When you are just starting out as an artist, lack of confidence in your abilities can impact your work and your creativity. This is why maintaining good mental health is just as important as looking after your physical well-being.
In this webinar, you'll discover wellness strategies tailored specifically for emerging artists and job-seekers, to explore mindful career mapping techniques to combat feelings of insecurity and doubt and set yourself up for success in the creative industries.
Hosted by CG Spectrum's Career Coach Holly Puckett, this panel will feature former VFX Artist Manager Magdalena Bisogni, clinical psychologist Karen Walker, and CG Spectrum's Student Experience Manager Penny Gaubatz. Magdelena has years of experience working closely with artists in the industry, Karen has a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry, and Penny works closely with students to support their learning experience and wellness.
These experts will provide invaluable insights and guide you through practical strategies for overcoming common obstacles, such as stress, self-doubt, fear of failure, and imposter syndrome, and steering you towards confidence, resilience, and success in your creative career.
Limited spots available! Register now to secure your virtual seat.
CG Spectrum - Residing at the intersection of creativity and technology, CG Spectrum is a global online training provider for the film, video game, and creative industries, delivering an industry-standard education. CG Spectrum provides online, expert-led courses and accredited degrees and diplomas in animation, VFX, game development, concept art, virtual production, and 3D visualization.
Holly Puckett | Career Coach - Holly is a seasoned career counselor with 5-years' tenure as the Director of Career Services for a law school in the Pacific Northwest and 10+ years a U.S. licensed lawyer specializing in banking litigation, poverty law, and employment advice. Multi-talented and with a creative edge, Holly's pursuits also span theatre performance, costume design, jewelry making, and entrepreneurship. Holly is enthusiastic about collaborating with CG Spectrum students and finds joy in offering practical, actionable support as they navigate their career paths.
Karen Walker | Clinical Psychologist - Karen is a clinical psychologist with a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours) focused in Psychology from La Trobe University. With a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry, Karen is skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Addiction Recovery, Clinical Supervision, and Medicine. She works collaboratively with her patients, predominantly using a cognitive behavioral framework or Acceptance and Commitment therapy.
Magdalena Bisogni | Partnership Manager at CGSI - An industry veteran, Mags has over 20 years of experience in production and talent management in high-end visual effects. Her credits include Spider-Man: Far from Home, Captain Marvel, Jojo Rabbit, Game of Thrones, John Wick and many more. Magdalena's industry expertise has been utilised to help build CGSI's film and games curriculums, ensuring students learn the skills that will serve them well throughout their creative careers.
Penny Gaubatz | Student Experience Manager - Penny studied Concept Art and Illustration at CG Spectrum. Not only a talented artist, Penny is also highly organized and great with people, skills that helped her pioneer CG Spectrum's Technical Assistant program and led to her involvement in Community Management. She is now providing ongoing support for students as a Student Experience Manager, helping guide them towards success.
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