E250 | Chris Do: Reinventing Yourself & Do What You Love

Published: Nov. 28, 2022, 5:01 a.m.

\u201cYou need to be able to communicate your ideas to other people, because whoever is the most effective [at] doing that wins the game.\u201d (47:00)\nWhen it comes to setting yourself apart in any field- whether that be art or finance, education or entrepreneurship- the skills of thinking critically, communicating effectively and learning continuously rise to the top.\nAnd yet, these skills are seldom taught in traditional education or schooling.\xa0\nChris Do is trying to change that.\nChris Do is a self described \u201cloud introvert\u201d, recovering graphic designer, middle child, serial entrepreneur, Emmy award-winning director, educator and founder of The Futur.\xa0 He has served as a chairman and advisor to several high level organizations, and has taught Sequential Design for over 15 years.\nIn today\u2019s episode, Chris shares some valuable insights from his experiences, including:\nSpecific tips for creating great content on a budget (19:00)\nWhy you can\u2019t afford to NOT take risks (32:00)\nHow to overcome a career change (37:15)\nThe 3 critical skills necessary to be successful in the 21st century (45:00)\nHow to connect with Chris:\nAll Social Media: @theChrisDo\nWebsite: thefutur.com\nYouTube (800+ videos)\nFutur Podcast (Top 10 ranked for Marketing)\nHow Art of Coaching can help you:\nIf you are in a situation where you feel extraordinarily frustrated at work, maybe there's power dynamics or agendas getting in the way of the stuff you're trying to accomplish.\nOr maybe you've just lost your spark because it seems like the organization doesn't want to change or is sterile.\xa0\nOr maybe you're just looking for more feedback as a leader and you feel like you're not growing as much as you would like to.\nIf any of this sounds familiar, then make sure to check out our Live Events for 2023. We offer a wide variety of workshops that are all dedicated to helping people with these real-life situations.\xa0\nReal Life happens in the gray area, there's no getting around that. And real leadership often requires a tremendous amount of improvisation or being able to think on the spot. This is exactly why tactical improv is a huge part of our clinics at art of coaching.\nIf you want to learn, you have to get hands on, you have to be able to explore the full range of your decision-making, your communication skills, your behaviors under pressure, and your ability to think laterally.\nSo don\u2019t wait - find the right workshop for your needs HERE.\xa0\nIf you've enjoyed the podcast, please consider joining our newsletter as well. This is your door to exclusive discounts, more tips, a combination of rants, reflections and research strategies we come across and utilize on a daily basis.\nLastly, we cannot forget to thank our sponsor Dynamic Fitness & Strength for their support.\n\xa0Dynamic Fitness & Strength is our go-to equipment partner. Fully customizable and manufactured in the heartland of America- whether you\u2019re looking to outfit your home gym or entire weight room, visit mydynamicfitness.com to get started. Tell them Brett and the Art of Coaching Team sent you!