Tim Gunn: The Natty Professor

A Master Class on Mentoring, Motivating and Making It Work!

By: Tim Gunn, Ada Calhoun

Narrated by: Tim Gunn

Tim Gunn, America's favorite reality TV cohost, is known for his kind but firm approach in providing wisdom, guidance, and support to the scores of design hopefuls on Project Runway. Having begun his fashion career as a teacher at Parsons The New School for Design, Tim knows more than a thing or two about mentorship and how to convey invaluable pearls of wisdom in an approachable, accessible manner.

While Gunn's Golden Rules showcased Tim as life coach, imparting lessons based on his personal experiences, Tim Gunn: The Natty Professor will focus on Tim as teacher. Divided into sections on common themes - leadership, curiosity, diversity, understanding, and empathy - this practical, timely audiobook takes us on a journey through life lessons and uses Tim's own personal experiences, from the classroom to the therapist's office, to illustrate larger concepts. Each chapter will end with a "life assignment", where Tim challenges you to apply the lessons you've learned in practical mentoring or teaching situations.

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Critic reviews

"Gunn's unique view of the world and genuine desire to help others are apparent on every page of this must-read." ( Publishers Weekly)

"Fans of Tim Gunn and his television programs Project Runway and Under the Gunn are sure to enjoy listening to this audiobook, read by the author himself. Any other narrator would be entirely gauche!" ( AudioFile)

Sensational & direct.

There's an undercurrent of encouragement which carefully guides a critical POV throughout. Hats off to Mr. Gunn!

Great Book!

Really good audio book - Inspiring content, and fun listening. Thank you, Tim Gunn and Audible!

Listen now!

I enjoyed this book, I believe I enjoyed it even more because Tim Gunn read it. His ownership of his own words made for a captivating experience. The intelligent way of expressing his own experiences has me wanting to listen again. Spoilers, I listened with intention of taking away how to be a better teacher/manager, I am walking away with how all of my teachers shaped me into the education roll I play today.

Very entertaining listen

This was a very entertaining, and fairly inspiring listen. I am an art professor, so I found his TEACH method quite helpful. I have not watched Project Runway, so many of his stories and asides were lost on me. Still, this is a great book for teachers and students alike - especially if you are in a creative field.

Authentic and revealing of his fine character.

His personal reflections were very interesting. I appreciated that he included reflections from everyday people.

Entertaining and educational

The book was wonderful! As a long time fan of Tim Gunn, Project Runway and now Under the Gunn, the book gave much insight as to Tim's role and how he got there. I have already recommended the book to several peers, given our teaching role as managers. My favorite part of the book is when Tim shares the downs of his role at Parsons, yet his integrity is unwavering which leads to many unpleasant accusations. It's one of the MANY reasons I love Tim!

Inspirational

Tim Gunn makes me believe I could do anything and become what I strive to be.

Thank you Mr. Gunn!

For everything you've done for education, particularly the arts. Thank you for being what I consider to be a fantastic example of how to BE in the world.

I want to gift your book to every teacher. My children are current in the NYC public school system. Your contribution to teaching could have a huge impact on education in this country.

I am a Parsons Graduate (communication design, class of '94). You're presence was invaluable there. I met you ever so briefly.

Another Hit

I love Tim Gunn and I think he shares valuable insights about teaching, fashion, and life, even for those outside of those industries.

Tim Gunn, as always, hits the mark.

As a retired teacher of fashion and costume design in a magnet high school for visual and performing arts, I LOVED this book. I enjoyed Tim's opinions of both teachers and students and the letters from people who had opinions about teachers in their past. The book has a creative format that I also enjoyed. An excellent read or listen!