Blake Austensen

Background

About Blake Austensen

I have over 20 years of experience excelling in training and instructional design in the field of human performance improvement while performing in various roles including director of training for a national service delivery company, training specialist and certified coach at a federal agency, adjunct professor teaching graduate school classes at a state university, consultant/project manager for a federal contractor, and training officer in the military. In these roles, I have leveraged my expertise in instructional design, training delivery, virtual training, coaching, project management, and supervision. Over the course of these positions, I have utilized my knowledge and familiarity with the instructional systems design process and adult learning theory to launch training programs, facilitate training workshops, create and deliver virtual learning experiences, manage learning management systems, coach and offer career guidance to employees and supervisors, and successfully manage people and projects. My passion is supporting, developing, and guiding individuals, teams, and organizations to become the best versions of themselves. Working in the human performance improvement field in a variety of positions and organizations has enabled me to pursue this passion every day. My professional mission is to enable individuals and organizations to excel by fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. My work is rooted in collaboration, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering impactful learning experiences tailored to organizational goals.