Meet Offbeat

L&D needs to mature. We know it. You know it. Everybody knows it. We started Offbeat with the intention of supporting L&D professionals in stepping out of their comfort zone and into territories where they learn, shake off traditional ways of working, and adopt more impactful practices.

The Offbeat Team

This is our team. Behind the scenes, we have members, partners, and volunteers who bring the magic to a whole other level!

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Lavinia Mehedințu

Co-Founder & Learning Architect

I'm a dreamer, recovered workaholic, learning nerd, and former Learning & Development Manager of a wonderful team. I'm taking everything I've learned in the past years about learning, business development, community management, and team management, and building Offbeat as the go-to learning space for any learning professional.

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Ioana Göz

Co-Founder & Learning Architect

I’m an enthusiast for all things aesthetic, with a background in learning experience design & delivery, and a heart that beats for user-centric design. I blend my experience and love for visual harmony with a keen concern for understanding learners’ needs, to create beautiful, unique experiences that inspire and resonate with all L&D professionals.

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Our Principles

We strongly believe our work can help in role-modeling the way L&D works everywhere in the world. So we've highlighted below a couple of promises for our partners, clients, and everyone else in our network.

We focus on nurturing a sense of belonging & psychological safety

Imagine a space where you feel like you belong. A space where you feel safe to share your challenges, worries, and ideas, without fear of being judged. That's how we're building Offbeat every day - a space for you to grow.

We believe the little things make a big impact

Wonderful experiences are thoughtfully created. We make sure we provide the information you need when you need it, you meet the people you want to meet, and you get the value from big or small initiatives.

We're lighthearted

We take our work seriously, but not ourselves! Our team is all about keeping things breezy and fun. Expect a space filled with laughter, where joy is part of everything we do.

We believe in sustainable growth

We're not the space where you'll be pushed in unhealthy ways. Powerful learning happens when you are ready and at your own pace, so we make sure you don't spend more time with us than you need.

We bring a fresh perspective to L&D

We strongly believe L&D needs a do-over. So we're pushing forward practices that get us out of our current comfort zone, and into becoming more impactful and fulfilled in our roles.

We promote open-source resources

Learning from each others' work is one of the best way to move forward. We create spaces for knowledge & experience sharing, while also keeping ourselves accountable with sharing our own practices.

We have a no bullshit approach

No fluff, no puffery, just straight-up real talk. We keep things as simple and clear as a sunny day. It's honesty with a capital 'H', and we wouldn't have it any other way.

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