SightShift with Chris McAlister
Business
In this episode, Doug, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker and the Executive Director of the Columbus International Film Festival, shares insights on storytelling, communication, and identity as a leader. He discusses how his diverse experiences, from competing in mixed martial arts to filming music videos in Iceland, have helped shape his ability to bring stories to life through film and how he applies these skills to help brands with their broader marketing needs. He also provides tips on how to improve communication and create predictability for teams.
Tune into this episode with us to hear about:
About Our Guest:
Over the years, Doug has become an award-winning, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, a producer of international campaigns, a strategic advisor to C-suite executives, and the Executive Director of the oldest film festival in the U.S., the Columbus International Film Festival.
Doug's journey through entrepreneurship has been anything but easy or ordinary. It encompasses learning the art of storytelling in his grandmother's biker bar, competing in mixed martial arts and international grappling tournaments to filming music videos in Iceland. These collective experiences helped him develop his craft of bringing stories to life through film. As brands began to request his work, he saw how he could impact their broader marketing needs through storytelling—ultimately setting the foundation for Serif Creative.
--
Ready for more? Head over to https://www.sightshift.com/ for more learning and growth.
How to Thrive Amid 3 Common Pitfalls (Leadership Lessons from 27 Years of Experience)
From Horizon to Heart: The 3 Transformative Shifts in Modern Leadership
SightShift- Discovering Exits with Damon and James
Discovering Your Best Self and Building a Successful Startup (With Chris Ritchie)
Breaking the Chains of Insecurity: A CFO’s Leadership Journey (With Owen Wyss)
FREEDOM: The Long Game Obstacle
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Managing Your Stress (With Ryan Prestel)
PERSONA: Do NPCs Matter?
FRIENDS: The Hidden Help You Need
GAME OVER: Game Losing Flaws
INNOVATION: Getting it Right
NEGOTIATION: We Both Move Forward
INFLUENCE: Make the Game Easier
INSPIRED: Learn In The Game
VISION: Where is the Game Going
INTRO: Figure That Game Out
Balancing Creativity and Business in the NFT Industry (With Eric Friedensohn)
Scaling a Business and Improving Lives: A Vision for Mental Health Support in the Workforce (with Joel Furno)
Vision : Shape your Culture
Join Podbean Ads Marketplace and connect with engaged listeners.
Advertise Today
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The emPOWERed Half Hour
NABOR® TALKS
U.S Property Podcast
Aligned Money Show
The Ramsey Show
Planet Money