creative business consulting and mentoring
As someone who runs a creative business I have been there. Which direction, what to do next; which products to make or deliver and how much to charge. Am I good enough or who would buy from me. These questions go around in our minds and can be overwhelming. Creative people can sometimes lack structure, systems and order and I really am no exception. We are a whole businesses rolled into one person so it can be hard to make choices. We are often sensitive souls easily influenced by what is going on around, what others are doing, afflicted by doubt, comparistonitis, feelings of inadequacy, overwhelm and uncertainty. These feelings usually arise when we don't have quite enough support within ourselves or around us, or at least the clarity of mind to seek and take what we need to be able to thrive. If there is such a thing as therapy for your business, this will be it!
Drawing on my experience as a creative business person who has just about 'made it' as well as my 12 years working as a therapist on issues that can effect personal development, self actualisation, direction, meaning and purpose, I have come to realise I can offer my experience, (including my mistakes, lets face it) and knowledge to you to fast forward you around dead ends, personal blocks, pitfalls and other gremlins in your path. I'm not the most organised person in the world and I can still run a business. Two actually! I don't like working all hours of the day so I don't. Most of all, I believed in myself and I believe in you! Lets make this happen.
Whether you are right at the start of your journey, a little way in or are in need of refreshment, change or discovery I think I can help. It doesn't matter if you are maker, a blogger or offering a different service entirely, we can adapt to your needs. I only have a limited number of places so if you are interested do read on and check out the packages.
I would love to share my knowledge and experience with you and help you to develop an autonomous creative business plan that works for you. Mentoring will be via Skype, WhatsApp if preferred and email to get everything you need in place for your business to grow and flourish. We will work in a way that covers both personal development and professional practical guidance and support through tailored coaching, exercises, journaling questions and useful resources.
We cover your relationship to your business, support you have and need, set your intention, direction and goals. We will identify strengths and weaknesses, assets and resources, establish a business plan including marketing strategy, PR, personal development and personal philosophy, practical elements such as finances, administration and structure. You'll gain clarity over your product and service and create a life and business you have within and strengthen your confidence and authenticity.
I draw on my 12 years experience and training as a counsellor and psychotherapist and 6 years working as a successful small creative business owner with a social media following of 13,000. Supported by 25 pages of materials in the form of three workbooks we can cover some or all of these areas:
Personal Development
Creative Business Development
Follow the links for more information and to reserve your place, I am really looking forward to working with you! In the meantime you can sign up to my 'makers musings' for inspiration, tips and general musings from a maker.
To find out more about me you can listen to this interview with Josephine Brooks - LISTEN HERE
Drawing on my experience as a creative business person who has just about 'made it' as well as my 12 years working as a therapist on issues that can effect personal development, self actualisation, direction, meaning and purpose, I have come to realise I can offer my experience, (including my mistakes, lets face it) and knowledge to you to fast forward you around dead ends, personal blocks, pitfalls and other gremlins in your path. I'm not the most organised person in the world and I can still run a business. Two actually! I don't like working all hours of the day so I don't. Most of all, I believed in myself and I believe in you! Lets make this happen.
Whether you are right at the start of your journey, a little way in or are in need of refreshment, change or discovery I think I can help. It doesn't matter if you are maker, a blogger or offering a different service entirely, we can adapt to your needs. I only have a limited number of places so if you are interested do read on and check out the packages.
I would love to share my knowledge and experience with you and help you to develop an autonomous creative business plan that works for you. Mentoring will be via Skype, WhatsApp if preferred and email to get everything you need in place for your business to grow and flourish. We will work in a way that covers both personal development and professional practical guidance and support through tailored coaching, exercises, journaling questions and useful resources.
We cover your relationship to your business, support you have and need, set your intention, direction and goals. We will identify strengths and weaknesses, assets and resources, establish a business plan including marketing strategy, PR, personal development and personal philosophy, practical elements such as finances, administration and structure. You'll gain clarity over your product and service and create a life and business you have within and strengthen your confidence and authenticity.
I draw on my 12 years experience and training as a counsellor and psychotherapist and 6 years working as a successful small creative business owner with a social media following of 13,000. Supported by 25 pages of materials in the form of three workbooks we can cover some or all of these areas:
Personal Development
- establishing a firm foundation for your business
- setting your intention for your life and business
- setting achievable goals
- setting a direction for your business
- 'Self Actualisation' - removing whats stopping you living life they way you want and can, fulfilling your most authentic self or at least setting yourself along this journey.
- clearing and Healing: The past effects the present. leave behind unhelpful patterns of living, self-talk, negative messages from other and from yourself. Find a way to move forward despite deep wounds that won't heal.
- defining your personal philosophy of life and business: your meaning, your passion, your purpose, love, vocation and more practical and productive insights. Ill help with questions and resources.
- develop a self care routine
- stress management (and removal)
- building and keeping confidence
- how to juggle like a pro!
- understand (and challenge) your attitude to money
- banish imposter syndrome
- get clear about your priorities
- explore blocks to creativity
- create space for inspiration
Creative Business Development
- Creating your business plan
- Developing your marketing strategy including social media such as instagram and building a community
- Gain brand clarity
- Constructive feedback on your website, social media profiles and branding
- A financial stock take, budgeting, and financial goal setting.
- Defining your product or service
- Creating a structure, either firm or loose to fit your life
- Pricing your work and
- Establishing direction, momentum and goals.
Follow the links for more information and to reserve your place, I am really looking forward to working with you! In the meantime you can sign up to my 'makers musings' for inspiration, tips and general musings from a maker.
To find out more about me you can listen to this interview with Josephine Brooks - LISTEN HERE