By andrewwalsh
This webinar offers arts and entertainment professionals a practical guide to understanding and working with stress in the creative world. Viewers will explore how stress affects the nervous system, learn to recognize the signs, and gain clarity on the different types of stress. The recording also delves into the stages of stress and the impact … Continued
By ellie
Compassion is an important part of creating healthy, supportive workplaces. It involves noticing when others are struggling and responding with understanding and care. Equally valuable is self-compassion: the practice of treating ourselves with the same patience and kindness we offer to those around us. By recognizing our own challenges with kindness rather than judgment, self-compassion … Continued
By ellie
Consider the following scenario: Sarah is a newly appointed assistant director working in film production. During a busy shoot day, she has a disagreement with a crew member about how an extra shot should be scheduled in order to stay on timeline and meet production deadlines. The exchange feels tense and afterward, Sarah notices a … Continued
By ellie
In the arts and entertainment sector, stress can be a feature of your working life. Stress isn’t always negative at manageable levels; it can sharpen focus, spark creative problem-solving, and support learning and growth. Healthy stress can build resilience over time and even activate the same energizing chemistry in the body as excitement, helping you … Continued
By andrewwalsh
The arts and entertainment industry can be exciting and fast-paced, and many people are drawn to work in such invigorating, collaborative, rigorous, and expressive environments where two days rarely look the same. Along with this excitement can sometimes come a sense of pressure, whether to stay on budget, catch up when you feel behind, adapt … Continued
By ellie
This resource is part of the Safety Talk: Giving and Receiving Feedback in Arts & Entertainment. Download the Giving and Receiving Feedback quick reference guide as a handy resource or watch the video. Let’s face it: in creative industries, what sets exceptional productions apart is not just talent or vision. It’s how crew collaborate and communicate under pressure. Psychological safety, … Continued
By ellie
This resource is part of the Safety Talk: Giving and Receiving Feedback in Arts & Entertainment. Download the Giving and Receiving Feedback quick reference guide as a handy resource or watch the video. In the fast-paced world of creative production, feedback is inevitable. Whether it is from collaborators, department heads, or producers, how we give and receive feedback shapes our … Continued
By ellie
Welcome to our comprehensive feedback toolkit, designed specifically for the unique challenges of BC’s arts and entertainment industry. These Safety Talk resources provide everything you need to build a culture where honest, constructive feedback flourishes and crew members feel safe to speak up and contribute. Whether you are working in film and TV production, performing … Continued
By ellie
Staying Grounded Under Pressure Scenario: Jane, a new team leader responsible for managing a team, found herself in a challenging situation during a recent meeting. When a team member posed a difficult question, Jane’s immediate reaction was defensiveness, accompanied by a sudden flush of emotion. Since assuming her new role, Jane has been grappling with … Continued
By ellie
We all experience varying levels of stress, from everyday hassles like traffic to more complex challenges at work and in relationships. For people working in arts and entertainment, stress often shows up in unique ways. Long and irregular hours, tight timelines, gig-based work, physical demands, and pressure to keep things moving can all impact well-being … Continued
