliance requirements was achieved by creating tabs which had to be reviewed before progression and completion could be achieved. Built in Articulate Storyline.
Prograssion triggers were used throughout to ensure all participants interacted with the relevant content.
COVE+
Partnered with 17 subject matter experts to design and build 17 practical and theory-balanced modules in Articulate Rise, ensuring content was both accurate and applied to real workplace contexts.
Client: Queensland University of Technology (Australian Army)
Skills: Template design, strategy and implementation, scenario focus
Brief: Create 17 online modules with Articulate Rise, each consisting of approximately 20hrs engagement with university academics and subject matter experts (SMEs) for all enlisted personnel in the Australian Army.
Solution: I designed a Word template for the subject matter experts to complete after we met and reviewed the process walking them through the requirements and expectations. Upon recieving completed templates I implemented these into Rise and then created the assessment and workplace activities based on supplied core content.
Additionally I drafted introduction scripts and editied the opening exciter video.
Work, Health and Safety Online
Developed interactive Articulate Storyline modules featuring authentic case examples and scenario-based learning, blending compliance content with practical applications for government employees.
Client: Tasmanian Government
Skills: Concept development
Brief: Design an eLearning module focused around Health and Safety.
Solution: I built this training module which featured a number of techniques to engage the participants, expert interviews, tips, videos and any means possible to stop bullet points and death by PowerPoint!
Intro to DFI
Created branded eLearning materials for the Australian Defence Force focused on fuel handling safety. Designed three immersive modules using custom photography, 360° interactive imagery, and realistic field-based visuals.
Client: Kiah Consulting – Australian Defence Force
Skills: Concept development, implementation and testing
Brief: Partner with subject matter experts in creating eight x 45 minute learning modules focused around Fuel Safety.
Solution: Delivered on Defences’ learning management system (SABA) these modules walked participants through all aspects related to handeling fuel (petrol) from the bowser to plane. I engaged an illustrator to create art for abstract concepts we could not photograph. In order to make the training more immersive I photographed three vehicles in 360 degree allowing the participants to navigate around the vehicle as they were not able to do this in the real world before the training.
Another unique feature to these eight modules was multipath choices for the participant – choose the order of material they want to engage with.
Scoped, configured, and built digital learning materials to support the implementation of a new Science curriculum across high schools, ensuring alignment with educational outcomes and teacher usability.
Client: Products for Industry (PFI)
Skills: LMS research, Stile LMS, content build
Brief: Create a platform to deliver a series of online courses for high schools yrs 9-10 in Queensland.
Solution: This industry initiated program was created by PFI and sponsored by Northrop Grumman. After researching the market and seeing what LMS meet the conditions of the Department of Education I selected Stile LMS – a science focused platform designed specifically for high school students. I created a lesson template to support teaches structuring their classes. Content creation was a partnership between academics from USQ, teachers from Sheldon College and rocket science engineering from PFI.
Backed by the Queensland Government with an initial pilot of eight schools, soon to go national.
General Evacuation and First Response
Sometimes, effective learning is about getting the fundamentals right—developed concise, accessible modules on General Evacuation and First Response to strengthen organisational readiness and safety.
Client: SEQ Water
Skills: Stragegy and implementation
Brief: Create an online module to replace the current face to face training with supplied face to face training materials.
Solution: After a content review and gap mapping excercise I built the course in Rise and tried to make this often ‘boring’ compliance requirement visually interesting and memorable.
Introduction to Integrity and Ethics
Developed and launched compliance training under tight timeframes to meet urgent regulatory requirements. The module featured interactive video scenarios and choice-based pathways, making complex compliance concepts more relatable and engaging. Designed for clarity and accessibility, it successfully balanced speed of delivery with learner comprehension and engagement.
Client: The Star (Ethics Advisory Services)
Skills: Script and Storyboard, video production and build
Brief: Create a compliance focused online learning module to 400 staff to complete in order to meet the requirements of the regulator with subject matter experts. Consider English as a second language for most participants.
Solution: Working with the subject matter experts we brainstormed a series of scenarios in addition to explanitory content and role played these as video content. This facilitated better engagement and completion rates for participants.
MCR Academy
Researched, scoped, and delivered a modern learning management system tailored for professional services. The solution streamlined onboarding, compliance, and professional development, providing a scalable platform for course delivery, tracking, and reporting across diverse teams.
Client: McCullough Robertson Lawyers
Skills: LMS research, LMS implementation, staff training
Brief: Transition face to face training into an online platform (and save money) that is best of class in facilitating anyplace, anytime learning.
Solution: After researching and selecting a best in class learning management system – Looop! we implemented this solution which supported ‘Learning in the Flow of Work‘ – a new way to look at corporate training with ‘push content’ to learners. I supported staff to learn the system and roll out training across the organisation with just-in-time resources and courseware.
This cloud platform reduced the business costs and allowed delivery at scale which saw measurable performance increases in staff.
website development
The never ending, changing web is a fascinating landscape to work in be it a small or large website my goal is simple – communication with the end user.
Year101 Women in Law
Client: McCullough Robertson Lawyers
Skills: Web design, HTML3, CSS3, WordPress
Brief: Create an easy to update website to promote women in law to be updated by internal stakeholders to an external audience.
Solution: I selected WordPress as the prefered and crafted the theme with content and design direction from the internal marketing team.
A wonderful initiative the site features a growing list of interviews with rising stars, searchable content and thought leadership articles.
Visit the site: year101womeninlaw.com
Corporate and Intranet redesigns
Client: IP Australia
Skills: UX Design, InVison, Adobe Photoshop
Brief: Redesign the corporate and intranet sites.
Solution: I conducted user research and usability testing, collaborated with developers, defined optimal interaction models, defined user journeys and updated website content. The finished site had over 1,200 pages and 12 templates. At the projects completion I crafted and build the social media strategy as well as setting up Facebook and YouTube sites.
photography
It’s easy to stay inside. Photography reminds me that there is an amazing world out there waiting to be explored, documented and captured. From a headshot to a landscape – an image can last a lifetime and beyond.
Defence Fuel Introduction
Client: Kiah Consultating (Department of Defence)
Skills: Concept development, 360 still imagery, script, multipath navigation
Brief: Partner with subject matter experts in creating eight x 45 minute learning modules focused around Fuel Safety.
Solution: Delivered on Defences’ learning management system (SABA) these modules walked participants through all aspects related to handeling fuel (petrol) from the bowser to plane. I engaged an illustrator to create art for abstract concepts we could not photograph. In order to make the training more immersive I photographed three vehicles in 360 degree allowing the participants to navigate around the vehicle as they were not able to do this in the real world before the training.
Another unique feature to these eight modules was multipath choices for the participant – choose the order of material they want to engage with.
QUT in VR
Client: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Skills:Recording, audio, edit, InstaPro 360 camera
Brief: Take people offsite to a remote location to hear the latest in research and innovation at QUT.
Solution:Whilst working at QUT I reached out to several colleagues and filmed a series of six interviews on location with a 360 degree camera. The videos were then viewed by participants at the 2018 TEDx Brisbane event on an Oculus Go headset.
video production
Modern cameras allow unprecedented video quality and access not possible previously. Video takes photography to the next level in terms of technical and creative challenges allowing us to broadcast and connect with users here, there and everywhere.
My Story
Client: McCullough Robertson Lawyers
Skills: Art direction, videography, video edit
Brief: Create a series of interviews highlighting staff culture to be shared internally and on social media platforms.
Solution: I filmed a series of interviews (6) in Sydney and Brisbane. The series was created and drip fed to a planned three month schedule. Each interview went for about 20 minutes and select pieces were assembled into montage pieces. This example is 1 of 6.
The videos were really well received, circulated at at Partner meetings and featured on the clients LinkedIn page.
Choose Wise
Client: IP Australia
Skills: Concept creation, script writing, art direction
Brief: Help the public understand what a trademark is and the process in completing what might seem a complicated and confusing form.
Solution: I created the scripts and art direction for these internally produced videos.
The first video features a narrative driven content to completing a trademark application and the second video personalises the organisation – large government department with a ‘behind the scenes/ day in the life of.
Adaptive Leadership
Client: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Skills: Concept generation, videography, video edit
Brief: Create a video to inform and entice students to enroll in a new unit which takes an experiential out of the classroom and into the wilderness – of Brisbane!
Solution: Out into the bush we went for this fun project with academic presenters in casual attire. The video was widely circulated and well received with high than expected numbers enrolling – must have been the drone shot which convinced them!
Unstacked
Client: Elisa Lee
Skills: Videography, video edit, time-lapse recording
Brief: Capture the Unstacked database integration software as it engages with public members.
Solution: I decided to interview the CEO of the library for direct and personal comments as well as featuring a time-lapse footage of passes by interacting with the display wall.
graphic design
I started my professional life in graphic design in a small studio on a farm. Actually the cows would come and visit us through an open window. Graphic design forms the foundation for all my projects creating structure and an aesthetic appeal to engage an audience.
Building on success
Client: Queensland University of Technology (QUT) – Atradius
Skills: Concept development, event artifacts, videography
Brief: Create a platform to deliver a series of online courses for high schools yrs 9-10 in Queensland.
Solution: This industry initiated program was created by PFI and sponsored by Northrop Grumman. After researching the market and seeing what LMS meet the conditions of the Department of Education I selected Stile LMS – a science focused platform designed specifically for high school students. I created a lesson template to support teaches structuring their classes. Content creation was a partnership between academics from USQ, teachers from Sheldon College and rocket science engineering from PFI.
Backed by the Queensland Government with an initial pilot of eight schools, soon to go national.
The Great Art Heist
Client: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Skills: Concept development, event artifacts, videography
Brief: Unleash team creativity and collaboration over a 1.5hours.
Solution: Forget public speaking to your peers – this event required me to have them participate! Before implementing solutions on clients I like to experiment and learn with internal stakeholders. This project to create a ‘rich picture’ which was part of a larger puzzle and a corporate goal. Note to self: pastels work well but are very ‘dusty’ and went everywhere! – Lucky we tested.
Emerging Issues magazine
Client: McCullough Robertson Lawyers
Skills: Layout and design, Adobe InDesign
Brief: Create a magazine from supplied copy and source images from stock photography.
Solution: Built in InDesign, this 50 page report was a quick turnaround, created in four days from brief to approval. Stock images and internal assets were used throughout. This ongoing series is not eight editions strong!
OneTalk magazine
Client: British American Tobacco
Skills: Concept design, graphic design, magazine layout, Adobe InDesign
Brief: Create a magazine for staff and suppliers in conjunction with internally supplied content.
Solution: This 24 page bi-monthly newsletter (5 editions) featured the application of new branding guidelines and the establishment a style guide so that ongoing issues could be built internally.
Women on the Move
Client: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Skills: Concept design, graphic design, Adobe InDesign
Brief: Create a theme and branding artifacts to engage participants for a female focused conference.
Solution: I selected a local Brisbane artist – Sarah Hickey who’s art is female focused. I then made monthly calendared cards with note opportunities on the back as well as a display case so the cards could live on and be used after the conference.
Drinks menu
Client: McCullough Robertson Lawyers
Skills: Graphic design, layout design, Adobe InDesign
Brief: Various projects
Solution: I enjoy simplicity and the challenge of pushing a brand beyond the style guide.
