Whether you’re on an in-house or agency team, knowing how to successfully steer your creative career is a skillset we ALL need to master! Join me in this incredibly informative episode where I chat with Head of HR, Kelsey Miller, about how to align your strengths (and your current life-chapter!) with the company you’re currently in to build the best creative professional future for yourself. We’ll talk specifically about how to make the most out of your current role to create a solid portfolio of demonstrated success for future employers, as well as ways to partner with your manager and forge relationships with people above you to ensure your career is continually moving forward in the direction you want. Kelsey also shares ways to keep your mindset focused on your future potential to stay engaged when you’re ready to move on from a job, plus tips to avoid holding yourself back from further career growth, and how to strategically position yourself during a corporate acquisition. If you want to know how to find growth in your creative career, or determine when it’s time to move on to advance your skillset, you won’t want to miss this episode! LET’S ROCK!

Connect with Kelsey...

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/habitatconsulting
Email: [email protected]

Want better professional mental health? Join the Creative Energy Collective at rockthatcreativejob.com and gain access to LIVE weekly mental health support sessions, interactive wellness workshops, industry expert guest-talks, and members-only mixers that keep you energized, connected, and inspired!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
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Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner + CEO of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides mental & emotional career support to creative professionals across the globe.

With a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer in both agency & in-house environments, Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to rewire their minds to find the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Jamie has given keynotes, workshops, and live-coaching to thousands of creatives at national events like AIGA DesignWeek, HOW DesignLive, RGD Canada, TernHeads UK, and various design universities....

Considering launching a creative freelance business? Join me as I talk with experienced Creative Freelance Business Coach, Logan Elliott, as he shares the secrets to launching a successful freelance biz. Logan and I chat about how to avoid the pitfalls of starting a business without a solid plan, the key things to know before quitting your day-job to become an entrepreneur, and how to shift your mindset to make the pivot from full-time to freelance significantly less scary.

Plus, Logan has a special offer for FREE COACHING that you may be interested in! So, if you’re finally taking the plunge into running your own business as a creative professional, you might want to check out this discussion! LET’S ROCK!

FREE COACHING CALL GIVEAWAY: https://forms.gle/xr8CbX9hGE7ino5h9

Connect with Logan...

Website: https://www.flammableentrepreneur.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flammable_entrepreneur/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganelliott/

Want better professional mental health? Join the Creative Energy Collective at rockthatcreativejob.com and gain access to LIVE weekly mental health support sessions, interactive wellness workshops, industry expert guest-talks, and members-only mixers that keep you energized, connected, and inspired!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
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Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner + CEO of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides mental & emotional career support to creative professionals across the globe.

With a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer in both agency & in-house environments, Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to rewire their minds to find the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Jamie has given keynotes, workshops, and live-coaching to thousands of creatives at national events like AIGA DesignWeek, HOW DesignLive, RGD Canada, TernHeads UK, and various design universities....

Hey Creatives! If you’re wondering how you can raise the value of your current creative work, role, team, or department inside your organization to get a seat at the business table, this episode is going to give you the tools and insight you need! Join me as I chat with Head of Brand & Creative, Kim Vandrilla, as she shares her career journey. We’ll talk about how to find the right moments to influence others (without bulldozing your way into meetings...) and how build the relationships and trust required to allow other business leaders to see you as a strategic partner, and not just someone who simply “makes it pretty.” If you’re feeling misunderstood, hidden, or undervalued in your current position, or want to shift gears into creative leadership mode, this is the episode for you! LET’S ROCK!

Connect with Kim...

Website: kimvandrilla.com 
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/kimvandrilla
Email: [email protected]

Want better professional mental health? Join the Creative Energy Collective at rockthatcreativejob.com and gain access to LIVE weekly mental health support sessions, interactive wellness workshops, industry expert guest-talks, and members-only mixers that keep you energized, connected, and inspired!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
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Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner + CEO of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides mental & emotional career support to creative professionals across the globe.

With a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer in both agency & in-house environments, Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to rewire their minds to find the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Jamie has given keynotes, workshops, and live-coaching to thousands of creatives at national events like AIGA DesignWeek, HOW DesignLive, RGD Canada, TernHeads UK, and various design universities....

If you're struggling with continual tension and stress from your job, your boss, your clients, or just the world in general right now, THIS is an episode for you. Join me in this incredible conversation with author, speaker, 7-figure entrepreneur and creator of The 9-Minute Reframe Process, Mona Patel. We discuss ways to unlock new ways of thinking to shift your mindset––even when life feels overwhelming. We also chat about the reality of burnout, how to approach unexpected challenges, and how to shut down all those pre-programmed scripts running inside your head so you can see the opportunities in front of you. If you're in need of a hard reset, you won't want to miss this uplifting episode. LET'S ROCK!

Connect with Mona...

Website: reframewithmona.com
Instagram: @reframewithmona 
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/reframewithmona

Want better professional mental health? Join the Creative Energy Collective at rockthatcreativejob.com and gain access to LIVE weekly mental health support sessions, interactive wellness workshops, industry expert guest-talks, and members-only mixers that keep you energized, connected, and inspired!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
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Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner + CEO of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides mental & emotional career support to creative professionals across the globe.

With a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer in both agency & in-house environments, Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to rewire their minds to find the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Jamie has given keynotes, workshops, and live-coaching to thousands of creatives at national events like AIGA DesignWeek, HOW DesignLive, RGD Canada, TernHeads UK, and various design universities....

If you've been feeling like every day is a struggle, you might be carrying more trauma around with you than you think. Join me in this scary (but enlightening!) Halloween episode where I chat with 20-yr. creative industry veteran & Sr. UX Designer, Prescott Perez-Fox, about what happens when you’re constantly operating in survival mode, and ways to begin recovery and heal from this experience. We’ll also discuss the phases and signs of burnout, what this feels like even after you’ve left a job, and how this kind of trauma can create invisible limitations in your future creative career. We also talk about the difference between misalignment and burnout, and how to successfully transition from a traumatic job into a safe space. LET’S ROCK!

Connect with Prescott:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottperezfox/
Website: https://perezfox.com/

Want better professional mental health? Join the Creative Energy Collective at rockthatcreativejob.com and gain access to LIVE weekly mental health support sessions, interactive wellness workshops, industry expert guest-talks, and members-only mixers that keep you energized, connected, and inspired!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
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Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner + CEO of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides mental & emotional career support to creative professionals across the globe.

With a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer in both agency & in-house environments, Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to rewire their minds to find the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Jamie has given keynotes, workshops, and live-coaching to thousands of creatives at national events like AIGA DesignWeek, HOW DesignLive, RGD Canada, TernHeads UK, and various design universities....

If you’ve ever felt anxious about your creative "competition" then this is the episode for you! Join me as I chat with Brand Strategist and CEO of Elly & Nora Creative agency, Sara Chambers, as we discuss how to remove the barriers to creative career success by creating assets instead of adversaries. We’ll also talk about how to take that leap when your work isn’t right for you anymore, how to create that everlasting “creative fit” for yourself, and how to put that competitive anxiety behind you to feel more connected to the creative community and grow your career. LET’S ROCK!

Want better professional mental health? Join the Creative Energy Collective at rockthatcreativejob.com and gain access to LIVE weekly mental health support sessions, interactive wellness workshops, industry expert guest-talks, and members-only mixers that keep you energized, connected, and inspired!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
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Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner + CEO of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides mental & emotional career support to creative professionals across the globe.

With a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer in both agency & in-house environments, Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to rewire their minds to find the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Jamie has given keynotes, workshops, and live-coaching to thousands of creatives at national events like AIGA DesignWeek, HOW DesignLive, RGD Canada, TernHeads UK, and various design universities....

If you've had a particularly rough run in your creative career lately, or you feel like you've stalled out & need that momentum back, this episode that will inspire you to reframe your mindset about what is truly possible.

Join me in this inspiring conversation with NYC Creative Director & adjunct copywriting professor at Miami Ad School, Lalita Salgaokar, as we discuss her international journey through overwhelming creative career hurdles. We'll talk about how current challenges can create opportunities down the road, why vulnerability is the key to managing the pressure of time, and how authentic connection can unlock opportunity. We also chat about the power of our creative brains within a business structure, and why understanding the business side of things is so critical for creatives. Get ready to champion your own creative spirit as well as those around you! LET'S ROCK!

Connect with Lalita...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalita-salgaokar/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butternani/

Party Elephants (her side-biz of sustainable eco party favors!)
Website: https://partyelephants.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/party_elephants/

Want better professional mental health? Join the Creative Energy Collective at rockthatcreativejob.com and gain access to LIVE weekly mental health support sessions, interactive wellness workshops, industry expert guest-talks, and members-only mixers that keep you energized, connected, and inspired!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
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Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner + CEO of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides mental & emotional career support to creative professionals across the globe.

With a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer in both agency & in-house environments, Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to rewire their minds to find the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Jamie has given keynotes, workshops, and live-coaching to thousands of creatives at national events like AIGA DesignWeek, HOW DesignLive, RGD Canada, TernHeads UK, and various design universities....

This episode is for all creatives out there who have ever experienced a professional disruption, like a layoff, reorg, toxic workplace, team transition, or even a promotion. Please join me as I talk with licensed therapist & grief counselor, Meghann Darne, as we discuss why creatives have a much more difficult time with career ups and downs, why we feel instantly isolated when we are in a grief state, and what is happening in our nervous system when we experience these professional upsets. If you’ve felt stalled out, or wondered why it’s hard for you to get your creative mojo back––even if it’s been years since your triggering experience––this episode will give you the tools to begin to move forward again. LET’S ROCK!

Meghann Darne has spent two decades compassionately supporting others as a front-line social worker & licensed therapist in Portland, Oregon. She specializes in grief & loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and stress-management. For more information on how Meghann can support you, please visit her website: https://innerpiecepdx.com

Want better professional mental health? Join the Creative Energy Collective at rockthatcreativejob.com and gain access to LIVE weekly mental health support sessions, interactive wellness workshops, industry expert guest-talks, and members-only mixers that keep you energized, connected, and inspired!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
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Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner + CEO of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides mental & emotional career support to creative professionals across the globe.

With a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer in both agency & in-house environments, Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to rewire their minds to find the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Jamie has given keynotes, workshops, and live-coaching to thousands of creatives at national events like AIGA DesignWeek, HOW DesignLive, RGD Canada, TernHeads UK, and various design universities....

Do you ever wonder what the heck is happening on the inside of the hiring process after you send in your resume, and how you can actually break through as a top candidate? Join me in this episode with Head of HR, Kelsey Miller! Kelsey shares secrets from her 25+ years of being on the inside of the hiring process, in both agency and in-house environments. We’ll dive into what builds a great candidate/recruiter relationship, what NOT to do when applying for jobs, how to follow up after an interview without feeling like a stalker, and the reason why ghosting is more prevalent than it used to be (and how to handle it). We’ll also cover how to be strategic with AI, how to properly leverage your network, what to do when nerves get the best of you before an interview conversation, why authenticity can be your secret ingredient in the job search, and how to make every micro-action count toward your success as a candidate. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN for anyone considering a job search now or in the future. LET’S ROCK! 

Want better professional mental health? Join the Creative Energy Collective at rockthatcreativejob.com and gain access to LIVE weekly mental health support sessions, interactive wellness workshops, industry expert guest-talks, and members-only mixers that keep you energized, connected, and inspired!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
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Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner + CEO of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides mental & emotional career support to creative professionals across the globe.

With a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer in both agency & in-house environments, Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to rewire their minds to find the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Jamie has given keynotes, workshops, and live-coaching to thousands of creatives at national events like AIGA DesignWeek, HOW DesignLive, RGD Canada, TernHeads UK, and various design universities....

If you’ve been considering going solo as a creative freelancer, you won’t want to miss this episode! Join me as I chat with Julie Cortes, professional copywriter, business coach, Art Institute educator, and founder of The Freelance Exchange. We discuss how to set yourself up with realistic expectations as a freelancer, how to give yourself the appropriate success milestones, how to minimize distractions and beat the overwhelm when launching your business, how to curate your portfolio properly, AND why mindset awareness is everything when it comes to building up a successful and fulfilling creative freelance business. LET’S ROCK!

Connect with Julie...

Website: http://www.juliecortes.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freelancerockstar/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelancerockstar/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreelanceRockstar

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@freelancerockstar

Want better professional mental health? Join the Creative Energy Collective at rockthatcreativejob.com and gain access to LIVE weekly mental health support sessions, interactive wellness workshops, industry expert guest-talks, and members-only mixers that keep you energized, connected, and inspired!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
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Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner + CEO of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides mental & emotional career support to creative professionals across the globe.

With a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer in both agency & in-house environments, Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to rewire their minds to find the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Jamie has given keynotes, workshops, and live-coaching to thousands of creatives at national events like AIGA DesignWeek, HOW DesignLive, RGD Canada, TernHeads UK, and various design universities....