062: Framing Your Work with Tiana Fech
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I wish there was a clearer way to explain how I work or teach”? I’ve been there, too.
For me, frameworks have become one of those quiet, powerful tools that help turn scattered thoughts into something clear and meaningful. They aren’t just buzzwords or complicated diagrams. They’re ways to make the invisible parts of our work visible, helping us organize ideas, decisions, and intentions so we and the people we work with can see the heart of what really matters.
In this episode, we explore what frameworks are, why they matter, and how they can help us design, lead, and connect with purpose – whether it’s guiding students through research projects, creating learning experiences, or shaping your own approach to work. Think of frameworks as bridges that connect ideas to action and people to each other.
Listen in as we talk about:
- 01:00 A key tool in my tool belt
- 02:47 Making the invisible – visible
- 05:25 A framework for engagement
- 09:06 Designing learning with heart
- 10:53 Why frameworks matter
- 12:55 Shaping your framework
- 15:00 Framing your work forward
Connect with Tiana:
- Website: https://tianafech.com
- LinkedIn: Tiana Fech
- Instagram: @tianafech
- Facebook: @tianafech
- Book: Online Course Creation 101: A step-by-step guide to creating your first online course
“A framework is really about making something invisible… visible. It gives shape to what you value, what you do, and how you do it.”
So, what is a framework, really? It might sound like a stuffy corporate buzzword, but at its core, a framework is simply a structured way to organize your thinking. It’s like swapping out a messy junk drawer for a neat, labelled filing cabinet helping you (and others) make sense of your ideas, decisions, and approach. Frameworks don’t have to be fancy. They can be a simple model or a detailed visual guide. What matters is that they bring clarity and meaning to your work. In fact, you’re probably already using frameworks without realizing it – in how you give feedback, lead a meeting, or make decisions. The power comes when you name and shape those patterns with intention, turning them into tools that are not only useful to you, but usable and shareable with others. A good framework doesn’t complicate things. It helps you see what matters, how it connects, and how to share it in a way that truly makes sense.
