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 Hollywood: Anatomy of An Unlikely 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.
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.
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.
Building Skills, Relationships, and Weathering Industry Storms | with Shie Rozow
Shie shares how his passion and determination have allowed him to grow and thrive as a creative professional.
The Creative’s Guide to Understanding AI and Leveraging AI to Build Workflows & Optimize Your Creativity | with Rob Howard
Rob shares how you can start to dabble with AI so you can integrate it with your own unique talents and skills.
What Does The Future Hold for “AE’s” In the Age of “AI”? | LACPUG Panel
AI is not going anywhere and the more we understand how it impacts every job and person we interact with, the more we can adapt and grow with it.
EditFest 2023: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Art of Editing
At last year’s EditFest, I was one of 4 panelists invited to talk about the convergence of AI with the creative process, particularly related to the art of editing.
OpenAI’s Chad Nelson on How Artificial Intelligence Could Shape the Future of Creativity, Collaboration, and How We Can Survive
This conversation with Chad shines a new light on understanding AI and shows us how irreplaceable the creative human mind is.
Make Yourself Memorable: How to Leave an Impression, Build Your Network, & Get Hired | with Carole Kirschner
My conversation with Carole is filled with strategies and mindsets from an executive’s perspective to set you on the path to creative success.
When the Passion Tax Leads to a Stroke & How to Rebuild Your Life | with Troy DeVolld
No doubt that my conversation with Troy will inspire you to rekindle your passion for your craft while equipping you with the right tools and mindsets so you can stay happy, sane and well.
[CASE STUDY] How Marc Wiltshire Optimized His Cold Outreach Strategies (and Expanded His Network) to Land His Dream Job
This student case study with Marc will show you all the necessary tools you need to create your own luck and keep landing your next dream job.
Setting Boundaries Between Work & Life (Even When You Work For Steven Spielberg) | with Sarah Broshar
Sarah’s inspiring story reveals that creating your own ‘luck’ is the key to working with the best and setting boundaries is the key to having a life outside of work.
Building An Oscar-Winning Career…Without Sacrificing Your Values | with Paul Rogers
We can do our jobs and we can live our lives and the more fully we are able to live our lives and the more humanely we treat ourselves and the people around us the better we can do our jobs.
[CASE STUDY] How to Make the Most of Slow Work Periods and Make a Career Pivot | with Malinda Zehner Guerra
In this student case study, not only will you learn about the important mindset and relevant skills you need that goes beyond the technical aspect of your resume.