UG COMD Lecture Series: Tim Burns: “Designing Your Future: Passion, Resilience, and the Unexpected”

Where you envision your career in ten or twenty years and where it actually takes you can be vastly different—or surprisingly aligned. Your path is shaped not only by your choices and the unpredictability of the industry but also by the unexpected challenges life throws in your way.

In this talk, Tim reflects on his decades-long career, as well as the trajectories of his former classmates, to examine how real-life careers evolve. He’ll highlight pivotal moments that shaped their journeys, sharing both smart decisions and missteps from his own experience—to help you navigate yours with confidence.