Happy New Year, Creatives! Let's make 2024 year your best career year yet! If you're someone who wants to level up, or get unstuck, this episode will give you the basic  framework to finally take those first strategic steps. I’ll also talk about my personal career experience in 2010 when I struggled to move out of a job that wasn’t a fit, and landed the best job I ever had in my creative 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....

As creatives, we ALL know the power of our minds can be truly incredible. That's what got us here! But when we encounter career setbacks, we forget the power that lies within us, and we sometimes struggle for far too long. Join me in this episode where I share the ways you can shift your mindset to more effectively build your professional identity, shape your career narrative, and overcome the ongoing challenges of the creative professional industry. 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....

Hey Creatives! If you're struggling with your creative job search, and feeling exhausted, confused, or discouraged: THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! Join me as I dispel some of the top creative job search myths & misinformation, and get you refocused and motivated to get those creative career job search results you really want! 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....

Our creative minds are a universe of ideas, visions, and endless possibilities. Yet, there's an ever-present shadow lurking that can stifle our career progress and potential: excessive self-criticism. In this episode, we'll unravel how this pattern can be the psychological anchor that holds you down, and open your eyes to some of the things you may have been mindlessly doing that are creating a difficult environment for career growth and effective self-promotion. 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....

Fear is a major driver when it comes to struggling with our confidence as creatives.  Join me in this episode where we’ll explore why fear can be a serious buzzkill, and hinder our abilities to do our best work and promote ourselves correctly.  I'll also share my recent personal experience with this kind of fear, AND discuss several strategies for managing fear, so we can silence the imposter syndrome monster that hides in the shadows whenever we're feeling anxious, scared, or lacking the confidence we need to grow and move our careers forward. 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....

More and more creative professionals are using Linkedin regularly for job searching, networking, career guidance, and community building. Join me in this episode and learn how to maximize the potential this platform holds for your creative career, while also staying safe and avoiding scammers, misinformation, or potential self-promotional errors that might be causing recruiters or hiring managers to pass your profile by. I want you to be very aware of who you’re connecting with, engaging with, AND getting your advice from on this platform, because it could be detrimental to your creative career or your job search without you even realizing it. 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 just can't seem to get started on that super important thing that you absolutely should be getting done right now, then this episode is for you! Procrastination is a universal challenge, but understanding the underlying reasons can help us combat it more effectively. Join me today as I go through the 6 major reasons why creatives just can’t get down to business sometimes, and the strategies to overcome them so we can finally take those next steps in our creative careers, our work, and our lives. 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....

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where, despite your best efforts, something just isn't working out as you had hoped? Maybe it’s a creative project, maybe it’s a job, maybe it’s a client, maybe it’s a new manager or team structure. Whatever it is, it's a frustrating and disheartening experience and it happens to ALL of us at some point in our creative careers. So in this episode, we'll explore what to do when a situation isn't going as planned and discuss 8 strategies to cope with this, and move yourself forward with confidence and ambition. 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....

As a creative, trusting yourself is non-negotiable habit. Building solid trust with yourself is an incredibly powerful catalyst for professional growth, which we all know leads directly to fulfillment and success in your creative career. And as you build trust in yourself, you will absolutely begin to witness the extraordinary achievements you're truly capable of. So today, we're going to dive deep into how to strengthen one of the most important relationships you'll ever have––the one you have with yourself, every single day, as a creative. 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 are someone who constantly battles the relentless pursuit of creative perfection, you're not alone! Many creatives find themselves trapped in the never-ending cycle of striving for flawlessness, which often hinders their creativity, their productivity, and can lead to burnout. This is something I also struggled with for decades, so I know it well! The good news is that there are ways to overcome this, and in this episode we are going to explore 10 effective strategies to help you break free from the perfectionism trap. So get out your notes app, because this is gonna be a good one! 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....