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 finger
• Coping with and overcoming imposter syndrome
• Nick's approach to servant leadership and leveraging neurodiversity
• How obstacles can turn to opportunities
• The concept of contribution-focused goals in fostering a supportive culture

Nick 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 Leadership
• Stephen Covey
• Nick Brookins on LinkedIn
• Danger Creations
• Ep 01: You’re The One We Want

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• On the Web | The Local Bloom
• Instagram: @the.bloom.coach
• All Things Marie on LinkTree

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