Ep 75: Designing my Own Finger with Nick Brookins

Everything about Nick is just incredible, y'all! From his job as VP of Walt Disney to his index finger. Nick is a cloud software architect by day, prosthetic finger architect by night. Nick's amazing story starts with a motorcycle accident and ends with him designing his own 3D-printed prosthetic finger, which he is sharing to the world. This episode is not only about overcoming physical challenges but also battling Imposter Syndrome, which Nick confronts head-on with all honesty.So, whether it's designing a cyborg finger, overcoming self-doubt, or fostering a culture of mutual growth, this episode is for you if you want a dose of big-hearted, big brained inspiration. What you'll learn in this episode:How Nick overcame adversity, including a motorcycle crash and losing a fingerCoping with and overcoming imposter syndromeNick's approach to servant leadership and leveraging neurodiversityHow obstacles can turn to opportunitiesThe concept of contribution-focused goals in fostering a supportive cultureNick Brookin's Bio:Nick Brookins is an inventor and media executive, serving as Senior Vice President of Media Engineering at The Walt Disney Company.  Nick has worked a the intersection of Media and Technology throughout his career, with innovations ranging from 3d printed prosthetic fingers to technology behind the rise of streaming media. Mentioned in this episode: Robert Greenleaf on Servant LeadershipStephen CoveyNick Brookins on LinkedInDanger CreationsEp 01: You’re The One We WantHow to connect with Marie:On the Web | The Local BloomInstagram: @the.bloom.coachAll Things Marie on LinkTreeJOIN THE BLOOM ROOM!We'll take all these ideas and apply them to our lives. Follow me on Instagram at @the.bloom.coach to learn more and snag a spot in my group coaching program!