Episodes

  • How to Produce the BEST Christmas Pageant ever! Behind the Scenes of a Successful Church Program
    Nov 6 2024
    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 info@influencelab.com 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!)
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    30 mins
  • Crisis Response: Phil Cooke Shares Crisis Management Strategies on The 700 Club
    Oct 2 2024
    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 info@influencelab.com 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 info@influencelab.com 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!)
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    15 mins
  • Phil Cooke's CRISIS MANAGEMENT Strategy for Churches – The 700 Club Interview
    Sep 18 2024
    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 info@influencelab.com 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 info@influencelab.com 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!)
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    13 mins
  • Public Speaking: Tips for Leading a Short Devotional
    Jun 19 2024
    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!)
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    14 mins
  • 3 Types of Bad Bosses and How to Deal with Them
    Jun 5 2024
    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!)
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    19 mins
  • Public Speaking Tips: 6 Tools to Help You Get Hired as a Speaker
    May 15 2024
    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!)
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    19 mins
  • I've Failed. Now What?
    May 1 2024
    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!)
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    16 mins
  • Skills to Succeed in the Film Industry - Interview: Sommerly Simser, Film Production Finance, Netflix
    Apr 24 2024
    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!)
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