Creativity FAQ

I've never heard of creativity coaching before.  Is this something new?

People have been studying and researching creativity for a while.  People have always expressed themselves creatively.  But many people in the modern world have lost touch with their creative side.  Sometimes it's snatched from us in school or work or both.  Some people are so focused on making a living and doing all the things that they are supposed to do, creative expression sometimes gets lost.  Creativity coaching can help us uncover the imagination, creative spirit and ideas that are in all of us.

Is everyone creative?

I believe that everyone is creative.  Creativity is how we express ourselves.  Some people equate creativity with being an artist.  That's one way to express creativity, but our creativity is also apparent in how we speak, dress, decorate our homes, do our jobs - in short, how we live.  It's about using imagination, expression, problem-solving and sometimes even risk-taking.  It's how we see and operate in our world.

Who would I hire a creativity coach?

Creativity coaching is commonly thought to be only for artists.  Actually, anyone can benefit - business professionals, executives, retirees, volunteers, artists - anyone who is interested in living a more creative life and expressing themselves in creative ways.  Working with a coach can help you make progress more quickly, give you a fresh/different perspective, challenge you, and help you commit to doing the work that will move you forward.  I can't give you the answers, but I can help guide, question, challenge, and most importantly, support you in your creative journey.     

 Why would I hire a creativity coach?

People work with creativity coaches for a number of reasons.

• If you are stuck on a creative project at home or work and can't complete the project
• If you are approaching retirement and you would like to explore your creative side
• If you are a professional artist, writer, performer or work in  the arts and you need help because you are blocked
• If you want to pursue artistic projects and can't seem to find the time
• If it's been so long since you tapped into your creative side, you wonder if you still have any creativity or imagination left
• If you are stuck in the rut of "eat, sleep, work" and would like to have a creative outlet

Does a creativity coach teach you to be creative?

Creativity coaching is about helping you discover and pursue your creative interests and talents.  It does not teach you artistic skills like painting, drawing, and writing.  It does help you tap into what's already there and find ways to express yourself.

How does creativity coaching work?

Creativity coaching is a flexible program that is unique for each person.  It is based on your goals.  Coaching is designed to help you find the approaches and answers to your creative challenges.  I can't tell you what to do, but I can guide you in exploring your creative expression.   I coach people by phone and/or in person (if you are in the Metro DC area) with e-mail support.    

What is the cost?

That depends on how you would like to set up your program.  You have different options.  We can discuss by phone or via e-mail what would work for you.

How long will it take?

Creativity coaching requires a commitment from you to invest your time and energy in exploring your creativity and doing the work that you decide you want to do.   I do ask for at least a 3 month commitment because exploring your creativity, forming new habits and creative development takes time.