Rock That Creative Job

Do you feel frustrated, exhausted and confused in your creative job? You might be in a toxic work environment! Join me in this episode where I go through the 5 key indicators of toxic creative work environments, the behaviors this experience can manifest, the emotions associated with it, and the 3 steps to systematically move yourself into a healthier creative environment. I'll also discuss s...

Do you have creative burnout? Are you sure? Join me for Part 3 of my mental health series as I discuss burnout in the creative industry, how to identify if you're in the stages of it, and how you can start to take care of yourself if you discover that you're heading down this path. I'll also tell the story of my horrifying experience with burnout during my creative career (side note...

Have you ever wondered why you keep thinking you're a phony, or a fake, or a fraud when it comes to your creative career? Join me for Part 2 of the Mental Health for Creatives podcast series, where I'll discuss the root causes of these thoughts, what happens to our brains (and our creative careers) when we let them takeover, and why we're sometimes afraid of actually letting them go...

Creatives are more likely to experience mental health struggles than many other professions. Join me for the first episode of a 4-part series that focuses exclusively on mental health in our industry. We'll discuss the reasons creatives have these struggles, uncover some myths, and discuss ways to improve the situations that tend to hold us back in our careers, or cause us to leave the creati...

Wondering if your creative career has possibly begun to atrophy? You're not alone! Since the creative industry is always evolving, we don't necessarily need to be in the same job for decades to have this creep up on us. Join me in this episode where I share two stories of frustrating atrophy experiences in my own creative career, so you can avoid making these same mistakes in yours. You&...

Ever wonder if you'd enjoy your creative work more in a different environment? Or what it might be like on the other side? In this episode I'll go through all the key differences between agency and in-house environments, so you can gain the knowledge to make confident and strategic career decisions. I'll also share some of the highlights from my experience going back and forth betwe...

Whoa! It's my 20th podcast! In this special milestone episode, I want to share the surprising and unusual story of how I found my creative success secret, so you can learn to discover your own (yep, we all have them!) and use it to propel yourself forward, no matter who you are, or what you've experienced in your life. My origin story is probably not at all what you think it is, and I&ap...

Do you cringe, shudder, or feel instantly anxious when someone says that you need to "sell yourself" as a creative? This episode is going to change those reactions! We'll discuss the core principles of authentic self-promotional conversations for creatives, and also share my own personal story of how I learned these principles at a really young age. You deserve to get that amazing j...

If you've been ghosted after creative job interviews, this is the episode for you! Join me as I share the wild story of my first personal experience with ghosting, and how it forever changed the way I viewed this experience. I'll also share ways to reframe this when it happens to you, so you don't let it take up your brain space, degrade your self-worth, or prevent you from confiden...

If you're feeling nervous or anxious about that next creative job interview, this podcast episode is going to change that! I'll walk you through how to reframe your interview experiences to reduce that initial anxiety. I'll also share the 5 key things you need to know before you have those conversations, so you go in feeling confident, comfortable, and ready to sell your amazing cre...

Do you have a manager that's making your creative work-life miserable? In this episode I'll share the 3 key things you need to know to more effectively manage your difficult manager, so you can stay out of the hot-seat, create more predictability in your day-to-day work experience, and survive this environment until you can move on to a better one!  Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive...

Feeling a little anxious or uncertain about your ability to make an amazing first impression in creative job interviews? You're not alone! In this podcast I'll share the 6 key things you can do to ensure that you connect with your audience, maximize your interview time, and show up like the total creative pro that you are!  Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner an...

Rejection can be a really difficult pill to swallow, especially for creatives looking for that next exciting position.  But we can't let this defeat us! Having gone through those ugly-cry rejection experiences myself in the past, I can tell you with 100% certainty that there is another way to process rejection. In this episode we'll talk through 5 key ways to reframe rejection, so you ca...

If you're feeling disappointed and burned out in your creative job search, it's likely because you've been using your energy in all the wrong places! In this episode I'll discuss the 5 ways you can maximize your precious time and energy, and stop unintentionally focusing on the wrong things. You'll also learn a bit more about what hiring managers look for, and how to be mo...

Do you ever wonder if the advice or guidance you've gotten about your creative career has been right for you? Join me in this episode where I share the 4 core attributes of someone who is going to be positive influence on your creative career, so you can always vet any support you're getting, whether it's from peers, managers, mentors, recruiters, advisors, or coaches. You'll l...

Do you feel like you're living the same day over and over again when it comes to your creative career? You are not alone! Join me in this Groundhog Day episode (it's a doozy!) where I share some of the ways I held myself back in my own career, and explain how I broke out of the vicious cycle of imposter syndrome. You'll also learn some exercises that will help you get more comfortab...

Have you wondered why you’re just not loving your creative job, or why you haven’t enjoyed your last few creative jobs? Or why you’ve struggled to find a new one? Get off the struggle-bus and join me in this episode where I reveal the secret to moving yourself out of this frustrating rut! We'll use some hilarious brand product positioning failures as examples of what not to do, so you'll...

Picking the right projects for your portfolio can feel stressful and overwhelming. How do you weed out the weak ones, and know you're presenting the best ones? In this episode I'll talk through an easy way to simplify this daunting task: by asking yourself 5 key questions. Through this process, you'll able to look at your creative work from a more objective viewpoint, make those str...

Ever feel a little freaked out when you have to talk about the non-creative parts of your work history or experience? You're not alone! Join me in this episode, where I'll discuss how to leverage your past––whether it’s your education, the jobs you held in college, or a completely different industry you’ve been in for years––and use it as a sales tool to increase your value to potential...

Feeling like you have minimal opportunity for creative career growth in your current position can be very frustrating. In this short episode I'll share 6 strategies that were instrumental in moving my creative career forward over the past two decades, so you have the insights and knowledge to take control of your own career, and get the professional development and career growth you deserve! ...

Our creative brains are exceptional at convincing us that everything is fine, even when it isn't. In this episode I'll share the top 10 excuses that kept me stuck in unfulfilling creative roles, and I'll dispel the myths behind each of these. If you're feeling stuck in your career, the next 20 minutes might help you finally shift your mindset to get that forward momentum you ne...

The sudden loss of your creative job can be very traumatic and overwhelming. I've been there––twice! Join me for Part 2 of the Creative Job Layoff Recovery series where I share 5 practical steps for getting yourself back out there, so you can feel less anxious, and stay focused on moving your creative career forward in a strategic and confident way.  Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psyc...

I've experienced creative job layoffs twice in my creative career, and I can tell you that even when you see it coming, it can still rock your world AND make you question your value as a creative professional. Join me for Part 1 of this series, where I'll talk more about my experience with a creative layoff, the mistakes I made afterward, and share 4 things that will help you recover fro...

Job searching for creatives is hard enough, but add an unstable economy to the mix, and you've got a recipe for burnout. In this short episode I'll share the story of how I started my design career in a very unstable economy, and the 3 core lessons I learned from this experience that changed my perspective AND propelled me through other difficult times throughout the next 20 years of my...

Have you quietly quit? Are you sure? Many creatives have normalized this behavior without even realizing it! Join me in this short episode where I share 5 examples of what quiet quitting really looks like in our industry, so you can think differently about your day-to-day work experiences, and take control of your career trajectory. You might be surprised at what you learn!  Jamie Roberts is a Cer...