Tom Baker

Change is guaranteed except when standing in front of a vending machine. How we deal with change ultimately determines our success... producing either strength and self-improvement or worry leading to a downward spiral. Not changing, usually due to pride or stubbornness, results in career death. Change can be painful... it forces us to reevaluate our priorities... it tells us that our direction needs adjusting, it begs us to search for different opportunities. Desiring comfort means resistance to change. If we prepare for changing situations instead of becoming bitter and closed minded because of change, we can allow new opportunities to us take higher... reaching for success instead of pushing it further away. Tom's business nearly fell to pieces until he learned that he needed to change... everything.

Tom’s presentation is a powerful display of how resisting change spells disaster and embracing change is the shortest path to success.

Directing a TV production involves leading many unrelated talents toward a common goal. Being the central driving force between clients or a network, actors and technicians takes leadership and finesse. Tom speaks about how clear focus, unshakable confidence, yoga-like flexibility, relentless drive, smart delegation and a willingness to learn is the path to realizing the goal.