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Students thrive with curiosity, mentorship, storytelling, collaboration, and resilience.
Senior Creative Executive at Walt Disney Imagineering, Luc Mayrand, shares his journey as an Imagineer, discussing the importance of creativity, curiosity, and teamwork in the creative industries. He emphasizes the need for a clear purpose in career aspirations and the role of technology in enhancing storytelling. Luc also reflects on the evolving nature of education and its significance in preparing future generations for unpredictable career paths. In this engaging conversation, Dave and Luc explore the intricacies of leadership, management, and the importance of collaboration and mentorship. They discuss the dynamics of teaching and learning, the challenges of managing teams, and the necessity of embracing failure as a part of the creative process. Luc shares insights on the value of diverse teams and the unexpected sources of innovation that can arise from fostering a culture of trust and open communication. The discussion emphasizes the significance of reflection, storytelling, and the role of mentors in shaping one's career and approach to problem-solving.
🌟 Imagineering internships - https://sites.disney.com/waltdisneyimagineering/internships/
🌟 Walt Disney Imagineering includes over 100 different disciplines with a broad range in fields of study. Learn more about some amazing Imagineers here: https://sites.disney.com/waltdisneyimagineering/careers/
🌟 Get Imagineering in a box for free https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/hass-storytelling
🌟 Video from ScIC14 with Luc: https://www.thepocketlab.com/video/scic14/the-steam-behind-imagineering
ABOUT LUC
As Senior Creative Executive at Imagineering, Luc leads the creation of ideas from the earliest stage, to then sell and develop them into the experiences inside and outside the parks.
Central to the creation of these projects is rapid iteration, a wide reach in partnerships, and fostering deep collaboration in the diverse teams behind the ideas. He has used this approach successfully for attractions, show, resorts, and new business development.
Recent projects include the multi-year expansion of Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland, as well as development for Disneyland Resort California.
Prior to Disney Luc worked on Films, Television and Experiences, in Asia, Europe and domestic locations.
Luc’s work and play have been motivated by a lifelong passion for the future, stories, culture, science and design. Luc is originally from Montréal, Canada. He and his family live in Pasadena, California.
