My unique talent is deep empathy. I care a lot, sometimes too much, which helps me understand people, ideas, and emotions in ways that shape more thoughtful and human-centered creative work. It’s a strength that drives connection, but it can also feel heavy at times.
Q:What do you think is your unique talent?
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My unique talent is deep empathy. I care a lot, sometimes too much, which helps me understand people, ideas, and emotions in ways that shape more thoughtful and human-centered creative work. It’s a strength that drives connection, but it can also feel heavy at times.
I think I’m good at helping people believe in ambitious ideas and in their ability to make them real. It’s less about having all the answers and more about lighting a creative fire, building a safe space, and creating momentum. Let’s make mistakes, try wild things, get lost and frustrated, but keep moving toward whatever version of success we believe in.
I think I’m good at helping people believe in ambitious ideas and in their ability to make them real. It’s less about having all the answers and more about lighting a creative fire, building a safe space, and creating momentum. Let’s make mistakes, try wild things, get lost and frustrated, but keep moving toward whatever version of success we believe in.
Spotting opportunities and not underselling myself.
- PW
Is “not underselling yourself” something that comes naturally to you, or did you have to learn it?
HBIt might come naturally to some, but not everyone. But everyone can change. A great starting point for me was reading “Psycho-Cybernetics” by Maxwell Maltz.
- PW
How do you know when you're not underselling yourself?
HBI think in order to sell something, you need to know what you’re selling.
In my case, I know the cost of things done without AI. That’s why I can price my work at 40, 50, 60, or even 80% less than that — and still charge 2x more than my competitors.
If something seems too good to be true (too cheap in this case) to be true, it usually is. If someone doesn’t know how to price, they probably don’t understand the business either: the client's requirements, expectations, and pain points.
Spotting opportunities and not underselling myself.
- PW
Is “not underselling yourself” something that comes naturally to you, or did you have to learn it?
HBIt might come naturally to some, but not everyone. But everyone can change. A great starting point for me was reading “Psycho-Cybernetics” by Maxwell Maltz.
- PW
How do you know when you're not underselling yourself?
HBI think in order to sell something, you need to know what you’re selling.
In my case, I know the cost of things done without AI. That’s why I can price my work at 40, 50, 60, or even 80% less than that — and still charge 2x more than my competitors.
If something seems too good to be true (too cheap in this case) to be true, it usually is. If someone doesn’t know how to price, they probably don’t understand the business either: the client's requirements, expectations, and pain points.
I like to think of myself as a pre-production freak. I enjoy planning everything down to the last detail, using the latest technologies like Unreal Engine and previz.
I like to think of myself as a pre-production freak. I enjoy planning everything down to the last detail, using the latest technologies like Unreal Engine and previz.
I have a lot of ideas — constantly. But the strength is in thinking fast, connecting quickly, and bringing energy to problem-solving. I can switch between big-picture thinking and execution, which helps in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.
I have a lot of ideas — constantly. But the strength is in thinking fast, connecting quickly, and bringing energy to problem-solving. I can switch between big-picture thinking and execution, which helps in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.
Seeing signal in the noise. I can walk into a mess and pull out the core story fast.
Seeing signal in the noise. I can walk into a mess and pull out the core story fast.
I can spot talent in people and help them see it in themselves.
I can spot talent in people and help them see it in themselves.
To listen deeply and understand my clients’ real problems and needs, even between the words they say. To create personalized nutrient plans and find the words they need to hear to start real change.
To listen deeply and understand my clients’ real problems and needs, even between the words they say. To create personalized nutrient plans and find the words they need to hear to start real change.
Analytical skills paired with people skills — and the ability to spot patterns beneath what people do. I have a laser-sharp focus on the root causes of issues. I see them more clearly than most, and I can identify which element of a system is causing the problem and how to fix it.
Analytical skills paired with people skills — and the ability to spot patterns beneath what people do. I have a laser-sharp focus on the root causes of issues. I see them more clearly than most, and I can identify which element of a system is causing the problem and how to fix it.
As a former Information Architect, I’m very attentive to data. I don’t hesitate to put effort into making it consistent and truly reflect the business case we’re solving.
With a product background, I naturally think in terms of feature development workflows and user experience. That helps me prioritize better and communicate more smoothly across teams.
As a former Information Architect, I’m very attentive to data. I don’t hesitate to put effort into making it consistent and truly reflect the business case we’re solving.
With a product background, I naturally think in terms of feature development workflows and user experience. That helps me prioritize better and communicate more smoothly across teams.
I am not afraid to learn new things.
I am not afraid to learn new things.
To lead and motivate people.
To lead and motivate people.
Finding the right people, and knowing exactly how to talk to them.
Finding the right people, and knowing exactly how to talk to them.
