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How do you deal with rejection? What do you do after a failure? Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com offers five “next steps” that can be the key to moving past failure and on to success in your career. If you’re in business, media production or content creation – and especially if you’re in the film industry as a filmmaker, actor or writer – you’ll gain new resiliency to help you bounce back from failure and secure your future. Includes bonus tips on having a day job while working towards your dream job.
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Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/Coach
Helping Creative Leaders Influence the World
Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be. 
As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history. 
My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process. 
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Connect with me on social media:
Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/
Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056 
Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com
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*More About This Episode* I’ve Failed. Now What?
Resilience is the ability to come back from failure. If you’ve failed or been rejected, these five steps can be the key to help you move past failure and on to success:
1. Don’t overthink it. Don’t get obsessed thinking about what you could have done better.
2. Don’t take it personally. It’s easier said than done, but learn to separate criticism of the project from criticism of you.
3. Find objective advice. Find another experienced person that you trust and run the project by them for a second opinion.
4. Ask for constructive criticism. At the moment of failure or rejection, keep a cool head and ask for constructive criticism.
5. Don’t let failures derail your dream. It happens! Keep moving forward.
Don’t be afraid to fail, especially if you’re expanding your tent poles. If you’re breaking new ground or trying new things – that’s not the time to be timid! That’s the time to try things, and if you fail, learn from your failures and move on.
Read “A Better Perspective on Failure” at my blog here: https://www.philcooke.com/failure/ 
 
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Jumpstart your career in Hollywood! If you’re looking for a job in LA or New York, Phil Cooke’s https://philcooke.com interview with Sommerly Simser will help you succeed in the film industry. Highlighted as a new leader to watch in Variety Magazine, Sommerly has gone from assistant to associate in Hollywood and now works in Feature Film Production Finance at Netflix. Find out how to get your first job in LA, navigate interviews with skill, make quality industry connections, and apply your faith as a Christian in Hollywood. 
Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/ 
Discover what you were born to do! “One Big Thing: Discovering What You Were Born to Do” available here:  https://amzn.to/2M2maTr
Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get BONUS resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/ 
#Audiobook available on Audible now: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE 
Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056
Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 
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Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/Coach
Helping Creative Leaders Influence the World
Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be. 
As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history. 
My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process. 
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Connect with me on social media:
Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/
Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056 
Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com
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*More About This Episode* Skills to Succeed in the Film Industry Interview: Sommerly Simser, Film Production Finance, Netflix 
More About Sommerly Simser
Sommerly holds a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism from Abilene Christian University. She started her career as a news reporter for NPR. The inability to add whimsical and exhilarating arcs to her story, otherwise known as fiction, propelled her to switch career paths and pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Producing for Cinema & TV from Regent University.  
In her final year as a grad student, she landed an internship on a CBS show that rolled into a job in Los Angeles. Since then, she has worked for a few of the industry’s titans- Agency for the Performing Arts (APA), Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, and Imagine Entertainment. Sommerly currently works in Feature Film Production Finance at Netflix. Previously, Sommerly was honored as a New Leader to Watch in Variety Magazine. 
Sommerly serves on the board of the Junior League of Los Angeles and the leadership team of The Greenhouse Arts & Media Organization. She is the current District 3 Representative for the North Hollywood Neighborhood Council and actively volunteers with the Girl Scouts of the USA and the Miss America Scholarship Program. Sommerly is a member of Women in Film and, with her husband, Nath

Is there a book inside you, but you don’t know where to start? Maybe it’s time to consider a ghostwriter! Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com welcomes writer and ghostwriter Jordan Loftis to explore book writing options and a strategic publishing process that can help pastors, leaders, and Christian entrepreneurs go from “idea to impact.” Founder of Story Chorus, Jordan shares what it’s like to work with a ghostwriter, the importance of sharing your origin story, and the impact you can have for generations to come. There’s somebody out there that needs to hear your story!
Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/ 
Get my book “Maximize Your Influence: How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry, and You” here: https://amzn.to/3XxHSif
Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056
Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 
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Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/Coach
Helping Creative Leaders Influence the World
Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be. 
As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history. 
My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process. 
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Connect with me on social media:
Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/
Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056 
Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com
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*More About This Episode* Why You Should Consider a Ghostwriter to Write Your Book | Interview with Jordan Loftis, Story Chorus 
“Coming generations depend on your story. Your story is part of God’s saga...” – Jordan Loftis, Founder, Story Chorus 
Jordan Loftis is a publisher, strategist, and the founder of Story Chorus. Story Chorus helps Christian leaders make generational impact with books and growth marketing. 
For nearly a decade, he’s worked with hundreds of authors, billion-dollar brands, and high-impact leaders to grow their influence and build a platform they own. He's a bestselling author who has ghostwritten 60 books and serves as the president and editor of Short Daily Devotions, sharing the atomic power of God’s Word with over 30,000 people daily. 
Jordan holds a BA in philosophy and theology from the University of Sioux Falls. Most importantly, he’s the lucky husband to Joelle and the high-strung-but-pretends-to-be-chill dad to Fallon, Kindy, and Wilder. 
Find out more and get your free Storytelling Guide: https://swift.storychorus.com/ 
Follow Jordan Loftis:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordanloftiswrites
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loftiswrites/ 
 
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Are there issues in your ministry or organization that everybody knows about but nobody talks about? It’s time to address the elephant in the room and build towards a healthier work culture. Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com offers six effective strategies to be part of the solution without losing your job.
Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/
Get my book “One Big Thing: Discovering What You Were Born to Do” https://amzn.to/2M2maTr
Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get BONUS resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/
#Audiobook available on Audible now: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE
Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056
Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1
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Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/Coach
Helping Creative Leaders Influence the World
Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be.
As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history.
My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process.
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Connect with me on social media:
Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/
Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056 
Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com
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*More About This Episode* How to Remove the Elephant in the Room (Without Losing Your Job)
Become a problem solver! Here are six practical steps to become part of the “elephant removal team” for a healthier work culture:
1. Dump the arrogance. Approach your leader or team members with a spirit of humility and a genuine desire to help the organization.
2. Don’t blame someone personally. Shift the focus from the individual to the organization.
3. Be clear about the negatives. How much does ignoring the elephant in the room cost the organization in quantifiable terms related to finances, resources – and even employees lost because of it.
4. Be clear about the positives of removing the elephant. Highlight the potential outcomes of addressing the issues and cast vision for the future.
5. Include everyone on the elephant removal team. Make it a team effort to foster collaboration.
6. Don’t take sole credit for the removal. Acknowledge the contributions of the team.
Unresolved issues can hold your ministry or organization back. Become part of the elephant removal team for a more productive and healthier work culture.
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Welcome to a revolutionary discussion on adapting preaching for the digital age! In this episode, online preaching coach David Murrow, joins Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com to delve into the art of engaging with your online congregation effectively. Discover invaluable insights to transform your preaching style and create sermons that are watchable, memorable, and sharable as an evangelistic tool. Elevate your communication skills with practical tips you can apply to your next sermon.
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 Get my book as a 🎁 Gift for Your Pastor!
Maximize Your Influence: How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry, and You: https://amzn.to/3XxHSif
Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056
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Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/Coach
Helping Creative Leaders Influence the World
Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be.
 As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history.
 My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process.
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Connect with me on social media:
Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/
Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056 
Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com
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 *More About This Episode* Creating Sharable Sermons: An Evangelistic Approach to Online Preaching with David Murrow
Transform your sermons into powerful evangelistic tools for the digital age! In this interview, you’ll find out how to capture attention in an 8-second world, craft compelling sermon titles, and navigate the visual landscape of online preaching. Unleash the evangelistic potential of your sermons!
More About David Murrow:
David Murrow, a.k.a., The Online Preaching Coach, teaches pastors how to make their sermons more watchable, memorable and shareable. He spent four decades in the television business, and his work has been seen on ABC, NBC, PBS, CBS, Discovery Networks, BBC and dozens more. 
Murrow is the author of “Why Men Hate Going to Church,” the groundbreaking book that changed the way thousands of congregations do church.  
David and his wife Gina have three children and seven grandkids. They are ministry nomads, residing in three different places: Alaska, Arizona and most recently Pennsylvania.
 Find out more and get David Murrow’s free course at https://davidmurrow.com
 
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Public speaking gigs are a powerful way to advance your career, plus they offer opportunities to get your message heard. Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com shares five tips to help you book your first speaking gig while becoming a great speaker. Elevate your speaking skills and find out how to get invited to speak at conferences, small groups, workshops, and more to expand your influence today.
Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/ 
Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get BONUS resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/ 
#Audiobook available on Audible now: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE 
Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056
Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 
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Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/Coach
Helping Creative Leaders Influence the World
Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be. 
As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history. 
My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process. 
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Connect with me on social media:
Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/
Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056 
Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com
Find out about The Influence Lab here: https://influencelab.com
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*More About This Episode* Public Speaking Techniques: How to Get Invited to Speak at Conferences
Whatever your line of work, speaking gigs are a powerful way to get your name known and your message heard while advancing your career. Here’s five tips to help you get invited to speak: 
1. Volunteer at conferences. Find the conferences you think you might like to speak at in the future and show up to help. You never know what could happen.
2. Become an expert. Find a niche in your field and become an expert. What have you done in your career that is unique?
3. Plan ahead. Most conferences are planned out a year in advance. Don’t wait until the last minute to reach out. (And always be ready for last-minute changes!)
4. You don’t need an agent. Don’t feel like you need an agent to get invitations. They may be able to negotiate a deal but may not be the one to get you the job as a speaker.
5. Take the time to become a great speaker. Being an expert does not necessarily mean you’ll be a great speaker. If you’re incorporating software like Powerpoint or Keynote, learn to speak well first; then bring the Powerpoint into it.
Become an amazing speaker!
Check out Chapter 3 “Speaking to a Digital Generation” in my book, “Maximize Your Influence – How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry and You” here: https://amzn.to/3XxHSif
Get the book “Give Your Speech; Change the World” by Nick Morgan here: https://amzn.to/3SUf0RQ
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