{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66904d907356c01be8c91689/6877cc641b87f1639ba7a32c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 10 - A Coach's Guide to Wellbeing","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66904d907356c01be8c91689/1753128758802-fb09daf7-d595-40af-b8f8-ec189a3f01a5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Farewell and Reflection on the Journey</p><p>01:57 The Shift from Production to Coaching</p><p>03:55 The Brilliance of People in Visual Effects</p><p>06:24 Adapting to Industry Demands</p><p>08:17 Motivation and Ambition in Visual Effects</p><p>10:45 Leadership and Team Dynamics</p><p>14:32 The Essence of Leadership</p><p>18:26 Authenticity in Leadership</p><p>22:41 The Impact of Team Harmony</p><p>24:09 Effective Leadership Qualities</p><p>26:31 Emotional Intelligence in Leadership</p><p>31:33 Understanding Coaching</p><p>32:59 Coaching vs. Counseling</p><p>34:27 Navigating Coaching and Therapy</p><p>37:19 Coaching vs Mentoring: Understanding the Distinction</p><p>40:18 Challenges in the VFX Industry: Mental Health Impacts</p><p>42:12 Success Stories: Coaching Transformations</p><p>45:24 Career Trajectories: Navigating Expectations in VFX</p><p>50:09 Leadership in VFX: The Need for Training and Clarity</p><p>52:27 Positivity and Personal Growth: Living True to Values</p><p>54:51 Positive Changes in the VFX Industry: A Retrospective</p><p>58:17 Self-Care and Collective Responsibility in VFX</p><p>01:01:11 Building Relationships: The Key to Support</p><p>01:04:35 The Future of VFX: Navigating Industry Changes</p><p>01:07:32 Defining Success: Fulfillment and Contribution</p><p>01:09:00 Resilience and Stress Management: Practical Tips</p><p>01:10:54 Influential Figures: The Impact of Mentorship</p><p>01:12:17 Representation in Media: A Call for Diversity</p><p>01:13:41 Optimism for the Future: Contributing to Industry Growth</p><p><br></p><p>👀 <strong>WHO SHOULD LISTEN?</strong></p><p>✅ Anyone interested in growth</p><p>✅ Artists looking to understand production from the inside</p><p>✅ Team leads wanting to lead with more humanity</p><p>✅ Anyone considering a shift in their creative career</p><p>✅ Studios thinking about how to retain talent and build better teams</p><p><br></p><p>📌 <strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS</strong></p><p><strong>Emotional Intelligence Is the Most Underrated Skill</strong></p><p>Kindness, empathy, and active listening aren’t soft skills — they’re leadership muscles. Debra shares how managing egos, expectations, and energy on a team takes real emotional strength.</p><p><strong>Building a Team Isn’t About Filling Seats</strong></p><p>Debra discusses the value of assembling crews based not just on skillsets but chemistry, trust, and shared values — and how those choices ripple into the work.</p><p><strong>Surviving — and Thriving — Through Uncertainty</strong></p><p>From contract instability to changing budgets, VFX production is no stranger to pressure. Debra reflects on how she’s stayed grounded and grown through tough transitions.</p><p><strong>The Industry Is Shifting. So Should Leadership.</strong></p><p>Old-school production models aren’t built for the world we’re living in now. Debra makes a case for modernising how we lead — with humanity, clarity, and a long-term view of what actually sustains teams.</p><p><br></p><p>🧠 <strong>BIG IDEAS TO REMEMBER</strong></p><p>→ EQ isn’t optional. It’s what keeps high-pressure environments functional.</p><p>→ Culture isn’t a bonus. It’s the job.</p><p>→ The future of VFX leadership is quieter, wiser, and more collaborative.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"David Cordon"}