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VFX Leadership Coaching | Leadership coaching for creative companies
Leadership workshops for VFX and creative studios
We create and deliver group workshops specific to your training needs.
We are delighted to count Union VFX, ScreenSkills, Mastered, Damien Hirst's Science Ltd and National Film and Television School amongst our clients.
Please get in touch to discuss your specific needs
Online VFX leadership course
Ditch the doubt, lead with confidence.
For VFX and creative team leads who want to lead effectively and confidently, but lack leadership training.
We're delighted to have run multiple successful cohorts through this programme, including Union VFX and National Talent Academies.
Testimonials
1:1 Leadership Coaching for creative companies
"As an vfx veteran I found working with Debbi was like a tonic, refreshing the love of my job. She guided me with exercises to improve my awareness and how to recognize personality traits that were helping me and in some cases holding me back. I feel confident that these sessions have improved my ability to do my job. Thank you Debbi."
"I was struggling with my emotions and with challenges leading a department. Debra helped provide me with the necessary tools to cope with the responsibilities and expectations to be a department leader. She taught me about emotional intelligence, understanding and classifying where those emotional responses come from. She was a great listener and provided me a space for self-reflection. I am grateful for the time we spent in coaching and feel I am a better leader and decisive director for leading my department in an era of great technological change. I would highly recommend to Leaders and Leaders in Training."
"During my 1:1 coaching sessions, Debra provided invaluable support, guidance, and industry insights that significantly improved my confidence & management skills. She played a key role in helping me identify my strengths & weaknesses, and provided me with toolsets that will help me build a stronger foundation in my career for years to come. The sessions helped me overcome imposter syndrome in a fairly new role to me, and empowered me to continue striving towards my goals. I would strongly recommend Debra's services to anyone who may be struggling in a new role or just needs that extra boost of support from a professional who commands plenty of relatable experience in the VFX industry."
"My experience of coaching with Debbi exceeded my expectations. I have left the sessions feeling more confident, grounded and excited about my career, with a toolkit of resources to draw on. Debbi has a wonderful way of putting you at ease and creating a safe space, which allows you to be open and get so much out of the sessions and I have really enjoyed the different coaching exercises she uses. I would recommend Debbi to anyone looking to develop themselves, to challenge their perception of themselves and to improve confidence and direction."
Testimonials
According to our feedback surveys, 100% of clients would recommend our services!
“Debbi recently curated a brilliant leadership skills course. She really understands the requirements at the beginning but was able to adapt once the sessions started based on feedback from participants.
Debbi was a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend Debbi for future coaching and training.
The feedback from those who took part in the course was all extremely positive and this showed how strong Debbi's understanding of how to be a leader in a creative fast paced business is.”
“You are guaranteed to come out of this workshop with a clearer understanding of yourself and your team. An invaluable 2 days of learning.”
“I completed the group Leadership Skills for VFX Supervisors course and the 1:1 Leadership Coaching and would highly recommend both to any leaders or aspiring leaders in the industry.
Debra has an in-depth understanding of the VFX industry and our roles within it which gives us a good shorthand and means we can focus on the leadership skills, tools and techniques most relevant to our day to day work.
I have come out of the course more confident and self aware as a leader and with an understanding of areas for improvement as well as my own motivations and goals and how to achieve them.
The coaching certainly took me out of my comfort zone a few times and made me realise how seldom we are able to step back and honestly analyse ourselves at work. Having seen the positive impact this has had on myself and my colleagues I think more of this can only be a good thing”
"I found the one-to-one follow up sessions with Debbi very helpful as they provided an opportunity to revisit some of the practices introduced in the workshops... and to apply them more directly to my own situation...
I found working with Debbi very easy and comfortable. She is very approachable and has a way of clearly summarising what has been discussed, to help consolidate thoughts and a plan of action...
One of the areas we worked on was self confidence when going on-set, related to my level of on-set experience and a feeling of ‘imposter syndrome’. We also worked on how to manage anxiety and uncertainty surrounding situations beyond my control, such as the Hollywood strikes.
Since having the sessions... I feel much better equipped to deal with future challenges I may face as I progress in my role as Supervisor.
I’d recommend working with Debbi to anyone transitioning into a new role (or even environment) in their career, or who has an interest in exploring ways to maximise their own potential within their existing position."
Testimonials
According to our feedback surveys, 100% of clients would recommend our services!
“I have been leading for a while, and I found the subjects covered in the course very interesting and directly relevant to my day-to-day work. The content was meticulously curated and well-structured. It introduced me to new ideas and concepts while also providing fresh perspectives on subjects I have been dealing with for a long time. Moreover, it equipped me with new strategies to implement and reinforced good habits.
Debra is a remarkably knowledgeable teacher and a great listener who provided valuable advice on the topics we discussed together.”
“As a VFX Coordinator, I found this management course to be incredibly valuable, even at my current level. The lessons and insights I gained have equipped me with tools and strategies to enhance my leadership skills and manage teams more effectively. One of the key takeaways for me was how to build stronger relationships with my colleagues, which is vital in such a collaborative industry.
I believe this knowledge will play a crucial role in my professional growth, helping me navigate challenges, strengthen connections, and advance in my career.
I highly recommend this course for anyone looking to sharpen their management and interpersonal skills, regardless of their position.”
“This course helped me identify and understand the reasons behind my actions, transforming what I once did intuitively into skills I can now apply with confidence. The overall experience is incredibly enriching, offering insights and practical knowledge that truly resonate.”
“This course helped me to consolidate some things that I was not sure to use the right way, and taught me many things to use daily to make my life easier!”
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