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Whether you&#39;re just starting out or you&#39;re a seasoned professional, Troy&#39;s talk is packed with actionable advice to help you sharpen your creative skills, navigate challenges, and elevate your work. Drawing on real-world examples from top agencies around the globe, you&#39;ll leave with fresh perspectives on creativity, collaboration and leadership.&nbsp; Bio:&nbsp;Troy Pottgen&nbsp;is the founder of the Phoenix-based creative consultancy, Narwhal Stories, and is a Professor of Design at Grand Canyon University. As a CW/CD, he has worked at agencies ranging from KesselsKramer in Amsterdam and Leo Burnett in Chicago to Crispin Porter + Bogusky in Los Angeles and RIESTER in Phoenix. His work has been honored by Communication Arts and the One Club, and his proudest professional moment was watching his creative department win Outstanding Art Direction, Copywriting, and Best in Show in the same year at the American Advertising Awards.&nbsp;

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Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned professional, Troy's talk is packed with actionable advice to help you sharpen your creative skills, navigate challenges, and elevate your work. Drawing on real-world examples from top agencies around the globe, you'll leave with fresh perspectives on creativity, collaboration and leadership.  Bio: Troy Pottgen is the founder of the Phoenix-based creative consultancy, Narwhal Stories, and is a Professor of Design at Grand Canyon University. As a CW/CD, he has worked at agencies ranging from KesselsKramer in Amsterdam and Leo Burnett in Chicago to Crispin Porter + Bogusky in Los Angeles and RIESTER in Phoenix. His work has been honored by Communication Arts and the One Club, and his proudest professional moment was watching his creative department win Outstanding Art Direction, Copywriting, and Best in Show in the same year at the American Advertising Awards.

AAF Black Hills

Sept Program: Living a Creative Life

505 N 5th St

AAF Black Hills Member

Free

Non-Member

$35

Student

$20