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A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach
With 20+ years in the entertainment industry at the top level, I’m Phil Svitek. Join me as I pay it forward, sharing insights from my journey as a filmmaker, author, podcaster, and even high-level executive. Get a 360-degree view of the digital artist’s path to success, blending technical theory, practical wisdom, and personal development. Your smoother journey awaits.
Episodes
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachCan You Be Confident Without Being Arrogant?
There is a fine line between confidence and arrogance. Do you know what it is? Good news for you, in this episode, I talk about the core distinction so you can…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachOne Week 'Til Deadline: A Phil Svitek Vlog
With this episode, I focus on how I was quarter-backing my final since the deadline for submission fast approaches. I talk about the importance of organizing…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachRedefine What It Means to Be a Leader, Become Unconventional: Heather Parady Interview
Heather Parady is the host of a podcast called Unconventional Leaders where she interviews people that redefine what it means to be a leader. She is a…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachShould You Ever Work For FREE???
There's an ongoing debate I'm seeing about whether or not you should ever work for free. Because of that, I've decided to record this episode and showcase my…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachDeal With Your Problems Right Away Lest They Multiply!
Ever say to someone, "I'm not ready to deal with that right now?" Well, that's a form of dealing with whatever it is, just not a very good way. In this…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachComedian Will Abeles Shares How to Create Your Own Opportunities
Will Abeles (@WillAbelesComedy) is a friend of mine from Emerson College. Since graduating, he has gone on to become a comedian that tours various parts of the…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhy Documentaries Matter (So Watch Them)
Documentaries are a huge part of my past—both from a consumption standpoint and creation one as well. At the age of 15, I got to work on my first documentary…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachRedefining Time Management: Accounting for Attention & Energy to Become More Productive
We have a terrible consensus in thinking that managing our calendar is proper time management. It's not. We have to account for our attention and our energy as…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWe're All Ordinary... So Why Do We Pretend We Need to Be EXTRA-ordinary (ft. Comedian Will Abeles)
There's such an emphasis for all of us to be so much more than ordinary and I hate this because while we're all capable of greatness, we're all ordinary people…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachYou Don't Have to Like Your Losses: A Phil Svitek Vlog
I remember seeing Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and loving the line "You lost today kid. But that doesn't mean you have to like it." That's how I sum up…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachDon't Ever Coast... Too Many People Do and it Bites Them In the Ass! Keep a Side Hustle
Far too often I've seen people in the entertainment industry reach a goal and then coast. They take their foot off the gas pedal thinking they've made it, only…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow I Make Content at Scale & You Can Too Thanks to Gary Vee's Content Model
For a long time, I looked down at social media. I didn't think it was a valid way of distributing quality content. I admit I was wrong. It is. And then I…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhat's the Difference Between a Champion & a Mentor???
There's a fundamental difference between a champion and a mentor? Do you know what it is? Chances are probably not. Most of us think we have mentors when in…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhy It’s Imperative You Assess Every Outcome, Especially Victories
We have a bad habit, or at least I certainly do, to not fix something if it ain’t broken. And I typically think that if I’m getting the desired results that…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachSeeing the Fruits of Your Labor: A Phil Svitek Vlog
There comes a point in any creative journey where the project you're working on really starts to come together. It's not longer just disjointed pieces here and…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachCheap & Simple Home ADR Recording Setup for Filmmakers
Every movie needs ADR sessions in order to get the dialogue to sound clean. In the past, this was very expensive and laborious. Now, as a filmmaker, you can do…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachJust In Time vs Just In Case Knowledge: Learn The Difference & Be More Effective
We put a big emphasis on knowledge as a culture. Knowledge is good except is inactive. Wisdom is doing what you know and far too often we become stagnant given…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachManagers' vs Makers' Schedule & How to be More Productive in Your Work Life
Most people aren't as productive at work because they fail to create a proper schedule. In order to utilize your time best, you have to categorize the tasks…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhat’s Sturgeon’s Law and How it Applies to You
Sturgeon's revelation (as expounded by Theodore Sturgeon), referred to as Sturgeon's law, is an adage cited as "ninety percent of everything is crap." This is…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachTrue Meaning of "Day Off"
I find that whenever we work hard and we find ourselves with a day off, we want to escape. However this brings about more stress in the end. In this lesson, I…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachSometimes You Gotta Dig In: A Phil Svitek Vlog
Sometimes everything happens at once and that's been the case for me lately. Granted, it's all amazing things but it definitely is a lot. I go over some of…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachDon't Upgrade Your Software Until It's Truly Necessary
Many programs, like Avid, Adobe, etc either are or are becoming subscription based. I look at this as neutral. But what happens when software programs are…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhat is a SWOT Analysis & How to Apply it to Your Life!
Lots of businesses use a SWOT analysis whenever they're debating the merits of an idea, partnership, deal, project, potential hire, etc. But you can utilize…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachYour Why Matters More Than Your What or How
In high school they ask us what we want to do, but they never stop to have us consider our why (our purpose/our calling). This is why people can get miserable…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach1 Day Sometimes Adds up to a Year: A Phil Svitek Vlog
What a week it has been! Been doing a lot of stuff for the GRAMMYs, my regular job and trying to finish up the movie. In this vlog I reflect upon all that and…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHosting Basics to Get You Started with Jaimi Alexander
If you want to be a host but don't know how to get started, then this episode is for you! I'm joined by Jaimi Alexander who I've know since her AfterBuzz TV…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachAdapting to Change: Jaimi Alexander Interview
Jaimi Alexander is a host who I met during my time at AfterBuzz TV/Black Hollywood Live. From first impressions, I always knew she was a hard worker and…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachTried and Tested: A Phil Svitek Vlog with Jaimi Alexander
This past week, my friend Jaimi Alexander (@JaimiAlexander) and I were both tried and tested... separately. We discuss what happened and how we managed to…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachDeath Is Nothing At All, A Poem by Henry Scott-Holland to Help You Grieve
Recently, a lot of people I know have suffered the loss of a family member. It’s never easy. I’ve gone through it several times and the pain is equally as hard…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachLessons from Carroll Shelby: A Phil Svitek Vlog
Thanks to my friend Matt D'Andria, I had a chance to see Adam Carolla's new documentary called Shelby American, which is about the life of Carroll Shelby. FYI…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow to Film a Scene Faster
Here's a tip to any filmmaker out there on how to film scenes much faster—which will save you time and money while still getting you the performances you…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachCreative Exercise: Directing Actors Using Generic Dialogue
In order to be a great director, you need to be able to work with actors. The problem I see with most directors starting off is that they do give actors line…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow to Ask for Help Without Being Selfish
Everyone needs help every now and then. It’s what makes us human. But I’ve found not enough people develop the skill of asking for help. This is especially…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachMeasure Progress Across Months, Not Days
With the new year, everyone is excited to see the results of their resolutions… but it’ll take more than just a few days to realize those fresh habits into…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachNew Year Goals - Humility & Finances: A Phil Svitek Vlog
It's the start of the new decade but the problems creatives face remain the same: finances. In this edition of my vlog I highlight some of my own struggles but…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachStop Romanticizing the Past, Start Actually Grinding
People put such an emphasis on the hustle, the grind. They look at success stories and use those to pump themselves up. That's fine except when they glamorize…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachEulogy vs Resume Values
Often I get asked why I help my friends so much, especially because it takes me away from my creative projects. In this post, I discuss why I do this and it…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachSteal This Idea: Multi-platform Storytelling
The Matrix franchise was groundbreaking on a number of levels, but for it, one of the aspects I loved about it was that it told its story across different…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachDon’t Be a Real Life Negation of the Negation
The negation of the negation is a literary term but one that I see reflected in the real world far too often. With this lesson, I not only explain why this…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachIt's the End of a Decade!: A Phil Svitek Vlog
The decade is ending and in this edition of my vlog, I discuss how I've begun batching my work and the benefits of that. I highlight the big things I've…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhy I'm Posting More Content
Here I explain why I've decided to post more — and no, it's not to grow my social media following... Tune in and find out why. And if you like what you hear…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachCreative Exercise: Start with a Story’s Climax
I’ve been gearing up to write more in the new year and because of that, I’ve been thinking of ways to make my stories more compelling. One of the things I…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow Stoic Principles Help Your Creative Life
Stoicism, while an ancient philosophy, has many practical real world applications. The primary goal being to keep you calm during adversity—and trust me when I…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachInherent Within You Lays the Ability to Climb
There's a quote from counselor Craig D. Lounsbrough that goes: "Whatever stands in front of you was only allowed to be put there because inherent within you…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow Meandering Helps You Succeed In Your Career, So Don’t Sweat Your Quarter Life Crisis
Many people, including myself at times, feel behind in their careers. We feel like we’ve wasted time and energy doing jobs that didn’t serve us. Nothing could…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow Essentialism Forces Better Creativity
Many creatives don’t pursue their creative ambitions because they don’t believe they have the right resources. The philosophy of essentialism, when practiced…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow to Dive Into Fiction Writing with Fern Ronay
Fern Ronay is a dear friend of a number of years and in this episode, I get to sit down with her and interview her about her book writing journey. We discuss…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachMaster Mental Fortitude: A Guide to Achieving Your Creative Ambitions IS NOW AVAILABLE!!!
An artist’s life can be extremely volatile, with many highs and lows — it takes more than just industry skills and knowledge to make it. To be successful, you…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhat’s Logotherapy and Ways It Can Help You Creatively
Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl experience’s mankind’s worse. And yet he found meaning from that experience and developed a school of psychology called…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachIs It Possible to be a Happy Artist?
There’s a myth that’s perpetuated among artists, which I’ve bought into myself earlier in life, that says in order to be a successful artist, you have to be…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhat is Your Locus of Control?
Here’s a Sophie’s choice type of question for you - would you rather be gifted or would you rather be hard working? Consider carefully because what you choose…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachKen Napzok Interview: Returning to Creative Passions & Navigating Life’s Thin Lines
Ken Napzok is a friend of mine who I’ve known for 6, almost 7 years. He’s been a producer for many digital juggernauts over the better part of the last decade…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhat is the Width of Life?
Strange as it may seem, I’ve always been fascinated by death. For one, I used to work at the first hospice in America for four years, starting when I was 15…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhat To Do When Life Comes at You Fast and Hard
Ever feel like right when you start to get a grip on things life decides to throw a curveball your way? And let’s be honest, it’s never just one curveball…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow to be Comfortable with Uncomfortability
This lesson is geared to make you comfortable with uncomfortability. You might be asking yourself, why would I (Phil Svitek) ever want you to feel…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachAre You Responsible If It’s Not Your Fault?
If something happens in your life that’s not your fault, who’s responsible? Think about it for a second because the answer may actually be life altering. If…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachRecognizing Patterns of Causality vs Simple Correlation
Ever notice patterns in your life that you then interpret as truth? Here’s an example: let’s say that whenever you’re sick you drink celery juice and listen to…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachNever Hit the Snooze Button!
Have you ever hit the snooze button? I have and every morning I’ve hit the snooze button I felt like I started my day off with failure. I then asked many other…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow to Find the Real Problem by Asking the Three Whys
Let me ask you a question — how do you derive at the real problem whenever you’re trying to fix something? Often times we think the issue we’re focused on will…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhat It Takes to Build, Grow and Sustain a Brand with Lina Noory
Lina Noory joins me (Phil Svitek) on this episode and it is a real treat! Who is Lina Noory, for those of you who don’t know? She’s not only a dear friend who…