Leading creative teams and managing projects often means balancing your artistic vision with the needs of clients, audiences, or stakeholders. In this video, Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com dives deep into how to release creative control while staying true to your creativity and navigating the demands of business culture. Whether you’re a young creative or an experienced leader, understanding the dynamics of collaboration is essential. From graphic design to filmmaking, creativity is often a team effort, and releasing creative control is often part of the process. 💡 Includes Pro Tips for leading creative teams. Get your copy! “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking”Find it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Lj9gNU  OR Partner with us at The Influence Lab!Special offer – get a copy of “Ideas on a Deadline” as our thank you when you support the mission of The Influence Lab. Give your gift here: https://influencelab.com  Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/  👉 New Masterclass! Church on Trial—Crisis Management with Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com/masterclass  Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1  ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be.  As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history.  My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process.  ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com =========================== *More About This Episode* Making Creative Changes – Releasing Creative Control | Creative Leadership Tips 💡 🎬 Whether you're working in advertising, church media, or corporate settings, this video will help you gain perspective on the creative process and lead with creative confidence.  (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)  #CreativeLeadership #TeamManagement #CreativeProcess #ClientFeedback #LeadershipTips #CreativeMaturity

How early is too early to plan your church Christmas pageant or program? In this episode, Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com shares the “best of” Christmas podcasts for church media directors, choir directors and their teams to produce the best Christmas pageant or program ever! Go behind the scenes of the “The Gift of Christmas” stunning multi-media event as Phil interviews Prestonwood Church creative leaders Michael Neale, Andy Pearson, and Bryan Bailey to discuss the mindset, collaboration and planning of a successful church Christmas program. Then, get Phil’s nine-point church media checklist to help your team produce a holiday program that expresses the wonder of Christmas in a professional and engaging way. 👉 Watch now to gain skills in creative leadership!  Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/  NEW BOOK! “Church on Trial – How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis” Get your copy here: https://philcooke.com/crisis  Order bulk copies for your pastor team, staff and board members.Contact us at [email protected] for details on bulk orders.  Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1  ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be.  As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history.  My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process.  ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com ===========================  *More About This Episode* How to Produce the BEST Christmas Pageant ever! Behind the Scenes of a Successful Church Program The Gift of Christmas is a Prestonwood tradition and has become one of the highlights of the Christmas season, with thousands of guests attending every year.  Find out more: https://prestonwoodgoc.org More about the Church Media Checklist for Holiday Programs (or how to avoid the nightmare before Christmas)  1. Start preparation early. Whether it’s live, multi-cam or video-taped, get your hands on a script or musical score as soon as possible. 2. Bring your crew into the planning process. Your media team and volunteers may have valuable ideas that can help the production. 3. Understand lighting differences. Make sure you understand the difference between stage lighting and television lighting. 4. Create a shot list. Always have a plan. 5. Stop screaming and yelling. If you’re directing a Christmas or Easter presentation and you lose control, you instantly lose respect with your team. 6. Use cuts and dissolves correctly and know the difference between them. There should be a purpose behind your choices. 7. Shoot a rehearsal. It’s worth the extra money and time to bring in a paid staff or your volunteers. 8. Have a debriefing. Especially when you have multiple performances, shoot and debrief after each one. 9. Toss out normal service camera rules. Don’t be afraid to move the cameras around according to the script or music plan. Watch the full episodes! How to Stage a Spectacular Church Christmas Event: Interview with Prestonwood Church Creatives Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CQhxdHs7lJU Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3s5bIjx (or your favorite podcast platform!)  Church Media Checklist for Holiday Programs (or how to avoid the Nightmare Before Christmas)Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypkm8KVC5b0  (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you!)

Is your church prepared for a crisis? In this 700 Club Interactive show, host Andrew Knox sits down with Phil Cooke, author of “Church on Trial” https://philcooke.com/crisis to discuss ways churches can effectively respond to a crisis while staying true to the organization’s core mission. Phil offers a proactive and comprehensive approach to crisis management to help leaders respond appropriately to victims and perpetrators while strengthening the church for the future.  👉 Listen now to gain skills in crisis management.Find out more about CBN and The 700 Club here: https://www2.cbn.com/ NEW MASTERCLASS! Church on Trial—Crisis Management with Phil Cooke launches October 8th. Get info here and consider signing your leadership team up with our group discount! https://philcooke.com/masterclass Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/  NEW BOOK! “Church on Trial – How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis” Church on Trial – How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis offers churches and nonprofits a preemptive strategy to avoid a crisis – and if one does happen, a crisis plan to respond appropriately and positively. Get your copy here: https://philcooke.com/crisis  Order bulk copies for your pastor team, staff and board members. Executive pastors and denominational leaders are already ordering copies of the book for each member of their staff. Don’t let your team be blindsided by a crisis. Contact us at [email protected] for details on bulk orders.  Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1  ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be.  As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history.  My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process.  ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com ===========================  *More About This Episode* Crisis Response: Phil Cooke Shares Crisis Management Strategies on The 700 Club with host Andrew Knox Phil Cooke’s Church on Trial is an indispensable tool to help church, ministry and nonprofit leaders respond to a crisis thoughtfully, appropriately, and positively. You’ll find out: ·      Best practices to implement now to avoid a crisis ·      The first thing to do when a crisis hits to maintain congregational trust and unity ·      How to safeguard your church’s reputation before it crashes ·      The one thing you should never do in a crisis ·      How to get in front of a crisis with the truth ·      And more... Church on Trial will help you create a transparent culture as a defense against crisis – and if one does happen, serve as a guide to help you respond quickly and effectively.  “A crisis does not have to break your church. Rather, it can be an opportunity to strengthen your church to weather the storms.” – Phil Cooke, PhD Get your copy here: https://philcooke.com/crisis Contact [email protected] for details on bulk orders.    (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)

Shocking scandals, sudden emergencies – church leaders face all sorts of unpredictable challenges. In this episode of The 700 Club, host Ashley Key interviews Phil Cooke, author of “Church on Trial – How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission and Reputation During a Crisis.” https://philcooke.com/crisis  In today’s digital culture, the opportunities for crises in a church or organization are amplified. Knowing how to respond quickly and appropriately is critical. Cooke states, “It’s not if a crisis will happen; it’s when a crisis will happen.” His latest book, “Church on Trial,” offers church leaders the tools they need to manage the unexpected so their church can survive and move forward. Find out more about CBN and The 700 Club here: https://www2.cbn.com/ Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/  **NEW BOOK! “Church on Trial – How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis”Church on Trial – How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis offers churches and nonprofits a preemptive strategy to avoid a crisis – and if one does happen, a crisis plan to respond appropriately and positively. Get your copy here: https://philcooke.com/crisis  Order bulk copies for your pastor team, staff and board members. Executive pastors and denominational leaders are already ordering copies of the book for each member of their staff. Don’t let your team be blindsided by a crisis. Contact [email protected] for details on bulk orders. Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1  ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be.  As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history.  My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process.  ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com =========================== *More About This Episode* Phil Cooke's CRISIS MANAGEMENT Strategy for Churches – The 700 Club Interview “‘Church on Trial’ is timely; the global church needs this.” Ashley Key, Host, The 700 Club Phil Cooke’s Church on Trial is an indispensable tool to help church, ministry and nonprofit leaders respond to a crisis thoughtfully, appropriately, and positively. You’ll find out: ·      Best practices to implement now to avoid a crisis ·      The first thing to do when a crisis hits to maintain congregational trust and unity ·      How to safeguard your church’s reputation before it crashes ·      The one thing you should never do in a crisis ·      How to get in front of a crisis with the truth ·      And more... Church on Trial will help you create a transparent culture as a defense against crisis – and if one does happen, serve as a guide to help you respond quickly and effectively.  “A crisis does not have to break your church. Rather, it can be an opportunity to strengthen your church to weather the storms.” – Phil Cooke, PhD Get your copy here: https://philcooke.com/crisis Contact [email protected] for details on bulk orders.  (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)  

Have you been asked to present a short motivational speech or inspirational devotional before an event? Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com offers five tips to make it memorable! Opening a conference or gathering is an honor. It can be a powerful catalyst for both the audience and your career. Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/  NEW BOOK! “Church on Trial – How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis”With the recent highly publicized stories of prominent leaders like Mike Bickel, Ravi Zacharias, and Bill Hybels, my new book Church on Trial – How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis offers churches and nonprofits a preemptive strategy to avoid a crisis – and if one does happen, a crisis plan to respond appropriately and positively. Get your copy here: https://philcooke.com/crisis  Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1  ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be.  As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history.  My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process.  ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com Find out more about The Influence Lab here: https://influencelab.com ===========================  *More About This Episode* Public Speaking: Tips for Leading a Short Devotional There are many opportunities in the Christian world where you may be asked to lead a short devotion. It might be to begin a conference, open a board meeting, before introducing a main speaker, at the start of a big meeting, and more. However, so many people completely blow the point of a devotion that I wanted to share these reminders of how to make it memorable.  How to make your speech memorable: 1. Start with scripture. Focus their mind on God. 2. Don’t preach. Make it conversational. Share from your heart. 3. Open with a personal story to build a stronger connection with your audience - but keep it short. 4. This is not your chance to pitch your project or brilliant ideas! The devotional time isn’t about you, it’s about focusing the audience on God or the conference theme. 5. Respect the schedule. Keep to your given time frame. Practice with the clock! You may not be the keynote or main speaker, but being asked to give a short devotional is an honor. Do it well and people will remember you for the rest of their lives. Read more: Tips for Leading a Short Event https://www.philcooke.com/tips-for-leading-a-short-devotion-before-an-event/ Get my book “Ideas on a Deadline – How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking”  available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Lj9gNU  Find this and my other books available now for your generous donation to The Influence Lab. Find out more and add your support here: https://influencelab.com/donate (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)

Dealing with a bad boss can make your workplace feel like a battleground. If you’re trying to survive a toxic work environment, Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com offers creative and positive ways to deal with the Micromanaging Boss, the Inconsiderate Boss, and the Unsupportive Manager. Bonus: Phil shares 5 tips to survive a difficult boss!  Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/  **NEW BOOK! “Church on Trial – How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis”With the recent highly publicized stories of prominent leaders like Mike Bickel, Ravi Zacharias, and Bill Hybels, my new book Church on Trial – How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis offers churches and nonprofits a preemptive strategy to avoid a crisis – and if one does happen, a crisis plan to respond appropriately and positively. Get your copy here: https://philcooke.com/crisis Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1  ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be.  As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history.  My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process.  ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com ===========================  *More About This Episode* 3 Types of Bad Bosses and How to Deal with Them  The situation with a difficult boss might not change overnight, but you can create a manageable environment. If you’re dealing with a difficult boss, here’s 5 tips to help you survive: 1. Do your best to understand their perspective. What’s driving them? It can help you navigate and anticipate their demands. 2. Document everything. Keep records of your communication, your work, and even your meetings so that if the situation escalates, you can provide evidence. 3. Learn to adapt and anticipate. Adjust your approach to suit your boss’ preferences. Be proactive and have solutions before they ask. 4. Seek support. Have a network with people in your office who can give you objective advice. 5. Watch out for yourself. Maintain a healthy work-life balance. Set boundaries that will ensure your well-being. Read more at my blog: The 3 Most Difficult Bosses and How to Beat Themhttps://www.philcooke.com/the-3-most-difficult-bosses-and-how-to-beat-them/    (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)

Accelerate your career! Becoming a skilled public speaker can open doors and advance your career quickly as you position yourself as an expert. If you’re serious about speaking, Phil Cooke’s https://philcooke.com list of six tools that a conference planner needs can help you get hired as a speaker. The easier you make it for the people who can book you for an event, the better your chances of getting selected.  Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/  Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get BONUS resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/  #Audiobook available on Audible now: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE  Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056  Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1  ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be.  As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history.  My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process.  ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com Find out more about The Influence Lab here: https://influencelab.com ===========================  *More About This Episode* Public Speaking Tips: 6 Tools to Help You Get Hired as a SpeakerIf you’re serious about being a speaker at any level, here’s my recommended list of what you need to make available to anyone who can book you for an event:  1) A list of potential topics: I always keep an updated list of keynote and workshop sessions I’m capable of doing.  2) Different length bios:  I keep short, medium, and long biographies that will not only give the planner an idea of my background and areas of expertise but also allow them to easily use them in the program or on the event website.   3) Your official title and byline: Make sure they know who you are! And don’t forget a “byline” – which is essentially a one-sentence description of you.  5) A short, well-written introduction: You can’t always depend on a conference host or MC to write a good introduction for you, so don’t take chances.  6) Your online and social media links: Conferences often publish your social media and website links in the program or put them on the video screen while you speak.   Don’t wait until you get asked to speak to prepare these items! It may take a while to pull all of this together, so do it now, and you’ll always be ready. Remember – the easier you make it for the people who can hire you as a speaker, the better your chances of getting selected!   Read more about public speaking at my blog here: https://www.philcooke.com/speaking-tools-to-help-you-get-hired-as-a-speaker/  (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)

How do you deal with rejection? What do you do after a failure? Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com offers five “next steps” that can be the key to moving past failure and on to success in your career. If you’re in business, media production or content creation – and especially if you’re in the film industry as a filmmaker, actor or writer – you’ll gain new resiliency to help you bounce back from failure and secure your future. Includes bonus tips on having a day job while working towards your dream job. Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/  Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get BONUS resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/  SPECIAL OFFER! Support digital missions! With your generous gift of $35 or more to The Influence Lab https://influencelab.com  you’ll get “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” as a special “thank you” for your support. Give your gift here: https://influencelab.com/donate  #Audiobook available on Audible now: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE  Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1  ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be.  As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history.  My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process.  ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com ===========================  *More About This Episode* I’ve Failed. Now What?Resilience is the ability to come back from failure. If you’ve failed or been rejected, these five steps can be the key to help you move past failure and on to success: 1. Don’t overthink it. Don’t get obsessed thinking about what you could have done better. 2. Don’t take it personally. It’s easier said than done, but learn to separate criticism of the project from criticism of you. 3. Find objective advice. Find another experienced person that you trust and run the project by them for a second opinion. 4. Ask for constructive criticism. At the moment of failure or rejection, keep a cool head and ask for constructive criticism. 5. Don’t let failures derail your dream. It happens! Keep moving forward. Don’t be afraid to fail, especially if you’re expanding your tent poles. If you’re breaking new ground or trying new things – that’s not the time to be timid! That’s the time to try things, and if you fail, learn from your failures and move on. Read “A Better Perspective on Failure” at my blog here: https://www.philcooke.com/failure/    (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)

Jumpstart your career in Hollywood! If you’re looking for a job in LA or New York, Phil Cooke’s https://philcooke.com interview with Sommerly Simser will help you succeed in the film industry. Highlighted as a new leader to watch in Variety Magazine, Sommerly has gone from assistant to associate in Hollywood and now works in Feature Film Production Finance at Netflix. Find out how to get your first job in LA, navigate interviews with skill, make quality industry connections, and apply your faith as a Christian in Hollywood.  Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/  Discover what you were born to do! “One Big Thing: Discovering What You Were Born to Do” available here:  https://amzn.to/2M2maTr Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get BONUS resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/  #Audiobook available on Audible now: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE  Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1  ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be.  As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history.  My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process.  ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com ===========================  *More About This Episode* Skills to Succeed in the Film Industry Interview: Sommerly Simser, Film Production Finance, Netflix  More About Sommerly SimserSommerly holds a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism from Abilene Christian University. She started her career as a news reporter for NPR. The inability to add whimsical and exhilarating arcs to her story, otherwise known as fiction, propelled her to switch career paths and pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Producing for Cinema & TV from Regent University.   In her final year as a grad student, she landed an internship on a CBS show that rolled into a job in Los Angeles. Since then, she has worked for a few of the industry’s titans- Agency for the Performing Arts (APA), Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, and Imagine Entertainment. Sommerly currently works in Feature Film Production Finance at Netflix. Previously, Sommerly was honored as a New Leader to Watch in Variety Magazine.  Sommerly serves on the board of the Junior League of Los Angeles and the leadership team of The Greenhouse Arts & Media Organization. She is the current District 3 Representative for the North Hollywood Neighborhood Council and actively volunteers with the Girl Scouts of the USA and the Miss America Scholarship Program. Sommerly is a member of Women in Film and, with her husband, Nathanael, founded the Tinseltown Scholarship Society.   Connect with Sommerly here: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sommerly/ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5881302/ Follow Sommerly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sommerly/  Quotes from Sommerly: “In times where I thought [my faith] would hurt me the most, it actually helped me.” “Regardless of where you want to be in the industry, working at an agency is very hard but it’s so rewarding... It’s like a golden ticket.” “I made it my mission to meet as many people as possible.”    (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)

Is there a book inside you, but you don’t know where to start? Maybe it’s time to consider a ghostwriter! Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com welcomes writer and ghostwriter Jordan Loftis to explore book writing options and a strategic publishing process that can help pastors, leaders, and Christian entrepreneurs go from “idea to impact.” Founder of Story Chorus, Jordan shares what it’s like to work with a ghostwriter, the importance of sharing your origin story, and the impact you can have for generations to come. There’s somebody out there that needs to hear your story! Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/  Get my book “Maximize Your Influence: How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry, and You” here: https://amzn.to/3XxHSif Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1  ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be.  As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history.  My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process.  ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com ===========================  *More About This Episode* Why You Should Consider a Ghostwriter to Write Your Book | Interview with Jordan Loftis, Story Chorus  “Coming generations depend on your story. Your story is part of God’s saga...” – Jordan Loftis, Founder, Story Chorus  Jordan Loftis is a publisher, strategist, and the founder of Story Chorus. Story Chorus helps Christian leaders make generational impact with books and growth marketing.  For nearly a decade, he’s worked with hundreds of authors, billion-dollar brands, and high-impact leaders to grow their influence and build a platform they own. He's a bestselling author who has ghostwritten 60 books and serves as the president and editor of Short Daily Devotions, sharing the atomic power of God’s Word with over 30,000 people daily.  Jordan holds a BA in philosophy and theology from the University of Sioux Falls. Most importantly, he’s the lucky husband to Joelle and the high-strung-but-pretends-to-be-chill dad to Fallon, Kindy, and Wilder.  Find out more and get your free Storytelling Guide: https://swift.storychorus.com/  Follow Jordan Loftis: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordanloftiswrites Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loftiswrites/    (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)

Are there issues in your ministry or organization that everybody knows about but nobody talks about? It’s time to address the elephant in the room and build towards a healthier work culture. Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com offers six effective strategies to be part of the solution without losing your job. Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/ Get my book “One Big Thing: Discovering What You Were Born to Do” https://amzn.to/2M2maTr Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get BONUS resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/ #Audiobook available on Audible now: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be. As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history. My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process. ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com =========================== *More About This Episode* How to Remove the Elephant in the Room (Without Losing Your Job) Become a problem solver! Here are six practical steps to become part of the “elephant removal team” for a healthier work culture: 1. Dump the arrogance. Approach your leader or team members with a spirit of humility and a genuine desire to help the organization. 2. Don’t blame someone personally. Shift the focus from the individual to the organization. 3. Be clear about the negatives. How much does ignoring the elephant in the room cost the organization in quantifiable terms related to finances, resources – and even employees lost because of it. 4. Be clear about the positives of removing the elephant. Highlight the potential outcomes of addressing the issues and cast vision for the future. 5. Include everyone on the elephant removal team. Make it a team effort to foster collaboration. 6. Don’t take sole credit for the removal. Acknowledge the contributions of the team. Unresolved issues can hold your ministry or organization back. Become part of the elephant removal team for a more productive and healthier work culture. (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)

Welcome to a revolutionary discussion on adapting preaching for the digital age! In this episode, online preaching coach David Murrow, joins Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com to delve into the art of engaging with your online congregation effectively. Discover invaluable insights to transform your preaching style and create sermons that are watchable, memorable, and sharable as an evangelistic tool. Elevate your communication skills with practical tips you can apply to your next sermon. 🔗 Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/  Get my book as a 🎁 Gift for Your Pastor! Maximize Your Influence: How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry, and You: https://amzn.to/3XxHSif Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be.  As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history.  My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process.  ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com ===========================  *More About This Episode* Creating Sharable Sermons: An Evangelistic Approach to Online Preaching with David Murrow Transform your sermons into powerful evangelistic tools for the digital age! In this interview, you’ll find out how to capture attention in an 8-second world, craft compelling sermon titles, and navigate the visual landscape of online preaching. Unleash the evangelistic potential of your sermons! More About David Murrow: David Murrow, a.k.a., The Online Preaching Coach, teaches pastors how to make their sermons more watchable, memorable and shareable. He spent four decades in the television business, and his work has been seen on ABC, NBC, PBS, CBS, Discovery Networks, BBC and dozens more.  Murrow is the author of “Why Men Hate Going to Church,” the groundbreaking book that changed the way thousands of congregations do church.   David and his wife Gina have three children and seven grandkids. They are ministry nomads, residing in three different places: Alaska, Arizona and most recently Pennsylvania.  Find out more and get David Murrow’s free course at https://davidmurrow.com   (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)  

Public speaking gigs are a powerful way to advance your career, plus they offer opportunities to get your message heard. Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com shares five tips to help you book your first speaking gig while becoming a great speaker. Elevate your speaking skills and find out how to get invited to speak at conferences, small groups, workshops, and more to expand your influence today. Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/  Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get BONUS resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/  #Audiobook available on Audible now: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE  Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1  ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be.  As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history.  My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process.  ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com Find out about The Influence Lab here: https://influencelab.com ===========================  *More About This Episode* Public Speaking Techniques: How to Get Invited to Speak at ConferencesWhatever your line of work, speaking gigs are a powerful way to get your name known and your message heard while advancing your career. Here’s five tips to help you get invited to speak:  1. Volunteer at conferences. Find the conferences you think you might like to speak at in the future and show up to help. You never know what could happen. 2. Become an expert. Find a niche in your field and become an expert. What have you done in your career that is unique? 3. Plan ahead. Most conferences are planned out a year in advance. Don’t wait until the last minute to reach out. (And always be ready for last-minute changes!) 4. You don’t need an agent. Don’t feel like you need an agent to get invitations. They may be able to negotiate a deal but may not be the one to get you the job as a speaker. 5. Take the time to become a great speaker. Being an expert does not necessarily mean you’ll be a great speaker. If you’re incorporating software like Powerpoint or Keynote, learn to speak well first; then bring the Powerpoint into it. Become an amazing speaker! Check out Chapter 3 “Speaking to a Digital Generation” in my book, “Maximize Your Influence – How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry and You” here: https://amzn.to/3XxHSif Get the book “Give Your Speech; Change the World” by Nick Morgan here: https://amzn.to/3SUf0RQ (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)

Evangelism and Reaching Gen Z | Dr. Billy Wilson, President, Oral Roberts University You can change the world! Join Phil Cooke in this conversation with Dr. Billy Wilson, president of Oral Roberts University, as they discuss the importance of reaching Gen Z with the gospel. https://philcooke.com In this thought-provoking discussion, you’ll find out how this rising generation thinks and how to effectively share the message of Christ with them. Author of “Generation Z: Born for the Storm” and “The Power of One: Reaching Every Person on Earth,” Wilson also shares about the E21 global initiative for evangelism and ways you can make a difference with your faith by reaching just one person today.  Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/  Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get BONUS resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/  #Audiobook available on Audible now: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE  Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056  Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be.  As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history.  My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process.  ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com ===========================  *More About This Episode* Evangelism and Reaching Gen Z | Dr. Billy Wilson, President, Oral Roberts University                                                         Dr. William M. Wilson is a leading voice in the Spirit-empowered movement, one of the fastest growing movements in history. Wilson is recognized globally for his unwavering ethics in leadership and as a champion for new generations of Spirit-empowered leaders.  During Wilson’s tenure as the Empowered21 (E21) Global Chair, E21 has become what is recognized as the world’s largest Spirit-empowered relational network, bringing together over 650 million Christians worldwide. Wilson has also been instrumental in creating and communicating the EveryOne initiative – joining denominations, para-church networks, and evangelistic ministries from around the world, calling on the global church to make every effort to share the Gospel with every person on earth by 2033.  Additionally, as president of Oral Roberts University (ORU), Wilson has led the university through consecutive years of historic growth, helping ORU’s enrollment reach unprecedented numbers. Wilson is also a sought-after Bible communicator whose weekly television program, "World Impact with Dr. Billy Wilson.”   Wilson serves as Chair of the Pentecostal World Fellowship, an at-large member of the board of the National Association of Evangelicals, and in leadership positions with the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities, the Summit League President’s Council, and the Tulsa Regional Chamber of Commerce. He has authored several books, including Father Cry, Foundations of Faith, Fasting Forward, Generation Z: Born for the Storm, and his latest book The Power of One.  Find out more about Dr. Billy Wilson: https://Drbillywilson.com Find out more about E21: https://Empowered21.com Find out more about ORU: https://oru.edu/   Get Dr. Billy Wilson’s book, “Generation Z: Born for the Storm”: https://amzn.to/3w0lCF9 Get “The Power of One: Reaching Every Person on Earth”: https://amzn.to/42rwok6   (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)

Are you struggling in your creative career as an artist, musician, filmmaker, writer or director? Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com shares the two levels of success you need to achieve to earn a living as a creative and gain success doing what you love to do.   Watch the interview with Howard Kazanjian here: https://youtu.be/xXGmRmMtxV0   Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/   Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get BONUS resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/   #Audiobook available on Audible now: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE   Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056   Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1   ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/Coach Helping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be.   As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history.   My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process.   ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com =========================== *More About This Episode* From Average to Extraordinary: The Two Levels of Success for Creative Careers Having all the creative talent in the world will matter little if you don’t understand the business. Even the creative greats were concerned with financing their projects. The sooner you start thinking about both levels of success, the sooner you’ll reach your creative goals.   Read more here: “The Two Levels it Takes for Success”: https://www.philcooke.com/the-two-levels-it-takes-for-success/   (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)

With a career that spans 50 years, he’s collaborated with Hollywood legends such as Alfred Hitchcock, George Lucas and Frances Coppola. Phil Cooke welcomes Emmy award-winning film and television producer Howard Kazanjian to share behind the scenes of a producer’s role in both the studio system and independent film with credits including “Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi.” His stories on some of the biggest blockbusters in film history will inspire new filmmakers in their careers.  Please like, rate and share this episode!  Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/  #Audiobook available now! Take “Ideas on a Deadline” with you on your commute or morning jog. Read by Phil Cooke, it’s like a masterclass on creativity. Available on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE  Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.  *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture*  Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.  Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com Find out more about The Influence Lab here: https://InfluenceLab.com  *More About This Episode* Emmy Award Winning Film and Television Producer – Interview with Howard Kazanjian  About Howard Kazanjian Howard Kazanjian is an accomplished film and television producer and entertainment executive. Kazanjian has produced several blockbuster films including Raiders of the Lost Ark and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. During his seven years as Vice President of Production at Lucasfilm Ltd., Kazanjian also oversaw the production of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.  Throughout his 50 years in the film industry, Howard Kazanjian has been privileged to work with some of cinema’s finest directors. Kazanjian advanced his craft on many films as an Assistant Director and Producer working closely with legendary filmmakers such as: Alfred Hitchcock, Billy Wilder, Sam Peckinpah, Robert Wise, Joshua Logan, Elia Kazan, Clint Eastwood, Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg, and George Lucas. Howard Kazanjian’s films have garnered more than a dozen Oscar nominations and have won ten Oscars. He also won an Emmy for a TV documentary.  Kazanjian is the co-author of twelve books with two more to be published in 2022. Find Howard Kazanjian on IMDb here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0443599/ Get the book! “Howard Kazanjian – A Producer’s Life” available here: https://amzn.to/41v97Nv (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows me to continue making episodes like this. Thank you for the support!)

Does your pastor have a vision for media? If you’re feeling stifled as a church media producer or communications director, Phil Cooke offers eight tips to help you “lead from the middle” and win your pastor over to see the potential for media. In today’s digital age, the opportunities for sharing the gospel through media are tremendous. Here’s how to communicate this opportunity to senior leadership while advancing your career as a media professional. Please like, rate and share this episode! Order my book for your pastor! “Maximize Your Influence: How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry, and You” is available here: https://amzn.to/3XxHSif Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live. *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture*  Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com   *More About This Episode* Revolutionize Your Pastor’s Vision for Church Media: Leading from the Middle Here are eight keys to advance your leadership skills and career as a media professional – and get your pastor excited about media!  1. Take ownership of your work and your attitude. Have skin in the game. Be an example to your pastor and leadership of what’s possible with a project.  2. Build strong relationships with your team. Take the time to get to know those you work with. 3. Become proactive and solution-oriented. Don’t just complain about problems; bring solutions to the table. You’ll be amazed at how this will accelerate your career.  4. Lead by example. The best way to lead from the middle is to become an example for others. 5. Get past the budget battle. Learn how to work within the budget limitations of your organization with ingenuity and talent. 6. Become a great communicator. Leadership is closely tied to effective communication. Learn how to communicate your vision, thoughts and ideas to others. Get the book “You Are the Message” by Roger Ailes here:  https://amzn.to/3RxPnFC 7. Change your perception from being a techie person to being a media producer or creative director. Understand the culture, strategies and platforms that will best engage today’s culture with the gospel. You’ll start getting the pastor’s attention. 8. Start thinking from the pastor’s point of view. Start speaking his language. Embrace his perspective of using media to change people’s lives and reach more people. Implement these eight points, and you’ll change how others respond to you.   Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get BONUS resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/  #Audiobook available on Audible now: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE  (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)

The Spanish-speaking community is exploding in growth in the U.S. Find out how your local church can engage the Latino community more effectively as Phil Cooke interviews Angel Jordan, director of Hispanic Initiatives at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Join them as they explore the varying aspects of Latino culture, the needs represented, and the opportunities for outreach and discipleship within the Hispanic community. Bonus topic includes ways you can partner with a Spanish-speaking church to empower them to reach the Hispanic community. Please like, rate and share this episode! Get my book: “The Way Back: How Christians Blew Our Credibility and How We Get it Back” Print and Kindle: https://amzn.to/2QhIFSYAudio: https://amzn.to/3mQDOwe(As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!) Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.  *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture*Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.  Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com Follow me:Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com  *More About This Episode* Reaching the Hispanic Community: Interview with Angel Jordan, Billy Graham Evangelistic AssociationSecular companies recognize the huge potential of the Hispanic community, but the church has been slow to reach out. This episode will help pastors and ministry leaders understand why outreach matters and what your church can do to bring the gospel to the Spanish-speaking community in your city. About Angel JordanAngel Jordan is the Director of Hispanic Initiatives at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association  (BGEA) and Samaritan’s Purse. He has a great passion for the integral mission and the unity of the church. Angel holds a BA in Marketing and Advertising, an MA in Digital Advertising, and an MA in Christian Studies. He is a certified facilitator of CQ® and for Global Perspectives.  Find out more about BGEA here: https://billygraham.org/ Find out more about Samaritan’s Purse here: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/

Interested in a directing career? Find out how to succeed as Phil Cooke welcomes live multi-camera director and executive producer Micah Bickham to discuss his approach to capturing live events and filming music videos and his career pathway from media ministry to freelance director.  Micah has directed performances of some of today’s biggest names in music, including Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, and Demi Lovato, and his work can be seen on all major streaming platforms. Formerly the executive producer and creative director for VEVO in New York and previously the senior live director for Joel Osteen and Lakewood Church, Micah brings a unique perspective to a career in creating. Please like, rate and share this episode!  Get my book “One Big Thing: Discovering What You Were Born to Do” https://amzn.to/2M2maTr  (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making podcasts like this. Thank you for the support!)  Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live. *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture*Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com *More About This Episode* How to Succeed as a Live Multi-Camera Director | Micah Bickham InterviewAbout Micah Bickham Micah Bickham is a live multi-camera director and executive producer based in New York.  With over 15 years of live music and live entertainment experience, his work can be seen on all major streaming platforms from Amazon Prime’s live performance series ‘Amazon Music Live’, to ‘The Weeknd Live From SoFi’ on HBO, and many more.  He has directed performances for Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Demi Lovato, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, J Balvin, and many more.  Micah is formerly the Executive Producer and Creative Director for VEVO in New York, and previously the Senior Live Director for Joel Osteen and Lakewood Church.   “I’m really looking for ways to disrupt conventional live production elements. It’s looking left when everybody else is looking right...” – Micah Bickham  Find out more: https://www.micahbickham.com/ (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)

How do acts of kindness factor into the new visitor experience in your church? Phil Cooke welcomes author, speaker and church consultant Greg Atkinson to explore ways to reach your community and transform your church guest services with kindness and authentic hospitality. Founder of the First Impressions Conference, Greg offers practical ways pastors can create welcoming environments for their congregations. Please like, rate and share this episode!  Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/  #Audiobook available now! Take “Ideas on a Deadline” with you on your commute or morning jog. Read by Phil Cooke, it’s like a masterclass on creativity. Available on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE  Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.  Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.  Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com Follow me:Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com  *More About This Episode* The Kindness Factor: Greg Atkinson on Transforming Your Church Guest ServicesEntrepreneur, bestselling author, and international speaker Greg Atkinson has been in ministry and organizational leadership for 28 years and has been writing, speaking, and training tens of thousands of leaders since 2000. His writings have been seen by over 1 million readers, and he has spoken in over 100 countries.  Considered an expert in church guest experience, first impressions, hospitality, guest services, and worship, Greg has worked with churches of all sizes, including some of the largest and fastest-growing churches in the country, as well as organizations such as Josh McDowell Ministries. He has spoken at numerous colleges, seminaries, and conferences all over North America, including teaching “Intro to Praise and Worship” at Dallas Theological Seminary from 2005 to 2007. He has trained several church staff teams, including full-time staff at Saddleback Church and Prestonwood Baptist Church.  He is the Founder of the First Impressions Conference, the annual event featuring the leading voices for first impressions and guest services from around the world, and Worship Impressions, a professional church secret shopper service. Greg also co-founded Social Media Church Conference and is an expert at evaluating a church’s online presence and social media.  Greg has authored numerous books, including Church Leadership Essentials and his newest, The Secret Power of Kindness. He has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, Christianity Today, and on CBS, FOX, and NBC, and is a contributor to many magazines and websites, including Rick Warren’s Ministry Toolbox Newsletter, Pastors.com, ChurchLeaders.com, Outreach Magazine, Relevant Magazine and Christianity Today, to name a few. He is also a member of the Forbes Coaching Council and a Forbes featured contributor.  For more information visit gregatkinson.com.Get “The Secret Power of Kindness” here: https://amzn.to/493NM1fGet “Secrets of a Secret Shopper: Reaching Out and Keeping Church Guests” here: https://amzn.to/473XZca  (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)

Since the pandemic, most churches live livestream their church services. Now it’s time to take your online worship service to the next level. In this episode, Phil Cooke welcomes Jason Moore, co-founder of Midnight Oil Productions and author of “BOTH/AND: Maximizing Hybrid Worship Experiences for In-Person and Online Engagement.” Pastors, communication leaders and church media teams will gain insight on how to engage congregations in powerful and purposeful ways in today’s digital age. Get Jason’s book “BOTH/AND: Maximizing Hybrid Worship Experiences for In-Person and Online Engagement" here: https://amzn.to/48XX929 Please like, rate and share this episode!  Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/  #Audiobook available now! Take “Ideas on a Deadline” with you on your commute or morning jog. Read by Phil Cooke, it’s like a masterclass on creativity. Available on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE  Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.  *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture*  Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.  Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com Follow me:Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com  *More About This Episode* Maximize Your Church Services with a Hybrid Experience – Interview with Producer/Author Jason Moore  About Jason Moore – Co-Founder Midnight Oil Productions and author of “BOTH/AND: Maximizing Hybrid Worship Experiences for In-Person and Online Engagement" Creativity, storytelling and visual communication are evidenced passions of Jason Moore throughout his more than two decades of designing dynamic resources, training, coaching, and consulting for churches of all sizes, styles, and means.   A childhood dream of becoming a Hollywood filmmaker shifted as Jason experienced a call to bring his gifted artistry to the church, joining the Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church staff in the 1990s.   In 2020, as the global pandemic took root, Jason instinctively shifted his work, crafting a series of groundbreaking webinars on hybrid worship design. These trainings, which combine his specialties of church communications, guest readiness and creative worship, provide practical, results-oriented application, and are being utilized across the country in The United Methodist Church, seminaries, and ecumenical groups.  In the secular world, Jason has collaborated with several Hollywood producers in film and television, and has produced numerous book trailers for New York Times best-selling authors such as Ariana Huffington, Seth Godin, Robert Greene, Ryan Holiday and Mark Ecko.   Jason, a graduate of The Modern College of Design, is the author of 12 books, a frequent keynote speaker, and a sought-after trainer. His latest book BOTH/AND: Maximizing Hybrid Worship Experiences for In-Person and Online Engagement, a book on how to craft truly hybrid worship experience is an Amazon Best Seller.  Find out more about Midnight Oil Productions: https://midnightoilproductions.com/  Get Jason’s book “BOTH/AND: Maximizing Hybrid Worship Experiences for In-Person and Online Engagement" here: https://amzn.to/48XX929  

It’s never too late to unlock your creative genius! Join Phil Cooke in an insightful interview with Dawn Nicole Baldwin, the founder and lead strategist of Mavericks. Discover how to leverage your creativity as a church, ministry, nonprofit organization or individual as Dawn shares invaluable advice on rethinking creativity, identifying your “sweet spot,” and crafting a strategic growth plan. Whether you’re moving into a creative career or seeking to amplify your creative impact, this conversation will ignite your creative journey. Please like, rate and share this episode!  Get free resources from Dawn Baldwin and Mavericks here: https://Mavericks.cc/Cooke  Get “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” here: https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline #Audiobook available on Audible now: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE Get “One Big Thing: Discovering What You Were Born to Do” here:  https://amzn.to/2M2maTr (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for the support!) Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every Wednesday. Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live. *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture* Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.  Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com Follow me:Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com *More About This Episode* How to Discover Your Creative Genius – Interview with Founder-Lead Strategist Dawn Baldwin, Mavericks About Dawn Nicole Baldwin: For over 25 years, Dawn Nicole Baldwin has been helping leaders reach people more effectively. She’s best known as an idea starter and growth strategist, with a special heart for helping those building the Kingdom. In 1995 she founded AspireOne, a strategy and communications firm that has a reputation for helping ministries make a difference around the world. The firm recently rebranded as Mavericks to help individuals and organizations of all shapes and sizes reach more people for Jesus. Dawn’s fun facts: Once upon a time she led communications for a church with over 22,000 in weekend attendance and over 100 supporting ministries. She helped build the brand of VeggieTales as part of the advertising and licensing teams of Big Idea Productions and is credited as a vocalist on the VeggieTale’s Silly Song, “High Silk Hat” (although she says she can’t sing at all!) About Mavericks: Helping ministries reach more people, more effectively. We’re taking decades of 1-on-1 strategy consulting used with some of the most influential organizations in the U.S. and making it available to everyone. You’re making a difference. We’re here to amplify your efforts. Get free resources from Dawn Baldwin and Mavericks! https://Mavericks.cc/Cooke Follow Dawn:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/DawnNicoleBaldwin Twitter: https://twitter.com/DawnNicole Facebook: https://facebook.com/DNicoleBaldwin Have questions? Email Dawn: [email protected]

Want to know how to engage people with your ideas? In this episode, Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com shares five active listening skills to help you gain respect when leading a team or entering a pitch meeting. These communication strategies will level up your people skills and help you become the most fascinating person in the room. Please like, rate and share this episode! Get “Unique: The Ultimate Planner for Creative Professionals” with a gift to The Influence Lab here:  https://InfluenceLab.com/donate Or find it and my other books at https://www.philcooke.com/books/ Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live. *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture* Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com Follow me:Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com   *More About This Episode* Active Listening Skills: How to Become the Most Fascinating Person in the Room Leadership is about communicating your ideas well. Incorporating these active listening skills into your communication strategy can help you become the kind of person people are drawn to. It’s the best way to get your ideas heard. 1. Learn to speak in shorter chunks. Then stop and let the other person respond! Don’t dominate the conversation. Stick to the topic. Keep it short, keep it relevant. Almost always, less is more. 2. Don’t dominate the conversation. Conversation is a two-way street.  3. Don’t lecture. Nobody wants to be lectured to! 4. Ask about them. People want to share about themselves! Use people’s names and take opportunities to express interest in their lives when it’s appropriate to establish a rapport. 5. Learn to read other people. Be aware of the response or reaction of the others in the room and change your strategy if the moment calls for it. Active listening and good people skills are just as important—if not more—than the skills it takes to do your job. For more, read my blog here: How to Instantly Gain Respect and Become the Most Fascinating Person in the Room https://www.philcooke.com/how-to-instantly-gain-respect-and-become-the-most-fascinating-person-in-the-room/ Get my book “One Big Thing—Discovering What You Were Born To Do” here:  https://amzn.to/2M2maTr  (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)  

Blast through the myths of creativity that are holding you back! Phil Cooke welcomes David Burkus, organizational psychologist and best-selling author of the book, “The Myths of Creativity—The Truth About How Innovative Companies and People Generate Ideas.” In this interview, you’ll find out the truth about brainstorming ideas and increasing your creativity, plus gain ideas for team building and remote leadership. Please like, rate and share this episode! Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking”  https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/ #Audiobook available now!  https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE  Subscribe to My Podcast for more great advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056  Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live. *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture*Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com   *More About This Episode* Myths of Creativity – Interview with David Burkus, Bestselling Leadership Author One of the world’s leading business thinkers, Dr. David Burkus’ forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are helping leaders build their best team ever. The bestselling author of five books about business and leadership, his books have won multiple awards and been translated into dozens of languages.  Since 2017, Burkus has been ranked multiple times as one of the world’s top business thought leaders. His insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USAToday, Fast Company, the Financial Times, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, CNN, the BBC, NPR, and CBS This Morning. A former business school professor, Burkus now works with leaders from organizations across all industries, including PepsiCo, Fidelity, Adobe, and NASA. Find out more at https://Davidburkus.com  Get David’s books... “The Myths of Creativity—The Truth About How Innovative Companies and People Generate Ideas” https://amzn.to/3ExUBK5  “Leading from Anywhere—The Essential Guide to Managing Remote Teams”  https://amzn.to/3Ld8Bg6 “Best Team Ever—The Surprising Science of High Performing Teams https://amzn.to/3sLtQzy (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)

A visually stunning multi-media event, The Gift of Christmas at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Dallas has become a community tradition attended by thousands each year. Go behind the scenes of production as Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com interviews the Prestonwood creative leaders Michael Neale, Andy Pearson, and Bryan Bailey to discuss the mindset, collaboration and planning of a successful church Christmas program. Church media creatives of both large and small churches will glean inside tips to tailor your next Christmas event for the talents within your congregation.  Sharing on this podcast:Michael Neal, Worship Pastor In-Residence, Prestonwood ChurchAndy Pearson, Director of NextGen Worship/Creative Production, Prestonwood ChurchBryan Bailey, Director of Media, Prestonwood Church  Please like, comment below, and share this video!  Get my book: Maximize Your Influence: How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry and YouSupport the mission of The Influence Lab! With your generous donation of $35.00 or more, receive a copy of Phil’s book as a special “thank you.” Donate here: https://influencelab.com Also available on Amazon: Print and Kindle: https://amzn.to/3XxHSif Audio: https://amzn.to/3mQDOwe (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!) The Phil Cooke Podcast and YouTube Channel*Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture*Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Follow me:Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com  *More About This Episode* How to Stage a Spectacular Church Christmas Event: Interview with Prestonwood Church Creatives About The Gift of Christmas The Gift of Christmas is a Prestonwood tradition and has become one of the highlights of the Christmas season, with thousands of guests attending every year. This visually stunning multimedia event is complete with special effects, a nearly 1,000-member cast and choir, live orchestra, camels and kings, flying angels and eye-popping virtual scenery. At the heart of this production is the simple story of Christmas—the manger, shepherds, Joseph and Mary, the Christ child—and the glorious hope we have in our Savior. Find out more: https://prestonwoodgoc.org

If you're interested in filmmaking, Phil Cooke's interview https://philcooke.com with Alexandra Boylan is a must-watch! Alexandra shares her experiences and insights as a Hollywood writer-producer, providing valuable advice on how to make a movie from start to finish. From developing your idea to getting feedback from experts, building your tribe and gaining distribution, this video contains valuable advice for new filmmakers and will inspire you to "just do it" and produce your film. Please like, rate and share this episode! Get my book “One Big Thing—Discovering What You Were Created to Do” here: https://amzn.to/2M2maTr Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture*Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.  Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com  *More About This Episode* Your Key to Filmmaking Success: Expert Advice from Hollywood Writer-Producer Alexandra Boylan New Filmmakers need to hear this! Phil Cooke welcomes Hollywood writer-producer Alexandra Boylan to share the keys to filmmaking that have helped her produce eight feature films.  About Alexandra Boylan: Alexandra Boylan is a dynamic award-winning filmmaker, writer, producer, and actress who has been trailblazing through Hollywood for nearly two decades. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Boylan is known for her fearless pursuit of meaningful content. In addition to her numerous acting credits, Alexandra co-created The Boylan Sisters Production Company, a successful film studio that focuses on faith-based, family-friendly content. Their first feature-length film, “Catching Faith” streamed on Netflix for two years and spawned a sequel, as well as paved the way for other critically acclaimed movies such as “The Greatest Inheritance” and “Switched.” Their latest venture, “Identity Crisis” also serves as the basis for a YA novel, which she is co- authoring with her sister and business partner Andrea. Alexandra has previously published the widely regarded how-to guide entitled “Create Your Own Career in Hollywood: Advice from a Struggling Actress Who Became a Successful Producer” and is an active member of Women in Film Los Angeles.  Find out more about Alexandrea: ·      Get her book, “Create Your Own Career in Hollywood” here: https://amzn.to/44MwTpe ·      Find out more about her films: The Boylan Sisters Films https://theboylansisters.com/ ·      Watch “SWITCHED” https://switchedmovie.com ·      Watch “The Greatest Inheritance” https://greatestinheritance.com/ “Just do it... It’s okay if you don’t know something, as long as you’re willing to figure it out.” —Alexandra Boylan (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)  

Tap into the potential of YouTube for your ministry or your next dream job! Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com welcomes YouTube expert Sean Cannell on this episode to explore YouTube tips and tricks to get more subscribers and grow your YouTube channel in 2023. Get expert advice on YouTube strategies plus the inspiration to lead in this powerful digital marketplace with video.   🎯 Discover the secrets to YouTube success with Sean Cannell's FREE on-demand webclass. Register today: https://courses.seancannell.com/a/2147510103/SiFjJA7i   Learn more about Sean's YouTube course Video Ranking Academy here: https://courses.seancannell.com/a/2147518609/SiFjJA7i   Please like, rate and share this episode!   Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/   #Audiobook available now! Take “Ideas on a Deadline” with you on your commute or morning jog. Read by Phil Cooke, it’s like a masterclass on creativity. Available on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE   Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056   Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.   *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture*Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.   Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com   Follow me:Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com *More About This Episode* How to Grow Your YouTube Channel with Sean Cannell, Think Media Sean Cannell is an international speaker, coach, and prolific content creator. His mission is to help 10,000 purpose-driven people create a full-time living with YouTube. As the CEO of Think Media and host of the Think Media Podcast, he is one of today’s leading online video experts and the world’s most-watched YouTube strategist.    Sean’s YouTube channels have over 2 million subscribers and his videos have been viewed over 150 million times. Sean has been featured in the “20 Must Watch YouTube Channels That Will Change Your Business” by Forbes.com. After growing a six-figure income as a “tech YouTuber,” he built an eight-figure online video education company that he runs today. Find out more: https://seancannel.com   *Get Sean’s book “YouTube Secrets” here: https://amzn.to/44BVyNe Watch Think Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkMediaTV Listen to the Think Media Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-think-media-podcast/id1492533163   The Perfect Video Recipe for YouTubeThe perfect video recipe to grow your YouTube channel begins with understanding what your audience is interested in. What’s on people’s minds? It’s about being current, relevant, and understanding the zeitgeist. Whoever understand the viewer best wins!   Here’s Sean’s Perfect Video Recipe: ·      The Big Idea: The topic, title, thumbnail Topic: Choose the right topic at the right time. What’s on people’s minds? What are they searching for? Title: What is your video actually about? For example, what is your sermon series on Elijah about? Courage? God’s provision? Title your video to answer the questions people are asking on YouTube.   ·      The Hook The opening few seconds (or first few minutes) of your video should hook the viewer. Create curiosity or tension, tease what’s coming up, build credibility and get the audience bought in to watch more.   ·      The Content Be brief. Be bright. Be fun. Be done.   ·      The Transition Rather than letting the viewer know the video is ending, transition to another video. Agitate the next problem, provoke interest in the next thing, point them to more content on your channel.   “If we commit to continuous learning, we’ll definitely be able to create an edge in publishing video and media.” —Sean Cannell     *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!    

Creativity is collaboration! It takes effective communication skills for leaders and creatives to work well together. In this episode, Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com interviews coach, consultant and executive pastor Ben Stapley, (The Life Christian Church) on ways to build positive work relationships that will advance your career and make each project the best it can be. Please like, rate and share this episode! Get my planner: “Unique: The Ultimate Planner for Creative Professionals” https://amzn.to/2M2ixNo(As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!) Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/  #Audiobook available now! Take “Ideas on a Deadline” with you on your commute or morning jog. Read by Phil Cooke, it’s like a masterclass on creativity. Available on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.  *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture*Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.  Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com Follow me:Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com  *More About This Episode* Effective Communication Skills for Leaders and Creatives: Interview—Ben Stapley, Executive Pastor, The Life Christian Church Communications professionals—pastors, leaders, communication directors, filmmakers and church creative teams—will gain the skills for effective communication that leads to positive creative collaboration. Topics include helps for leaders, pastors, church communication and media teams, and filmmakers: Communication skills for leaders and creatives to communicate more effectively Leadership skills for leading creative teams How to give and receive notes to make the project better How to hire the best people for a project How to be a great person for a project Why your church communication director is more important than ever Inspiration and encouragement for creative professionals  “Be gracious towards yourself. Art flourishes with diminished stress levels...You’re the only person who can speak creatively into the world with what you’ve been given.” —Ben Stapley  “Your people skills are more important than the skills it takes to do the job.”— Phil Cooke  About Ben StapleyFor over twenty years Ben has created and captured moving and memorable moments for individuals, non-profits & corporations across the globe. He has served on the executive team of multiple megachurches including Christ Fellowship Miami and Liquid Church. He currently serves as the Executive Pastor at The Life Christian Church leading staff and volunteers to execute the vision and mission of the church. Ben also coaches individuals, consults for churches and speaks at conferences about leadership, communication and creativity. Visit https://BenStapley.com/coach  for a free 30 minute consultation.   Follow Ben: Website https://www.benstapley.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benstapley/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benstapley/ Twitter https://twitter.com/benstapley Facebook https://www.facebook.com/benstapley YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/benstapley  

Level up your voice acting career! If you’ve ever considered voice over work, Phil Cooke’s interview with voice artist Joel Weldon will give you the confidence you need to start! With a long-term professional career in film, television and commercial voice over and narration, Joel offers tips on developing vocal range, warming up, stretching your voice muscle, and working with directors for your best work. And, if you’re a new director, he includes techniques you can use to help VO talent produce the sound you’re looking for. As a highly respected voice coach, Joel has worked with actors, major network executives, public speakers, ministry leaders, musicians, and politicians. The tips he shares in this interview will help anyone expand the effectiveness of your voice. Please like, rate and share this episode! Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/ #Audiobook available now! Take “Ideas on a Deadline” with you on your commute or morning jog. Read by Phil Cooke, it’s like a masterclass on creativity. Available on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.  Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com Follow me:Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com *More About This Episode* Voice Acting: Interview with Voice Artist Joel WeldonAbout Joel Weldon The voice acting talent of Joel Weldon is heard all around the globe every single day. With current national clients such as Ford Motor Company, Carl's Jr/Hardee's, Caterpillar, FOX Sports, NASCAR, and Harvest Crusades with Greg Laurie, he's a working professional sharing from deep personal experience. He performed his first commercial voiceover role for a lone Toyota dealer in Washington State 20 years ago. Since then, having brought thousands of real world projects to life with his voice, he's now recognized as a top-tier SAG voice actor and VO instructor in Los Angeles. Joel is also a highly respected coach to public speakers, business execs, and ministry leaders, having coached the likes of Desiring God Ministries, Rocket Mortgage Corp, and major network execs, musicians, and politicians who prefer anonymity. As the founder of Empower Your Platform and the TrueYou® Speaking Method, his passion for human communication spills over into every connection, whether virtual online or in person. When not performing VO, you'll most likely find him at the beach in Southern California with his family or leading music for his church community. "Your Voice is Your Superpower" Listen to Joel Weldon’s voice acting reel and find out more at www.joelweldonvoices.comCheck out Joel’s coaching and courses for voice actors and speakers: www.empoweryourplatform.com

Phil Cooke welcomes author and leadership consultant Brian Dodd to the podcast to discuss his latest book, “Mighty: 7 Skills You Need to Move from Pandemic to Progress.” As a senior consultant for INJOY Stewardship Solutions founded by John Maxwell, Dodd offers insight for pastors, ministry and business leaders. If you’re ready to elevate your leadership skills, this interview will equip you to approach your position with greater faith and wisdom.  Get Phil’s Unique: The Ultimate Planner for Creative Professionals here: https://www.philcooke.com/unique-creative-planner/ Available now with your generous gift to support the mission of The Influence Lab. Find out more here: https://influencelab.com/donate )  Please like, rate and share this episode!  Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/  #Audiobook available now! Take “Ideas on a Deadline” with you on your commute or morning jog. Read by Phil Cooke, it’s like a masterclass on creativity. Available on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE   Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded on Wednesdays. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.  *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture*Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.  Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com Follow me:Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com *More About This Episode* Leadership Success Skills: An Interview with Best-Selling Author Brian DoddSo many people lost loved ones, opportunities, financial resources, careers, time, and much, much more during the pandemic. The worst thing many people lost was hope. Brian Dodd’s new book, “Mighty: 7 Skills You Need to Move from Pandemic to Progress” offers leaders a new vision for the future with improved leadership skills to move towards it.  About Brian Dodd— Best-Selling Leadership Author, Blogger, Podcaster, and Ministry ConsultantBrian Dodd currently serves as the Senior Consultant for INJOY Stewardship Solutions, where he helps churches fully fund their mission and vision for their church. He also writes a leadership blog, entitled Brian Dodd on Leadership. Brian states the goal for the site is “to take everyday life experiences we all have and process them in the light of leadership.” He is constantly updating the site with blog posts and e-books that are all leadership focused.  Dodd’s site is consistently viewed by some of the greatest leaders in the industry and over the past fifteen years, the readership of his website has grown to more than 70,000 per month. Brian has authored several additional books, including “2021: The Year in Leadership,” “Timeless: 10 Enduring Practices of Apex Leaders,” “10 Indispensable Practices of the 2-Minute Leader,” and Brian’s newest book, “Mighty: 7 Skills You Need to Move from Pandemic to Progress” available on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/43JynQc  Follow Brian Dodd: https://briandoddonleadership.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InjoyStewardshipSolutions Twitter: https://twitter.com/briankdodd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iss_injoy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/injoy-stewardship-solutions/  

Are you obsessing over social media analytics? Using social media as your megaphone? Most of us are involved in social media at some level, whether you’re a leader, business executive, pastor or professional social media content creator. In an effort to help all of us do better on social media, here are my five pet peeves about social media content creators. Please like, rate and share this episode! Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/   #Audiobook available now! Take “Ideas on a Deadline” with you on your commute or morning jog. Read by Phil Cooke, it’s like a masterclass on creativity. Available on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE   Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056   Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.   *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture*   Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.   Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com   Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com   *More About This Episode* My Top 5 Pet Peeves about Social Media Content Creators 1. Obsessing with analytics Analytics can be important, but it’s also important to consider content quality. What’s the story you’re trying to tell? What’s your message and the audience you’re trying to reach?   2. Using social media as a megaphone Are you having a one-way conversation? Social media is social! It’s a two-way conversation.   3. Not knowing how to tell a story Do you know how to tell an engaging story? As a social media creator, take the time to learn how to tell effective stories to better engage your audience.   4. Playing it too safe There is such a thing as confrontational creativity! We need to be more provocative about what we’re posting. Ask tough questions that force people to think differently. Learn how to push the envelope just a little bit!   5. Not having a real, genuine, authentic, and unique voice Cut through the “noise” by having a unique and authentic voice. The more you narrow your niche down, the bigger the audience you have a potential of reaching.   What you post on social media matters. Your voice can impact today’s culture in positive ways.   For more about social media, read “Should Christians be Snarky on Social Media?” here: https://www.philcooke.com/should-christians-be-snarky-on-social-media/

You’ve made a movie – now how do you gain film distribution? Explore the distribution models of independent film in Phil Cooke’s interview with Trey Reynolds, VP of Development at Provident Films. If you’re an independent filmmaker, this episode offers an inside view to help you consider the distribution options of streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon, VOD, theatrical releases, Fathom Events and more. Includes a case study of the movie Blue Miracle featuring Dennis Quaid. Please like, rate and share this episode! Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.  *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture*  Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.  Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com Follow me:Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com  **More About this Episode**Indie Film Distribution: Interview with Trey Reynolds, VP Development, Provident Films It’s one thing to make a movie, it’s another to get it distributed. “If you’re a person of faith, spend a lot of time with the Lord and follow God’s direction. Put some people around you that can give you some nice wisdom... Become skilled at your craft, screenwriting, cinematography, whatever. What I see too often is passion for ministry or passion to tell a story trumps the time it takes to really make it ready for production and compete in the marketplace.” -Trey Reynolds  About Trey Reynolds As VP of Development and Production, Trey Reynolds leads the Provident Films team to produce, market and distribute faith and family films.  Provident Films is a business unit of SONY Music Entertainment.  For over 20 years, Trey has worked in the film industry for small start-ups to large corporate businesses.  After starting as a video editor with CBN, Trey ran a full-service video production company in Memphis, TN for 10 years where he directed over 15 feature documentaries and produced creative content for global brands such as FEDEX, COCA-COLA, CBS and ESPN.  Since 2015, Trey has worked exclusively on theatrical faith and family films such as WAR ROOM, WOODLAWN, INDIVISIBLE and OVERCOMER.  Most recently, Trey produced the Netflix Original, BLUE MIRACLE, starring Dennis Quaid which debuted in May 2021 as the #2 movie in the world.  Trey and Provident Films most recent release is a family comedy called FAMILY CAMP, with theatrical distribution provided by Roadside Attractions, Spring 2022. Trey lives in Franklin, TN with his wife and four children. Connect with Trey Reynolds: IMDb Get Phil’s Planner! Special offer—Give $35.00 or more to The Influence Lab and get Phil’s Unique: The Ultimate Planner for Creative Professionals Give your generous gift here: https://influencelab.com Also available on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2M2ixNo (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)

Does Hollywood love or hate the Bible? Referencing Hollywood filmmakers Martin Scorsese (Silence), David Putnam (Chariots of Fire) and Mel Gibson (The Passion of the Christ), Phil Cooke explores the history of the Bible in cinema and the unique relationship Hollywood has with the Bible. If you’re an aspiring Christian filmmaker or someone who wants to impact the films coming out of Hollywood, stay tuned for Phil’s five tips to engage culture with movies that share the gospel in an authentic way.   Please like, rate and share this episode!   Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/   #Audiobook available now! Take “Ideas on a Deadline” with you on your commute or morning jog. Read by Phil Cooke, it’s like a masterclass on creativity. Available on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE   Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056   Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.   *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture*   Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.   Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com   Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com   *More About This Episode* Hollywood and the Bible: Love or Hate Relationship? *Correction to this episode concerning the Hays Code: The Catholics launched the Legion of Decency. The Protestants brought in Willian Hays, the US Postmaster General and Presbyterian elder to watch over the Hays’ Code. In the early days of cinema, churches made more movies than Hollywood. Here’s 4 reasons Hollywood has always been engaged with the Bible: 1. The power of the Bible stories. 2. Audience awareness. There’s a shorthand with the audience when drawing from Christian bestsellers (with the Bible being number one). 3. Bible stories transcend culture. 4. Christian audience size. Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” helped prove how huge of an audience there is who take their faith seriously.   Tips for Aspiring Filmmakers (or those who want to make an impact in today’s media-driven culture) 1. Listen to the voices of pop culture. Don’t live in a bubble. 2. Recognize the opportunity. There are so many ways to step into the creative space as a Christian in Hollywood. 3. Be real. This generation wants authenticity. 4. Engage with today’s culture, even when it’s uncomfortable. 5. Be a patron. Support those in the film industry and get involved.   Visit the Museum of the Bible: https://www.museumofthebible.org/plan-your-visit Listen to Phil’s interview on Jeff Kloha’s podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/user/museumofthebible/phil-cooke   Connect with the Hollywood Prayer Network: https://hollywoodprayernetwork.org/ For more about Hollywood and the Bible, here's an article from Master Media International: https://mastermedia.com/articles/the-church-and-hollywood-in-the-beginning/  

Are you an aspiring animator? Dreaming of a career in Hollywood? In Phil Cooke’s interview with animator Butch Hartman (Nickelodeon’s “The Fairly Odd Parents,” “Danny Phantom,” “T.U.F.F. Puppy”) with co-producer and writer (and wife), Julieann Hartman, you’ll gain an inside look at what it takes to succeed in Hollywood, the benefits of proof of concept videos, how to move forward after failure and more! Plus, find out what the Hartman’s are producing now for Christian kids animation with their new Christian cartoon “The Garden” available on Pure Flix and Yippee TV.   Please like, rate and share this episode!   Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/   #Audiobook available now! Take “Ideas on a Deadline” with you on your commute or morning jog. Read by Phil Cooke, it’s like a masterclass on creativity. Available on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE   Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056    Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.   *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture*   Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.   Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com   Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com    *More About This Episode* Hollywood Interview: Nickelodeon Animator Butch Hartman and Producer Julieann Hartman  Creator, executive producer and animator, Butch Hartman left Nickelodeon after a 20 year-career in which he spearheaded four successful series including the multiple Emmy award-nominated “The Fairly OddParents,” “Danny Phantom,” “T.U.F.F. Puppy” and “Bunsen is a Beast.” With his wife Julieann, they launched their own online kid’s destination called “THE NOOG NETWORK” in 2015 and in 2019, partnering with Pocketwatch, Butch launched “Hobby Kids Adventures” on YouTube with nearly every episode reaching 1,000,000 views within days of premiering, and The Hobby Kids toys available at Walmart, Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s all across the nation.   Butch’s personal YouTube channel “Butch Hartman” has 840K subscribers and is growing steadily. His podcast “Speech Bubble”is currently closing in on 50,000 subscribers and his Tik Tok account has over 2 million followers.   Butch and Julieann met in Hollywood doing stand-up comedy. Executive producer of “The Garden” with husband Butch, Julieann worked in Hollywood as an actress through the 80’s and was on the writing staff of “Jeopardy” for 14 years. Julieann is the founder of “Healing Journeys Today” on YouTube with 16K subscribers and co-founder with Butch of “Hartman House” a 501(c)(3) based in California. She also ministers as a Bible study teacher and pastor at Church in the Park in Woodland Hills, California.   The Hartman’s biggest endeavor to date is creating an entertainment platform called Oaxis Entertainment. They also help, mentor, strategize and encourage individuals through Vision: Possible, and Butch’s book “Mad Hustle: How to Pitch and Sell Shows in Hollywood” draws upon Butch’s 35 years in the entertainment business.   Find out more about the Garden Cartoon: https://www.gardencartoon.com Find out more about Hartman House here: https://www.hartmanhouse.org. Healing Journeys Today: https://www.youtube.com/@HealingJourneysToday Vision: Possible: https://amzn.to/3XU0IR2  Mad Hustle: How to Pitch and Sell Shows in Hollywood: https://amzn.to/3wG2iKB Butch Hartman on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ButchHartmanart Listen to Speech Bubble: http://apple.co/2g3EGvH (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)

Are you overthinking your long-term goals and missing your God-given opportunities? In this interview Phil Cooke talks with author Dr. Roger Parrott about his new book, “Opportunity Leadership – Stop Planning and Start Getting Results.” Find out how to measure opportunities for your best match and facilitate the ability to respond quickly.   Please like, rate and share this episode!   Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/   #Audiobook available now! Take “Ideas on a Deadline” with you on your commute or morning jog. Read by Phil Cooke, it’s like a masterclass on creativity. Available on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE   Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056   Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.   *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture*   Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.   Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com   Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com   *More About This Episode* Opportunity Leadership: Stop Planning and Start Getting Results Interview - Dr. Roger Parrott Don't create change. Capture it. Dr. Roger Parrott’s book “Opportunity Leadership—Stop Planning and Start Getting Results” shows leaders how unexpected opportunities are the key to your success. Parrot offers six traits to focus your leadership outlook and capitalize on untapped opportunities. With an Opportunity Leadership mindset, you'll see God-directed results like never before.   About Roger Parrot - Dr. Roger Parrott is one of America’s most experienced university presidents, leading Belhaven University, a doctoral-level institution, highly regarded as one of only 36 schools in the world working at the highest level of collegiate Arts programs. Belhaven was named in 2021 to “Best University to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education, and Roger was recognized as one of the “The 10 Most Visionary Education Leaders of 2021” by Education Magazine.   For a quarter-century he served in board leadership roles with Lausanne Movement and The Mission America Coalition and was chairman of the 2004 Forum for World Evangelization. He is the author of Opportunity Leadership: Stop Planning and Start Getting Results, and The Longview: Lasting Strategies for Rising Leaders.   Get “Opportunity Leadership – Stop Planning and Start Getting Results” here: https://amzn.to/3jZ9MFk   (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)  

Failure can knock you down or it can help you gain resiliency in your career. If you’ve failed in your career, family or relationships, Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com offers 5 tips to help you pick yourself up and step towards success. Many of your ideas are going to fail; in fact, if you’re not failing on a regular basis, you’re not pushing the envelope very hard.   Please like, rate and share this episode!   Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/   #Audiobook available now! Take “Ideas on a Deadline” with you on your commute or morning jog. Read by Phil Cooke, it’s like a masterclass on creativity. Available on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE   Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056   Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.   *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture*   Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.   Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com   Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com   *More About This Episode* I've Failed, What's Next: Gaining Resiliency in Your Career How resilient are you? As a creative person or a leader – your ability to be resilient and keep going in the face of failure can equal success in the long run. Here’s 5 tips to help you succeed.   Don’t overthink the failure. Whether you’re an actor who didn’t get the role you auditioned for or a filmmaker whose pitch fell flat, you may never know what went wrong. Don’t overthink it; move on. Don’t take it personally. Try to separate the failure of your project from who you are as a person.   Get objective advice. Get a third-party objective with the maturity and professionalism that you can trust.   At the moment of rejection, keep a cool head. If possible, see if you can ask questions about what you could have done better. That information you acquire can help set you up for future success.   Don’t let rejection or failure derail your dream. Your career is much bigger than any single project. You never know when tweaking a concept could work for something else.   Bonus tips! Should I have a day job? You would be in good company with the many famous creative people who have had day jobs.   Create a daily ritual around your work. Find a place, schedule a time and get to work.   Understand the power of your story. Your failure does not define you.   Gain a Better Perspective on Failure: https://www.philcooke.com/failure/

Go behind the scenes of film and television production as Phil Cooke interviews Korey Pollard, a first assistant director and producer in Hollywood. Explore the filmmaking process and the role of film crew members including 1st AD, 2ndAD, line producer, UPM, 2nd unit director and more. Plus, gain wisdom on being a Christian in Hollywood as Korey shares his experience in the industry as a believer.   Please Like, Favorite and Share this video!   Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get BONUS resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/   #Audiobook available now! Available on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE   Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes each week. Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.   Prefer audio? Listen to my Podcast here: https://apple.co/2XbMgDL   *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture* Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.   Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com   Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com   Read Phil’s blog: “You’re A Church Media Pro Who Really Wants a Movie Career: Here’s What You Need to Know” https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0689484/?ref_=nmmi_mi_nm    *More About this Episode* Filmmaking Behind the Scenes: Interview with Hollywood Producer and 1st AD Korey Pollard Korey Pollard got his start in the entertainment industry in 1980 as a twelve-year-old an extra in Robert Towne's Personal Best shot in Eugene, Oregon. From that time, he’s explored many positions in film and television production over the next three decades. He is a member of the Director’s Guild of America and currently makes his living as a first assistant director. Korey's television credits include Chicago Fire, Seal Team, Jack Ryan Series, Rizzoli & Isles, Monk, Deadwood, House, Grey's Anatomy, and CSI. His film credits include Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Spy Kids 2, And Starring Pancho Villa As Himself, among others. He co-produced an independent adaptation of Robert Whitlow's novel, The List and is currently producing his second feature film What Remains with Sharpened Iron Studios. Pollard is passionate about workforce education, economic development surrounding film production and mentoring. He is an adjunct instructor at the College of Entertainment and the Arts at Lipscomb University, Nashville, and has been a guest lecturer at multiple universities, including Branford College-Yale, New Haven; Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts-Chapman University; Vanguard University, Biola University, Los Angeles Film Studies Center (LAFSC) and more. He is on the Advisory board of Hollywood Connect, Los Angeles, and the Board of Directors of The Greenhouse, Hollywood. Korey lives in Sherman Oaks with his wife in an empty nest. He spends his spare time volunteering with and mentoring film students. Find Korey Pollard on IMDb here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0689484/?ref_=nmmi_mi_nm

Composer and conductor of the Curse of the Vampire Orchestra, Philip Shorey has traveled the world with his creative talents. If you’re a musical artist, Phil Cooke’s interview with Shorey will encourage you in your artistic pathway as he shares his journey of seeing dreams come true in a unique way. Plus, get an inside look at the creative process behind the musical composition for the classic silent film, Nosferatu. Please like, rate and share this episode!  Get Phil Cooke’s new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get BONUS resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity.* https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/ #Audiobook available now! https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes each week. Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live. Prefer audio? Listen to my Podcast here: https://apple.co/2XbMgDL Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com  Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com *More About This Episode* Artist Interview: Nosferatu – Curse of the Vampire Film Composer Philip Shorey The Curse of the Vampire Orchestra is an international orchestra that is reinventing live performance to silent film, performing a live accompaniment to the classic film Nosferatu—A Symphony of Horror (1922). The orchestra’s conductor, Philip Shorey, composed the music played by the group. Through this fresh score, the film is reinterpreted with Shorey’s use of classic orchestral instrumentation, industrial percussion, electronica, and a full choir. Philip Shorey Bio Curse of the VampirePhilip Shorey, a graduate of The Institute of Production and Recording in Minneapolis, has worked in the Twin Cities area as a composer for theatre and film since 2003. He has operated as an activist towards the healing of the human heart and strives to work his compositions for this seminal purpose. He is the composer and conductor of the Curse of the Vampire Orchestra, and features theatrical statements for orchestral, choir, electronica, and industrial percussion, set to the classic silent films—Nosferatu (1922) & The Kid (1921).  Philip has traveled the world extensively while performing his toy marionette theatre, The Suitcase Sideshow.  He has performed in orphanages, refugee camps, prisons, sidewalks, and other unconventional venues—where he has learned a wide understanding of art, culture, and the human condition, which has been a significant influence on his music. Here’s Philip Shorey’s Takeaways for Artists: ·      Don’t wait. Start with what you have and where you are. ·      Get connected. You need camaraderie, connection, and accountability as a creative. Find community. ·      Experience other things that get your mind thinking in new directions, that expand your creativity and challenge your thinking. ·      Be willing to get uncomfortable and lay your reputation on the line. Find out more about the Curse of the Vampire: Curseofthevampire.com Find out more about Philip Shorey and the Suitcase Side Show: https://suitcasesideshow.org Go behind the scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZXdHRLV8y8  Follow the Curse of the Vampire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curseofthevampireorchestra/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curseofthevampireorchestra YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/philipshorey Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4SfkNLRoawA8dgF3sbLUCA  (*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)

Do you feel called to do something significant with your life? Gain #careeradvice to follow your dreams in Phil Cooke’s interview with Peter Ostapko, founder and publisher of the Kinsmen Journal. Peter shares the entrepreneurial mindset that helped him respond to the call of God on his life and publish a men’s magazine that invites men to live lives of transformative faith, redemptive fatherhood and honoring work.   Please like, rate and share this episode!   Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/   Follow your dreams! “One Big Thing: Discovering What You Were Born to Do” available here: https://amzn.to/2M2maTr (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)   Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056   Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Make sure to Subscribe and hit the notification bell to be notified when they go live!   *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture* Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.   Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com   Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcookepage/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com   *More About This Episode* #CareerAdvice: Follow Your Dream Interview with Peter Ostapko, Kinsmen Journal Peter Ostapko is the founder and publisher of the men’s magazine, the Kinsmen Journal. Currently, and over the past decade, Peter has vocationally served in the finance and banking industry, specifically in specialty lending and community banking. Publishing has long been a dream of his, though only in recent years did the dream become clearer. Kinsmen Journal has been birthed out of his belief that each of us have a story to tell, because of a Savior that redeems.   With 240 pages of original writing and photography, centered on the subjects of Faith, Fatherhood and Work, Kinsmen Journal is paving the way for a refreshed and inspiring look at men’s print media. Available now, Volume 1 includes 40 + authors with nearly each contribution uniquely and collectively weaving in God’s redemptive story that’s connected in and through each of us.   Find out more: https://www.kinsmenjournal.com/ Order the Kinsmen Journal now: https://www.kinsmenjournal.com/shop Contact Peter Ostapko: [email protected]

Is your nonprofit fundraising and growth strategy outdated? Find out the innovative strategies that will carry your nonprofit organization into 2030 as Phil Cooke interviews Allen Thornburgh, Vice President of Strategic Innovation, Masterworks.agency. In this conversation, they uncover the limitations of data-driven strategies while exploring the insights that human centered design can provide for nonprofits. Start creating imaginative sustainer programs that invite donors into an exceptional experience designed with them in mind. Please like, rate and share this episode! Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/ Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live. *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture* Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Sign up for my blog and get a free eBook https://www.philcooke.com Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/  Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056   Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com *More About This Episode* Innovative Strategies for Nonprofit Fundraising: Interview with Allen Thornburgh, Masterworks Allen Thornburgh is a creative innovator who loves developing new audiences and new experiences for bold nonprofits determined to dramatically grow for impact maximization. To this end, Allen has an eclectic background of insights-driven Human Centered Design work, in-depth marketing analytics, nonprofit strategic leadership, expert co-creation facilitation and segment-driven direct-response marketing. Allen is Vice President of Strategic Innovation at Masterworks and believes that we are in the early days of a revolution in nonprofit growth strategies. This revolution is focusing on new audiences and experiences as intensely as our sector has long focused on platforms and channels.

Struggling to meet deadlines? Break the myth of the eureka moment with Phil Cooke’s 10 tips for being creative on demand. These proven techniques will ramp up your creativity, whether you are a filmmaker, director, writer, pastor, teacher or coach! Find out how to deliver breakthrough ideas when you need them most.   Please like, rate and share this episode!   Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/   Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.   *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture* Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Sign up for my blog and get a free eBook https://www.philcooke.com   Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com   *More About This Episode* Ideas on a Deadline – 10 Ways to Be Creative on Demand Here’s Phil’s 10 tips to ramp up your creativity: 1. Make the decision that deadlines matter. Make a commitment to stick to them! Professionalism – on time and on budget. 2. Get organized. Does your desk look like a nightmare? Develop a system for capturing ideas so you have access for them when you need them the most. Creative ideas are the most fragile things in the world! Write them down. 3. Learn to say no. Create the margin for reflective, creative time by saying no to certain projects or people. 4. Start with clarity. Are you missing the mark? Seek clarity before you begin a project. Ask the right questions to know what your client or boss is expecting. Don’t assume; ask. 5. Recognize the power of creative extensions: -Design your workspace -Light a candle -Take a microbreak -Work with inspiring people 6. For the best ideas, go to the source. 7. Understand the power of a good walk. It’s a proven technique that can open up your creativity. 8. Hold back the flood. Don’t start a project too early; give it time. 9. Consider the role dreams play. Creative connections can happen overnight. Start writing them down. Get the Pilot’s pen here: https://amzn.to/3ApDTvX Read more on how Phil captures ideas here: https://www.philcooke.com/how-i-capture-ideas-and-why-you-need-to-start/ 10. Find the place, schedule a time, and show up. Recognize the “holy trinity” of creativity. Find a creative place where you can focus well and show up every day.   Stop believing the myth that you need a eureka moment. True professionals get to work and understand that you can be creative on demand.

What’s your message? If you’ve got the good news of the gospel to share, Phil Cooke’s recent interview with evangelist and author J.John in London will inspire you! https://philcooke.com A canon in the Church of England, J.John’s evangelistic strategies reveal powerful strategies to reach your world and your neighbors next door with your message.   Please like, rate and share this episode!   Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/   Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056   Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.   *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture* Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Sign up for my blog and get a free eBook https://www.philcooke.com   Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com   *More About This Episode* Sharing Your Message: Interview with J. John – Evangelist, Author “Will I Be Fat in Heaven” J.John (Revd Canon) has been an evangelist for four decades. He has spoken in towns, cities and universities in 69 countries. This has included 36 series of just10, re-examining the Ten Commandments, where the combined attendance exceeded one million people. In 2017 he launched JustOne at the Arsenal Emirates Stadium in London, and JustOne events are being conducted throughout the UK.   Evangelist, minister, speaker, broadcaster and writer, J.John communicates the Christian faith in a practical way. He has his own weekly TV programme, which is broadcast globally, and a number of podcasts. He has written several books across a range of subjects including the ‘Theology for Little People’ series to help children understand biblical truth. J.John lives in Chorleywood in England. He is married to Killy and is a father and grandfather. Find out more: https://canonjjohn.com Follow J. John: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/canonjjohn Twitter https://twitter.com/canonjjohn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/canonjjohn/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZyga-psugjtgeFnYhK1Xzw   Shop J.John’s books: https://canonjjohn.com/shop/ “Will I Be Fat in Heaven? And Other Curious Questions” “That’s a Good Question” Children’s book And more!

Find out how a two-week vacation to Los Angeles turned into a long-term acting career for TV, Broadway and London actor, Fred Applegate in this interview with Phil Cooke. If you’re hoping to make it in LA or hit Broadway, you’ll gain insight into successful auditions, understanding your role on set, and keeping the role alive when doing theatre. After hearing the story of how Fred sustained such a long and successful career on stage and in front of the camera, you’ll learn principles that will help you create an entertainment career for life.   Please like, rate and share this episode!   Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get bonus resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/   Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.   *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture* Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Sign up for my blog and get a free eBook https://www.philcooke.com   Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com   *More About This Episode* Interview: Fred Applegate, Actor – TV, Broadway and London Fred Applegate has worked TV shows like Malcolm in the Middle with Bryan Cranston, The Producers with Mel Gibson and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel with Rachel Brosnahan. His Broadway credits include Wicked, Beauty and the Beast and The Ferryman directed by Sam Mendes.   Quick Acting Tips from this interview: About acting: “Bring everything you have to the role.” About guest starring: “You have to know who you are, what you’re doing, and why you’re there. You have to honor why you’re there.” About auditions: “You’re not there to get the job. You’re there to show that you’re a good actor. And to show that you’re a good person in the room.” About creativity: “Always have something that you’re doing. Create something.” About faith: “My Christianity tells me to welcome you.” About a long-term career: “Always be doing something. There’s nothing to wait for. If you’re waiting, that’s what you’ve chosen to do: nothing... You’ve got to keep doing things!”   Fred Applegate Bio: Fred Applegate’s television credits include guest-starring and recurring roles on Newhart, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Malcolm in the Middle (featuring Bryan Cranston), Will and Grace, Hill Street Blues, Seinfeld, Northern Exposure, ER, Crashing!, Billions, Cosby, Night Court, Growing Pains, and many more...   On Broadway, Fred was part of the American cast of The Ferryman (directed by Sam Mendes), played the Wizard in Wicked (twice), and appeared in Tuck Everlasting, The Last Ship, Sister Act, La Cage aux Folles, Young Frankenstein, The Producers (in NYC and London) and the Sound of Music. He also appeared in New York in Fanny (Encores!) and Happiness (Lincoln Center), and premiered The 2nd Mrs. Wilson at the Long Wharf Theater.   Applegate’s national tours include: Anything Goes, The Producers, and Beauty and the Beast. Regional tours include Mark Taper (4 productions), Geffen, Old Globe, St. Louis Rep, The MUNY, Guthrie Theater (13 productions). Find Fred Applegate on IMDb here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0032395/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Find out more at https://www.fredapplegate.com

So you want to be a comic book writer? Meet the New York Times best-selling and Eisner Award winning author Jim Krueger in this interview by Phil Cooke. https://philcooke.com Find out the origin story of Jim’s successful career as a writer of FOOTSOLDIERS, Marvel Comics Earth X trilogy with Alex Ross, Avengers, X-Men, the NO ONES and DC Comics JUSTICE (LEAGUE).   Please like, rate and share this episode!   Get my books! Maximize Your Influence – How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry, and You https://influencematters.com   Get my new book available at https://philcooke.com “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking”   Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.   *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture* Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Sign up for my blog and get a free eBook https://www.philcooke.com   Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com   *More About This Episode* Interview: Marvel Comics Writer Jim Krueger Winner of the Eisner Award, Jim Krueger’s tips for breaking into the comic book industry include: --Having a friend (for him it was Alex Ross) that gets you in. --Working in the industry in a different capacity (i.e. his pathway to Creative Director at Marvel Comics). --Writing comics that are being noticed somewhere else – and then a Marvel or DC will come after you. --But it all starts with doing something you love.   “No matter what, I write something, I read something, I watch something every single day.” – Jim Kruger Follow Jim: https://instagram.com/Imjimkdrueger

Gain an inside view of the Hollywood industry in Phil Cooke’s interview with Todd Komarnicki, #screenwriter and producer known for blockbuster hits “Elf” and “Sully.” Find out more about the screenwriting process, taking notes from a studio, editing, punching up a comedy script, and why writers become producers. Plus, Todd shares behind the scenes moments from working with Hollywood stars Clint Eastwood and Tom Hanks, and how his faith plays an integral part in his career.   Please like, rate and share this episode!   Get my books! Maximize Your Influence – How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry, and You https://influencematters.com   Get my new book available at https://philcooke.com “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking”   Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.   *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture* Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Sign up for my blog and get a free eBook https://www.philcooke.com   Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com

Are you frustrated with your current creative team? Do you know how to spot great talent to build a great team? Phil Cooke offers 6 tips to help creative leaders build a top-tier team that can achieve greatness! Whether you’re promoting from within or hiring from outside, the right people can make all the difference.   Please like, rate and share this episode!   Get my new book: Maximize Your Influence – How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry, and You https://influencematters.com   Find out more about The Influence Lab here: https://influencelab.com   Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.   *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture* Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Sign up for my blog and get a free eBook https://www.philcooke.com   Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com   *More About This Episode* How to Build a Great Team of Talented People To be a great leader in the 21st century, you’ll need the ability to find and recruit talented members of your team. Particularly when it comes to creative teams, spotting gifted and talented people is absolutely critical. Here’s a few quick tips to help:   1) Check references. This sounds so basic, but you’d be amazed at how many employees are hired simply on their own word.  Obviously, references can be biased, but I suggest asking the references for other suggestions of people who have experience with the candidate.    2) Think chemistry. I’d rather have a moderately talented team that loves working together than a group of geniuses that can’t play well with others.   3) Avoid catching the “expert from afar” virus. We often think someone from the outside will be amazing, while overlooking emerging talent inside your organization. Who on your team might be ready for a new role?   4) Be a coach. Stop micromanaging and don’t “play the game” for your team. You’ll spot the most talented members pretty quickly.   5) Diversity does matter. You may be tired of hearing the media’s constant droning mantra of “diversity” today, but when considered correctly it can make a dramatic difference. Is your leadership team all white, middle aged males? All minority women? All young people? You’ll never achieve your greatest potential without a wide variety of perspectives. It’s not just about race, gender, or politics – it’s all of the above and more.   6) Finally, if he or she sounds too good to be true, they probably are. Don’t be cynical, just ask a lot of questions. True talented people are humble and honest.   You’ll elevate your leadership the moment you make finding and developing talented team members a priority. Read more about team building at my blog here: https://www.philcooke.com/leaders-how-to-spot-great-talent/

Do you have a dream to write and publish a book? Are you wondering how to self-publish a book – or are you considering traditional publishing or a hybrid model? Phil Cooke interviews John Mason, founder and president of Insight Publishing Group to discuss the book publishing process, the changing publishing industry, and the best way to get your story out there as an author.   Please like, rate and share this episode!   Get my new book: Maximize Your Influence – How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry, and You https://influencematters.com   Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.   *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture* Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Sign up for my blog and get a free eBook https://www.philcooke.com   Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com   *More About This Episode* Self-Publishing a Book – Interview with John Mason, Insight Publishing Group Do you have a story inside you? In this interview, Phil Cooke and John Mason discuss all the options available to new and established authors, as well as recent changes to the publishing industry. Topics include print, eBook, and on-demand printing options, traditional publishing versus self-publishing, and things to be wary of in the new self-publishing landscape.   About John Mason: John Mason is an internationally recognized best-selling author, speaker, minister, and author coach. He’s the founder and president of Insight International and Insight Publishing Group; organizations dedicated to helping people reach their dreams and fulfill their God-given destiny. He has authored twenty-five books including “An Enemy Called Average,” “You’re Born An Original-Don’t Die A Copy,” “Let Go of Whatever Makes You Stop,” and “Know Your Limits-Then Ignore Them” which have sold nearly two million copies and are translated into thirty-eight languages throughout the world. His books are widely respected as a source of godly wisdom, scriptural motivation, and practical principles.   His writings have twice been published in Reader’s Digest, along with numerous other national and international publications. Seven of his books have reached the #1 spot on Amazon best-seller lists. Known for his quick wit, powerful thoughts, and insightful ideas, he is a popular speaker across the U.S. and around the world. John and his wife, Linda, have four children and three grandchildren. They reside in Tulsa, Oklahoma.   Find out more about John Mason and Insight Publishing Group at https://freshword.com  Contact him at: [email protected] Or call: (918) 493-1718 Follow John: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authorjohnmason/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorJohnMason Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJohnMason

Do you have a vision to impact your community? You can develop an effective outreach strategy if you know the strengths and talents of your congregation. Phil Cooke helps you discover ways to mobilize your people for a mission outreach that will help you fulfill your church vision in a unique way.   Please like, rate and share this episode!   Get my new book: Maximize Your Influence – How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry, and You https://influencematters.com   Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.   *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today’s distracted media-driven culture* Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Sign up for my blog and get a free eBook https://www.philcooke.com   Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com Find out more about the mission of The Influence Lab here: https://influencelab.com   *More About This Episode* Recapture Your Church’s Vision for an Effective Outreach Strategy In this episode, Phil shares stories of churches he knows with effective ministry outreaches, such as a Hollywood church that focuses on creatives in the film and television industry and a church with a high concentration of hairstylists that offer make-overs for homeless people. When Pastor Ken Foreman of Cathedral of Faith Church in San Jose, California surveyed his congregation and found that many of them were dentists, it led to an outreach in their community which has become the largest free dental clinic in the San Francisco Bay area!   Think about the passion and the talent of the members of your church, and then brainstorm ways you can mobilize them for an effective outreach that fulfills your church’s vision. Impact your community by discovering what talent resides in your church congregation.