Sandy shares the mindset shifts that gave her the confidence to take the leap, along with the strategies she still relies on to overcome challenges, stay focused, and continue growing in her new career.
[Case Study] From the FBI to Editing: The Art of the Career Pivot | with Kathy Robinson
Kathy opens up about the fears she had to overcome to pursue a completely new career and how she found her “tribe” through the Optimizer community.
[CASE STUDY] How to Diversify Your Creative Skills and Experience to Build Multiple Income Streams | with Krysia Szyszlo
Krysia highlights the parallels between dating, networking, and job hunting, offering practical advice and fresh perspectives that resonate across both personal and professional journeys.
How to Approach Difficult Conversations In Polarizing Times | with Justin Jones-Fosu
Justin shares actionable strategies and mindset shifts from his book, offering a way to approach disagreements that prioritize respect, collaboration, and mutual understanding.
Unemployed? Burned Out? Or Both? How to Manage a Career Break | with Laura Nguyen
Laura and I delve into why even a lack of work can lead to burnout—how the uncertainty, panic, and self-doubt that follow job loss can weigh just as heavily as being overworked.
The Dumpster Fire of 2024, Predictions for 2025, and The Future of Creativity | with Zack Arnold
I, Zack Arnold, the usual host of Optimize Yourself, step into the guest seat to give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what 2024 was like for me and my team.
The eight words that shape my approach to life (especially when the shit hits the fan)
Happy New Year, my friend. I hope this message finds you as well as can be under the chaotic circumstances we’ve endured the last several …
We survived til ’25. Now what?!
Welp…here we are. It’s the last full work week of 2024 before we drag our lifeless zombie carcasses across the finish line and slowly slip …
The future of Optimize Yourself (a painful lesson in branding)
As I’ve spent the last year watching much of my life completely implode, I’ve had countless reasons to stop and reflect. Two of the most recent …
The Art of the Pivot: Going From Freelancer to Entrepreneur | with Nick Milo
Nick’s journey from Hollywood to helping others harness their creativity is a testament to the power of diversification and the value of transferring skills across industries.
How to Work with Challenging Colleagues Without Losing Your Mind (or your job) | with Amy Gallo
Amy explains why collaboration is essential and highlights the importance of developing the skill to get along with others to achieve our best work.
Meetings Don’t Have to Suck: Learn a Better Way to Create and Collaborate | with Dr. Steven Rogelberg
Dr. Rogelberg shares how you can reclaim your time, energy, and creativity using different strategies to make meetings productive, engaging, and even (dare I say) enjoyable.
How to Build Collaborative Cultures & Fix Toxic Creative Environments | with Chris Deaver
In our conversation, Chris and I explore what the culture of co-creation entails and how it has benefited early adopters like Apple.
Overcoming Communication Fears for Introverted Creatives | with Bridget Sampson
Bridget shares her own journey from being traumatized and terrified by early public speaking experiences to becoming a confident communicator.
From Information Overload to Getting Better at Anything by Finding the Right Mentors | with Scott Young
Scott and I talk about how AI is changing the way we learn and how we can master the skill of learning in today’s digital age.