Build useful learning.
Deliver awesome training.
Be a fearless learning pro.

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What is Useful Stuff?

Let's be real -- most training checks a box. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Useful Stuff is on a mission to help people work and learn better.

Founded by Dr Heidi Kirby, Useful Stuff is a consulting practice that helps organizations design learning that actually works by meeting learners where they are, solving real problems, and proving its lasting impact.

Useful Stuff offers
- Strategy: consulting and workshops to move from reactive to strategic
- Community: a space for learning professionals to connect and grow
- Library: resources that help you create more effective learning and training

Let's do learning better together.

What are people saying?

"Working with Dr. Heidi Kirby has been a fantastic experience. She quickly grasped our unique challenges and helped us build an executable learning and development strategy - defining the right roles and skill sets, recommending tools tailored to our needs, and designing engaging learning experiences. She even developed a practical interview guide for our Instructional Designer role, complete with competencies and red flags, which we’ve already put into practice. Her clear, actionable guidance has set us up for success as we begin executing our plan.”

Aaron Levy, Learning & Development Director, M-Tech Systems USA, LLC
"We’ve been incredibly lucky to have Heidi as part of our core advisory team. Her advice has always been super practical and grounded. It’s not easy to cut through the noise and stay focused on what truly matters, but Heidi has been guiding us with clarity and precision since day one. I’ve also really appreciated her support on the tactical side, where hands-on execution makes all the difference. She’s consistently delivered above expectations. As a founder, I deeply value people who can operate strategically and execute flawlessly. Heidi is definitely one of those rare people!”

Andrew Matsiavin, Founder, Parta.io
"Heidi brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her work, and I had the opportunity to see the significant impact that her creativity and attention to detail had on a project that required extensive research, collaboration with other learning designers and SMEs, and several rounds of client feedback. Heidi's work is top-notch, and she was a joy to work with, from brainstorming through final delivery of the project. I highly recommend working with Heidi!"

Katie Hynes, Learning Design & QA Specialist
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