Throughout my own creative journey, I've faced numerous setbacks and failures that have tested my resilience and determination. There have been moments when the pain of these experiences seemed insurmountable, making it difficult to see a way forward. However, in the midst of these challenges, I found an opportunity for growth and transformation.

As I navigated the difficult terrain of my own personal development, I was introduced to the fascinating world of somatic therapy, neuroplasticity, nervous system regulation, the vagus nerve, and acceptance and commitment therapy. These fields of study provided me with valuable insights into how the human brain and body respond to adversity and how we can reshape our thinking and behaviour to overcome obstacles.

Learning about these concepts has not only transformed my own approach to facing setbacks in my creative work but has also deeply enriched my coaching practice. By integrating the principles of neuroplasticity, nervous system regulation, and acceptance and commitment therapy into my coaching, I've been able to develop new ways of supporting my clients and community as they confront their own challenges.

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I am a business and life coach for creatives. My approach combines self-care, playfulness, and mindfulness to support sensitive, values-driven creatives to navigate self-doubt and cultivate deep self-trust so they can truly enjoy the creative process, bring together their body of work, make money doing what they love and leave a creative legacy they’re proud of.⁠As an award-winning artist and creative mentor, my free resources, online courses, coaching programs, and retreats support Creative Hearts to embrace their passions, prioritise their creative expression, and build loving relationships with themselves.

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