Significant Career Lesson From an Assistant Operations Coordinator at Ventana Productions
Kylie, an Assistant Operations Coordinator at Ventana Productions, emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing mental health, learned from a past experience of burnout caused by over-ambition. This boundary-setting, even a simple 30-minute unavailability notification, allows for better communication and ultimately contributes to career success, a lesson particularly valuable in a demanding field.
Communication, Stress Management, Setting Boundaries, Work-Life Balance, Mental Health
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Kylie Olsen
Assistant Operations Coordinator
Ventana Productions
Loyola Marymount University
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Entertainment, Music & Arts
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Prioritize mental health and set boundaries to avoid burnout. Ambition is important, but it shouldn't come at the cost of well-being.
2. Setting boundaries improves communication and overall performance in any role.
3. Proactive boundary-setting (e.g., informing colleagues of unavailability) minimizes stress and improves focus.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
For me, setting boundaries has been really significant. I also prioritize my mental health.
I'm sure some people who have been in this industry longer might disagree, but I say this because many of us are very ambitious. I was a very ambitious 21-year-old working in casting and completely burnt myself out. I was trying to please everyone and work for too many people.
I was trying to do too much, and in the end, it wasn't worth it. By taking the time to set boundaries, even in my current role, I sent a text to my folks right before this call saying I wouldn't be reachable for 30 minutes.
By setting that boundary, I know I won't be stressed or worried during this interview about what I might be missing. Setting boundaries is beneficial. It helps you be a better communicator. As an assistant or in any career role, this will only benefit you as you advance.