A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach

There's a lot of fear right now in the world, caused by the coronavirus. I grapple with I should post anything because what else could I add that was of benefit and wouldn't cause panic. Not sure I succeeded but here's what's going on in my mind plus some tips that have been helping me. Maybe they can work for you too. If you have any questions, thoughts, etc don't hesitate to write or hit me up o...

While I use to-do lists a lot, I've learned there is an inherent problem with them. In this episode, I go over what the issue is and how I approach it so as not to succumb to that. Please comment down below with any questions or thoughts that you may have. Or hit me up on social media @PhilSvitek. I'd love to hear from you. And for more free resources from your 360 creative coach, check out my web...

Within the creative space, most of us have to put together a demo reel of our work. Having done demo reels (as well as sizzle reel) for the past 10 years, I've learned that you always need to download/pull/grab WAY more footage than you think you'll ever need. And so it is my suggestion to to this work upfront, rather than the editing phase. During the editing phase you want to be working at the s...

Have you ever been asked to attend a meeting and when you showed up you have no idea why you're there or what the meeting is all about? Chances are you have because it's a growing problem in business. And trust me, I've experienced it hundreds of times which is why I made this episode: because I'm sick of it and want to do anything I can to change it. Per usual, the first step to change is an unde...

Recently I heard a wonderful notion that what you believe others are capable of is actually a reflection of what you believe you're capable of. So, if you don't think people can change it's because YOU believe you can't change. Once you recognize this noble truth, you can start to elevate yourself AND others around you. Call it hope but it does work. Recognizing this and embracing it allows you to...

I keep saying it, but the end is coming—I'm almost done with my first film! As such, I reflect back on the final parts, namely how temp love affects my appreciation of the final product. But I also discuss the future of how I'm going about new projects. And in between I touch upon the Coronavirus and it's effect on the Cannes Film Fest, my work, etc. Also, I talk about seeing my friend Ian Keiser'...

Learning expert Jim Kwik believes that if we knew how powerful our brains truly were, we’d not feed it negative thoughts because of how they take hold in our wiring. As an example of such a phenomenon, he learned to rephrase any perceived problem in life he encountered as a puzzle instead. The word problem leads us towards something we dread, are upset by, etc. But a puzzle invites us to a solutio...

I have no idea how I haven't heard of Byron Katie's work until recently. But I have now and it's made a seismic shift in my life because of how I can question the beliefs within me. With this episode, I share what lead me down this path, which was oddly enough thanks to a podcast episode with Jada Pinkett-Smith on Jay Shetty's ON PURPOSE show. Then I discuss the profound impact Jada's insights had...

This vlog WAS supposed to be dedicated to discussing how I finalize my first feature film... BUT instead it's about how a personal matter came up last week that really affected me and I needed to deal with it. Now, if you're just reading this, I DO NOT reveal what the issue was. Sorry for those looking for gossip. Instead I talk about how it affected me and what strategies I did to resolve it. It...

There's a saying in Hollywood that it's all about who you know. I hate this saying because it creates a limiting belief that if you don't network, you can't make it. That's not true. The best for of networking for me is to just create good work and let word of mouth and such spread. After all, the reason you'd want to network is to be able to work with people. When people see your work and are dra...

Let's be honest, any time you deal with humans (business or otherwise) there's potential for conflict. And so it behooves us to learn how to deal with conflict, which is exactly what I present to you in this episode. SPOILER ALERT though, the best way to resolve conflict is to not let it escalate. The more clear lines of communication you have upfront, the more you can avoid things building up. Bu...

There is a fine line between confidence and arrogance. Do you know what it is? Good news for you, in this episode, I talk about the core distinction so you can have confidence going into any situation without coming off arrogant. I use various examples to illustrate my point, including David and Goliath, as well as my own experiences. Once you’re done, please be sure to comment with any thoughts o...

With this episode, I focus on how I was quarter-backing my final since the deadline for submission fast approaches. I talk about the importance of organizing assets when you hand them off to others so they can do the work you need them to do, rather than spend time figuring things out. I also highlight some of the things that are on the horizon for me.  If you have any questions, thoughts, et...

Heather Parady is the host of a podcast called Unconventional Leaders where she interviews people that redefine what it means to be a leader. She is a therapist who turned into an online entrepreneur with the intention of her work being to raise up the next generation leaders who go against the grain. I was first introduced to her via TikTok and knew immediately our ideas aligned and I wanted to s...

There's an ongoing debate I'm seeing about whether or not you should ever work for free. Because of that, I've decided to record this episode and showcase my stance on the issue. You might agree with me. You might disagree with me. Either way, I encourage you to comment down below or hit me up on social media (@PhilSvitek) and let me know why. Also, if you have any questions or want me to clarify...

Ever say to someone, "I'm not ready to deal with that right now?" Well, that's a form of dealing with whatever it is, just not a very good way. In this episode, I talk about why you should always deal with issues/problems right away with intention. After watching, feel free to ask me any questions or offer some of your thoughts. And for more free resources from your 360 creative coach, check out m...

Will Abeles (@WillAbelesComedy) is a friend of mine from Emerson College. Since graduating, he has gone on to become a comedian that tours various parts of the country. The best part—he’s his own manager. He books the venues, markets his shows and even writes his own material. In this episode, he and I sit down after years of not seeing each other and catch up. But don’t worry, it’s not just us sh...

Documentaries are a huge part of my past—both from a consumption standpoint and creation one as well. At the age of 15, I got to work on my first documentary. And from there I had the privilege of working on others, which informed my filmmaking knowledge. As a final product, documentaries are great because good or bad, you'll always learn something. This is why documentaries matter. They inform us...

We have a terrible consensus in thinking that managing our calendar is proper time management. It's not. We have to account for our attention and our energy as well if we're to be truly productive. In this lesson, my comedian friend Will Abeles (@WillAbelesComedy) joins me to discuss how he views time management and how the tricks he applies to his life to become more productive. I also share mine...

There's such an emphasis for all of us to be so much more than ordinary and I hate this because while we're all capable of greatness, we're all ordinary people at the end of the day. We all have the same potential. Certainly Brene Brown agrees with this notion. And in this episode, my comedian friend Will Abeles (@WillAbelesComedy) and I discuss the idea the we're all ordinary and how that's a goo...

I remember seeing Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and loving the line "You lost today kid. But that doesn't mean you have to like it." That's how I sum up my past week. But in order for this not to be a venting session, I've brought in a college friend of mine, Will Abeles (@WillAbelesComedy). He's a comedian and while we catch up on life, we also share insights into how to make it in the enter...

Far too often I've seen people in the entertainment industry reach a goal and then coast. They take their foot off the gas pedal thinking they've made it, only to be blindsided in due time. Don't do this. Never get complacent If your dream is to be a content creator, you must keep creating. Always have your own side projects in addition to your work. Make work your priority, always. But devote tim...

For a long time, I looked down at social media. I didn't think it was a valid way of distributing quality content. I admit I was wrong. It is. And then I started publishing things myself. But I only did it once a week. I wanted to do more, but it felt too much. Like somehow the quality would suffer. And while I was introduced to GaryVee a while ago, someone who advocates creating content at scale,...

There's a fundamental difference between a champion and a mentor? Do you know what it is? Chances are probably not. Most of us think we have mentors when in fact they are champions. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but you must be aware of there difference because there may come a time when it impacts you greatly without you even knowing it. So check out this quick lesson! Feel free to ask me a...

We have a bad habit, or at least I certainly do, to not fix something if it ain’t broken. And I typically think that if I’m getting the desired results that nothing is broken. This is far from the truth because it could be sheer luck. Many successful people, like Ray Dalio, talk about the importance of making sure that the process has quality. Pep Guardiola, a world class soccer (akak football) co...