Coaching clients
I decided to start creativity coaching because I was on a search for fulfillment in my creative life regarding my career. I was seeking answers – to have my skills utilised within a larger company where my creativity would be somewhat flexible and to maintain that balance. I also wanted to get into a self-discovery journey and analysis of how other creative people work. Different personalities, different work ethics, different levels of passion. I know one day I want to lead and manage a team to inspire and get the best out of people. Literally the week I contacted Sally, I was freelancing and not really enjoying the ups and downs of that. I was looking for a full time position, which didn’t really reflect any of the previous environments I had been in. I was looking to be mentored in work but also in creativity… I felt slightly taken back with my confidence and insecure about my level of skill and thinking how I would fit into a large company or post-production company, as it seems pretty tough in my industry. I didn’t really set any expectations for the creative coaching, I just hoped I would get to the core of my creative authenticity and who I am as a person and just be proud of that. Since the coaching I feel like I have let go of being insecure with my skills…Moments from my first year working in the industry had scarred me and I feel like by using the tools and morning pages I have let it all go now and I’m at peace with the experiences. I’m definitely more in control of my emotions when it comes to my work and the creative process. I’m not as stressed out as before, things do feel easier.
I’m more confident about my future. I feel like I have the tools, the book & the coach to know that I can get through anything in creativity, work and life. I’m not alone on this journey. There are ups and downs but I understand both flux’s – I know I have the determination to pick up when it happens, I’ve experienced it multiple times and I know it’s all just part of the creative journey. I’m excited about what is to come whereas at the beginning I was unsure & had a fear of failing. The first exercise Sally got me to do with my job interview was brilliant. I never felt so at peace in an interview process; sure I was nervous but there was something very reassuring of knowing what would happen if I did or did not get the job. Whereas before, I made it a live or die situation – haha dramatic I know. I know based on the tools I’ve done through this journey and speaking to Sally about various x,y,z I’m going to lead & inspire a creative team one day. It’s important to have inspiring leaders but also leaders who care about your well-being and personal development. It’s important to motivate, nurture and help people as I have had the same attention when discovering my creative skills. I completely embrace the creative & myself now. I have full faith this is where my path lies in life – in connecting with people through my video skills.
Charlene Loh, Melbourne ANS Video Producer, Melbourne
I worked with Sally for about a year as she guided me through the Artists Way At Work course. She was a friendly and supportive mentor. The course was both fun and challenging, and Sally was with me in that journey every step of the way. Sally goes above and beyond, offering her wealth of knowledge across many fields to enhance the AWAW journey. She not only knows the AWAW inside and out, but also genuinely lives this herself - providing constant 'real' inspiration. My creativity has freed up, I have tools to help deal with day-to-day work situations and my knowledge of myself has grown immensely. Art Director, Sydney
I was at a stage where I was feeling lost, uncreative and very much 'in a spin', not knowing where to turn. For me, this course was much less about creativity and much more about reorienting myself, getting unstuck and ended up building confidence. The most significant changes I made in direct relation to the work we did together were:
1. Increased business revenue
2. Increased self confidence and faith in myself
3. I resolved some VERY big issues
4. I'm much happier about where things are going.
5. I'm sooo much more positive. I feel I am much lighter have a set of tools to help me when/if I start to tip downwards.
Ben H, Data Visualisation Designer,Victoria
I was at the start of my creative journey, and I really liked the fact that Sally had done the course in the US with one of the authors - that was a huge selling point for me. I also liked the idea of starting my journey with something structured like the AWAW book, it gave me a sense of having milestones along the way, so although there were a lot of unknowns I did know there was a start, a middle and an end.
Another lovely surprise is that I found Sally to be most generous in all sorts of ways with her knowledge and experience. Writing is now an essential part of my life, and when I don't do my morning pages I literally 'ache'. It is like runners who take a day off from running, their body aches for the run. I have also started exploring many other things like meditation, prayer, and spirituality, in fact my whole life direction is changing. I now have the skills and confidence to continue exploring my creativity, I feel the course taught me how to approach life creatively and that has stayed with me long since the course has ended. Keri, Victoria, IBM
Workshop feedback
I really appreciated the warmth and respect shown to the group by Sally. I felt surrounded by kindred spirits.
I enjoyed exploring my interests and fears. I learnt that I'm not alone in being frustrated by my lack of time. It was inspirational listening and sharing with others in the group.
It's never too late to open your mind and give yourself a chance to be everything you can be. This workshop made me feel more confident about trying new things...It got my mind ticking over.
I learnt that I'm not alone when it comes to having creative blocks and challenges. Sally's presentation is excellent. She is very approachable and puts the group at ease. It was very informative and quite different from anything I've ever done before.
I refocused my priorities and refreshed myself with the important things. I felt that I have developed some personal goals and dreams. I was very impressed by other participants perspectives.
Thanks for letting me share my experiences with others. I feel that I'm more confident to try things and not worry how others will perceive me.
I realised...No matter how old you are, if you're a guy or a girl, if you're professional or if you just want to have more creative freedom, there are a lot of people struggling with this.
I am now on the verge of breaking through to a new level of creative freedom.
