Getting a job is easy. Finding one you love is harder. But that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t always try to do what you love. That’s Shawn MacDonnell’s message and, if you spend any time with the man, you know he doesn’t just talk the talk, he also walks the walk. Shawn is the founder of Creativision – a quasi-marketing firm that designs memorable and shareable experiences and campaigns. He only works with clients he loves because he wants to really love what he does. It’s how Creativision has had global success, working with some of the biggest household names, not that he’s interested in giving you a roll-call of brands he’s worked with. The part-time NHL hockey scout, who is a sought-after speaker and business consultant around the world, is much more interested in talking about how math can be taught through soccer or baseball can helps kids learn to read. Why? Because Shawn is really just a life coach who happens to be a successful entrepreneur.
We went for a walk with the world’s happiest man in Gatineau Park outside of Ottawa to find out the key to his success and his advice for how to do what you love.
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What do you think?
- Do you agree with Shawn that creativity and play are what makes a day more fun and productive?
- To prepare the next generation of leaders, should we focus on unlocking creativity, rather than specific skills?
- The challenges we face aren’t easy. How can we make it more fun, more whimsical, more joyous?
- What makes you happy?
- How can your passion help you get a job you love?
- How can doing what you love make you a better steward and a better leader?
More on Shawn
Listen to his Tedx Talk: Career Chaos – Are you doing what you love?
Read articles about Shawn: Hintonburg swept by beast invasion, A mystery box in an Ottawa couple’s front yard contains holiday surprises
Favourite Books: Any biography/autobiography that lets you learn more about the human spirit. Rowan Atkinson’s and Richard Branson’s are high on my list.
Favourite Podcast: Terry O’Reilly’s Under The Influence
Favourite Website or Program: Ivanspiration – an amazing spot for inspiration and the BEST OF ALL: Soul Pancake