Sally's Insights

With over 25 years of experience in the creative field, I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge about career advice, creative industry insights, and strategies for success. As the industry evolves, I continue to learn and adapt. Here, I share actionable insights to help you thrive as a creative.

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Your Creative Career Pathway

What Could Be Possible? When you are studying photography or design, it can be very easy to feel as though

When Harri Met Sally feature in Capture Mag

When Harri Met Sallyfeature in Capture Mag Season Three of When Harri Met Sally is here, and we are delighted

Featured Article in Australian Photographic Society eNews

Featured Article in Australian Photographic Society eNews I’ve been fortunate to spend my whole life working in the creative industry,

When Harri Met Sally Podcast Feature on Capture Mag

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Sally’s Interview with The Design Kids

Sally has worn many hats—photographer, educator, podcaster, author, mentor—but above all, she’s been a guide for thousands of creatives navigating

How to Own Your Next Interview

Crushing a job isn’t just about showing up – it’s about preparation, confidence, and authenticity Remember, an interview is as

SEO for creatives: How do you stand out online?

SEO for creatives: How do you stand out online? Got a shiny new website but no new visitors? If the

Still on a break? Let’s get you unstuck.

A positive mindset and confidence will make all the difference Graduates deserve time to recharge, but if you’re feeling unsure

Work Smarter Not Harder

Think about what’s missing in your life – the things that will feed your soul. After 25+ years in the

“When Harri Met Sally – A Photography Podcast” was featured on Campaign Brief

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My books were featured on Campaign Brief

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I take the net out of network.

I take the net out of network. Creating an effective network depends on casting your net in all directions. Many

Why take the back streets, when there is a direct route?

Why take the back streets, when there is a direct route? A network is the cornerstone of a successful career

Are you the Swiss Army knife of photographers?

Are you the Swiss Army knife of photographers? You know what it feels like when the right assistant is missing.

What The Hell Am I Doing?

What The Hell Am I Doing? Right now, you might be swamped by needing to make too many decisions. Or

When work isn’t working anymore

When work isn’t working anymore. A lot of people are struggling to gain traction on their career paths right now.

Believe In Yourself and Get Some Sleep

I’ve worked with students, graduates, lecturers, and employers in the creative industry for many years. Now I’ve narrowed down the

6 Ways to Crush an Interview

6 Ways to Crush an Interview I have six great tips to owning your next job interview. 1. Do your

The original is always the best.

The original is always the best. I’ve lived and breathed the creative industry for many years and have developed a

Are you ready for the freelance dance?

Are you ready for the freelance dance? It’s that time again. Things are tight, you’ve had to let some senior

It’s time to climb out of your rut.

It’s time to climb out of your rut. It’s a new year and ‘the same old’ just isn’t going to

The ups and downs of 2023.

The ups and downs of 2023. It turns out 2023 was the year I was prepared for in post-Covid 2022.

More people are moving to Planet Freelance.

More people are moving to Planet Freelance. They are drawn to the freedom out there. Right now everyone is seeking

Let’s have a fully focused festival of you.

Let’s have a fully focused festival of you. I would love you to achieve your full potential in your work,

Why I’ve learned the 3 Golden Rules of Forensics

Why I’ve learned the 3 Golden Rules of Forensics. I’m told I have a forensic knowledge of the creative industry,

To find the right job you need connections. Here’s some we prepared earlier.

To find the right job you need connections. Here’s some we prepared earlier. We all understand the importance of connections,

This is next level networking

This is next level networking. We all know the importance of networking. It helps build lasting professional relationships, opens doors

Let’s map out your next steps.

Let’s map out your next steps. To fully unlock your potential, it helps to visualise a map of where you

My eBook has grown into a Book Book

My eBook has grown into a Book Book. I wrote this book to provide inspiration and practical advice for emerging

When you can’t say forever, plan for right now.

When you can’t say forever, plan for right now. There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding us and this makes

What it takes to become a Pro

As seen in Photo Review: https://www.photoreview.com.au/tips/what-it-takes-to-become-a-pro/ Author, teacher, connector, and managing director of The Brownbill Effect, Sally Brownbill has been

I take the net out of network.

I take the net out of network. Creating an effective network depends on casting a net in all directions. Many

Go inward then upward.

Go inward then upward. The Winter Solstice has always been a significant time in traditional cultures. It marks the beginning

Have you stopped feeding your soul?

It’s never too late to be who you want to be. I know ageism exists in our industry but it’s

Curating a book is a good idea.

It’s why I’ve been doing it for 20 years. People talk to me about producing creative books as if this

Still on a break?

The Graduates Guide to getting unstuck. Graduates deserve to take a break. Now you’re refreshed but you might also be