Significant Career Lesson from a Voice Over Director at Talkback Casting & Directing
Amanda's significant career lesson centers on achieving "life balance" and effective time management, crucial for a Voice Over Director constantly "juggling" and maintaining a positive atmosphere for clients and actors. This includes learning to "say no" to protect their own well-being and performance, a lesson underscored by their children's observation of their distinct professional and personal personas.
Communication, Stress Management, Time Management, Work-Life Balance, Leadership
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Amanda Wyatt
Voice Over Director
Talkback Casting & Directing
Orange Coast College AA degree
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General Studies / Not Applicable
Arts, Entertainment & Media
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1. Time management and work-life balance are crucial for success and well-being in this career. Being able to effectively manage your time and maintain a healthy personal life allows you to show up as your best self and contribute positively to your work.
2. The ability to say 'no' is essential to avoid overcommitment and ensure you maintain a manageable workload. Learning to set boundaries protects your time and energy, leading to better performance and overall well-being.
3. This career requires strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to put others at ease and create a positive and productive environment for all involved. It's about managing multiple aspects simultaneously.
Transcript
What is one lesson you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
I would say it's about time management and life balance. If you can't strike a good life balance and manage your time effectively to be happy and functioning, then you can't show up and be your best.
I kind of describe my everyday job as juggling a lot. While I'm not an actor, I'm definitely on all day long. I'm talking with my clients and making sure both the actor and the engineer feel at ease.
If I'm exhausted or stressed out and can't shake that before I walk in the door, it might stop the whole flow of the day for everyone involved. It's funny when we went to Zoom during COVID, largely doing Zoom sessions because we had to. All the studios were closed down, and the actors couldn't come in.
That was the first time my kids got to hear and see what I do through the door. They would hear me in my office say, "Skipper, hey everybody." Then I would walk out, and they would say, "Mom, you're a totally different person when you walk out of that." It's because it's kind of a show.
So, it goes hand in hand with a lesson I'm continuing to learn, and I think many professionals would agree: you have to learn to say no. You have to learn to manage your own time, because otherwise, your role will suffer in whatever capacity you're in. So, learn to say no, manage your time, and accept.
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