E009: David Sheldon-Hicks | Founder, Territory Studio

In this episode of "The Creative Leaders" Podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by David Sheldon-Hicks, Founder at Territory Studio - Territory Studio is a creative specialist that draws on expertise in narrative-led creative design to imagine, realise and build new worlds. David, recounts his journey towards a career in design, starting with his early love for stop-motion animation and drawing. Despite not seeing a career path in it at first, he persisted in pursuing his dream of combining creativity and technology. David emphasizes the importance of being an intelligent designer and not being afraid of technology, while also encouraging others to focus on their skills and passions rather than worrying too much about the end game. Show Notes: 00:04:35 Focus on what you enjoy. 00:06:11 Training ground for creative professionals. 00:11:36 Constantly replace yourself. 00:17:09 Importance of advisor network. 00:22:19 Consistent improvement leads to success. 00:28:10 Global relevance, local brilliance. 00:33:42 Broaden horizons for business success. 00:41:32 Creative industry needs improvement. Follow David here: LinkedIn Follow Stephen here: LinkedIn  We’re a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent working in animation, gaming and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Scott and Powered by Bigmouth Audio. Follow us: Instagram | Linkedin Our website: https://bigmouthaudio.com