creative business consulting and mentoring
As someone who runs a creative business I think I understand. Which direction, what to do next; which products to make or deliver and how much to charge. How to structure your time, create systems (or not), make decisions and so much more. Small business owners are often sensitive souls easily influenced by what is going on around us, what others are doing, afflicted by doubt, comparison, feelings of inadequacy, overwhelm and uncertainty - and usually without good reason! 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 is it!
Drawing on my experience as a creative business person who has just about 'made it' (!) as well as 13 years working as a counsellor and psychotherapist, I think I can help! I have spent years working with people 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 more specifically in relation to small businesses, to support you to fast-forward around dead ends, personal blocks, pitfalls and other gremlins in your path - which can save so much time and money in the long run. I may not be the most organised person in the world but 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 too - if you have taken the step to read this you are almost there!
Whether you are right at the start of your journey, a little way in or are in need of refreshment, change, discovery or are trying to figure out what is not working, we can take a closer look. It doesn't matter if you are maker, a blogger or offering a different service entirely, we can focus where you need support or insight, identify problems and find a way through with a good plan.
Using Skype, WhatsApp or FaceTime - or face to face if you are local to Twickenham, we can shine a spotlight on your business and you within it. You will also have use of my mentoring notes including creative business foundations, marketing, questions and ideas I have written to support you. You will get these first so you can clarify any problem areas before we talk.
Of course in one session we can't cover everything though using the session and the notes you may identify your strengths and weaknesses, assets and resources, solidify a business plan or direction, a marketing strategy, PR, personal development and personal philosophy, address practical elements such as finances, pricing, administration and structure. I can give you feedback on aspects of your business if you would find it helpful. You could gain clarity over your product and service and create a life and business you have within. Strengthen your confidence and conviction to carry it off, or even change direction positively where necessary.
If any of these things would be useful for you to address a mentoring session you can book below:
Personal Development relating to your Business:
Creative Business Development
If you can identify areas you might like to focus on, or perhaps something else not here please make a note book a session below - a limited number of sessions are available. Mentoring starts again January 2020. Further future sessions can be booked if required. Please note, mentoring is available from January to early July.
I hope you will invest in yourself and your business and I look forward to working with you!
If there is such a thing as therapy for your business, this is it!
Drawing on my experience as a creative business person who has just about 'made it' (!) as well as 13 years working as a counsellor and psychotherapist, I think I can help! I have spent years working with people 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 more specifically in relation to small businesses, to support you to fast-forward around dead ends, personal blocks, pitfalls and other gremlins in your path - which can save so much time and money in the long run. I may not be the most organised person in the world but 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 too - if you have taken the step to read this you are almost there!
Whether you are right at the start of your journey, a little way in or are in need of refreshment, change, discovery or are trying to figure out what is not working, we can take a closer look. It doesn't matter if you are maker, a blogger or offering a different service entirely, we can focus where you need support or insight, identify problems and find a way through with a good plan.
Using Skype, WhatsApp or FaceTime - or face to face if you are local to Twickenham, we can shine a spotlight on your business and you within it. You will also have use of my mentoring notes including creative business foundations, marketing, questions and ideas I have written to support you. You will get these first so you can clarify any problem areas before we talk.
Of course in one session we can't cover everything though using the session and the notes you may identify your strengths and weaknesses, assets and resources, solidify a business plan or direction, a marketing strategy, PR, personal development and personal philosophy, address practical elements such as finances, pricing, administration and structure. I can give you feedback on aspects of your business if you would find it helpful. You could gain clarity over your product and service and create a life and business you have within. Strengthen your confidence and conviction to carry it off, or even change direction positively where necessary.
If any of these things would be useful for you to address a mentoring session you can book below:
Personal Development relating to your Business:
- Establishing a firm foundation for your business
- Setting your intention for your life and business
- Setting achievable goals
- Setting a direction for your business
- Setting boundaries for yourself and 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 from the past and into your future.
- 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 possibly 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 from me
- 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.
If you can identify areas you might like to focus on, or perhaps something else not here please make a note book a session below - a limited number of sessions are available. Mentoring starts again January 2020. Further future sessions can be booked if required. Please note, mentoring is available from January to early July.
I hope you will invest in yourself and your business and I look forward to working with you!
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