Rock That Creative Job: Recent Episodes
Jamie Roberts
Hey Creatives! Welcome to the Rock That Creative Job podcast! I'm your host Jamie Roberts, and I'm ready to inspire, motivate and empower you with the insight and guidance you need to get better jobs, better work, better pay, and build the creative career––and life––you’ve always wanted. Because the creative industry is different. And I want you to have the specialized career support you deserve, so you never second-guess your career decisions, or undervalue your skills, experience, and creative talent. My mission is to use my experience to help you avoid the pain, confusion, frustration, and isolation that can happen in creative work.I’m going to share stories from my own experiences so you never feel alone in your struggle as a creative professional.I’m going to tackle BIG mindset challenges––like imposter syndrome––so you have the tools to overcome those thought patterns that hold you back. I’ll also be talking with guests who can help demystify the creative hiring process, so you can have the insights that will help you connect with all audiences and get the jobs you really want. But most importantly, I’m going to give you the support that you need to survive the day-to-day in our wild and unpredictable creative professions.So click subscribe, share this with your creative friends, and LET'S ROCK!P.S. If you want to go deeper, get more free resources, or connect with me, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.comJamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
Hey Creative! Join me in this milestone 100th (and final!) episode as I reflect on 5 years of supporting creative professionals, and share the details behind my decision to close Rock That Creative Job and step into a NEW chapter where I'll be helping people with emotional wellbeing, habit change, creativity, performance, and major life transitions by working with the subconscious mind.
This episode is an invitation to release your old patterns, rebuild hope, and step into a future where change feels accessible, aligned, grounded, and completely possible.
For the very last time... LET'S ROCK!!!
Jamie Roberts isa Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner and ex-Sr. Creative Director + Designer with 20 yrs. of experience in both agency & in-house environments. Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to self-promote with confidence, and rewire their minds to rediscover the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.
Check her out here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Hey Creative! It's the second to last Rock That Creative Job podcast EVER!
Join me as we unblock your creative career potential with 3 simple, science-backed practices that calm your brain’s threat response, create new neural pathways, and help you build a creative career future driven by curiosity, confidence, and possibility.
Get ready to step out of old stories and design a more expansive creative life for yourself in 2026! LET'S ROCK! 🌟
Jamie Roberts isa Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner and ex-Sr. Creative Director + Designer with 20 yrs. of experience in both agency & in-house environments. Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to self-promote with confidence, and rewire their minds to rediscover the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.
Check her out here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Hey Creative! Whether it’s self-doubt, procrastination, fear of visibility, or the belief that your ideas aren’t good enough—these aren’t personality traits. They’re neurobiological loops formed through past experiences, emotional memories, and repetition.
The good news? Your brain is wired for change.
In this episode, we explore the neuroscience behind the invisible, automatic patterns that shape your creative path—often without your permission.
You’ll learn:
- 😱 Why old career wounds resurface during new opportunities—and how you can update the emotional charge behind them.
- 🌟 How to interrupt self-limiting loops by leveraging context shifts, and sensory cues.
- 🤔 What happens in the brain when you consistently practice new behaviors, and how those pathways gradually become your default.
And remember: Only TWO more Rock That Creative Job podcasts left! Stay tuned for the BIG announcement in the 100th episode! 🌟 LET'S ROCK!
Jamie Roberts isa Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner and ex-Sr. Creative Director + Designer with 20 yrs. of experience in both agency & in-house environments. Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to self-promote with confidence, and rewire their minds to rediscover the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.
Check her out here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Hey Creative! In this episode, we explore why losing hope during a career setback isn’t a moral failure — it’s a neurobiological response to stress, uncertainty, and emotional overwhelm. We'll break down:
• what’s happening beneath the surface after a career setback
• how dopamine dips can make the future feel foggy
• how the brain often mistakes “unfamiliar” for “unsafe”
• 3 science-based strategies to rebuild hope again!
This episode offers science-backed tools to gently shift your brain out of survival mode and back into creativity, imagination, and forward momentum — reminding you that hope isn’t something you either have or don’t. It’s something your brain can learn to regenerate. 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: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
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....
In this special podcast episode, my guest Renata McElvany (Creativity Coach & Sr. Designer ) and I dive into the details of how flow state isn’t just a productivity booster—it’s a neurobiological reset button that allows the brain to shift into a restorative pattern that creates many hidden therapeutic benefits.
Three key takeaways from this episode:
- How flow state reduces stress in real time and suppresses the brain’s threat circuits, creating a natural calming effect.
- Why flow is a powerful form of emotional relief for creative minds. and how it quiets the inner critic, easing self-judgment and overthinking patterns.
- The benefits of using flow to integrate unresolved feelings in the background, similar to what often happens in therapy.
This episode reframes flow not as an escape, but as a regenerative experience that helps creative people recharge, process difficult emotions, and rebuild their self-confidence during times of uncertainty.
Want flow in your life? Join us on Friday 11/21 for a FREE live creation therapy workshop to help you reset your nervous system and find relief from stress and anxiety. Sign up today: https://www.rockthatcreativejob.com/
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: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
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....
Grieving the loss of your professional experiences isn’t a weakness—it’s your nervous system trying to finish a story it hasn’t been allowed to tell. This is why losing a creative job, a client, a team, a title, or even the daily rhythm of creative work doesn’t just sting us emotionally—it rewires our brain’s chemistry.
In this episode, we discuss what happens when the routines, recognition, and relationships that fuel your brain’s reward system suddenly vanish, and how unprocessed grief can trap you in rumination mode, searching for closure your brain never got.
You'll also hear 3 key strategies you can use to process difficult professional experiences, PLUS a very important announcement from Jamie Roberts. 🙂
LET'S ROCK!
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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: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
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....
Halloween is over—but are you still wearing a mask? Many creatives know the pressure to put on a confident face while hiding self-doubt, overwhelm, or neurodivergent traits. But behind the polished exterior, masking takes a big toll.
Neuroscience shows that constantly suppressing your true self strains the brain, heightens stress, and can fuel imposter syndrome. In this episode, we explore the hidden costs of masking in creative work and how dropping the “costume” can unlock more authentic confidence and creative flow.
You'll learn:
- Why masking drains your mental energy and reinforces imposter feelings.
- How the brain responds when you suppress your authentic self.
- Practical strategies to build real confidence without hiding behind a mask.
Gert ready to discover how dropping the mask can free your brain, boost your confidence, and ignite your creativity! 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: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
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....
Behind the deadlines, design comps, and late-night edits, many creative professionals wrestle with something harder to admit: loneliness. Research shows isolation doesn’t just affect our mood—it rewires the brain, fueling self-doubt, stress, perfectionism, and eventually burnout.
In this episode, we explore the neuroscience of loneliness, why it hits creatives so uniquely, and how connection can reignite both well-being and creative flow.
You'll learn:
- Understand how loneliness impacts the brain and drains creative energy.
- Learn why creative professionals are especially vulnerable to isolation.
- Discover practical ways to build supportive connections and protect your creative spark.
Get ready to finally reconnect with your creative spark—without having to become an extrovert or force yourself into inauthentic experiences. 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: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
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 catch yourself replaying old mistakes on a loop? That late-night overthinking about a client meeting, a missed opportunity, or a creative decision you wish you’d handled differently? Rumination often feels like problem-solving, but neuroscience shows it’s actually your brain stuck in a feedback trap that drains focus and blocks creativity.
In this episode, we unpack the brain science behind rumination and share practical ways to break the cycle so you can stop dwelling on the past and move forward with clarity and creative energy.
You'll learn:
- Why rumination tricks your brain into thinking you’re problem-solving.
- How overthinking hijacks your mental energy and future creativity.
- Four simple, neuroscience-backed strategies to break free from the rumination loop to reclaim your creative focus!
It's time to stop replaying those old mistakes and use your brain’s energy to fuel creativity instead of anxious overthinking! 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: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
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....
Feeling stuck in your creative career? You’re not alone. Stagnation and the fear of falling behind—especially with constant industry changes and new tools—can leave even the most skilled professionals doubting themselves.
In this episode, we explore the neuroscience behind that “stuck” feeling, why your brain reacts with fear and paralysis, and how to rewire your mindset so you can move forward with confidence and find that flow again!
You’ll learn how to:
- Understand the brain science behind stagnation and fear of change.
- Calm your nervous system when anxiety about “falling behind” kicks in.
- Discover simple, science-backed ways to restart momentum in your creative career.
This episode unpacks the brain science behind stagnation and fear of industry changes to help you break free and get moving again on your creative career journey! 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: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
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....
For creatives, where work and identity are deeply intertwined, rejection can feel like a personal attack. But here’s the good news: you can train your brain to process rejection differently—so it fuels resilience instead of self-doubt.
In this episode, we explore 5 neuroscience-backed strategies to handle rejection in your creative career without losing momentum, motivation, or your spark. From calming your nervous system to reframing feedback, you’ll learn:
- Why rejection feels so incredibly painful for creatives and how to navigate this experience
- How to shift your brain from downward spiral into upward resilience
- Practical tools to protect your mental health AND your creative spark!
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a science-backed toolkit for navigating rejection with more confidence—and using it as fuel for your creative growth. 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: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
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....
Shame is one of the biggest blocks creatives face—it silences our ideas, fuels our perfectionism, and keeps us from putting our best work out into the world. In this episode, we explore how shame takes hold in the minds of creatives and what neuroscience reveals about rewiring it.
You’ll learn five practical, brain-based techniques to shift out of self-criticism and into creative flow, including how to reframe mistakes, practice micro-bravery, and build resilience through community. 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: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
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....
Every creative hits moments where the anxiety takes over, the ideas dry up, the motivation fades, or fear takes the wheel. In this episode, we'll dive into some very practical, science-backed methods designed to help you manage the anxiety, reset your mind, and protect your mental health.
If you’ve been struggling to move forward on projects, promote your work, or feel confident in your day-to-day creative life, this episode will give you the clarity and tools to shift gears, reclaim your momentum, and move forward again with energy and purpose. 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: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
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 one of the biggest invisible roadblocks in our creative careers—it clouds judgment, stalls decision-making, and makes self-promotion or bold ideas feel impossible. Plus, it just feels bad. 😖
In this episode, we explore the neuroscience and psychology behind fear’s grip on the creative brain. You’ll learn how fear hijacks your creativity, why stress hormones disrupt imagination, and what practical steps you can take to condition your body to automatically shift from survival mode back into a creative flow.
Whether you’re a graphic designer facing portfolio paralysis, a creative director battling imposter syndrome, or an independent freelancer struggling to put your business into the world, this episode delivers the science-backed tools and insights you need to move through fear and return to confident, inspired creation. 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: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
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....
Your MacBook isn't the only thing that deserves the sleep setting. Join me in this special-guest episode as I talk with Garrett Wood, national board-certified wellness coach & clinical hypnotherapist. Garrett demystifies hypnosis and shares practical strategies for creative professionals seeking relief from burnout.
Key takeaways include:
• Why creatives often reach burnout states faster—especially when they feel disconnected from their community or workplace (or both!)
• How our creative super=skill of daydreaming can be a key burnout prevention method
• The myths around traditional approaches to burnout and why they fail
• What happens when the stories we tell ourselves follow our mental state
• The 3 steps you can take to restore your nervous system if you're in a burnout state
• How positive psychology & hypnotherapy can help reduce the impact of our negative experiences and create mental wellbeing.
PLUS: Learn the fascinating secrets behind those hilarious hypnotist stage shows!
Rock That Creative Job's Guest-Expert LIVE Speaker Series:
Join us for Garrett Wood's virtual guest-talk on Friday, September 19 @9:00am PST: "Command + Zzz: Using Hypnosis to Undo Creative Burnout.” Q&A session will be included!
Reserve your seat today at rockthatcreativejob.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!
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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....
You know what I’m talking about. Kerning and re-kerning. Editing, and re-editing. Feeling like you're never quite done...
The pursuit of perfection can be a major creativity energizer, but the dangerous combination of excessively high standards and overly critical evaluation can lead to anxiety, depression, and procrastination that feeds the hungry imposter beast.
In this episode where we'll discuss:
• 3 clinically recognized forms of perfectionism, how and when they show up for creatives
• 3 key questions to ask yourself when you feel the pull of overworking
• 3 science-backed strategies to help you break free from this harmful pattern and reignite the spark, balance, and joy in your creative career!
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: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
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....
Solitude is great for creative work, but do you know when you're slipping from solitude into isolation? Your body certainly does. Neuroscience research shows that loneliness triggers a physical pain response in the brain, as well as a few other dangerous reactions that are especially detrimental for creatives.
In this episode we'll discuss the specifics of solitude vs. isolation so you can learn how to tell when you're sliding into a potentially harmful situation AND I'll share the 3 key ways you can pull yourself out!
Please share this with anyone you feel like could use the professional mental health support and 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: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
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....
We've all experienced some sort of creative identity loss in our lives. These are usually initiated by a career transition, whether it's a job loss, a title promotion, a re-org, or even the acquisition of a new client or contract role.
And since our creative identities drive our behaviors, a sudden change can create unwanted or unhealthy results.
Join me in this informative and inspiring episode for more juicy mental health strategies & neuroscience insights, like:
• Why this experience feels extra terrible for creatives
• What your brain is doing to you when these changes occur
• Healthy ways to begin moving forward again
• The difference between hope and toxic positivity
• 3 steps to strategically reconstruct your creative identity
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: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
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....
Feeling discouraged every time you see great creative work, or a killer portfolio, or another I-just-got-hired career announcement? This episode will walk you through the neuroscience roots of social comparison, why this is extra destructive for creatives, and 3 actionable steps (plus the brain-science behind them!) you can take to avoid the spiral that is frequently contributing to our mental health struggles as creative professionals. Listen in and gain the emotional strength you need to override your brain's natural survival instincts. 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!
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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! We are kicking Season 3 off this week (woo-hoo!) with our first LIVE Creative Energy Collective support sessions that are focused on a killer mental health topic:
CREATIVE COURAGE
We'll talk about how our courage can disappear, and the strategies to use our eternal desire to create as the life-force energy behind our courage—even when we feel like worn out, lifeless husks in desperate need of rejuvenation.
A few additional questions to ponder as you think about your own courage...
- What comes to your mind when you think about your courage?
- Does it help you be the creative professional that you want to be?
- Do you wonder what you could be if you had more courage?
- Are you concerned your courage has been depleted?
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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....
Welcome back, Creatives! Season 3 is finally here! 🤩 And it's time to prioritize your professional mental health.
Here's a quick 90 second trailer so you'll know what you can expect from the Rock That Creative Job Podcast this time around.
Click subscribe because it's gonna be LIT, y'all. 🔥
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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! Join me for this special BONUS episode as we discuss the future of your creative career, and close out Season 2 of the podcast with this 80th episode!
In this episode, I'll outline some of the core creative career struggles, skillsets, education, and technologies we should all keep on the radar, so we can continue to build the resiliency and confidence we need to handle these current and future obstacles in a healthier, more productive way.
I'll also share the 5 core ways I’ll be providing a deeper level of support for creatives in 2025, so you know what to expect from me! Because embracing our creative future will be easier if we have the right mindset, perspective, and support mechanisms to make the positive changes that will improve our careers, our lives, and the lives of those around us.
Thank you for an amazing year, and for subscribing & sharing this content with the creatives around you, so everyone can access the career support they need. I am looking forward to another incredible season in 2025––LET'S ROCK!
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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....
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: Kelseypdx503@gmail.com
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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/
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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: klvandrilla@gmail.com
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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
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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/
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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!
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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/
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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
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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!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
Hey Creatives! I want to share 4 BIG Rock That Creative Job announcements with you! I'm taking a short podcast break for the remainder of August to prepare for some very exciting things, and I want you to know what's coming! LET'S ROCK!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
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
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
Do you wish your clients, managers, and stakeholders had a better sense of what to actually do with your creative output? In this episode I talk with designer & founder of Daydream Design firm, Maya Gray, about all the ways you can elevate the value of your creative work. Maya also shares how she doubled her revenue by helping her clients understand the true purpose of design work, and her experience going from a full-time role to working for herself. LET’S ROCK!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/Instagram: @rockthatcreativejobTikTok: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
Whether you’re currently unemployed, or in a job that is just not a fit for you right now, it’s time to infuse your life with some creative joy again. If you wake up with that empty feeling, constantly wondering if you’ll ever get to the creative work you’re longing for, please join me in this uplifting episode where I talk with Sr. Designer and Creativity Coach, Renata McElvany, about shifting out of that place of despair, and regenerating the momentum that brought you into this career in the first place. Renata also shares her personal story of creative career struggle & transformation, and all the ways she now helps others reignite their own creative spark. LET’S ROCK!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/Instagram: @rockthatcreativejobTikTok: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
Interviewing with non-creative hiring managers can be tricky and anxiety-producing. How do you convey value and stand apart from the competition? Join me in this episode with 25yr marketing professional & creative hiring manager, Stephanie Gray, as we discuss how to effectively connect with your marketing interview audience, how to handle those stressful panel interviews, how to get unstuck if you start to freeze up, and the most important things a marketer wants to hear from you during your interview conversation. We’ll also talk about my personal experience as a candidate interviewing with Stephanie for a design role 15 years ago. LET’S ROCK!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/Instagram: @rockthatcreativejobTikTok: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
Are you feeling a little like you’ve been running on empty for too long? Or lost your momentum, creative spark, or overall vision for your creative career due to burnout, intense stress, or job toxicity? Join me in this episode where I talk with Creative Director & 30 yr. design industry veteran, Adele Mulford, as she shares her very important story about how prolonged job trauma intensely affected her health AND her creative career. Adele also talks openly about the importance of paying attention to your mental health as a creative professional, her own personal struggles with depression, plus the warning signs and what to do if you’re experiencing something similar in your own career. LET’S ROCK!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
If you're embarking upon a career in the design industry, you won’t want to miss this episode! Join me for a lovely chat with Sr. Designer & founder of TernHeads, Sam Wells, as we discuss resources to help you kickoff a creative career, and connect with employers who are looking for your amazing talent. Sam also shares her personal experience starting out as a designer 16 years ago, and her drive to build an organization that will provide support to others who also have big creative career goals and aspirations. LET’S ROCK!
Connect with Sam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-fairbrother-wells/
Checkout TernHeads: https://ternheads.com/
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/Instagram: @rockthatcreativejobTikTok: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
Are you considering starting a freelance business, but are unsure of how to get clients, or what to even charge for your work? Join me as I chat with seasoned designer and freelance business mentor, Amy Farrell, as we talk all things creative freelance! Amy shares the strategy for how to take charge of your business, attract the right clients, choose the best projects, niche down effectively, and maintain your value so you don’t end up feeling overworked and underpaid in your creative career. LET’S ROCK!
Connect with Amy:
Website: https://www.designingsuccess.co
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyjfarrell
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
Tired of the radio silence on countless creative job applications? Join me in as I talk with 30-year corporate recruiter and talent acquisition pro, Sara Stowe, about all the ways to break through the noise and get noticed in your creative job search, so you have control over your creative career no matter what the future brings. Sara shares what it’s like on the recruiting side when she’s searching for talent, what stands out to hiring managers, the mistakes you never want to make in your applications, and the incredible power of networking. If you’re on the hunt for your next creative role, or considering opening a new job search, you won’t want to miss this episode! LET’S ROCK!
Connect with Sara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradaveystowe/
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
Are you struggling with not feeling like yourself, lately? Like something just... isn’t right? If this sounds like your reality right now, you’ll want to join me in this very tranquil conversation with designer & wellbeing coach, Oliver Jones. In our chat, Oliver shares his personal origin story of experiencing depression very early in his creative career, his journey toward mental wellness, and his mission of wanting to help others who are also struggling with these same experiences. He also discusses how his meditation practice has improved his confidence, his creative process, and his connection to the work––from brief to concept to final execution––and how showing up as yourself is the most important thing you can do for your career. LET’S ROCK!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
Hey Creatives! It’s Anxiety Awareness Week! If you’re someone that has struggled with anxiety, whether acute or chronic, this episode is specifically for you. Join us for Part 4 of the MENTAL HEALTH SERIES where I talk with licensed trauma therapist Gabrielle Loomis-Annett about the internal and external triggers for anxiety related to our brain chemistry, and the mental, physical, and emotional signs and symptoms. You’ll also learn tools and strategies for identify, challenge, and reframe those automatic negative thoughts (also known as “ANTs”) that can spiral us into panic attacks or shutdowns, and get in the way of our creative career growth & success. LET’S ROCK!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/Instagram: @rockthatcreativejobTikTok: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
If you are feeling depleted and disconnected from your creative work, or feeling anxious and stressed more than 50% of your day, you won’t want to miss this incredible episode! Join us for Part 3 of the MENTAL HEALTH SERIES where I talk with licensed trauma therapist Gabrielle Loomis-Annett about how to identify the 4 main signs and symptoms of burnout, the different ways creatives specifically tend to cope with this, and a few examples from my own creative career when I struggled with burnout. You’ll also learn to how to recharge after being in burnout mode, how to avoid staying in a pattern of “escape behaviors,” and how to set healthy boundaries in your work so you can live a happier, healthier creative life. LET’S ROCK!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/Instagram: @rockthatcreativejobTikTok: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
Are you struggling with feelings of inadequacy or insecurity when it comes to your career, your skills, or your creative talent? Join us for Part 2 of the MENTAL HEALTH SERIES where I talk with licensed trauma therapist Gabrielle Loomis-Annett, and discuss the intricacies of imposter syndrome. You’ll learn the 3-part cycle of imposter syndrome, the root causes of this, the neurobiological reasons for our negative feedback loops, and how you can break this pattern and harness your super-power as a creative to successfully move your career forward. LET’S ROCK!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/Instagram: @rockthatcreativejobTikTok: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
Are you terrified of your boss, or struggling to stay engaged in creative work? Have you exited a creative job that left you feeling so depleted that you can't find the energy to apply for another one? Do you feel the mental & physical health effects of these experiences taking over your life? Join us for Part 1 of the May MENTAL HEALTH SERIES where I talk with licensed trauma therapist Gabrielle Loomis-Annett about how to determine if your job is toxic, coping strategies when you're in it, and how to heal from it after you've left. LET'S ROCK!
Connect with Gabrielle:
www.gabrielleloomis-annett.com
Additional resources from Gabrielle:
- Adaptive Brain Theory (Triune Brain Theory) - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9010774/#:~:text=The%20triune%20brain%20theory%20is,emotion%2C%20and%20cognition%2C%20respectively
- Post Traumatic Growth - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9807114/#:~:text=(2018)%20defined%20PTG%20as%20a,et%20al.%2C%202022
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
Ever wonder if you're making resume mistakes that are causing hiring managers to pass you by? 🤔💥🫣 In this episode I'll share the most common creative resume red flags that may be standing between you and your next creative job! Plus, I'll also give you 3 bonus tips for job searching that will help you gain the traction you're looking for. LET'S ROCK! 🌟
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
Are you struggling under the emotional weight of rejection while searching for that next creative job, work promotion, or new client? You are not alone! Join me in this informative episode where I talk with PR strategist & author, Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith, about the difficult emotions that can hold us back from our creative goals. We discuss ways to manage those negative thought-spirals, how to avoid limiting your own potential by applying the correct strategy, and why creative career success is a journey and not just a destination. LET'S ROCK!
Connect with Rebekah:
Official Site: https://www.thefilmfestivaldoctor.com/
Personal Site: https://rebekahlouisasmith.com/
Instagram: @rebekahfilmdr
YouTube: Rebekah Film Dr
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
Are you a creative who is more introverted than extroverted? Do job interviews or client presentations make you feel anxious? Join me for an amazing chat with seasoned writer, creative director, and agency owner, Pamela Fiehn. A self-proclaimed introvert, Pamela has been on both sides of the interview table many times in her 20+ year creative career, as an employee AND employer. We discuss how to approach a creative job interview or a client acquisition conversation with quiet confidence, how to handle your nerves in interviews, how to determine if the company you’re interviewing with is a “safe space” for your creative ideas, and how to bring your authentic self to the table so you can push your career forward & land those amazing creative jobs. LET’S ROCK!
Connect with Pamela:
Website: https://www.goodwitchbrands.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-fiehn-b654964/
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/Instagram: @rockthatcreativejobTikTok: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
Searching for that next creative role, but having trouble connecting with recruiters to access the hidden job market? Join me in this episode where I talk with ex-Designer & Creative Recruiter, Suzanne Wolff, about the right ways to make your recruitment partnership successful, so you can increase your career opportunities! We also discuss how to approach job applications (including what NOT to do), how to increase your chances of a callback, how to deal with ghosting, and how to build successful relationships that provide you with continued advocacy as you grow in your creative career. LET'S ROCK!
Connect with Suzanne:
Website: https://landajobnow.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannewolff
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
Dreaming about shifting from your full-time creative role into a freelance design business, but are unsure of how to go about this transition? Join me in this episode where I talk with Designer & Freelance Business Expert, Lauren Gonzalez about all the necessary steps creatives will want to take to dive into the freelance landscape! We'll also discuss some of the stressors, struggles & disappointments that can happen if you're not totally prepared for freelance business ownership. LET'S ROCK!
Connect with Lauren:
Website: 4thecreatives.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4thecreatives
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/4thecreatives
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenelysegonzalez --
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
Do you sometimes feel like an imposter, or struggle with confidently putting yourself out there so others can see your creative talent? Join me in this episode where I talk with Creative Corporate Recruiter & DEI Leader, Reni De Leon Fox, about how to build the confidence that you need when it comes to self-promotion in creative careers. We'll also discuss embracing cultural identities, and the "imposter treatment" that may be inadvertently holding you back from finding that career success you're searching for. LET'S ROCK!
Connect with Reni De Leon Fox:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renifox/
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
Woohoo! Season 2 is finally here! 🎉 We're kicking it off with an energetic conversation with Head of Design, Barney Abramson, where we discuss how to send the all right signals so creative hiring managers can instantly see your value and potential. We also discuss what NOT to do, so if you're looking to move your creative career forward, you won't want to miss this one. LET'S ROCK!
Connect with Barney Abramson:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barneyabramson/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barneyabramson01/
Website: https://barneyabramson.com/
Blog: https://barneyabramson.com/blog/
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
Motivational podcast alert! It's the 50th episode and we're going deep! Ever wonder how people land those amazing creative career opportunities? In this final season one episode, we'll discuss how to reset and prepare yourself for your amazing career future, so you can move forward and maximize your career potential! LET'S ROCK!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
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!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
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!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
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Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
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!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/Instagram: @rockthatcreativejobTikTok: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
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!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/Instagram: @rockthatcreativejobTikTok: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
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!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/Instagram: @rockthatcreativejobTikTok: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
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!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/Instagram: @rockthatcreativejobTikTok: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
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!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/Instagram: @rockthatcreativejobTikTok: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
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!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/Instagram: @rockthatcreativejobTikTok: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
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!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/Instagram: @rockthatcreativejobTikTok: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
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!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/Instagram: @rockthatcreativejobTikTok: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
This is an episode that will hopefully make you feel seen, heard, and understood if you’re someone who has struggled to ask for help. And maybe you don’t even realize you’ve struggled with this, but you’re wondering why you hate your job, feel stuck, uninspired, and burned out. This episode may illuminate some of the things that you’ve been carrying around with you for months or years, (maybe even decades) so you can overcome this hurdle and move your creative career forward! LET'S ROCK!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/Instagram: @rockthatcreativejobTikTok: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
As creatives, we all know that that technology is only half of our career success equation. I mean, just because you have Adobe Illustrator in your computer, doesn’t mean you can instantly design an amazing logo in 5 minutes, right? (Ahem, difficult clients, I'm looking in your direction...) In this episode we'll talk about the core things you need to know to effectively use AI for your self-promotional materials, so you can leverage this amazing tool to support you in your creative job search! LET'S ROCK!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/Instagram: @rockthatcreativejobTikTok: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
Creatives often labor under the delusion that whatever we’ve experienced in our career is always the story we need to tell our audience. But the truth is that we have the most potential of any industry to curate our stories so they help us get the creative jobs and clients we want! Join me in this episode where I'll share 8 key facets for rethinking the narrative, so your creative career story becomes a dynamic and ever-evolving script that you can rewrite and refine whenever you want to move forward. LET'S ROCK!
Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/Instagram: @rockthatcreativejobTikTok: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --
Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.
I get it. You’re not enjoying your creative job anymore, but you’re trying to push those feelings down because you don’t want to deal with them. This is a hard place to be for any creative. In this episode, we're going to dive into the art of coping with scary career decisions, remove the fear, and turn this into an opportunity for growth and self-discovery, so you can move your creative career forward! LET'S ROCK!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
Getting noticed by agency owners and creative directors can be tough if you don't have prior agency experience on your resume. But it's not impossible to get noticed (and hired!) if you show and share the right information in your self-promotional materials. Join me in this episode where I discuss exactly what you need to do to capture the attention of the people who make the hiring decisions in creative agencies, so you can land the agency job that reignites your creative spark! LET'S ROCK!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed with your creative job search? I've been there too! This episode is all about empowering you to conquer the overwhelm that comes with looking for your next creative job, so you can keep that energy and momentum going. I'll share 5 ways to manage your stress, retrain your brain, and sharpen your focus, so you can avoid the burnout that can keep us from progressing in our creative careers. LET'S ROCK!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
If you are feeling a little stuck, bored, stagnant, or complacent in your current creative job, this episode is for you! We'll discuss some key approaches and strategies to help you begin digging yourself out of this rut, so you can define your future vision and actually move forward on a creative career path that better aligns with your talents, values, and aspirations. There are truly no limits to what you can achieve in your creative career if you can envision it. LET'S ROCK!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
When we compare ourselves with others in the creative industry, we belittle our own achievements and overlook the value of our personal growth. This is not a place we can continue to build a successful creative career from. 😖🎨⚡️
In this episode I'll discuss ways to crush comparison syndrome by refocusing our thoughts, so we won’t continue to hinder our progress and limit our career opportunities. I'll also share the 5 tricks I've used in my own 20-yr. creative career to distance myself from the drama and exhaustion of constant comparison. LET'S ROCK! 🌟🎨🔥
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
Job interviews can be exhausting experiences for creatives. We invest so much time, effort, and emotion into crafting our self-promotional materials and preparing for every potential interview question. However, despite our best efforts, rejection can still find it's way into our lives. In this episode I'll discuss why rejection isn't always about us, and help you maintain the momentum you need to get the creative job that is out there waiting for you. Because you've worked WAY too hard to let a rejection ruin your creative career potential. LET'S ROCK!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
Do you feel stuck in your creative career because of all the "what-if" scenarios rolling around inside your head? Are you afraid of making a mistake, or a bad career decision? You're not alone! Fear of risk is the number one way we limit our creative potential, and shut out opportunities for growth and success. In this episode I'll share the 5 ways to conquer that fear of risk, so you can get unstuck, confidently move forward in your career and stop feeling like you're holding yourself back.
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
Have you ever had a bad creative job interview that made you feel super disappointed in yourself? Me too! But I promise that it's not the end of your career. In this podcast I’ll share 3 things you can do to recover from this, how to think about this experience differently, and how to avoid letting a bad interview experience destroy the momentum of your creative job search. I’ll also share a few stories from my own creative job interview experiences that didn’t go as planned, and talk about some of the major red flags to look for with your interviewers. LET’S ROCK!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
If you’re feeling bad about yourself, your creative career, or your work, THIS is the motivational episode for you! I'll dive into all the reasons we struggle with our own value as creatives, and share the 5 ways you can begin developing that unshakable self-worth that we all truly deserve to have, so we can get the jobs, clients, careers and creative success we desire!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
Do you feel anxious, frustrated, worried or jealous when you read articles about layoffs, or see social media updates from creatives starting new positions? You're not alone! If you’re a creative in search of a new job, or one who feels stuck in a dead-end role, this podcast episode is for you! I'll discuss why our brains love to make us feel anxious, and present a new perspective that will help you reframe the very idea of competition, so you can stay calm and find your true place in our creative landscape.
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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 some questions to ask in job interviews that will help you identify any red flags before you accept an offer, so you won't repeat this difficult experience.
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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: only 3 other people on the planet know this insane story!) and what I took away from it to make sure it never happens again!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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. If you've been struggling with imposter syndrome in your creative career, I see you, I've been there too, and I'm here to help!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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 creative industry altogether. And if you've been struggling with your creative career and your mindset, I see you, I've been there, and I'm here to help!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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'll learn how to identify the hidden signs of atrophy, so you can keep your creative career healthy and strong.
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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 between both types of creative environments, so you have full visibility into the benefits of each world.
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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'm excited to share it with you. LET'S ROCK!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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 job offer, those killer clients, or the exciting promotion you really want, and I don't want your fear or discomfort with selling yourself holding you back any longer! No more sleazy feels––LET'S ROCK!!!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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 confidently moving forward in your creative career.
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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 creative skills and talent!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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 can use it to your advantage and keep moving forward, toward the creative job that's waiting for you!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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 more strategic in your job search, so you get those callbacks and creative job offers that are truly meant for you!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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 learn how to spot bad advice before you take it, and keep your creative career on the right track!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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 comfortable with your place in our creative landscape, and finally stop hiding those amazing talents that you’ve been given.
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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 be able to change this pattern once and for all, and find success and fulfillment in your creative career.
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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 strategic decisions, and curate a portfolio that functions as a sales tool to create that forward momentum in your career!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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 employers, so you can strategically and confidently move forward in your creative career.
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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 need!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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.
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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 share 4 things that will help you recover from the sudden loss of your creative job, and will also allow you make better decisions regarding your creative career future.
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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 creative career. If you're completely exhausted by your creative job search right now, you may want to take some notes!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
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!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
Creative job searching can be a long, exhausting process. In this short episode I'll show you how to shift your mindset and reframe your job search, so you can avoid total burnout, and continue the momentum you need to find that next amazing creative role that is out there waiting for you!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.
Hey Creatives! It’s Jamie Roberts! And I am super excited to tell you about my new Rock That Creative Job podcast!
This podcast has a very focused mission: to inspire, motivate and empower you with the tools, insight, and guidance you need to get better jobs, better work, better compensation, and build the creative career and life you’ve always wanted.
Because our industry is different. I want you to have the specialized career support you deserve, so you never second-guess your career decisions, or undervalue your skills, experience, and creative talents.
So click subscribe, share with your creative friends, and LET'S ROCK!
To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she’s not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.