Networking Tips That Advance Your ID Career

Networking Tips That Advance Your ID Career

From Designing with Love by Jackie Pelegrin

March 25, 2026 · 12 min · Season 4 · Episode 101

About this episode

This episode explores effective networking strategies for instructional designers and educators to build meaningful relationships.

What if networking could feel calm, kind, and effective—without the awkward pitch? We walk through five connection moves that help instructional designers and educators build real relationships: a mindset reframe, tiny weekly actions, breadcrumb visibility, simple follow-ups, and a growth circle powered by mentors and peers. The result is a practical, repeatable system that turns small moments into long-term opportunities. To make it actionable, we close with the Three Connections Challenge:...

People in this episode

Host: Jackie Pelegrin

Topics covered

  • networking
  • instructional design
  • career advancement
  • relationship building
  • mentorship

Keywords

  • networking tips
  • instructional design
  • career
  • mentorship
  • relationship building

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