Learning Experience Strategist Services

At Learning Experience Strategist Services (L.E.S.S.), we help educators, business leaders, and organizations turn learning into meaningful, aligned, and impactful experiences. Our mission is to empower instructors, trainers, and teams to design learning that is aligned, engaging, and results-driven, whether in a classroom, training room, or boardroom.

Intentional, Research-Based Learning Design

Exceptional learning doesn’t happen by accident. It begins with intentional design, research-based strategies, and a deep understanding of how people learn. We bring these elements together to help you create learning experiences that inspire, support, and deliver measurable outcomes.

Why Clients Choose Learning Experience Strategist Services

Working with L.E.S.S. helps you do more with less effort, confusion, and uncertainty.

More:

• confidence in instructional delivery

• consistency across courses or training programs

• impact from your teaching or training efforts

• learner engagement, growth, and success

• innovative, creative approaches to learning design

• personalized guidance and practical strategies

• recognition for high-quality teaching and training

Less:

• frustration with unclear objectives or expectations

• duplication of effort across teams or departments

• confusion for learners navigating content

• guesswork when designing courses or training

• uncertainty around alignment and assessment

• pressure of managing multiple learning initiatives

• time spent planning, designing, or revising curriculum

Meet Betsy Kostolni

I’m Betsy Kostolni, co-founder and CEO of Learning Experience Strategist Services LLC. Based in Wisconsin and serving clients nationwide, I bring more than 25 years of experience as a teacher, curriculum developer, instructional designer, and L&D facilitator. This unique blend of work experience allows me to approach learning design with a broad perspective, bridging the worlds of education and workplace training.

Experience Across Disciplines and Learning Contexts

With a Master of Science in Education (M.S. Ed.) specializing in Curriculum and Instruction, I’ve designed and developed more than 100 competency-based courses across 20+ disciplines, including general academics, cosmetology, welding, marketing, human resources, and more. This breadth of experience has given me a deep understanding of how to translate complex content into engaging, effective learning for K-12, higher education, and corporate learning and development audiences.

A Collaborative, Research-Driven Approach

I develop scalable, multimodal learning solutions that meet institutional standards and align with nationally recognized quality benchmarks. By integrating educational technology, I ensure that learning experiences are engaging, accessible, and aligned with real-world applications.

Collaboration is central to my work. I’ve partnered with faculty, trainers, and leaders across multiple industries to build strong, productive relationships through individualized support and agile project management. Beyond course design, I’ve also led teams in shaping unified departmental missions, visions, and strategic priorities that strengthen cohesion and focus.

A Shared Commitment to Learning

I co-founded L.E.S.S. with my husband, Brandon Kostolni, a technology administrator with more than 30 years of experience supporting educators and advancing digital learning in public schools. Together, we understand how curriculum and technology work together to support meaningful, measurable learning.

We’ve been married for over 30 years and are proud parents to three adult children, which remains our favorite long-term project.

Professional Engagement

Staying current with best practices in instructional design, curriculum development, and corporate training includes maintaining active memberships in leading professional organizations, such as:

• Association for Talent Development (ATD)

• ISTE+ASCD

• The Learning Guild

How We Support Our Partners

We collaborate with educators, SMEs, trainers, and organizational leaders to design aligned, engaging, and effective learning experiences. We help partners:

• Design learning that engages and inspires

• Build or refresh training programs and courses

• Develop a competency-based curriculum with aligned objectives and assessments

• Strengthen lesson or session design with practical tools and learner-engaged strategies

• Streamline planning, design, and evaluation

• Deliver consistent, high-quality learning that supports performance and growth

Our passion is taking ideas, content, and goals and transforming them into clear, impactful learning experiences that truly make a difference. Our partners do more with L.E.S.S.