In “You're A Better Artist Than You Think,” host Chris Oatley (Disney, DreamWorks, Sony Pictures Animation) explores the mindset, strategies and practices of professional artists from a wide range of creative fields. Whether you're a total beginner or seasoned pro, this podcast provides actionable insights to enhance your creative skills and advance your artistic career. Get clear, relevant feedback on your work and personalized career guidance at MagicBoxAcademy.com
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What Is Your Hidden Gem And How To Find It With Sairan Aqrawi
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Discoverthe power of uncovering your hidden gem—the unique talents and passions thattruly define you beyond your daily routines. In this episode, Sairan Aqrawi, anaccomplished engineer and transitional coach, shares her wisdom on how toreconnect with your core genius, especially for those who feel it's too late tostart a new chapter in life. Whethe…
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The ImagineFX "Rising Stars" of 2D & 3D Art [Part 2]
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http://Linktr.ee/ChrisOatley Nine of my current mentees were named “Rising Stars” of 2d & 3d art by ImagineFX magazine. In this two-part interview series, they’re here to share stories of artistic development and how being selected for the article affected their mindsets. Illustrator Andrea Ivetic Vicai begins the episode with a positive spin on th…
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What do you do when thelink you worked so hard for isn't working? Domini Anne has spent years building acreative career and now runs a thriving practice, teaching movement as a masterGyrotonics instructor. But how does she view the idea that she "quit"her artistic practice? Spoiler: She doesn't—because she didn't. Tune in for more insights! Questio…
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ImagineFX Magazine's "Rising Stars" Of 2D & 3D Art
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http://linktr.ee/chrisoatley/ What would you do if you learned that your artwork would be featured in an industry-leading magazine for creative professionals all over the world? …and you only had a few days to select and submit your samples, write a professional bio and a short blurb about each submission, update your website and prepare a series o…
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Turning Experience Into Exponential Change
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The man in the suit leapt and danced past the giant flying boxes as they tried to crush him. That's what I saw when I first laid eyes on Jon Morris. Now, he's a man in a suit bringing audience-centered experience to change the world. Jon is a consummate creative from constellations at the waterfront to Nine Inch Nails shows to new frontiers in vi…
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Your Rainbow Reset: A Transformative Sabbatical Journey With Dori Fern
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Do you want to make a bold change but don't know where to start? This episode will surprise you with what this episode's guest will share today! Dori Fern, a lifelong New Yorker, joyful home cook, marketer, and story shaper, delves into how her gut feeling led her to quit her high-powered job and embark on a transformative sabbatical. You will also…
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Is Your Art Vulnerable Enough? [Part 2] [Graphic Novelist/ Literary Agent Tori Sharp]
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http://linktr.ee/chrisoatley In part one of this series, graphic novelist and literary agent Tori Sharp shared tips on pitching to publishers, how story guides design, and the challenge of creating honest art. Now, in part two, Tori talks about stories as "sense-making" devices, urges the importance of celebration breaks during long projects, and s…
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Eliminating Burnout To Achieve Success With Celia Alario
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Celia Alario's work in social change movements almost burnt her out. Did she quit? No. She turned her experience into breakthroughs. Celia is a kindred spirit. Kind, funny, and incredibly accomplished, she went through a major life shift into serving as a coach for her clients. This shift took her experience in social change movements to now suppor…
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This One Time At The Vatican: A Life-Changing Encounter With Renaissance Art Featuring Dan Chuszinski
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He didn't know how he knew, he just knew. And when he walked in, what he saw hit him like a ton of bricks. When Dan told me his story of the Vatican, an abandoned legal career, and a very heartwarming conversation with his mother, I knew I had to have him share it with you. Dan is an inspiring artist and curator. He supports artists and the arts wi…
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Is Your Art Vulnerable Enough? [Graphic Novelist/ Literary Agent Tori Sharp]
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https://howtobecomeaprofessionalartist.com In this episode: Graphic novelist and literary agent Tori Sharp shares tips on pitching to publishers, how story guides design and the challenge of creating honest art. Our Production Coordinator, Mari Gonzalez Curia, who is currently seeking representation for her first original graphic novel, joins me as…
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The Art Of Healing: Thriving After Unexpected Health Issues With Brigitte Cutshall
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It’s not about the obstacles; it’s about the courage to keep asking questions. In this episode, host Marc Scheff sits down with Brigitte Cutshall, a powerhouse of resilience and creativity. Founder of Gemini Media and host of Real Things Living Podcast, Brigitte’s journey has been anything but ordinary. From overcoming two bouts of breast cancer an…
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Rejection Is Never The End [Animation Artist Amy Lewis - Part 2]
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https://howtobecomeaprofessionalartist.com/ Animation visual development artist and background painter Amy Lewis shares insights about the vitality of professional networking, balancing perfectionism with self-acceptance and the attitude she expects from her students and crew. This is the second in a two-part series. Get clear, relevant feedback on…
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Rejection Is Never The End [Animation Artist Amy Lewis]
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https://howtobecomeaprofessionalartist.com/ Animation visual development artist and background painter Amy Lewis (SpongeBob, Moominvalley) talks about establishing a freelance animation career from Europe, the most devastating rejection of her career and the amazing opportunity that followed. This is the first of a two-part series. Get clear, relev…
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Click Moments And Transformation Strategies With Chris Oatley
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Today's guest, ChrisOatley, and Marc discuss the many kinds of "click" moments thathappen in a creative career. Illustrated through his personal experiences andprofessional journey, Chris and Marc share frameworks for pivoting anddepending careers toward more fulfilling and aligned paths. By addressingcommon barriers and outlining actionable steps,…
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Addressing Time Management And Life Priorities To Find Balance In Your Demanding Career With Constantin Morun
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Do you ever feel like you're constantly on the go, achieving big things but missing out on what truly matters? You're not alone. Today's guest, Constantin Morun, the host of Calm Success Live, discusses strategies to help high achievers balance their demanding careers with personal fulfillment by addressing time management and life priorities. His …
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Get ready to be inspired! Coach Ben Depraz joins host Marc Scheff to discuss creating everyday heroes within startups and medium-sized businesses. Leveraging his experience at BIG Coaching, Ben will share powerful insights on empowering your team to conquer challenges and achieve sustainable success. Tune in and join the conversation as we explore …
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Prioritizing Humanity In Legacy Building With Jamaul Ford
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If your only goal in running a business is to earn money without proper regard for your team, your venture is doomed to fail from day one. Learn from Jamaul Ford on how to use empathy and an eye on legacy to create a successful leadership approach and a well-rounded team. In this episode, he shares valuable lessons from his long career in healthcar…
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Getting Through Tough Moments With Tristan Soames
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Tough moments in life may behard to overcome, but not completely impossible to get through. TristanSoames is a living example of experiencing trauma in hischildhood, rebuilding his life, and unleashing the best version of himself.Now, he is a coach, NLP master teacher, and so much more. In this episode,Tristan joins Marc Scheff and shares his exper…
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In this episode, Dr. Tamsin Astor, your Chief HabitScientist and author of "Forceof Habit," shares three key ingredients you must have when you are ina time of transformation. Tune in as she joins Marc Scheff in discussing theimmense power of meditation, the importance of self-trust, why you need a goodsupport system, and the right way to get out o…
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The journey to finding your voice is ajourney filled with multiple life transformations. We go through a process ofdiscovering our purpose and leaning into that. In this episode, Marc Schefftalks with his dear friend, jiu-jitsu training partner, and multi-hyphenatecreative, HeatherWillensky. Heather has seen it all—from the musicindustry to photogr…
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Deep Restoration to Fuel Transformation
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In this episode of The Art of Transformation,you'll discover practical strategies for enhancing your creativity and personalgrowth. You don't need to scale Kilimanjaro like our guest, Tony, did, but ifyou do decide to take on such a challenge, we'd love to hear about it!
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Taming the Inner Critic with Joy Langley
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You've heard of the inner critic, right? Joy Langley offers some counterintuitive expert advice on working WITH and not AGAINST this inner saboteur._______________________________________________________Joy Langley is a qualified Coach and Stress Management Therapist based in the UK. A confidante to business owners, and author of "Navigating Stress…
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In this episode, I share a tool you can use to create more time freedom. You can do it while you're doing everything else, it takes very little time to make time. If there's one result that people want it's more time. Whether you're an artist, a founder, or just living a full life, you probably also want that freedom of time to be spent on things t…
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Have you ever gotten close to a dream and been rejected?In today's podcast, our conversation covers many areas of transformation. In my talk with top creative coach and poet Mark McGuinness, he shares a unique way to frame exactly this kind of experience and rejection/failure, in a way that fuels future motivation and success.______________________…
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In this episode I share one of my favorite creative tools for putting your down time to work by doing… nothing. A quick mindset shift may change how you get your best work done. Just a little pre-rest prep will get you more from less.
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Why does visioning work? To find out we will go back to the time of King Arthur and Merlin, and then back to the future. To get the most out of the tools in my podcast, book a session today at http://www.marcscheffcoaching.com
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Have you ever felt like you have to give up something you love to get what you want? In this weeks episode I share a client and a personal story with an exercise at the end. This is the powerful tool I created that helped me focus and make one of the biggest life change decisions I’ve ever made.Also announcing that REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the Unle…
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3 questions from Zach MESSLER, communications expert
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Zach believes some of the greatest things to ever happen.......won't. Why? Miscommunication. He spent 20 years leading and doing product marketing for B2B tech start-ups, Unicorns, and even a few coulda-beens...Connecting products and services to the needs and desires of buyers to the song of $2-and a half BILLION in software revenue.And he did it …
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In this episode, I talk about who the podcast is for (spoiler: it’s for you if you are ready to begin your next chapter) and then a single question, you can ask to get out of a stuck place.
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These are real insights from real client stories. Today we talk about why when you’re at a pivotal moment in your life, ready to plan your next chapter, the right move is to do something completely different.
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Got a big challenge coming up? Sure you’ll do fine but want to absolutely mail it? Todays episode we talk about how to use your current place to get further than you imagine. —————This work works and it works best with a Coach as your copilot. I don’t tell you what to do, I create the journey with you so it’s YOUR most fulfilling journey. And there…
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Get results in challenging conversations
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The full article is on my substack, https://theartoftransformation.substack.com/p/leading-in-challenging-conversationsPROBLEM: an upcoming conversation is going to be tough. PITFALLS:Logic won’t get past defenses.Compromise means everyone loses.Hierarchy means good ideas go unsaid. SOLUTION:1. Ask for ideas2. Ask is there more3. Ask if you understa…
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Kids are afraid of monsters in the closet but the data shows a very low occurrence of actual monsters in actual closets.This 2 minute exercise will help you quickly move past fear in any stuck decision. —————This work works and it works best with a Coach as your copilot. I don’t tell you what to do, I create the journey with you so it’s YOUR most f…
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How does your physical space influence your mental space? What happens in the physical world when you create more space in your head? On today’s Friday Insight I offer some answers and a tool you can use to move past getting stuck and into getting started.
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It’s common to hear the personal growth community talk about “giving yourself permission.” But what does it actually do, and how can you do that today?
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