coaching possibilities and FAQ
What is creative coaching?
Good question. I’m essentially a life coach for creative people. Coaching focuses on where you are now and what you want and need moving forward. I don’t tell you what you “should” do nor do I diagnose you. However, creativity and meaning are emotional subjects that bring up a lot of stuff and the process does require a certain amount of vulnerability. We go deep in our conversations so you can get clarity on what matters and make conscious choices about how you want to live. I ask questions, offer guidance, and check in on the goals and intentions you set for yourself. When difficult emotions come up, I provide a supportive space free of judgment to feel and process those emotions with mindfulness and ease.
Who do you work with?
I work with creative people of all kinds.
This includes artists (musicians, authors, filmmakers, painters, poets, etc etc) and people who may not call themselves artists (even if I might). I work with people who have creative careers and those who have creative passions. I work with leaders, teachers, caregivers, people with technical jobs, people who are retired, to name a few.
My clients tend to be curious, driven, and are often disenchanted with the status quo. Many (not all) have felt “different” their whole lives. They care about making meaning in their lives, in their career or in their personal lives (or both).
Sometimes my clients are going through a transition, changing careers, ending a relationship, taking on a new creative project or venture. Sometimes they want a more nourishing creative or personal practice, or they feel blocked or stuck or unclear about what their “purpose” is. Sometimes they want to find a better work/life balance so they can be more fully themselves.
Often they want support as they make a change that has been difficult to make on their own, changes they are READY to make.
What are the benefits of Coaching with you?
As your coach, I meet you where you are and I appreciate and celebrate that everyone is unique. Because of this, my approach is not one-size-fits-all but tailored to YOU. Depending on what you need, coaching with me can help you:
Connect to a deeper sense of meaning through your unique, authentic creativity so you can do your good work
Clarify what matters most to you and why
Develop tools and strategies to deal with “blocks” and feel energized to create new and exciting possibilities
Receive loving accountability for the goals or intentions you set for yourself
Manage your energy so you can use less of it on busyness and more on what matters
Foster your courage, confidence, and self-respect while understanding and embracing your unique strengths
Manage stress and anxiety by learning powerful mindfulness and self-care techniques
Have support from an empathetic fellow creative human
Develop healthy tools for handling criticism and rejection (both external and internal)
Does this speak to you? I would love to learn more about you. I offer a FREE coaching session to anyone curious. There is NO pressure or obligation to continue coaching after this session.
Packages and Rates (One-on-One Sessions)
A huge benefit of coaching is consistency and accountability.
For most clients, I recommend committing to the coaching process for at least 3 months, either with weekly or biweekly sessions (1-hour sessions on Zoom).
The best way to find out what works for you is to have a conversation so we can assess your needs and the possibilities together.
Whether sessions are weekly or biweekly, I am your coach throughout, which means you can contact me and send updates between sessions.
Per month rate (bi-weekly / two sessions a month)
Benefactor Rate: $400 per month
Regular Rate: $300 per month
Scholarship Rate (occasional & limited)
Per month rate (weekly sessions / four sessions a month)
Benefactor Rate: $800 per month
Regular Rate: $600 per month
Scholarship Rate (occasional & limited)
A note about my tiered system: I have intentionally kept my rates accessible so that I can serve a variety of people. Most clients pay my regular rate. If you are in a position to pay the benefactor rate, I ask for your honesty and respect to select this tier. This allows me to offer a scholarship rate when I can to those who would greatly benefit from this work but who otherwise couldn’t afford it. Alternatively, if my regular rate would create financial hardship for you, but you are ready and motivated to do this work, let me know. Each year, I hold a few scholarship spots for those who fit into that category. In any case, let’s talk about it and find what works best for you!
Group workshops
In addition to one-on-one coaching, I also offer workshops and group work. Perhaps you would like to book a workshop for your company, your friends, or your community.
In-person and virtual options are available. Reach out to discuss the possibilities!