The Train Method BETA

New
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8 Weeks

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Cohort-based Course

A dynamic, visual planning system to help you turn scattered ideas into actionable steps—perfect for creative, zigzaggy thinkers like you.

Course overview

From Idea to Action: How You’ll Transform and Move Forward

You’ll go from feeling stuck or scattered to moving forward with clarity and purpose. In this course, you’ll learn how to visually map your ideas and turn them into a clear, energizing plan. You’ll build a system that’s as flexible as you are, so you can adapt and keep momentum even as your goals evolve. You’ll also get real-world tools and visual exercises that make progress feel fun and rewarding, not rigid or overwhelming. By the end, you’ll have your own dynamic Train Method plan—and the confidence to keep your ideas rolling. 🚂✨

Who’s Ready to Hop Aboard?

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Creative, zigzaggy thinkers – A visual, adaptable system for those whose ideas don’t fit in neat rows.

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People ready to move from idea to action – Turn scattered ideas into real steps that you can actually take.

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Those craving momentum – Build plans that adapt to you and keep you moving forward—without getting stuck.

What you’ll get out of this course

Build a dynamic planning system that flexes with your energy and adapts to your way of working.

Give students an idea of how they can expect to grow throughout your course. Include specificity and precise results so students can benchmark exactly what they’ll learn.

Capture and organize your ideas visually, so you never lose track of what matters most.

Give students an idea of how they can expect to grow throughout your course. Include specificity and precise results so students can benchmark exactly what they’ll learn.

Use the T.R.A.I.N. Method to move from scattered thoughts to real, actionable steps.

Give students an idea of how they can expect to grow throughout your course. Include specificity and precise results so students can benchmark exactly what they’ll learn.

Gain momentum with visual Post-it’s, milestones, and purposeful iteration strategies.

Give students an idea of how they can expect to grow throughout your course. Include specificity and precise results so students can benchmark exactly what they’ll learn.

Move beyond rigid to-do lists to a structured, energizing process made for your zigzaggy brain.

Create plans that stay relevant as your projects and passions evolve.

What’s included

Leigh-Ann Mick

Live sessions

Learn directly from Leigh-Ann Mick in a real-time, interactive format.

9 Self-Paced Modules (all available in Week 1)

Chug along at your own pace with 9 clear, self-paced modules—ready to turn your ideas into action, one step at a time.

4 Optional Co-Working and Q+A Sessions (Live)

Join + share your questions, get support, and connect with your fellow Train Method travellers!

Hands-on Train Exercises

Hands-on activities that turn your ideas into visual steps and keep your momentum rolling.

The Train Yard (Community)

Share insights, stay accountable, and keep your momentum on track alongside like-minded travelers. All aboard!

Your Voice is Important

This is a BETA Round, and your feedback matters! Tell me what's working and how I can make it even better for you. Let’s do this together!

Lifetime Access

Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.

Certificate of Completion

Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.

Maven Guarantee

This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.

Course syllabus

3 live sessions • 76 lessons • 20 projects

Week 1

Jun 23—Jun 29

    An Introduction to the Train Method/

    12 items • Free preview

    Line of Travel

    8 items

    Learning T.R.A.I.N.

    12 items

    Passport

    7 items

    Merit Milestones

    8 items

    Building Digital Trains

    6 items

    Building your Action Train

    6 items

    Time + The Train Method

    7 items

    >> STOP HERE for now.

    1 item

    How to Build your Own Trains - Directory

    15 items

    /Momentum makes milestones!

    5 items

Week 2

Jun 30—Jul 6
    Nothing scheduled for this week

Week 3

Jul 7—Jul 13
    Nothing scheduled for this week

Week 4

Jul 14—Jul 20

    Jul

    15

    Q&A and Co-Working (Optional, 2 of 4)

    Tue 7/1512:45 AM—1:45 AM (UTC)
    Optional

    > Module Links for Live (Syllabus Focus, part 1)

    1 item • Free preview

Week 5

Jul 21—Jul 27

    Jul

    23

    Q&A and Coworking (Optional, 3 of 4)

    Wed 7/2312:45 AM—1:45 AM (UTC)
    Optional

    > Module Links for LIVE (Syllabus Focus, part 2)

    1 item

    FINAL REVIEW of the Train Method Class in Beta

    3 items

Week 6

Jul 28—Aug 3
    Nothing scheduled for this week

Week 7

Aug 4—Aug 10
    Nothing scheduled for this week

Week 8

Aug 11—Aug 17

    Aug

    12

    Q&A and Coworking (Optional, 4 of 4)

    Tue 8/126:30 PM—7:30 PM (UTC)
    Optional

Post-course

    (Office Use Only)

    1 item

Bonus

    Train Ideas to Get You Started

    1 item

    Iterating your Crew Train ♣️

    1 item

    Train Method Goal Thermometer

    1 item
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The Train Method’s modules are self-paced and supported by clear, visual lessons.


You’ll also get access to 4 optional Co-Working + Q+A Sessions with Leigh-Ann—your chance to ask questions, get support, and connect with other zigzag thinkers while making progress.

Meet your Instructor

Leigh-Ann Mick

Leigh-Ann Mick

Leigh-Ann Mick is a designer, creative guide, and the creator of The Train Method—a visual, flexible system for taking your ideas from scattered to structured. Based in Winnipeg, she brings nearly two decades of experience helping others organize their work and dreams. She’s passionate about making planning feel intuitive, accessible, and fun, combining visuals, metaphors, and real-life experiments so you can build plans that actually fit how you think and work.

What people are saying

        I believe the Train Method is an answer for ambitious, accomplished people who feel like they're falling behind. I dream up new creations and ideas daily—this method ensures they don't get lost and creates an action plan that fits me and my life.
Jess Seburn

Jess Seburn

Death Doula
        If you get the chance to work with Leigh-Ann, DO IT! She’s been my biggest cheerleader, helping me take my ideas from a spark of inspiration all the way to launch and beyond. She’s kind, honest, and deeply creative. You won’t regret it!
Joey Bloom

Joey Bloom

Artist + Blogger

All Aboard for Collective Learning

All Aboard for Collective Learning

Self-Paced Learning

This course gives you access to all 9 modules in Week 1 inside Maven. Each module is written and paired with supporting visuals to help you learn clearly and at your own pace.

Exercises + Prompts

Hands-on activities that turn your ideas into visual steps + keep your momentum rolling.

4 Live Coworking andQ+A Sessions

Join + share your questions, work on your Trains, get support, and connect with LA and your fellow travellers! These sessions are optional.

'The Train Yard' Community Space

Use the Community 'Train Yard' to share and find others who are building their own routes, finding momentum, and cheering each other on along the way. Also see each other at our live Q+A sessions.

Free resource

Building your Line of Travel (Printable PDF)*

The Train Method is a hands-on, flexible system that turns zigzaggy thoughts into a clear, visual path using train cars and simple tools to take you from idea to action.


In this mini guide, you’ll try the Line of Travel—a visual way to map out your next project or day, so you can chart your next steps clearly—for the most enjoyable and efficient route forward. It’s clear, satisfying, and even a little fun to build—planning that actually works with your brain.


✂️ Print the Train Car pages (pg. 4–5), cut them out, and follow the 5 steps inside!


Get this free TRAINing Tool

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The Train Method BETA

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Dates

June 23—Aug 18, 2025

Payment Deadline

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