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Turning Knowledge into Performance I'm the Founder and Director of Knowledge to Motion, a South African Learning & Development consultancy that has helped organisations transform complex knowledge into engaging learning experiences since 2014. I partner with organisations, leaders, and entrepreneurs to build the people, systems, and capabilities that drive business growth. My work combines business coaching, learning strategy, instructional design, organisational development, leadership development, and virtual team building to help businesses improve performance, increase productivity, and develop high-performing teams. Over the past decade, I have worked with some of Africa's leading organisations, designing learning solutions, capability frameworks, leadership programmes, business improvement initiatives, and engaging virtual experiences that deliver measurable results. I also coach small business owners and entrepreneurs to strengthen their strategy, improve operations, grow revenue, and build sustainable businesses. I specialise in transforming complex ideas into practical solutions that engage people, develop capability, strengthen collaboration, and improve business performance. My Services Business Growth & Coaching Business Coaching Business Strategy Growth Planning Business Process Improvement Performance Improvement Leadership Coaching Change Management Customer Service Strategy Sales Capability Development Learning & Development Instructional Design eLearning Development (Articulate Storyline & Rise) Learning Strategy Curriculum Design Learning Needs Analysis Competency Frameworks Learning Pathways Workshop Design Facilitator Guides Learner Guides Assessment Design Storyboarding AI-Assisted Learning Design Training Videos Leadership Development Behavioural Skills Programmes Banking & Financial Services Learning Compliance Learning Virtual Team Building & Facilitation Online Team Building Events Virtual Escape Rooms Murder Mystery Experiences Interactive Team Challenges Communication & Collaboration Workshops Cross-Functional Team Development Conference Facilitation Virtual Workshops Team Debriefs Focused on Workplace Behaviour Custom Team Building Experiences Industries Banking & Financial Services Insurance Mining Manufacturing Retail FMCG Professional Services Small Business Entrepreneurship Education Whether you need a business coach, learning strategist, instructional designer, facilitator, or someone to deliver memorable virtual team-building experiences, I bring strategic thinking, creativity, and practical business experience to every project. My goal is simple: to help organisations develop people, strengthen teams, and achieve measurable business results.

I am an eLearning Specialist with over 26 years of experience in developing high-quality interactive courses. My goal is to assist companies in achieving their training goals through engaging content, visual designs, and quizzes. My skills include Course Design & Development, Instructional Design, Video Creation, Audio Creation and Quality Assurance. Examples of software that I am proficient in are Articulate 360 including Storyline, Camtasia, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Creative Cloud, PowerPoint. I have excellent knowledge of creating SCORM packages for LMS e.g., Moodle and Kajabi. It is of great importance to me to build solid and long-lasting relationships with my clients. I pride myself on producing quality work and delivering within deadlines. I am a dedicated and reliable freelancer that has completed work successfully for many international companies. Please contact me if you have any questions. Examples of my work are available on request. I am looking forward to connecting with you!

Instructional designer with 9+ years creating learning programs that prioritize skill application over information delivery. I specialize in transforming complex content into practical training across healthcare, corporate compliance, and technical domains. Available for course development, curriculum strategy, content transformation, accessibility remediation, and project recovery. Contact me for a free 30min consult! What I deliver: - Scenario-based learning that prepares learners for real decisions, not just assessments - Complete program design from needs analysis through delivery and iteration - Content that works within your constraints - tight timelines, limited budgets, challenging SMEs - Accessibility-compliant courses (WCAG 2.2 AA) across platforms - AI-based content development - scalable while maintaining high-quality Recent work: - Fortune 500 compliance training (16+ scenario activities, distributed team coordination) - University masters programs in pharmacology and clinical evaluation (became institutional standards) - AI-powered learning platform development (rapid content authoring and deployment) Tools: Articulate 360 (Rise/Storyline), Canvas, Moodle, OpenEdx, H5P, AI-assisted content development Approach: Evidence-based frameworks (Merrill's First Principles, backward design, 4C-ID) applied to your specific context - not academic theory, but practical methodology that improves outcomes. I work independently from brief to delivery, coordinate across technical and subject matter expert teams, and iterate based on learner performance data.

I design ESL and EFL courses that learners actually finish! These courses are interactive, pedagogically grounded, and built by someone who has spent 6+ years teaching English and 5+ years as a professional instructional designer. Most instructional designers know the tools. I know the learner. For the past five years I have worked as an instructional designer at You Can Speak Ltd, building eLearning content across multiple learner types. These learner types are from young learners to adult ESL learners to corporate English communication programs. In that role I designed the full content pipeline: lesson frameworks, interactive activities, and the production standards my team followed to deliver consistent, high-quality output. The tools I used daily: Articulate Rise 360 and Genially. Alongside that, I currently hold a freelance contract with Easy Peasy English, designing interactive Genially content for their English learning platform. I am also in my third year of a Bachelor's degree in TESOL, so everything I build is grounded in current second language acquisition research, not just instinct. What I build: — SCORM-ready eLearning courses in Articulate Rise 360 — Interactive, game-style ESL/EFL lessons and activities in Genially — AI-enhanced lessons using custom-generated images, voiceover, avatar video, and background audio — Full curriculum sequences, unit plans, and lesson frameworks — Onboarding and communication training for international or ESL/EFL-facing teams — Content levelled to CEFR (A1–C2) — Teacher guides, student workbooks, and supporting resources My tools: Course authoring: Articulate Rise 360 | Genially AI image: Midjourney | DALL-E | Adobe Firefly | Canva AI | Kling AI AI video: Runway | Kling AI AI voiceover: ElevenLabs AI avatar video: HeyGen AI music & SFX: Suno | Udio Production: Google Workspace | Microsoft Office | Canva Why Rise AND Genially: I use Articulate Rise for SCORM-compatible courses that live inside an LMS these are structured, trackable eLearning that corporate clients and institutions require. I use Genially for high-engagement, visually interactive content where learner experience comes first. Having both means I recommend the right tool for your context, not just the one I happen to know. What AI means for your course: Every asset including characters, illustrations, voiceover, scenario videos, background audio can be built specifically for your learners and your brand. No stock photo compromises. No generic narrator voices. No expensive production teams. Cohesive, custom-feeling content produced efficiently. A recent client wrote: "Joshua brought his own experience and expertise as an ESL/EFL teacher and content creator into the work, which significantly improved the final result. Anyone who hires him will be making a great decision." — 5-star review, Jan 2026 I work best with: — EdTech companies building or scaling English language courses — Language schools and training centres developing digital curriculum — Businesses creating English onboarding or communication training for international teams — Entrepreneurs and coaches building ESL products or programs Based in Bangkok. Fully remote. Clear communication throughout every project. If you want interactive ESL/EFL content designed by someone who has actually built it at scale then let's talk!

In the high-stakes world of academia and professional certification, the difference between a 'pass' and a 'fail' is often the quality of the study material. I am an Educational Content Architect specializing in the design and transcription of high-fidelity learning assets. I offer a unique, hybrid service that combines the logical rigor of digital instructional design with the scientifically proven retention benefits of handwritten content. ​Digital documents are excellent for storage, but they are often poor for deep learning. To solve this, I transform your raw data, dense PDFs, or lecture notes into 'Active Learning' guides. My process involves architecting a clear digital hierarchy—ensuring the logic of the subject matter is sound—and then integrating bespoke, handwritten annotations and diagrams that serve as cognitive anchors for the learner. ​My Architectural Framework Includes: ​Digital Curriculum Structuring: I organize your content into a logical, digestible flow, removing the 'cognitive clutter' that hinders student progress. ​Premium Handwritten Transcription: Utilizing the human touch to create personalized study notes, manuscripts, and correspondence that command attention and improve memory encoding. ​Visual Synthesis: Transforming complex theories into hand-rendered flowcharts and diagrams that make high-level concepts accessible at a glance. ​I operate at a disciplined, fixed hourly rate, providing clients with consistent, high-value delivery and total transparency. Whether you are an educator looking to elevate your resources or a professional requiring a polished, handwritten touch for your intellectual property, I would be delighted to assist you in delivering a high-yield, unique product.

I bridge the gap between complex pedagogy and high-end visual design. With over 15 years of experience across Higher Education (HET) and vocational training, I specialise in creating evidence-based learning experiences that are as visually compelling as they are educationally sound. Core Strengths Dual Expertise: I integrate Visual Communication (BTech Graphic Design) with Educational Psychology (BA Psych) to produce multi-device optimised, accessible content that actually sticks. Full ID Lifecycle: Expert in curriculum mapping, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven improvements using Articulate 360 and Adobe Creative Suite. Regulatory Knowledge: Deep experience with QCTO-aligned vocational frameworks and HET undergraduate module development (Pearson Institute, Inscape). Key Accomplishments Master of Education (Cum Laude): Research-led approach to modern teaching methodologies and academic integrity. Academic Leadership: Proven success as a Module Leader and Honours Supervisor, overseeing the delivery of high-impact curricula. Vocational Impact: Developed interactive, online short courses for diverse fields including Mechanical Engineering and Construction Management. Education M.Ed (Higher Education) – Cum Laude BTech: Graphic Design BA: Psychological Counselling I deliver student-centred solutions that meet rigorous academic standards while maintaining a focus on modern, digital-first engagement.