Pixar and the power of authentic storytelling

“Something I learned from my BetterUp coach was to learn to loosen the grip on the stick. When you hold onto the stick too hard and you're going against the wind, the plane will vibrate. But if you're able to just loosen it a little bit, you get a smoother ride.”

— Peter Sohn

Pixar director Peter Sohn and SVP of Production Katherine Serafian explored how hellos, play, and human connection shape creative work and leadership. Drawing on stories from his Korean immigrant family, making Elemental, and cracking key scenes in Up and Inside Out 2, Sohn made the case that trust, curiosity, and the courage to keep putting your heart in are what great teams are built on.

SPEAKERS

Peter Sohn
Director & Vice President, Creative, Pixar Animation Studios

Katherine Sarafian
Senior Vice President, Production, Pixar Animation Studios