Ever wonder to yourself what other people want from your work?
If you’re focused on asking what THEY want, it comes “from a place of fear”, says MoMA artist, designer and creativity coach, James Victore. “It comes from not trusting or believing that you have the answer.”
James is a vocal advocate for reclaiming your own thoughts and ideas, having trained countless designers stuck in their careers. His frank approach to coaching has helped his students increase their confidence (and salary), and one of the tricks he shares is to turn the question of what THEY want around…
To build a reputation in a creative line of work, you have to lead from “a place of ownership, of authenticity and confidence,” he says.
Instead of asking what THEY want, ask this:
“What do I think?
What’s my opinion on the subject?”
This puts your unique point of view front and centre going forwards, giving you the lift you need to “trust your uniqueness … your truth, and vulnerability and put it in your work,” says James.
Try it the next time you find yourself stuck, not knowing what to do to please THEM.
Trust yourself, and see where it leads you.
“You have so much to offer—and the world wants to hear from you!”
James Victore
Thanks James for letting us share one of your tips to help others ✨
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