If you’re interested in learning more about the bespoke services offered, please reach out to Dr. Jake via the link below.
Your Workplace Wellbeing Expert
Meet Dr Jake, a Clinical Psychologist and Wellbeing Consultant for media & entertainment individuals and companies worldwide.
Prioritizing wellbeing and reslience at all levels of an organization or production.
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he media and entertainment industry is at the dawn of a new era. In response to the Me Too movement, social and racial unrest, and generational strikes, the industry is pushing to be more inclusive and representative of the world. With these changes, there is also an appetite and need to be mindful of the Neurodiversity that is naturally part of all organizations. As a part of this new era within the media and entertainment industry, there is a need for education, training, and emphasis on mental wellness at all verticles and levels of a team.
To fill this appetite, our goal is to bring to your organization, no matter the size, a focus on education, inclusivity, and practical tips to help increase the mental wellbeing of the system as a whole and the countless individuals who make it possible to create. A healthy team means more focus on creativity and attention to detail, which will only lead to a higher-quality outcome.
With years of experience in the clinical world working with individuals, families, and systems in the media and entertainment industry and personal knowledge of the intensity of the work, Dr. Jake’s goal is to bring practical solutions to increase mental wellness within these industries.
Bespoke Services
Speaking
Speaking engagements for internal or external production teams that focus on wellbeing, resilience, education, and inclusivity are custom-tailored to your needs and desires. Examples of previous engagements have been Secondary Trauma with On-screen Talent, Production Leadership Wellbeing, Heads-of-Departments and Self-Care, etc.
Programs
If one speaking engagement doesn't meet your needs, then Dr. Jake can also develop a program that can target multiple topics over a period of time. Past program offerings have included the following: On Production Wellbeing, Production Leadership Development, Above the Line Creativity and Excellence, etc.
Consulting
When it comes to wellbeing, there may come a time when a part of your system needs specific attention and guidance. Dr. Jake can guide 1:1 conversations around effective communication, leadership soft skills, and creative wellbeing. Consulting is not meant to replace therapy but to be utilized as a targeted partnership to increase effective skills.
About Dr Jake
Jake "Dr Jake" Knapik, a clinical psychologist, has carved an unconventional path in the corporate world, weaving wellbeing and leadership into his journey in a uniquely compelling way.
Originally based in Los Angeles, Dr Jake worked with Hollywood's creative talents before shifting his focus to empower these very creatives in the realm of leadership within production and creative companies. This endeavor took him across borders as he collaborated with Netflix on pioneering wellbeing and leadership programs. Eventually, he became a driving force behind Netflix's first-ever global wellbeing strategy, designed to cater to the ever-evolving needs of its employees.
Dr Jake is now on a mission to share these invaluable insights with companies seeking pragmatic leadership and wellbeing solutions that resonate with high-performing individuals and creative minds. His approach has yielded real results at some of the world's leading companies, and he's ready to bring this practical expertise to your organization.
Throughout most of the year, you can find Dr Jake in Rome, Italy, where he enjoys having a coffee in the piazza with his wife, Sara, and their French Bulldog, Latte Macchiato. He earned his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and completed his undergraduate studies at Northern Michigan University.
