The Creative Process of Actor Eric Petersen

Episode 58 of the Unconventional Leaders podcast, hosted by Heather Parady, titled "The Creative Process of Actor Eric Petersen" was published on October 22, 2024 and runs 60 minutes.

October 22, 2024 ·60m · Unconventional Leaders

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Episode Description

Eric Petersen is an American actor, singer, and comedian – most recently known for his leading role as Kevin in Kevin Can F**k Himself. You may have also seen him in Kirstie, Modern Family, The Big Bang Theory, and even Broadway plays like School of Rock, Shrek, and Escape to Margaritaville. He also co-hosts one of the biggest Christmas podcasts – The Christmas Countdown Show.

In this conversation, we dig into how to keep the magic of the creative spirit alive while navigating the business side, building traction in your creative career, calming nerves during performances, and the invitation “to be smarter” as a creative.

ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/58

TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Keeping the magic of the creative spirit – even when there’s a business side
Building traction in your creative career
Calming nerves during performances
Eric’s creative process for finding characters

Connect with Eric Petersen: https://www.instagram.com/ericpete/

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