S2 Essential Skills Ep1: Acceptance
07/23/20 • 6 min
I'm excited to be presenting my new series entitled, Essential Skills!
We've been hearing this word a lot these days, in the context of what jobs and industries are 'essential' amidst the current pandemic; and for creatives it can often feel as though our work is not valued by the society and economy we live in.
However as someone who doesn't believe we should be defined only by our jobs, I propose that the notion of what is 'essential' expands beyond employment, and into what skills, qualities, mindsets and habits are important for all of us to develop in life in general.
Enjoy this first episode of this new series, where I discuss how learning to accept our present circumstances is the first step to making positive change and real progress.
If my message hits home for you, please make sure to share and subscribe to the podcast to be notified about future content!
Dear Future Boss is a podcast series produced especially for young people pursuing creative careers.
Subscribe now to listen to stories and insights into what it takes to build a sustainable and fulfilling life as a multi-passionate creator.
Website: https://dearfutureboss.com.au/
Instagram: @dearfutureboss
Find about more about The Mentorship https://www.thementorship.com.au/
Get in touch: [email protected]
I'm excited to be presenting my new series entitled, Essential Skills!
We've been hearing this word a lot these days, in the context of what jobs and industries are 'essential' amidst the current pandemic; and for creatives it can often feel as though our work is not valued by the society and economy we live in.
However as someone who doesn't believe we should be defined only by our jobs, I propose that the notion of what is 'essential' expands beyond employment, and into what skills, qualities, mindsets and habits are important for all of us to develop in life in general.
Enjoy this first episode of this new series, where I discuss how learning to accept our present circumstances is the first step to making positive change and real progress.
If my message hits home for you, please make sure to share and subscribe to the podcast to be notified about future content!
Dear Future Boss is a podcast series produced especially for young people pursuing creative careers.
Subscribe now to listen to stories and insights into what it takes to build a sustainable and fulfilling life as a multi-passionate creator.
Website: https://dearfutureboss.com.au/
Instagram: @dearfutureboss
Find about more about The Mentorship https://www.thementorship.com.au/
Get in touch: [email protected]
Previous Episode
Sounds of the future with Darcy Read
Over the last month-and-a-half, I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with some amazing young people, hearing about their experiences in lockdown, their thoughts about this brave new world and sharing ideas on how to navigate it all.
They’ve helped me focus on the things that really matter: inner peace, connectedness and the power of creativity to help us heal and find meaning in our lives. I learn as much from the youth of today as I can only hope they learn from me, and it is because of them that I am continually inspired to keep making things for positive impact.
So I’m thrilled to round out the ‘At Home’ series with a future-focused conversation with another stellar young person in Darcy Read, a recent Media graduate with a passion for filmmaking, sound design and music.
We chat about the impact the pandemic is having on the film and entertainment industry, throwing caution to the wind by predicting the new challenges (and opportunities) for young creators working on building their careers.
As a freelance sound designer and music producer, Darcy shares his experiences on independent work, the importance of up-skilling and the desire to learn and collaborate on-the-job despite the continual rise of the gig economy and casual workforce.
We get a better understanding of what young people face as they tackle the job-search with feelings of inexperience and pressure, as well as explore ways our community can contribute to workplace structures that lack insight into the creative process.
This is an episode packed with thoughts about the future of the creative industry and how we as creators can feel empowered through our work in the ever-changing socio-economic landscape.
Thank you for listening and if you haven’t already, be sure to catch up on all of our insightful ‘At Home’ conversations here or by subscribing to the podcast!
Timestamps:
0:00 Introductions
02:25 How the current climate is affecting job search
05:13 Combating the daily challenges
07:21 The pandemic’s impact on the film industry
09:43 Future predictions on film creation & consumption
11:15 How independent filmmakers can adapt
13:00 The importance of “sound” in creative projects
17:21 Insights into freelance work
19:00 Learning on the job vs self-learning/working from home
20:24 Why is up-skilling important to young people
23:17 Navigating job application criteria
26:44 Common employer expectations
27:45 The value of creative work
32:00 Future thoughts and present inspiration
34:45 The power of music
37:00 Words of encouragement
References:
https://read-sound.com/
https://ilostmygig.net.au/
https://www.lynda.com/
Dear Future Boss is a podcast series produced especially for young people pursuing creative careers.
Subscribe now to listen to stories and insights into what it takes to build a sustainable and fulfilling life as a multi-passionate creator.
Website: https://dearfutureboss.com.au/
Instagram: @dearfutureboss
Find about more about The Mentorship https://www.thementorship.com.au/
Get in touch: [email protected]
Next Episode
S2 Essential Skills Ep2: Resourcefulness
We live in a culture that often fixates on what we lack in life - of what we don't have enough of - whether it is in material things or standards of beauty and success that we are exposed to across our multiple screens, standards that we feel we'll never measure up to.
These messages then encourage us to spend money and buy things we don't really need - sometimes recklessly investing in superficial solutions to our very real problems.
What can get lost amidst all of this is the fact that we actually have everything we need to start creating and living the lives that we dream of. It all begins from within us and our ability to be resourceful enough to utilise and maximise the things we already possess.
I believe that resourcefulness is in many ways, an underrated skill and in every way, an essential one. If we can learn to harness our innate capacity to be resourceful, then no challenge will be too great for us to overcome.
“When I’ve lost my way or when I am confused about a path to take, I remember that most answers I need I already possess – deep inside. I am naturally creative, resourceful and whole. If I consult my invisible compass, I’ll know what to do.” ― Steve Goodier
Dear Future Boss is a podcast series produced especially for young people pursuing creative careers.
Subscribe now to listen to stories and insights into what it takes to build a sustainable and fulfilling life as a multi-passionate creator.
Website: https://dearfutureboss.com.au/
Instagram: @dearfutureboss
Find about more about The Mentorship https://www.thementorship.com.au/
Get in touch: [email protected]
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