Daniel Guimont
Training and Development Specialist, Canadian Armed Forces (15 years) Bilingual Learning Consultant
Aviva Canada
ID Professional Certification
Daniel landed a fully remote role as a Bilingual Learning Consultant after leveling up his skills and confidence through Peck Academy.
He had already built a 15-year career in training and development with the Canadian Armed Forces, rising from fitness instructor to senior Training and Development Specialist. But when he moved into a role where he was no longer the subject matter expert, imposter syndrome hit hard, and he knew he needed both a clearer understanding of the instructional design landscape and hands-on technical skills to keep growing.
“Today, I'm starting a new position as a Bilingual Learning Consultant — fully remote. It feels surreal.”
— Daniel Guimont
A Portfolio Built on Real-World Expertise
Daniel's portfolio showcases his thoughtful approach to scenario-based learning and leadership development, reflecting the intentionality and iterative feedback he embraced throughout the program.
From visual polish to instructional strategy, his projects illustrate the value of combining lived experience with robust instructional design practices.
Apply NowFit to Serve: Where Lived Experience Meets Learning Design
Daniel's flagship project, Fit to Serve, trains military personnel in leading fitness programs for their units, blending his real-world expertise with engaging, story-driven eLearning.
A second standout project, Crisis Negotiation, walks learners through high-stakes communication scenarios using AI-powered characters, branching logic, and realistic dialogue, demonstrating his range as a designer.
From Imposter Syndrome to a New Chapter
After completing the program, Daniel secured a fully remote role as a Bilingual Learning Consultant. The skills and confidence he gained helped him stand out in interviews, communicate more effectively with stakeholders, and design learning experiences rooted in behavior change.
The certification program also gave him leadership practice he now carries into his work, whether guiding team meetings or facilitating conversations with executives.
For someone who once questioned if he'd ever measure up to the portfolios he admired, Daniel now serves as a role model in the community and in his career.
“Before joining Peck Academy, I had already built a career in training and development. I spent about 15 years working for the Canadian Armed Forces as a civilian, starting out as a fitness instructor and eventually becoming a Training and Development Specialist. But even at that level, I realized there were critical skills I was missing — skills the Academy offered. When I later made a lateral move into a company where I was no longer a subject matter expert, imposter syndrome hit hard.”
“Eventually, I committed to the full program. I invested about an hour a day for nearly a year, building a portfolio website I was truly proud of. I remember looking at other students' portfolios before joining — being in awe of their work and wondering if I'd ever measure up. The truth is, the process wasn't easy. Every milestone — the Storyline Lab, the Flagship Project, the portfolio, even building a LinkedIn presence that attracted recruiters — was hard work. But each challenge pushed me to close the skill gaps I knew were holding me back.”
“Today, I'm starting a new position as a Bilingual Learning Consultant — fully remote. It feels surreal. This journey was anything but a walk in the park, but the Academy gave me the technical skills, the portfolio, the confidence, and the community I needed to take this leap. More than that, it helped me grow into someone who understands the hiring market and how to position myself for success.”
