Aamie Benson, MBA, CPCC, of Colorado has blazed a successful trail for herself in the field of learning and development while assuming a succession of high-profile roles. Today, she is a learning strategist, consultant, facilitator, and a performance and success coach at Evoke 3 LLC. In addition, she works as a senior instructional design consultant at Oxygen Exp, demonstrating her multifaceted expertise and commitment to advancing learning solutions.
In her daily work, Ms. Benson dedicates herself to designing programs that cater to a wide array of needs in the learning and development space. Her initiatives range from extensive training programs that span months to smaller, targeted learning opportunities. She meticulously crafts strategic plans ensuring the seamless integration of program components, including in-person workshops, blended learning experiences, and online modules. Her approach is holistic, leveraging video, graphics, and diverse learning methodologies to create comprehensive learning solutions.
Ms. Benson’s educational background is comprehensive and varied. She holds a Master of Business Administration in international business from St. Mary’s University in the United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Arts in organizational and interpersonal communications from Oral Roberts University. She later earned a certificate in coaching and leadership development from the Coaches Training Institute. Ms. Benson’s additional credentials include being a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) certified practitioner through the Myers & Briggs Foundation, a certified professional co-active coach (CPCC), and a neuro-linguistic programming master practitioner. Ms. Benson’s career has predominantly revolved around learning and development with significant stints in London, England, and Seattle, Washington. She has worked with various tech companies, including startups that evolved into major enterprises like Dell Technologies. Her experience at Microsoft and Amazon through a small learning boutique has been particularly enriching, allowing her to tailor learning solutions to the specific needs of a variety of organizations.
Further, Ms. Benson garnered experience as a senior learning experience designer and training consultant at Charter Communications while concurrently holding a similar role at Microsoft. Earlier in her career, she was a corporate training specialist in people and organizational effectiveness at the EMC Corporation. Ms. Benson also gained valuable experience as a learning and leadership operations coordinator at UBS Investment Bank. Crediting her success to a blend of positive mentorship and the ability to learn from both positive and negative experiences, she emphasizes the importance of ambition and the courage to take risks. These qualities have been pivotal to her journey, especially when she transitioned to becoming an entrepreneur. Building her own business was challenging, yet she counts it as a rewarding endeavor.
A consistent theme in Ms. Benson’s career is her passion for the people side of business. She has always been fascinated by human behavior, learning processes, and personal growth. This organically led her to the field of learning and development and eventually inspired her to establish her own business. Ms. Benson’s clients frequently praise her ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results, earning their trust and continued engagement. Outside of her primary roles, she has contributed her time to multiple civic organizations, including as a program manager for the American Lung Association and as a coach with the International Coaching Federation.
Peering forward, Ms. Benson is focused on personal growth and aligning her future pursuits with her core values. She aims to avoid growth for its own sake, seeking instead to define what she truly wants and how to achieve it. One of her goals is to promote financial literacy among high school students and younger individuals, a cause she feels strongly about. In her leisure time, Ms. Benson enjoys traveling and hiking.
