
Instructional Design & Technology • Talent Development • Career Transition & Leadership Coaching
Eric Stauffer, M.Ed., ACC
Work. Learn. Lead. Like It Matters. I help organizations design learning and leadership experiences that create impact — not just check boxes.
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Find Clarity
Career Transition Coaching
Coaching isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about creating lasting change. To the right, you’ll find a short slideshow that introduces my transition coaching approach, what to expect, pricing, ect.Below you'll find a variety of practical activities you can try right now to get a feel for the some of the topics we can explore in the process.Each exercise gives you a taste of the tools and reflections we’ll use together to help you define your values, set goals, overcome challenges, and grow in your career and as a leader.Ready to go deeper? Explore the resources below, or get in touch with me right now to begin your own coaching journey. I offer a free 30-minute exploratory session for new clients.
Let’s Get You Moving.
Pick a tool, try it this week, and then bring what you learn to our first session. We’ll sharpen your focus and build a plan you can stick to.
© 2025 Skyline Talent Development. All rights reserved. Skyline Talent Development is the business of Eric M. Stauffer, providing instructional design, educational technology, and professional coaching services. All content, designs, and materials on this site are the intellectual property of Skyline Talent Development and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used without prior written consent. Coaching services are not a substitute for therapy, counseling, or other professional advice, and all learning materials are provided for informational purposes only.
Coaching Tools
Test-drive my approach with the tools below. If they spark something—curiosity, clarity, or a next step—message me and we’ll map your path forward together.
Know Your Worth
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
That little voice that whispers “you don’t belong here”? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to believe it. This exercise helps you spot imposter thoughts, challenge them with evidence, and reframe your story with confidence. Download the handout below to start quieting self-doubt and owning your success.
Find Your Motivation
Motivation Through Self-Regulation
Motivation isn’t fixed — it’s something you can build. Based on the work of educational psychologists Barry Zimmerman and Dale Schunk, this exercise uses the self-regulation cycle — forethought, performance, and reflection — to help you stay on track even when energy dips. Download the handout below to learn how to plan, act, and reflect your way into stronger, more consistent motivation.
Define Your Values
Identify Values
Everything starts with clarity. In this exercise, you’ll uncover the values that guide your choices and give your personal and professional life meaning. Try it now — and imagine how much more powerful your vision could become when you work with me to align your values with your daily actions.
Overcome Your Obstacles
Tame Your Inner Critic
We all have an inner critic — that nagging voice that questions our choices and holds us back. This coaching exercise helps you recognize the critic, understand what it’s really trying to protect, and reframe its messages into something more constructive. Download the handout below to quiet self-doubt and replace it with clarity and confidence.
Create Your Own Context
Start, Stop, More, Less
Big challenges don’t always need big answers — sometimes they need a shift in perspective. This exercise helps you look at obstacles through three lenses: what you need to learn, who you need to be, and what you need to do. Download the handout below to turn stuck moments into opportunities for growth.
Become a Leader
Learn, Be, Do
Big challenges don’t always need big answers — sometimes they need a shift in perspective. This exercise helps you look at obstacles through three lenses: what you need to learn, who you need to be, and what you need to do. Download the handout below to turn stuck moments into opportunities for growth.
Turn Obstacles Into Opportunities
Growth Mindset
Carol Dweck’s research shows that how we think about challenges shapes how we respond. This exercise helps you recognize fixed mindset thoughts and reframe them into growth-oriented ones — so you can approach obstacles as opportunities to learn and grow. Download the handout below to practice shifting your mindset.
Align Your Mindset
Executive Presence: Leading with Confidence
Executive presence is often called the “X factor” of leadership — the ability to project confidence, communicate clearly, and inspire trust. Sylvia Ann Hewlett describes it as gravitas, communication, and appearance. This exercise helps you reflect on those three areas, rate yourself, and identify small changes that strengthen how you show up. Download the handout below to begin building a stronger, more authentic presence.
Set Better Goals
SMART Goals for Career Transitions
Transitions stall when goals are vague. This tool helps you write SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound—and convert them into weekly milestones and small first steps. Download the handout to build momentum toward the role you want.
Take A Personal Inventory
Wheel of Life: Taking a Personal Inventory
Sometimes it helps to see your life in one picture. The Wheel of Life invites you to draw your own wheel, choose the categories that matter most, and rate your satisfaction in each one. Download the handout below to create your wheel and discover where to focus your energy for more balance.
Make A Plan
Personal Syllabus
Sometimes the best way to get unstuck is to reframe the problem. The Personal Syllabus is a simple coaching exercise I designed for educators who want to bring fresh energy and structure to their next chapter. Think of it as writing a syllabus for yourself — clarifying what you want to learn, explore, and practice as you grow. Download the handout below and use it to spark new perspectives and possibilities.
Envision Your Future
Future Self
Sometimes the clearest answers come from the person you’re becoming. This self-guided meditation invites you to meet your future self — to imagine where you’re headed, what you’ve overcome, and the wisdom your future self has to offer. Download the handout below and use this visualization to bring long-term clarity to today’s decisions.
Understand the World Around You
Emotional Intelligence
The first step in building emotional intelligence is learning to name emotions — both in yourself and in others. This simple practice helps you pause, reflect, and respond with more empathy and intention. Download the handout below to start strengthening your self-awareness and relationship skills.
Your Next Step Starts Here
Tried a tool and want more? Hit the button below to message me and we’ll plan your first move.
© 2025 Skyline Talent Development. All rights reserved. Skyline Talent Development is the business of Eric M. Stauffer, providing instructional design, educational technology, and professional coaching services. All content, designs, and materials on this site are the intellectual property of Skyline Talent Development and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used without prior written consent. Coaching services are not a substitute for therapy, counseling, or other professional advice, and all learning materials are provided for informational purposes only.
Eric Stauffer's Portfolio
Welcome—dive into the good stuff. I design evidence-based learning that ships: ID/LXD + TD/OD + change management. Think needs & performance analysis, ADDIE/SAM, competency mapping, capability academies, onboarding, and Agile PM with ADKAR for adoption. I’m powered by tech (Rise/Storyline, generative AI, LMS automations, analytics) and—because it’s true—if there’s electricity running through it and it helps someone learn, I’m all about it.I’m equally grounded in educational psychology and learning theory—cognitive load & multimedia principles, retrieval practice & spacing, deliberate practice & worked examples, metacognition & self-regulation, and motivation design—so the right modality shows up at the right moment with the right feedback. Browse the projects below for case studies, artifacts, and outcomes; if you’re a recruiter, hiring manager, or partner looking for someone who turns “we should do training” into a change-ready solution that closes performance gaps—welcome.
© 2025 Skyline Talent Development. All rights reserved. Skyline Talent Development is the business of Eric M. Stauffer, providing instructional design, educational technology, and professional coaching services. All content, designs, and materials on this site are the intellectual property of Skyline Talent Development and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used without prior written consent. Coaching services are not a substitute for therapy, counseling, or other professional advice, and all learning materials are provided for informational purposes only.
Compliance Training
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Learning Analytics
Interactive Data Storytelling:
First Destination Survey Results
Leaders often struggle to turn dense survey data into insights that drive action. In this project, I transformed raw First Destination Survey results into an interactive data story that guided strategic decision-making.Using Power BI and MS Excel for analysis and Genially for design, I highlighted employment and undergraduate school trends, identified alignment with fields of study, and revealed gaps that mattered for resource planning.The interactive format allowed stakeholders to explore insights at multiple levels — from institutional outcomes to program-specific details.Impact: The presentation gave decision-makers the clarity and confidence to act on career outcomes data, sparking conversations that linked strategy to evidence.
Technology Training
Microsoft Teams
for New Users:
A Practical Guide to Confident Collaboration
Microsoft Teams has become the hub for communication and collaboration in countless organizations — but adoption often comes with confusion, inconsistent use, and missed opportunities for productivity.Many employees are handed the tool without the training to use it effectively, leading to frustration and inefficiency.I designed and developed this self-paced Rise course to bridge that gap.Getting Started with Microsoft Teams walks learners through the essential features and workflows they need to collaborate with confidence from day one. Combining clear explanations, interactive elements, and real-world scenariosThe course is mobile-friendly, fully accessible, and designed to scale across diverse audiences — from tech-savvy early adopters to those new to digital collaboration tools.

Artificial Intelligence
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Strategic Planning
The Emerging Leader Program Map
Many organizations recognize leadership potential in their employees but fail to provide a clear, structured path for development.Without targeted training, new leaders may lack the confidence, skills, and strategies to succeed — leading to inconsistent management, disengaged teams, and missed opportunities for growth.The Emerging Leader Program prepares high-potential talent to step into leadership roles with clarity, capability, and confidence.I designed the Emerging Leader Program Learning Journey Map using Genially to create an interactive, visually engaging roadmap for leadership growth.The program integrates ADDIE instructional design, adult learning principles, and ATD leadership competencies to ensure relevance, retention, and application.Each phase builds on the last, combining self-reflection, practical tools, and workplace application to create leaders who can drive both people and performance.My role included curriculum design, sequencing, and the development of a compelling visual journey that organizations can adapt for onboarding, leadership pipelines, or high-potential development programs.
LMS Transitions & Administration
Thinkific to Docebo
This case study presents the successful transition of a corporate learning program from Thinkific to Docebo. Eric led the migration strategy, rebuilt core courses, and supported internal teams through admin training and user onboarding. The project highlights his skill in systems implementation, stakeholder communication, and user adoption — key capabilities for any organization scaling its learning operations.
Professional Development
Team Building
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Get Started
Connect With Eric
Let’s talk. If you’re a recruiter reviewing my work, a leader looking for coaching, or an organization interested in talent development, this is the place to start. Drop me a note and I’ll respond directly.
© 2025 Skyline Talent Development. All rights reserved. Skyline Talent Development is the business of Eric M. Stauffer, providing instructional design, educational technology, and professional coaching services. All content, designs, and materials on this site are the intellectual property of Skyline Talent Development and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used without prior written consent. Coaching services are not a substitute for therapy, counseling, or other professional advice, and all learning materials are provided for informational purposes only.
With Gratitude
Thank you
I appreciate you taking the time to explore my work. Whether you’re a recruiter, colleague, or future client, I look forward to the possibility of connecting with you.
© 2025 Skyline Talent Development. All rights reserved. Skyline Talent Development is the business of Eric M. Stauffer, providing instructional design, educational technology, and professional coaching services. All content, designs, and materials on this site are the intellectual property of Skyline Talent Development and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used without prior written consent. Coaching services are not a substitute for therapy, counseling, or other professional advice, and all learning materials are provided for informational purposes only.