Feeling consumed by your business? This episode tackles the myth of the 24/7 entrepreneur and shares practical time management and productivity tips for course creators. Learn how to establish boundaries, reduce guilt, and build a sustainable business that supports your life, not consumes it.

Learn how to:

• Make your in-home office not open 24/7: Establish clear work boundaries and schedules.
• Set boundaries on what you will and will not do: Learn to say "no" and prioritize effectively.
• Let go of the guilt: Embrace self-care as a necessity for long-term success.

Weekly Action Item:

• Implement one new boundary in your business this week (e.g., specific work hours, no emails after a certain time).
• Schedule dedicated self-care time in your calendar.
• When you feel guilty about not working, actively challenge that thought.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction & The Reality of Entrepreneurship

01:33 Setting Boundaries for Work-Life Balance

07:30 Learning to Say No & Prioritizing

11:00 Letting Go of Guilt

15:26 Recap & Taking Action

17:45 More Resources & Closing

Show Resources:

• Check out all podcast episodes and full transcripts (www.digitalcoursecreatorguide.com/podcast)
• Follow me on Facebook (facebook.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) and on Instagram (instagram.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) for daily tips and ideas

Work With Dr. Moira:

• Join Office Hours for support and mentoring to get your digital course done. (https://digitalcourse.pro/Office-Hours)
• Make sure that your content is accessible with The Accessibility Mini Course for Online Creators. (https://digitalcourse.pro/accessibility)

Tired of messy sticky note brainstorming sessions that go nowhere? This episode shares the strategic process of course mapping, going beyond surface-level ideas to design a learning experience that drives student results and boosts your profits. Learn how to create a clear path for your students' transformation!

Learn how to:

• Understand the importance of strategic course design: Move beyond brainstorming to create a logical flow.
• Apply instructional design principles: Focus on learning outcomes and student engagement.
• Define clear learning objectives and structure: Guide students through a purposeful learning journey.
• Utilize effective course outlining techniques and tools: Choose simple methods that facilitate organization.

Weekly Action Item:

• Review your existing course ideas or outline through the lens of instructional design principles.
• Clearly define the learning objectives for at least the first module of your course.
• Choose a simple tool (Google Doc, whiteboard, etc.) to begin or refine your course map.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction: The Sticky Note Brainstorming Dilemma

00:27 The Problem with Sticky Note Brainstorming

01:03 Transitioning from Ideas to Strategy

01:34 Welcome to the Digital Course Creator Podcast

01:48 The Importance of Course Mapping

03:22 Key Concepts for Effective Course Mapping

03:35 Instructional Design Principles

05:59 Creating Learning Objectives and Course Structure

10:50 Choosing the Right Tools for Course Outlining

14:24 The Role of AI in Course Creation

16:30 Conclusion and Next Steps

Show Resources:

• Check out all podcast episodes and full transcripts (www.digitalcoursecreatorguide.com/podcast)
• Follow me on Facebook (facebook.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) and on Instagram (instagram.com/digitalcoursecreatorguide) for daily tips and ideas

Work With Dr. Moira:

• Join Office Hours for support and mentoring to get your digital course done. (https://digitalcourse.pro/Office-Hours)
• Make sure that your content is accessible with The Accessibility Mini Course for Online Creators. (https://digitalcourse.pro/accessibility)

Is AI the magic bullet for course creation? This episode dives into the common mistakes course creators make when using artificial intelligence. Learn how to leverage AI effectively and ethically to boost productivity without sacrificing your unique voice, quality, or trust with your audience.

Learn how to:

• Recognize the temptation and pitfalls of over-relying on AI: Understand the risks to authenticity and potential plagiarism.
• Avoid using AI to write your entire script: See AI as a brainstorming and editing assistant for your ideas.
• Understand that AI is a starting point, not a finished product: Recognize the time and effort still needed for quality course creation.
• Ensure consistency between AI content and your live interactions: Maintain trust by having your authentic voice shine through.

Weekly Action Item:

• Experiment with AI in one small part of your course creation process this week (e.g., brainstorming topics, drafting a lesson section).
• Critically evaluate the AI-generated content for your unique voice and expertise, noting areas that require significant editing.
• Reflect on how you can use AI as a tool to support your creativity rather than replace it.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction to AI Hype and Concerns

01:20 The Role of AI in Course Creation

02:43 Pitfalls of Over-Reliance on AI

04:15 Three Common Mistakes in Using AI

08:50 Maintaining Authenticity with AI

12:04 Practical Tips for Using AI Effectively

15:28 Conclusion and Further Resources

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