Coaching Creatives

I know what it feels like to look at a blank page and have all my creative juices evaporate. Or the opposite–have forty-eight content ideas all vying for my attention, unsure of where to focus.

Whether you are a creative influencer, writer, podcaster, speaker or artist, I’ve shared your struggle.

You have a message is because the world needs to hear it! But often that doesn’t go as planned. Finding our voice, clarifying our messages, discovering our audience, branding, marketing, and even practicing our craft have huge hurdles. That isn’t even mentioning how our identity is tied to our creative practice!

Hope*Writers Coach

It took me over six months to complete a co-active coaching cohort program with Hope*Writers to learn to work specifically with creatives. There is a reason they advertise us by stating, “Say goodbye to overwhelm and finally make progress.”

We’ll create a safe space for you to be gently challenged and guided to clarify your next steps as a writer.

You can read the rest of my Hope*Writers coaching philosophy here and you can learn about Hope*Writers Coaching here.

Beyond consistently writing as a blogger for seventeen years–twelve of which have been focused on activism, I’ve self-published workbooks and written for publications. Speaking, interviews, and starting nonprofits and communication teams has also added to my communications experience. Many “flops,” plus two decades of ministry and pastoring, being a parent, and coaching changemakers for the last five has prepared me to serve you.

Instead of feeling apathetic, unsure, or frustrated, at the end of each coaching session you will feel like you are finally moving forward. I am determined to help you feel confident knowing what direction you’re headed in what steps you will take to carry out your vision. I’ve got your back!

How do I offer sessions?

• Weekly, biweekly, or monthly sessions one session (paid for one at a time)
• Package of 6, 9, or 12 sessions (less expensive)
• Coaching intensives (long sessions)
• Coaching scholarship (one-at-a-time sessions)
• In-person in a public location (San Diego)
• Virtually over Zoom, Google Meet, or Facebook Messenger

What will our coaching experience be like?

• As needed, a discovery conversation to get a feel for whether we like each other
• Scheduled meetings with me
• Short overview of the coaching relationship
• Intake questions to help me know how to help
• Most sessions will use the C-A-R-I-N-G co-active coaching model–this mostly means I ask you a lot of questions and guide you through a process
• Each meeting will end with the next steps and goals that you choose
• Availability through short emails and text
• As needed, tools, worksheets, and referrals to developmental tools
• Encouragement and support along the way!

Coaching Consulting Intensives

For those starting a creative business based on communicating a message, a combo of a coaching consulting session might be in order. Here I can teach you from the ground-up how to start your speaking business, podcast, or plan for becoming a published author. Alternatively, we can pivot what you’ve already started to move forward, such as starting an online presence for your business or nonprofit. This is good for those who want to brand, start a blog, get the in’s-and-out’s of the business of your craft.

What to expect:

• The intensive starts like a normal coaching session (look at the description above).
• These meetings usually run for 2 hours, sometimes more.
• You will be sent follow-up notes, resources, your plan of action, and any referrals.
• After one month, I’ll check in with you via email or text to encourage you onward!

In the intensive, you are invited to pick my brain, we will brainstorm, and I will help you take a huge step in the direction you want to go. If you have a vision or idea of what you want to do, I will help you flesh it out, provide feedback, wisdom, and make a plan to bring it to fruition!

Coaching intensives are thrilling to be part of, because throughout the meeting something new and needed in the world will be birthed!

BOOK A NO PRESSURE DISCOVERY CALL

After burning out, my own life changed when I started implementing coaching practices. Then my writing and online business also became more enjoyable, effective and focused when I began receiving coaching as a writer. It was a huge step for me to even invest any money in my passion, first with a few courses and tools. Then later group coaching, a writers community, and one-on-one coaching. I am not disappointed in the path I took, but I frequently wonder where I would be now if I chose to partner with others sooner.

As a synergist, working with others empowers me greatly to move forward myself. When I coach other communicators, influencers and writers, I hope to do the same for them. I believe the collaboration we move into can be vital.

The slow journey of becoming a successful communicator–as well as my strengths as a natural entrepreneur, innovator, visionary and connector have shaped me into a unique coach to walk alongside others. As an Enneagram 7 I tend to pivot well because I enjoy new ideas, discovering all the things, and I can easily find the positive perspective. However, through challenge, I have also learned to walk the long path, coming alongside others in empathy and encouragement to give them hope.