Introduction If you’ve ever felt the dread of the blank page, sketchbook or project and thought thought to yourself,“I’m just not creative enough,” you’re not alone. Many feel a lack of creative confidence and allow it to hold them back. Creativity Coach and Author Sara Thomson says: “So many creatives don’t actually lack ideas or…
Introduction Creative blocks are barriers that work to stop creative people from accessing their creative abilities properly. They’re often caused by things like fear, perfectionism or overwhelm. Creative Confidence is the way to tackle this. Creativity Coach and Author Sara Thomson says: “Creative blocks aren’t a lack of talent. Instead they’re usually about confidence, managing energy…
5 Mindset Shifts for Creative Professionals Since starting my creativity coaching journey back in June 2024, I’ve seen many creative mindset shifts and changes for the better, in myself and others, and the one thing that is always true is that: “Creative potential isn’t limited by talent or ideas – it’s shaped by mindset.” And,…
Balancing Artistry with Business Success As a creative entrepreneur, you’re not just an artist, you’re also a business owner, marketer, accountant, sales person administrator and visionary all rolled into one. And, if you’re anything like my coaching clients, it’s likely you often feel torn between nurturing your creative spirit and managing the practical demands of…
Early Career What kind of books inspired you as a child? My mother was a great lover of literature and instilled in me a deep love and respect for stories and poems. She read widely to me, all of which inspired me in different ways, including things like; A Child’s Garden of Verse, The Railway…
The maze that is marketing can often feel like you, the explorer, have been blindfolded, set at the start and told to go find the centre of the maze with no direction or help whatsoever. With such difficulty it’s a wonder why anyone would put themselves through building a business, but the truth is what…
