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Home > Optimize Yourself > Ep248: Make Yourself Memorable: How to Leave an Impression, Build Your Network, & Get Hired | with Carole Kirschner


	Podcast:		Optimize Yourself
	Episode:		Ep248: Make Yourself Memorable: How to Leave an Impression, Build Your Network, & Get Hired \| with Carole Kirschner
	Category:		Health
	Duration:		01:17:18
	Publish Date:		2024-02-20 14:00:00
	Description:		Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist My guest today is Carole Kirschner who, after spending fifteen years as a television development executive, a former Vice President of Television for Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment and a Comedy Development executive at CBS, decided to switch to the other side of the desk to help creative professionals build a thriving career in the entertainment industry. If there is anyone who has been on the studio executive side who 'gets us,' Carole is the one. In today's conversation, Carole shares the unadulterated reality of what it takes to have a successful creative career. We dive deep into the qualities you need to have as well as the right way to tell your story in order for you to stand out. Carole shares her strategies for networking to help you draw attention and leave a lasting impression, whether you're doing it in a mixer, cold outreach or through social media. My conversation with Carole is filled with strategies and mindsets from an executive’s perspective to set you on the path to creative success. Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One? » Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn: Why Carole transitioned from a successful career in the entertainment industry to becoming a coach Why you need to have 'Entrepreneurial' in your list of qualifications How to structure your story so people will give you their time What makes a story bad and how do you make it better How to make your story about the other person and not you Why people hate networking and how to take the pressure off of you How to make yourself memorable to people The right way to provide genuine value Building relationships via social media How to make sure you're not killing yourself while going the extra mile at work Useful Resources Mentioned: Ep213: How to Break Into Any Industry (Without Having Experience) \| with Niceole Levy Ep205: Using the Hero’s Journey to Write Better Stories (and Live a Better Life) \| with Chris Vogler Ep212: The Science of Storytelling, Why We Need Stories, and How to Rewrite Our Own \| with Will Storr Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell Business card - Wikipedia YouCanBookMe Ep164: How to ‘Get In the Room’ and Work with Producers Who Will Value & Respect You \| with Matt Nix Carole Kirschner Continue to Listen & Learn Ep184: Networking (the Right Way), Mentorship, and Connecting with ‘Experts’ \| with Troy Takaki, ACE Ep126: On the Importance of Building Relationships, Asking Questions, and Never Giving Up \| with Andi Armaganian Ep11: Making It In Hollywood as a “Creative” (What They Don’t Teach You In Film School) \| with Norman Hollyn Ep85: Mentorship, Networking, and Surviving Hollywood Blockbusters \| with Dody Dorn, ACE Ep115: How to Be So Thorough You Can’t Be Denied \| with James Wilcox, ACE Ep172: [CASE STUDY] Landing Your Dream Job Isn’t About “Luck,” It’s About Strategy \| with Fabian Corrado & Nick Towle Ep106: On the Vital Importance of “Being Nice” \| with Jesse Averna, ACE Ep99: How to Provide Value & Get Paid What You’re Worth \| Mastermind Q&A with Monica Daniel Ep78: How to Build Meaningful Relationships in the ‘Real World’ \| with Camille Virginia Ep41: How to Master “Offline” Networking at Live Events \| with Camille Virginia Ep12: The Right Way to Network In Hollywood \| with Chris Visser Ep129: How to Cultivate a “Service-Centric” Mindset (and Why It Will Make You More Successful) \| with Agustin Rexach Guest Bio: Carole Kirschner Carole Kirschner spent fifteen years as a television development executive. A former Vice President of Television for Steven Spielberg's first Amblin Entertainment and a Comedy Development exec at CBS, she’s had the privilege of working with some of the most respected writers in the industry. Switching to the other side of the desk she became a consultant and created and runs the CBS/Paramount Writers Mentoring Program. And has been the director of the WGA Showrunner Training Program since its inception. Carole, through her career coaching practice, Carole Kirschner Entertainment Career Strategies works primarily with screenwriters who are stuck or need help navigating the political landscape. She is also an international speaker and her book, Hollywood Game Plan: How to Land a Job in Film, TV and Digital Entertainment is taught in colleges across the country. Show Credits: This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel. The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).
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