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A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach
With 20+ years in the entertainment industry at the top level, I’m Phil Svitek. Join me as I pay it forward, sharing insights from my journey as a filmmaker, author, podcaster, and even high-level executive. Get a 360-degree view of the digital artist’s path to success, blending technical theory, practical wisdom, and personal development. Your smoother journey awaits.
Episodes
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow Raymond Chandler's Writing Technique Can Help You With Your Story's Pacing
Raymond Chandler, author of novels such as The Big Sleep, had a unique writing method. He used to write on index cards. Why? So that his writing was dynamic…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachA FREE Collaborative Screenwriting Option for Filmmakers Utilizing Google Docs
Screenwriting software such as Final Draft or Celtx can be costly, especially for up-and-coming filmmakers. Plus, from my experience, they're not as…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachIf You're An Indie Filmmaker, Consider Creating Audio Dramas (At Least for the Short Term Future)
I am a HUGE fan of audio dramas (my favorite ones include Wolverine, MARVELS, Deadly Manner & Hadron Gospel Hour). And in the current context of the world…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachNo Ideal Day for Creativity - 6/22/2020: A Phil Svitek Vlog
In this edition of my vlog I discuss how I'm bridging my social justice efforts with creativity. I talk about the various movies and books I'm checking out to…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachSpend in Alignment with your Values, not Ego - Chelsea Galicia Shares Financial Tips
Chelsea Galicia is not only a dear friend, but she is a financial coach whose methods have set me up to weather the storm of 2020’s uncertainties. Recently…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachFilmFreeway - It's The Simple/Easy Way to Submit Your Film to Multiple Film Festivals
Are you an indie filmmaker looking to submit your film to multiple film festivals? Perfect - THIS LESSON IS FOR YOU! Back in the day, there used to be Without…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach#PitMad Is the Hashtag to Pitch Your Novel to Agents on Certain Dates of the Year!
If you're a novelist but don't have an agent like me, I encourage you to learn about #PitMad. The hashtag is the original Twitter pitch event, where writers…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow Dream Hoarding Leaves Everyone in the Dust
Ryan Holiday introduced me to the term "dream hoarding" during Eric Weinstein's podcast (https://podcastnotes.org/portal-with-eric-weinstein/ryan-holiday/)…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachBlack Lives Matter Movement Isn't A Trend! Keep Going Until Real Change Happens - 6/15/2020
It's been a while since I last posted an episode and that's because I've been focusing on learning and doing what I can to be an ally in the Black Lives Matter…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachJames Lott Jr. Shares His Experiences of Racism in Corporate World + Social Justice Movements
James Lott Jr. (@JamesLottJr) is a very good friend of mine and someone I admire because even though he's 51 years old, he has the energy of a teenager. This…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachDrew Jones Exposes Racist Systems and Structures in America
Ashley Drew Jones (@OkDrewJ) is a dear friend of mine and she was kind enough to join me for a discussion on the various racist systems and structures plaguing…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachDear White People, Black Lives Matter - A Reflection 6/1/2020
There are times in life where you have to look beyond yourself and step up in a significant way. This is one of those times. I believe we have an inherent…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachResults & Findings from My 21-Day No-Complaint Challenge!
Almost a month ago I did a video where I stated I'd do a 21-day no-complaint challenge (https://youtu.be/MGWn1VZMr2k). In this episode, I highlight the result…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachIncorporating Grief Into Your Meditations/Journaling Amplifies Your Gratitude
In the past few weeks, I noticed that as a country, America hasn't really had the ability to mourn and grieve this pandemic. We have lost lives to Covid-19. We…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachPodcastpage.io - The Simple Website Builder for Your Podcast!
Many people have started up podcasting, which is great. And Anchor.fm is a great FREE tool to publish and distribute your podcast. (FYI, here's an article I…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWriter/Editor Emily Krempholtz Shares Storytelling Techniques
When I was writing my first novel (Elan, Elan), I knew I needed someone to help me with structure, grammar and basically all things book related. Enter Emily…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow Do You Create Ideal Circumstances for Your Life?
Within my circle of friends, I keep hearing them lament how if only these were ideal circumstances they'd know what to do and how to move forward. Sorry to…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachSubmission Process & Beyond 5/26/2020: A Phil Svitek Vlog
Last week I spent a good chunk of time on the submission process. I submitted my feature film "Idyll" to various festivals in LA, San Diego, Paris, Prague, and…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachMovies Worth Watching During Quarantine (9 Suggestions from the Former Anatomy of a Movie Crew)
For over 5 years, Demetri Panos (@DemetriPanos), Marisa Serafini (@SerafiniTV) and I did a movie series called Anatomy of a Movie (https://bit.ly/3gksPn6). To…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachYour Presentations Need to Be Shorter and Definitely Less Wordy
Google's CEO is advocating for less wordy presentations and I couldn't agree more…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhat Steps Are You Taking To Become Independent?
The coronavirus crisis has opened up our eyes to the idea that we're very dependent on others for basic things in life. Now, I'm not saying we don't need…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhenever You Complain, You're Really Just Signaling That You Feel Stuck
I've often heard that anger is the externalization of fear but I've never heard complaining be explored until recently. What I learned was that complaining…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachThe Art of the Simple No - A Byron Katie Technique to Remain True to Yourself
Oftentimes I've said yes to things I really wanted to say no to. Or if I did say no, I gave a long winded reason why because I didn't want to hurt the other…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachBreak Things Down Into Small Parts 5/18/2020: A Phil Svitek Vlog
Another week of quarantine in the books and one big decision I made during last week was to control what I focus on. It didn't mean I wasn't informed, but I…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWant Increased Midday Alertness??? Try the Nappuccino!
I'm a big advocate of naps to increase your alertness thereby productivity for the 2nd half of your day. Many successful people make it part of their routines…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachEmpowerista's Alex Wehrley Teaches On Camera Confidence & Business Mindset
Alex Wehrley (@AlexWehrley) is a dear friend who has been in a content creator for a long time. She started out reporting in Illinois before moving to LA where…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhat's Comparative Suffering & Reasons It Doesn't Serve You In the Least
Gratitude is being thankful for your blessings, not pretending that your struggles don’t exist. Yet too many of us negate our suffering as if it doesn't exist…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow Are You Complicit In Creating the Conditions You Don't Want In Life? (Tim Ferris Tip)
Tim Ferriss often asks himself, "How am I complicit in creating the conditions for my life that I don't want." This is a powerful question because as much as…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachStop Making Quarantine A Race, It's Not!
There's a lot of undue pressure from various people on social media that claim if you don't come out of quarantine with a new business, skill, etc then you…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachThe Greater World Affects Us 5/11/2020: A Phil Svitek Vlog
As much as I'd love to be able to just tune everything out and be creative, right now it's increasingly hard to do that. In this episode of my vlog I talk…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWe're Not Machines Meant to Just Perform, We're People - A Reflection on Our Times (5/10/2020)
On a recent podcast episode of "The goop Podcast", Craig Malkin talked about how kids learn to perform in order to survive, rather than be a person…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachIncrease the Surface Area with which Luck Sticks to You!
For my money's worth, you're always going to need an element of luck. You can't account for how and when it happens, but you can actually increase the surface…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhat Radical Candor Is & Benefits of Employing Its Techniques in Communication
Throughout history, there's been the troupe of an asshole boss or leader. Why is that? Simply put, because it works. But is that the best method? No, there's a…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachIncrease Your Productivity By Learning to Embrace 7-Minute Meetings
We all want to be more productive, right? As part of that goal, we must learn to maximize our time. Too many of us default to scheduling meetings in chunks of…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachMoving Forward Despite Rejection 5/4/2020: A Phil Svitek Vlog
Some states in the US are opening up and that can create some mixed feelings. Certainly does for me, which is how I open up this edition of my vlog. I also…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWorrying Is Like A Prayer For What You Don't Want to Have Happen!
Whether we admit it or not, we all have faith. It might not be religious faith, but nonetheless we have faith. Hope is a form of worship as is worrying. Hope…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachNever Let Someone Else's Negligence Become Your Emergency In Life
I heard a phrase a while back that says "never let someone else's negligence become your emergency". When I heard that, it was so empowering. Admittedly, I did…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow To Accept Feedback from Your Peers
Any artist should seek feedback from their peers. But many people aren't really seeking constructive criticism, but rather affirmation. That is a waste of your…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachProductivity Is What You Make It 4/27/2020: A Phil Svitek Vlog
With this edition of my vlog, I highlight how I'm spending my quarantine. I discuss some ways to pass the time with friends via the Houseparty app. Then, I…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachTips to Make Sure You Keep Your Job While Maintaining Your Side Hustle
Side hustles are hard enough. But it's even harder when your "work-work" perceives it as a hinderance to your job. Don't let that happen. In this episode, I…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachHow To Create New Habits to Improve Yourself Much Easier
Author Gretchen Rubin (The Happiness Project, Better Than Before) discovered that it's much easier to change our habits during times of transition. Certainly…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachAlways Do Your Best! (Principles from Don Miguel Ruiz's The Four Agreements)
Don Miguel Ruiz wrote a book called The Four Agreements based on the Toltec wisdom. The agreements are principles to live life by. One of the ones I return to…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachKeep the Ball Rolling via Down Time 4/20/2020: A Phil Svitek Vlog
In this episode of my vlog, I catch you up on my past week. I talk about the importance of patience and knowing that not every week you're going to have a…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach21-Day No-Complaint Challenge! Test It Out for Yourself!!!
Tim Ferriss (@TimFerriss) introduced me to the 21-day no-complaints challenge and I am going to take it. And I encourage you to try it as well. Complaints are…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachDon't Let Someone Else Define What Is & Isn't Productive for You!
There's a lot of debate I see on social media about being productive during Covid-19. Many argue that if you don't use this time well, then you never lacked…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachForgiveness in a Time It's Needed (Lessons from Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt)
@KatherineSchwarzenegger came out with a book called "The Gift of Forgiveness", which she talked about on @LewisHowes School of Greatness…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachQuarantine Check-In 4/14/2020: A Phil Svitek Vlog
In this episode of my vlog, I update you on things I'm doing, things I'm feeling, etc. I talk about my Zoom call with the Emerson soccer guys, playing Final…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhy An Empty Calendar is a Sign of Success vs a Full One
Ryan Holiday (https://ryanholiday.net/) has this notion that an empty calendar is a sign of success because it means you're living life on your own terms. I…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachFailure Doesn't Equate to Defeat So Learn the Difference and Free Yourself from Fear!
Many people are scared of failure even though history has proven time and time again from the greats, that failure is a necessary component to success. Why is…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachNever Underestimate How the Little Acts Add Up to Habits
Rob Dial (The Mindset Mentor) has this notion that no one has ever died from just one hamburger—the death is the culmination of tiny choices/decisions added up…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachDon't Feed Your Negative Bias by Validating Negative Thoughts Since They Become Limiting Beliefs
As humans, we have a propinquity towards negativity. It's called a negativity bias. We must recognize this because otherwise we will validate our negative…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachKeep Pushing Forward: A Phil Svitek Vlog
In this time of quarantine, I understand that I'm very blessed and because of that, I'd trying to honor the blessing by continuing to move forward in the best…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachInertia Builds Inertia: Take the First Step and Gain Momentum for Habits, Projects, Etc
Maybe you've been putting off something for a long time. Now might be the best time to start. But how do you do that? Start with the first proverbial step…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachFinance Tips for Economic Crisis: Utilizing the Wisdom of Ray Dalio, Tony Robbins, Sallie Krawcheck
By no means am I financial expert. But I have read and listened to the very best, which includes people like Ray Dalio, Warren Buffett, Tony Robbins, Sallie…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachFreelancer Options to Earn Extra Income (Especially During Quarantine)
We could all do with a bit of extra income or any income for that matter, especially in these crazy Coronavirus quarantine times. Good news is there's options…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachKhaliel Abdelrahim Talks Selling a Show to Revolt TV + Remaining Creative
Khaliel Abdelrahim (@KhalielAbooboo) returns to chat with me during our coronavirus quarantine. We chat together about his journey of selling a show to Revolt…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachIt's Never Been Easier to be a Hero: A Phil Svitek Vlog
With this vlog, I go over the many lessons I learned while playing the Phantom game (https://www.amazon.com/BONAPARTE-9724-Phantom-Board-Game/dp/B00GRB0YRA)…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachWhy Understanding What You Can Control and What You Can't In These Uncertain Times is Paramount
These uncertain times force us to confront what we actually have control over and what we don't. It can be extremely scary to realize that we don't have as…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachPeace Not Panic: A Phil Svitek Vlog
There's a lot of fear right now in the world, caused by the coronavirus. I grapple with I should post anything because what else could I add that was of…
A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative CoachThe Inherent Problem with To-Do Lists
While I use to-do lists a lot, I've learned there is an inherent problem with them. In this episode, I go over what the issue is and how I approach it so as…