The Creative Kickstart – a 1:1 package
This is for you if……
- You’re a creator, communicator, coach or community builder in your 40’s or early 50’s
- You’d describe yourself as creative (whether that means you do creative work, have a lot of ideas or want more time to pursue a creative interest)
- You’ve been self-employed for more than 2 years
- You’ve got a good pipeline of work and ongoing projects at the moment
- BUT you’re not excited about your business anymore – maybe you’re not enjoying the work, the clients aren’t your kind of people, or you just feel overwhelmed and that you’re managing your time very well
- So you just want a bit of time to step back and look at your business over the course of a couple of months, and figure out some actions you can take to bring back that creative spark.
(Not quite you? Scroll down to here, for a couple of other options….)
What could the Creative Kickstart give you?
- Clarity – about what is important to you in your business
- Confidence – in your own strengths and skills
- Creativity – using it in the services you deliver or just for you because you need it
- Enjoyment – getting to do more of the work you love.
What does the package include?
- A pre-call checklist to help you figure out where you want to focus
- 2 months of support via our fortnightly coaching calls
- 4 calls in total
- Calls are online via Google Meet or Zoom
- Our first session will probably be 1.5 hours
- Subsequent sessions will be 1 hour.
Cost – £399
Some other things you might like to know
Here’s a bit more detail on what happens when we work together
- Initially you’ll gain clarity on which areas of your business need some attention
- Then as we work together you’ll take action on the solutions you come up with
- Sometimes these might be one-off actions in response to a specific challenge
- Sometimes they will be actions that are part of your longer-term plans
- If you would like me to, I can offer accountability check-ins at the start of each call, to help you ensure you’re making progress with the actions you set yourself
- But each call can be used as you wish, so you can choose what to discuss and how we work together.
What is it like to work with me?
- My clients use words like ‘clarity’ and ‘calm’ when they talk about their experience of working with me.
- I have been trained in coaching skills, so that by listening and asking questions I can enable my clients to make their own decisions.
- I know what it’s like to need creative expression, so I help my clients find space for it in their lives.
- And I also know what it’s like to have a lot of ideas, so I make sure that new ideas don’t get lost.
- Although I have a lot of experience of making ideas happen, I don’t impose my own systems or ways of doing things on my clients, I guide them to choose the bits that work for them.
- I have also done some training in working with people who have ADHD – I gained the ADHD Social Media Specialist certification from Brains Behind The Business – which means I have some understanding of how ADHD can impact self-employed life, and content creation processes specifically.
What people say…
My coaching sessions with Nina were so beneficial! I decided to have coaching because I was feeling a bit ‘meh’ about my work. Nina helped me pinpoint exactly what I wasn’t enjoying and get to a point where I’m genuinely feeling happier and clearer on what direction I want my business to go in and what I want my day to day life to look like. I look forward to working with her again when I need a bit of motivation and support. (Emma, freelance copywriter)
Last year I had 4 coaching sessions with Nina, and they were so helpful. I’d been spending too much time working ‘in’ my businesses and not a lot of time at all working ‘on’ my business. Nina has really helped me to unravel how I organise my time so I can make sure that I am more consistent with marketing. She’s also shown me how to be more focused and purposeful with my time by breaking down larger activities into smaller processes, which has been so useful for my ADHD brain! With Nina’s help, I’ve been able to implement more routines and develop habits so I can work towards more balance between my business life and my personal life. I will definitely be seeking her out again in the future and would thoroughly recommend her to anyone looking for a bit of clarity. (Natalie, freelance copywriter)
I had 4 coaching sessions with Nina over the course of the Summer and Autumn. I’d been wanting to make some changes to how I worked, but felt I rarely had the time I needed to think about it clearly. Each session was really useful. Nina gave me the mental space to discuss my long term goals, alongside what was and wasn’t working for me. She particularly helped me navigate balancing the development of my copywriting business in a way that I find fulfilling, alongside my growing art practice. Having dedicated time to spend discussing these things with someone who could help focus and guide my thoughts was fantastic. After each session I came away with more clarity and a plan for the actions I could take that would move me in the right direction along with accountability to actually take them. The suggestions and ideas that Nina offered were exactly what I needed and based on her very careful listening. She encouraged me to make some brave decisions that have had a really positive outcome. I always enjoyed our sessions as she has such a warm and open personality! (Laura, artist and freelance copywriter)
Some other options…
Clarity for creatives
This is for you if…
- You’re completely new to self-employment…
- You don’t have a solid foundation of ongoing clients or a reliable pipeline of work…
- Or you just need to choose an idea so you can make your plan of action…
You might find my one-off ‘Untangling’ session of interest. This will help you to clarify your options and help you take action on one of your ideas.
This session is also suitable if you need help thinking about plans for a new year or a new phase within the year (eg ‘back to school’ in September).
You can read more about the Untangling session here.
Accountability for creatives
This is for you if…
- You’ve got a big idea – a new service, course/book/workshop series or marketing channel for your business
- You already know what it is you want to do, you just need support to figure out how to do it and to see it through
- Because you can clearly see what you want the end point to look like, but the process of getting there just feels far too overwhelming – so you just don’t do anything
- And you keep getting distracted by other ideas that are new and more exciting…..
If that’s you, my Sounding Board package might be of interest. It will help you to take action and make progress on making your idea happen.
You can read more about the Sounding Board package here.
Pro bono and ‘pay what you want’ coaching
- I take on one or two clients at a time (for the Creative Kickstart only) on a ‘pay what you want’ or pro bono (free) basis, as I want to make coaching accessible to those that feel they need it but can’t afford it
- I’m fully booked for both of these types of sessions until February 2026, but do get in touch if you would like to find out how this works and to be added to the waiting list.
Not quite ready to work with me yet?
Why not stay in touch to see what I’m up to…..
You could sign up for my newsletter, which I aim to send once a month – sometimes I send more if I’m feeling inspired.
Or send me a message…..
You could contact me to ask a question or arrange a short chat, for example if you’d like my help but you’re not sure which option best suits your needs.