Category: Personal Reflection

Every now and then, it’s healthy to pause and reflect on the work that you want to do. I’m embarking on a set of exercises to re-think and focus, and am sharing it with you. Join in if you’d like and we can journey together.

EXERCISE 8: Organize and Connect

• I provide a highly specialized service that most nonprofits know they need, but lack the skills/resources to get. I can organize workshops/classes/online community to connect these individuals.
• Connecting them will help them learn from each other, share best practices, and know that they’re not alone.

• Marketing/Communications and Business Development Professionals at nonprofit organizations.
• They want to build their network of donors, volunteers and stakeholders by engaging them in the work that their organization does. Video is a great way to do that.
• They want to be recognized by their bosses
• They want to be trusted by their donors, volunteers and stakeholders
• They want to learn from other people just like them

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I’m doing this as part of Seth Godin’s Udemy course for freelancers. Feel free to embark on this discovery for yourself too.

Every now and then, it’s healthy to pause and reflect on the work that you want to do. I’m embarking on a set of exercises to re-think and focus, and am sharing it with you. Join in if you’d like and we can journey together.

EXERCISE 7: Permission

• Could be a regularly scheduled, well-put together piece of work for sale/giveaway. For example, an annual forecast of the next year’s media trends at the end of each year. Or an annual non-profit video grant.
• Could be a promise of getting updates to see behind the scenes as I embark on projects or go certain places. For example, taking pictures and videos and sending live updates when my film screens at Sundance. Or writing about the process of making my documentary.
• Could be a step by step course for change makers to learn how to create their own videos..
• Ultimately, always ask myself “how can i better serve my audience”? when creating content.

Every now and then, it’s healthy to pause and reflect on the work that you want to do. I’m embarking on a set of exercises to re-think and focus, and am sharing it with you. Join in if you’d like and we can journey together.

EXERCISE 6: Develop a Unique Voice

1. Put my heart and soul into all that I do
2. Do everything with integrity and authenticity
3. Ensure my work first resonates with the heart, then with the brain.
4. Treat everybody with kindness and respect
5. Tell stories of the work I do, and the thoughts/emotions behind why I do it.

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I’m doing this as part of Seth Godin’s Udemy course for freelancers. Feel free to embark on this discovery for yourself too.

Every now and then, it’s healthy to pause and reflect on the work that you want to do. I’m embarking on a set of exercises to re-think and focus, and am sharing it with you. Join in if you’d like and we can journey together.

EXERCISE 3: List of 10 things you deliver to your client (Things that aren’t the thing. Things like timeliness, confidence, respect, a story, etc.)

1. Peace of mind
2. New knowledge
3. Responsiveness
4. Excellence
5. Professionalism
6. Care
7. Enthusiasm
8. The extra mile
9. Long-Term Relationship
10. Great working experience

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I’m doing this as part of Seth Godin’s Udemy course for freelancers. Feel free to embark on this discovery for yourself too.