Michael Myers

I am open to full-time and consulting opportunities that align with

My areas of expertise

Over the past 16 years, I have honed my expertise in facilitation, instructional design, e-learning and multimedia development, and leadership development. Select the right arrows to learn more about my experience in each area.
Facilitation

I have facilitated in-person, virtual, and hybrid courses and workshops on a wide range of topics, with particular expertise in leadership development and presentation skills. The topics I have facilitated include emotional intelligence, conflict resolution and difficult conversations, time and workload management, giving and receiving feedback, training of trainers, storytelling for leaders, growth mindset, effective communication and active listening, psychological safety, creative thinking and innovation strategies, and stress management and burnout prevention.
Instructional Design

I have designed in-person, virtual, hybrid, and e-learning courses and workshops. My work spans short standalone courses, week-long intensives, and blended programs lasting 3-6 months. Additionally, I've designed diverse learning products such as videos, podcasts, augmented reality experiences, job aids, and learning bursts. I take pride in crafting memorable, novel, and emotionally engaging experiences that harness the power of storytelling and gamification to drive meaningful change.
E-Learning and Multimedia Development

I have honed my expertise in video, audio, graphic design, and e-learning development, enabling me to create and support others in designing rich, engaging asynchronous learning experiences. I film and edit live-action videos, develop character and typography animations, and produce screen recordings enhanced with layered animations. Additionally, I design full-length and micro e-learning courses, as well as conversational and narrative podcasts.
Leadership of Learning and Development Teams

I have experience building and leading teams, including 7 years of experience leading professional and organizational development teams, as well as cross-functional teams focused on learning innovation. I’m deeply passionate about helping team members leverage their strengths and ensuring they’re in roles that align with their career aspirations. I’m committed to fostering an environment where individuals can flourish and teams can unlock their full potential.

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Facilitating Learning Around the World

I have facilitated learning in 13 countries, including Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Thailand, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, South Africa, Nigeria, and Bangladesh. Click the right arrow to explore more about my global work.
Facilitating Leadership Courses

Africa and Southeast Asia

As part of the EnCompass Global Health Professional and Organizational Development project, I designed and facilitated Leadership at All Levels, a week-long leadership course for USAID health sector staff and teams in D.C., Nigeria, South Africa, and Thailand. The course covered key topics such as emotional intelligence, essential leadership practices, giving and receiving feedback, and conflict management, equipping participants with practical skills to lead effectively at any level.
Interactive Audio Instruction Programs

South America and the Caribbean

I developed two interactive audio instruction programs to enhance English language learning. English for Colombia, funded by the Colombian Ministry of Education, was designed to bring English education to over 200 schools across the country. English for Latin America, created and funded by the Education Development Center, aimed to support English learning throughout the region, including 185 schools in the Dominican Republic. For both programs, I played a key role in curriculum design, script development, and audio production—leading recording sessions, editing content, and assembling the final programs. Additionally, I co-facilitated teacher training and conducted pilot evaluations to ensure effectiveness and impact.
Facilitating Digital Storytelling Workshops

Central Asia

I traveled through Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, leading week-long digital storytelling workshops to help USAID staff effectively communicate the impact of their work. I also delivered this training to the USAID mission in Cambodia.
Privilege and Perspective

Traveling for work has given me the opportunity to immerse myself in different cultures, build lifelong friendships, and gain valuable perspectives on life. In addition to my work travel, I have had the privilege of visiting China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Nepal, Japan, Turkey, England, Ghana, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Canada.

Creating transformative learning through

Storytelling

I believe stories are essential to the learning process and strive to harness their power to create meaningful learning experiences. Read my blog on the power of stories in learning experience design to learn more.

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From musician to digital learning leader

my story

I have established a career at the intersection of international development, learning design, and digital storytelling. Select the right arrow button to learn how a love for music led to a passion for helping others develop skills and realize their potential.
Writer, producer, and performer

Musician

From ages 16 to 25, I wrote, recorded, and produced seven full-length albums. During college, I formed a live band and performed on stages such as the iconic Apollo Theatre. A decade of writing and recording music honed my ability to transform ideas into polished digital products. Leading a band taught me how to communicate a vision, leverage the strengths of team members, and resolve conflicts. Performing on stage helped me develop confidence in front of an audience, while managing the band's social media sharpened my skills in capturing and editing compelling photos and videos. These experiences, combined with a bachelor's degree in English with a focus on technical writing, paved the way for my first professional role in communications.
Communications intern

Voice of America

In 2008, I moved to D.C. for an internship at Voice of America where I gave tours of the building to tourist, wrote articles for the website, and edited videos for the communications team. This was my first experience working in a multicultural environment, as I worked with the various country teams to develop web content. To make the studio tour I led more engaging, I wrote and performed a song about VOA during my weekly tours.
Technology Specialist

Education Development Center

In 2009, I landed my first full-time role at Education Development Center (EDC), where I managed the recording studio for the ICT team, produced videos for the Communications team, and provided support to the IT team as needed. During this time, I built a mentorship with Kit Yasin, who introduced me to Interactive Audio Instruction and Instructional Design, shaping the next steps in my career.
Producer, writer, and voice actor

English for Colombia

In 2010, I moved to Barranquilla, Colombia, to produce English for Colombia (ECO), an interactive audio instruction program for the Colombian Ministry of Education. I served as the lead songwriter, scriptwriter, voice actor, and audio engineer for the English for Colombia (ECO) team. I brought two main characters to life—a young boy and a parrot—while also editing all 100 audio programs into the final product, which continues to be used to teach English across Colombia today.
English teacher

Universidad Del Norte

Most of my work on the English for Colombia (ECO) program took place in the evenings. During the day, I taught advanced English at a local university. Balancing face-to-face instruction by day and developing distance learning content by night, I gained valuable insight into engaging learners in both environments—and, most importantly, realized how much more there was to learn about designing and facilitating effective learning experiences.
Curriculum developer and lead producer

English for Latin America

In 2012, I returned to D.C. to rejoin EDC, this time with a clearer sense of purpose. With experience in learning design and production, I took on the role of curriculum designer, script and songwriter, and lead producer for English for Latin America, an interactive audio instruction program. Additionally, I supported a youth development project in Honduras, producing virtual sessions, developing e-learning content, and conducting teacher training.
Instructional Design and Technology Masters Degree Student

George Mason University

While working for EDC during the day, I attended graduate school at GMU at night studying Instructional Design and Technology. This project-based education helped me understand how theory translates into practice, provided practical experience working with others to design and develop digital learning products, and solidified my beliefs about learning design.
Blended Learning Specialist

GHPOD

In 2015, after earning my master’s degree, I joined the Global Health Professional and Organizational Development project as a Blended Learning Specialist. In this role, I designed blended learning journeys and produced e-learning and multimedia content to complement both virtual and face-to-face learning experiences for USAID health sector staff. Over the next five years, I advanced to Senior Learning Specialist, leading the professional development team and expanding my skill set to include facilitation.
Director of Digital Learning

EnCompass LLC

In 2020, I took on the role of Associate Director of Digital Learning at EnCompass LLC, where I founded and lead the Digital Learning Hub (DLH). This team of digital learning specialists designs and produces e-learning, videos, podcasts, augmented reality, and virtual instructor-led training for projects across the company. From 2020 to 2025, I grew the DLH team from 2 to 12, expanding the company’s portfolio and capabilities to create experiential digital learning experiences. In 2024, I also assumed the role of Workforce Development Director, leading a team of 15 learning and organizational development specialists supporting USAID's Bureau for Global Health. In 2025, I was promoted to Director of Digital Learning.