Your Graduation Story
It was the perfect time and not the perfect time....I thought I had just finished my online training course. I had promised my husband not to spend any more time and resources on training. I needed to move past product design to getting on with getting out there. However then back in November I listened to Marisa's promotional videos and instantly had a strong gut feeling that Marisa had something really important to say that I needed to learn BEFORE I went live with my course.
So it has been a huge and unanticipated amount of work It has also been quite complex reviewing something that was ready to go. However it has been massively worthwhile.
Now I have reached the end of this stage of the process 12 weeks later with something very precious indeed to take forward with me and that is that I have a sense of the whole - of how the elements fit together and what the strengths and the gaps are in what I have done.
As someone who has self taught in piece meal fashion most of what I know about online courses and business through trial and error, the experience is to often live with uncertainty about what is missing? As a result one of the most precious things that EPM has offered me has been such a comprehensive and thorough experience both in content but also in the role modelling of how to work with absolute commitment with a group as they work through an extended learning process.
There is so much clarity in each stage of Marisa's teaching that from the moment I worked through the first module on Niche Down Profits Up I have looked forward to each step for the sheer pleasure of hearing her cut through the fluff to the heart of what needs to be said. The live calls have also made fantastic listening.
So have I gained Mission Accomplished? Yes I haven't done any active big launch. My project is a rather complex one and my decision was to just ensure the elements were working smoothly with small numbers first. However I have gained what I most hoped for which was much deeper clarity about what I am doing that will I know be invaluable over the months ahead.
I have done a very mini launch and am currently trialling a really key element of my program which is a version of my core course designed to be offered to parents via I Matter trained staff in schools Getting this to work has involved lots of trial and error because of trying to work out the relationship between the journey for professionals and the one for parents which are very entwined - but I am very proud of the feedback that is now coming through..
What is your biggest takeaway from EPM?
That supported experience based learning is absolutely the best way to make online learning work well - and with lots of new ideas about how exactly to make that happen.
I found the New Years day planning session VERY helpful and love the simplicity of the layout of the template you shared with us
How did EPM help you become successful?
It was good to discover that some of the gut instincts I had followed in designing my course were on track. I had known for example that supported online learning was necessary to make my course successful. However I didn't know much more. Now I feel I understand a much deeper rationale with the clarity of the triggers and with how to embed
How has EPM and your success impacted your life?
It has been great fun and very inspiring to be participating in a large and very diverse international group all passionate about sharing their ideas with others. I have played a quiet role in the group but I have learned a huge amount just listening.
What has been the biggest change in your business?
I Have much greater clarity about what I am doing and how to go about it with success
What are you most excited about moving forward with your Experience Product?
I am looking forward to the rest of 2020 as I know I now have really solid foundations that will give me confidence that I can be successful in taking my ideas and message forward. I have learned skills that I know I can come back to again and again.
Thank you very much indeed for this wonderful experience - to Marisa but also with thanks to Samara and to the whole back end team
Cathy