The Right Questions with James Victore
The Right Questions with James Victore is a podcast that helps creatives and entrepreneurs get paid to do what they love while maintaining their sanity. Host James Victore shares insights and strategies for navigating the creative business world. Each episode offers practical advice on finding purpose and building a sustainable career. The show aims to inspire listeners to ask the right questions and take meaningful action.
Episodes
From The Archives: Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt in Marketing Your Creative Work
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingHave you ever felt that gnawing discomfort when you're trying to market your own work? You're not alone. Drawing from George Orwell's disdain for advertising, this episode of "The Right Questions" tackles why marketing can feel so dauntin
From The Archives: Transforming limitations, Turning I Can't To I Can
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat if the limitations you believe define you are actually your greatest opportunities for success?On this episode of "The Right Questions," we explore how external influences shape our fears and self-doubts from an early age. Through captivating metap
From The Archives: From Day Job to Creative Fulfillment
You can have a thousand good ideas and still feel stuck if you don’t trust yourself enough to finish one. I’m James Victore, and this week I answer a listener question from Dan that hits a nerve for almost every creative: why do we start personal projects with fire and then quietly abandon them?This is fresh from the archives, where we bring back episodes from the past and let them shine once agai
Episode 86: Two Type Nerds Geeking Out. Charles Nix
Most people think creativity is about talent and inspiration. We don’t. Creativity shows up as obsession, rebellion, and a strangely tuned attention to tiny details and Charles Nix is the perfect guide for that. Charles grew up with a real offset printing press in his basement, went on to teach typography for decades (including leading communication design at Parsons), and now serves as Senior Exe
Episode 85: AI Q&A Part Two
AI is starting to feel less like a tool and more like a demand: adapt right now, train on prompts, and don’t ask too many questions. We push back hard on that pressure, starting with the incentives behind the hype. When the business model is shaky, the marketing gets louder, and when the infrastructure is built on data extraction, “data centers” start to look a lot like surveillance centers. That
Episode 84: AI ain't your friend. A Q+A
AI can write a decent paragraph, mock up a concept, and spin infinite ad variants in seconds. The scarier question is what it does to us when we start believing the machine more than we believe ourselves. I’m coming off a live “AI and You” webinar with a packed Q&A, and I’m taking the biggest questions into the studio to answer them with more honesty than a corporate slide deck will ever allow
Episode 83: The Process Is All We Have
You can work 12 hours a day and still feel like you did “nothing” except survive.That’s where we start: the grind language, the imaginary race, and the habit of powering through exhaustion like it’s a virtue. We talk candidly about burnout, creative stress, and why building a beautiful life takes a different mindset than simply forcing more output.Like this? Join us on Substack and subscribe to ge
Episode 82: On Public Speaking
Stage fright isn’t a personality trait, it’s a habit of self-protection and it can be unlearned. After coming back from a talk in Dusseldorf, Germany, I’m sharing the public speaking tips that keep me excited instead of terrified, even when I’m nervous. If you’re a designer, artist, writer, or creative entrepreneur who wants better presentation skills without turning into a polished robot, this is
Episode 81: Heather Crank & Understanding Creativity In A World Of AI
AI is speeding up creative work while quietly testing something deeper: our confidence, our craft, and our ability to think for ourselves. I sit down with my dear friend Heather Crank, a designer and generative AI designer who translates complex tech shifts into human creative insight, and we get honest about what it feels like to make art in an AI-shaped world.Like this? Join us on Substack and s
Episode 80: AI Is Here
AI’s growing presence isn’t the result of perfection or widespread readiness—it’s the outcome of rapid integration into nearly every aspect of modern life. This shift raises a difficult question for creatives: when a tool can generate endless concepts on demand, does it provide meaningful leverage, or does it risk diluting what gives creative work its value? There’s a tension between efficiency a
Episode 79: Jon Acuff
I talk with Jon Acuff about the questions that shape a life, from childhood “weirdness” and stage instincts to the hard parts of being a public voice. We dig into humor, mindset, perfectionism, productivity, and what “enough” looks like when you want to keep growing without burning down your relationships.Check out Jon's Pod: https://jonacuff.com/podcastLike this? Join us on Substack and subs
Episode 78: The Luxury of Losing Everything
Oh ShitSusie Batiz went from surviving abuse, depression, and bankruptcy to building Poo-Pourri into a cultural icon and a massive business built on a deceptively simple idea: make the bathroom smell better. The part that grabbed us, though, isn’t the product story. It’s how she learned to trust her intuition when life stripped everything else away, and how that “luxury of losing everything” becam
Episode 77: A Coaching Call
We’re pulling back the curtain and letting you hear a real coaching call with a client who’s doing the brave part: building something new while the old voice in his head keeps asking, “Who do you think you are?” That tension is the heartbeat of creative work. We talk about the moment self-doubt shows up, why asking for help is harder than it sounds, and how to sort true guidance from the noise of
Episode 76: On Divorce
A relationship doesn’t usually explode. More often, it drifts. One missed conversation turns into a habit, the habit turns into distance, and suddenly two people who once felt like a team are living like roommates. I’m revisiting the lessons I pulled out of my own divorce because the communication gap between men and women feels louder than ever, and I don’t want anyone repeating my mistakes just
Episode 75: Designing Dignity In New York City Probation Offices
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingThey stepped out of the elevator, looked around the newly redesigned probation office, and quietly backed up as if they were in the wrong building. That one detail says more about the power of design than a thousand trend reports, and it’s where this story begins
Episode 74: Oliver Jeffers
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingCuriosity can feel like a compass and a dare, and Oliver Jeffers follows both. We sit down with the artist and author behind Here We Are, Lost and Found, and a body of fine art that blends warmth, wit, and precise simplicity. From a childhood in Belfast during th
Episode 73: On Typeface
I'm working on a typeface and I want to talk about it with you.Like this? Join us on Substack and subscribe to get the podcast and all my other work delivered straight to your inbox. Follow me on Instagram (@jamesvictore) for all my big ideas and inspiration!
Episode 72: Lisa Congdon, Curiosity Over Fear
Joy isn’t a mood; it’s a decision you make when the world gives you every reason not to. That’s the heartbeat of our conversation with artist, author, cyclist, and activist Lisa Congdon—a creator known for bold color, generous language, and the courage to be clear.Like this? Join us on Substack and subscribe to get the podcast and all my other work delivered straight to your inbox. Follow me on In
Episode 71: Welcome To The Resistance
Ever notice how the first targets in a crackdown are painters, poets, designers, and musicians? We unpack why creativity terrifies the powerful and how images, jokes, and typography can loosen the grip of official narratives. From Plato’s plan to expel poets to Osip Mandelstam’s lethal epigram about Stalin, we follow the thread of art’s subversive power and the real risks makers take when they ref
Episode 70: Fear Kills Play
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingA single line in a museum—“My kid could do that”—can sound like a verdict on art and creativity. We turn that line on its head and ask the better question: if your kid tried, why won’t you? From a thirty-second drawing exercise that dissolves a room of suits into
Episode 69: Chris Do
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat does it take to turn a shy, invisible kid into a creative leader with a global footprint? I sit down with Chris Do to trace the human story behind the brand: immigrant roots, schoolyard fights, and the quiet hours that taught him logic, ethics, and the coura
Episode 68: My Start
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingA pool of melted crayons on a hot porch. That’s where the spark ignites—a small, searing memory that grows into a compass for a creative life that refuses to wait for permission. We pull the thread from that moment through school punishments, false starts, and th
Episode 67: An Interview With James Victore
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat happens when you refuse to sand down your edges? The conversation moves from Eddie Murphy’s Raw to grocery-store temptations, from the pull of the wine aisle to the quiet dignity of choosing Topo Chico and showing up clear. The throughline is honesty: say t
Episode 66: Do It
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingA single question from a leatherworker cracks open a universal creative dilemma: do you keep taking every paid project, or do you specialize, raise your standards, and build a reputation that actually lights you up? We don’t sugarcoat it. Safety can feel sensible
Episode 65: Ask For More
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingSome doors open because you knock. Others open because you knock, wait a year, and keep making brave work while you do. Today we share the true story of how a cold, unglamorous submission—dropped at a museum coat room—turned into a call from a curator, ten pieces
Episode 64: How To See The Light
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingHoliday platitudes fall flat when the world feels divided and your own history makes joy hard to hold. We open the blinds anyway. This conversation moves from candor to craft: how to reject toxic positivity without surrendering to cynicism, and how to build a dai
Episode 63: Celebrate
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingForget waiting for happy hour to feel alive. We dig into a simple, radical practice that restores joy to your work and your life: celebrate everything. Not just the wins. The messes, the near-misses, the chores, and the doodles that make you grin for a second bef
Episode 62: One Year, One Honest Voice
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingA year on the mic reveals a simple truth: audiences don’t want polish for its own sake, they want a real voice with a real opinion. I look back at twelve months of The Right Questions and unpack the habits, mindsets, and small decisions that made weekly publishin
Episode 61: The Journey
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat if that knot in your stomach isn’t a warning sign, but the call to adventure you’ve been waiting for? We unpack the hero’s journey as a living, repeatable map for creative people who feel out of place, “too weird,” or stuck in roles that shrink their voice.
Episode 60: Google Changed Us
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingA simple truth with sharp edges: comfort can make a person small. The opening provokes, then builds a case for recovering the muscles that tech convenience quietly atrophies—solitude, memory, intuition, and the courage to risk being wrong. This exploration digs i
Episode 59: Fearless Friends
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat happens when the people who made you braver step into the same room? We trace a creative life through friendships that challenged our taste, sharpened our voice, and taught us how to make work that lasts. From early days on the AIGA board to classrooms at SV
Episode 58: Drawing Joy, Pablo Delcan On Play
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat if the fastest way to honest work is to chase the wrongest idea first? That’s the creative compass Pablo Delcan uses to cut through noise, meet brutal deadlines, and still make images that feel unmistakably human. We talk about growing up in a house where cl
Episode 57: Who Do You Think You Are?
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingConfidence isn’t a costume you earn after you “arrive.” It’s an energy you can put on when your work needs you to show up clear, steady, and useful. We explore why even asking a question takes guts, how borrowed beliefs become identity, and what changes when you
Episode 56: Big, Bold, and Being You
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingA wish to be “big” turns into a masterclass on being true. We pull ten punchy, practical lessons from Tom Hanks’ classic—using story to unpack why loving the process beats obsessing over the future, how the right comrades act like medicine, and what happens when
Episode 55: Robots Can’t Play (But We Can)
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingA headless bronze taught us more about AI than any whitepaper. We start with Rodin’s Walking Man—one foot rooted in the past, the other driving forward—and unpack why those fingerprints in the base still stop us cold: they’re proof that a person risked something
Episode 54: Old Year, Real You
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingForget the pressure to reinvent yourself every January. We take a scalpel to the “new year, new you” mantra and uncover a more honest path: ask the right questions, trust the answers you already know, and let the five-year-old inside—the curious, playful, weirdly
Episode 53: Lets Talk About Failure... Again
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingEver noticed how we're all conditioned to fear failure? From spilled milk to creative blocks, our aversion to messing up shapes our lives in profound ways.Like this? Join us on Substack and subscribe to get the podcast and all my other work delivered straigh
Episode 52: The Client-Creative Relationship
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingThe relationship between creatives and clients can be a delicate dance of expectations, boundaries, and mutual respect.Like this? Join us on Substack and subscribe to get the podcast and all my other work delivered straight to your inbox. Follow me on Instagram (
Episode 51: Trust Yourself
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat happens when you stand with one foot on the dock and one foot on a boat? You get wet. This perfectly captures the dilemma of creative professionals who want both creative freedom and absolute security—you can't have both without risking something.Like t
Episode 50 - Change the World with Your Work
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingEver been told your creative work isn't important enough to make a real difference? This raw, inspiring episode challenges the dismissive notion that only certain professions can "change the world."Like this? Join us on Substack and subscribe to ge
Episode 49 - Beauty & Magic
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat does it mean to be truly human? It's about connecting with our innate ability to create beauty and magic—something we're all born with but many have forgotten along the way.Like this? Join us on Substack and subscribe to get the podcast and all my
Episode 48 - Scheduling & Organization
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingEver wonder what truly separates creative people from creative professionals? Contrary to what you might expect, it's not extraordinary talent or revolutionary ideas—it's embracing two surprisingly mundane practices: scheduling and organization.Like thi
Episode 47 - Austin Kleon
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat happens when we embrace uncertainty as fuel for creativity? In this conversation with bestselling author Austin Kleon (Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work, Keep Going), we explore how creative breakthrough often comes precisely when we're most uncomfor
Episode 46: Fear of the Blank Page
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhy do we freeze when faced with a blank page? That terrifying moment when doodling transforms into "creating a piece" often brings unexpected anxiety. In this episode, I tackle a profound question from Carlos about the fear that emerges when moving fro
Episode 45: Do As I Say
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingHow do we absorb wisdom from our heroes without becoming mere echoes of their voices? This question—courtesy of listener Ray—cuts to the heart of creative growth and personal development.Like this? Join us on Substack and subscribe to get the podcast and all my o
Episode 44: Your Boss is Afraid... of Me
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingEver wonder why companies talk about creativity but rarely let it flourish? I'll tell you exactly why, and it starts with fear.Like this? Join us on Substack and subscribe to get the podcast and all my other work delivered straight to your inbox. Follow me o
Episode 43: Escape the Pull of Horseshit
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingEver feel like there's a constant battle between your creative dreams and the negative voice in your head? You're not alone. The struggle between what James Victoria calls "the power of positive thinking" and "the power of horseshit"
Episode 42: Hey Weirdo, Charlie Engel
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat if the very traits society labels as problematic could become your greatest strengths? Charlie Engel knows this transformation firsthand. A former addict turned ultra-marathoner who's conquered the Gobi Desert, Amazon jungle, Death Valley, and Sahara, C
Episode 41: Stefan Sagmeister
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat if the secret to sustaining a lifetime of creative brilliance isn't working harder, but stepping away completely? Stefan Sagmeister, the visionary designer behind album covers for Lou Reed, The Rolling Stones, and Jay-Z, reveals how his revolutionary sa
Episode 40: Three Hard Hitting Questions
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coaching1What does it really take to run a successful business doing what you love? This question lies at the heart of every creative entrepreneur's journey.Like this? Join us on Substack and subscribe to get the podcast and all my other work delivered straight to y
Episode 39 - There Ain't No Starving Artist
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingFor too long, creative professionals have lived under the shadow of a toxic phrase—"the starving artist." This damaging myth has convinced countless talented individuals that choosing creativity means choosing poverty. It's time to kill this lie on
Episode 38: Embracing Failure
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingFailure has gotten a bad rap. We've been taught to avoid it, fear it, and attach shame to it—but what if everything we believe about failure is completely backward?There are only two genuine ways to fail: never trying and giving up entirely.Like this? Join u
Episode 37: Gavin Strange
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingCreativity thrives at the intersection of structure and freedom – something Gavin Strange has mastered beautifully in his dual life as Aardman Animations director by day and Jam Factory creator by night.Like this? Join us on Substack and subscribe to get the podc
Episode 36: Congrats! Your Already A Genius
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhy do 98% of five-year-olds score as creative geniuses while only 2% of adults reach the same level? The answer lies in a groundbreaking NASA study from 1968 that reveals a startling truth: genius-level creativity isn't something we gain—it's something
Episode 35: Love and Creativity
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingLove is the most powerful tool for creative people, yet we often fail to recognize it, understand it, or use it effectively in our work.Your work is a gift. Go out and do what you love - make, dance, sing, craft - and express that love through your creative pract
Episode 34: Unleash Your Creative Voice Part 2
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat makes someone a "real" creative? It's not the purple beret or fancy title – it's loving what you do and having the courage to share it with the world.Welcome to this powerful continuation of our exploration into creative identity and expr
Episode 33: Marion Deuchars
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingMarion Deuchars reveals how her distinctly recognizable illustration style emerged from a childhood rich in freedom and creative exploration. Growing up as one of six children in a working-class Scottish family, she describes herself as "the dreamy, dippy, b
Episode 32: James, How Do I Find My Voice?
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coaching"How do I find my voice?" It's a question I hear constantly. In this candid, thought-provoking episode, I break down what our "voice" truly means and why accessing it is less about finding something lost and more about allowing something
Episode 31: Unleash Your Creative Voice
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat if the greatest obstacle to your creativity isn't lack of talent or resources, but forgetting how to play? Like this? Join us on Substack and subscribe to get the podcast and all my other work delivered straight to your inbox. Follow me on Instagram (@j
Episode 30: Just Play
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingEver feel like you're creating just to satisfy an algorithm? Or that the world's complexity has you frozen in place, unsure how to act with integrity? You're not alone.Two messages arrived on the same day—one from a listener frustrated with Instagr
Episode 29: Sing Ugly, Care Less with James Sills
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhen was the last time you sang freely, without worrying what others might think? For many of us, that carefree expression was lost somewhere in childhood—silenced by judgment, comparison, or a cutting remark that became internalized as truth.Check out James Sill
Episode 28: Self-Love
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat if your weirdness isn't something to hide but your greatest creative superpower? In this intimate episode, I break from the usual format to share a powerful chapter from my new book "Hey Weirdo," diving deep into the transformative potential o
Episode 27: The Perfect Page
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingThat voice in your head telling you "you're not good enough" or "no one will like your work"? It's not yours. It never was.When we create beautiful, worthy goals like getting paid to do what we love but stay stuck in soul-sucking sit
Episode 26: Crafting Your Perfect Day
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingCreating a daily routine isn't about joining the 5 AM club or following someone else's productivity hacks—it's about designing a structure that brings clarity, control, and joy to your unique life. The secret? A good day actually starts the night b
Episode 25: Authenticity Is Beautiful
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWe chase confidence relentlessly, yet what we're truly seeking might be authenticity – the courage to be consistently ourselves in every situation.This profound insight lies at the heart of this episode of The Right Questions, where we explore why authentici
Episode 24: The Power of Purpose
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat drives you forward each day? What makes your creative work meaningful? These aren't just philosophical musings—they're the essential questions that determine whether you'll drift through life or navigate with purpose and intention.Like this? J
Episode 23: Embracing YOUR Inner Weirdos
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingUncover the magic of embracing your inner weirdness as I explore how the unique traits we develop in childhood can become our greatest assets in adulthood. In this episode, I take you on a journey through the beauty of personal expression, sharing my own experien
Episode 22: When 'Boring' Is Powerful
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhy are you so afraid of your own voice? This powerful question lies at the heart of our exploration into the paradox of creative expression. Through the remarkable story of Danish artist Line Jensen, we discover how embracing what feels mundane can create profou
Episode 21: Read a Damn Book
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingAre you stuck in a monotonous loop, reading the same genre and missing out on the vibrant world of literature? It’s time to break free. In this episode, I, James Victore, challenge the traditional idea that becoming an expert means limiting yourself to texts with
Episode 20: YOU Are Worthy of Celebration
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingCelebrating yourself can be a challenge, especially when feelings of unworthiness cloud your perception.In this episode, I invite you to explore the emotions tied to self-worth, particularly when it comes to personal celebrations like birthdays. If you’ve ever st
Episode 19: You, Sir, are an IMPOSTER!
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat if confidence isn't something you're born with but a skill you can cultivate, like learning to play an instrument? Join me, James Victore, on a journey to demystify confidence, especially when life's storms threaten to knock us off course. Dra
Episode 18: Getting Unstuck
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingFeeling stuck is a universal struggle, especially for those of us engaged in creative pursuits.I've grappled with the paralyzing sensation that often spirals into self-doubt and fear. Can we reclaim our creative freedom when it feels like our talents are sli
Episode 17: You Are A Genius
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingEver been told you're a genius and found yourself questioning what that really means? This episode challenges the myth of genius, redefining it as a product of relentless hard work rather than a mere result of innate talent. By sharing a personal story of be
Episode 16: How I Think
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat if challenging conventions in design could unlock your true creative potential? In our latest episode, I share my personal journey through the world of design where breaking free from clichés and embracing fear leads to extraordinary and fulfilling work. By
Episode 15: How to boldly share your Voice
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingIs the creative world too saturated for you to make your mark? Join me, James Victore, as I reflect on my own journey of navigating the bustling design scene of New York City. From a small-town dreamer inspired by icons like Herb Lubalin, I share how determinatio
Episode 14: Nothing Matters & That's A Good Thing
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingHave you ever wondered what life would be like if nothing inherently mattered? Join me, James Victore, as I explore how this very notion isn't a call to nihilism, but an invitation to freedom and authenticity. Inspired by a friend's battle with feelings
Episode 13: How Being Wyrd Is Following Your Destiny
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingHave you ever pondered the idea that your quirks might be the key to your destiny? I, James Victore, invite you to explore the empowering concept of embracing our innate weirdness and how it aligns with our true purpose. Inspired by my book, "FEC Perfection,
Episode 12: What Made You Weird As A Kid?
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat if childhood quirks were the seeds of adult greatness? Join me as I explore how embracing quirky passions can lead to extraordinary futures, featuring insights from Gaver Tully, the visionary behind the Tinkering School. I’ll share how Tully's innovativ
Episode 11: I Lost All My Clients
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat happens when you decide to stop pleasing others and start honoring your true creative spirit? Join me on a transformative journey through the highs and lows of finding my unique voice in the world of design. From the bustling streets of New York, I recount m
Episode 10: The Power Of Not
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