This post relates the origin story of my bidding strategy. Cross-dissolve to over 12 years ago....

I had been a project manager for a few years, and my strategy was 'To go with the flow'.

It kinda worked...

Until it blew in my face. 😱

A client from the gaming industry gave us a project wit...

So much of what we do in the production is managing relationships!

Relationships are built on trust, and trust is built on specific behaviors. And with remote work, we have to be more intentional than ever about promoting trust-building habits.

1. Embrace diversity: recognizing that some col...

In my last blog post, I shared my journey from being a grumpy and overwhelmed team leader to an empathetic and respected leader.

I was able to rely on a solid team, one that I could depend on. We created fantastic stuff, endured many hardships together, and were proud of our accomplishments. And wh...

Have you ever questioned what leadership means in our industry?

 I did. As a young leader, I once believed that "cracking the whip," being brutal and unrelenting, was the epitome of leadership. My journey, however, took an unexpected turn, and today, I want to share with you how it changed not o...

When was the last time your life was in danger at work?

Yet, how often have you heard the terms ''911'' and ''emergency'' this week alone?

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, an emergency is: "something dangerous that happens unexpectedly and requires immediate attention to avoid harmful res...

Over our many years in the animation, VFX, and video game industries, we tried a lot of different strategies, processes, and attitudes. Let me tell you: not all of them were great. We made mistakes, learned as we delivered shots, and refined our mindset and skillset until we found the perfect balanc...

We have to admit: production can be stressful!

Between client requests, technical challenges, pivoting creative ideas, and tight deadlines, there are so many moving parts in everyday production! If we let the run free, our work environment can become stressful or overwhelming.

Stress can chip a...