FAQ
Q – What is this creativity coaching? Do I have to go to the gym?
Coaching means many things to many people. With Anne Carley Creative, the emphasis is on helping you enjoy your work. When you’re clear about your intentions, and you know someone has your back, it feels more do-able.
Wisdom meets practicality here. So if going to the gym clears your head and gets you ready to work on your creative projects, then yes, head on over there. Learn more about my coaching approach here.
Q – My work is unusual. Special. Unique. How will you know what to do with it?
Each person’s work is unique and theirs alone. I listen, and encourage you to dig deep so that your voice and your meaning are clear.
The result is a more energetic version of your unique work.
Q – I’m protective about my work in progress. Are you going to show it to anyone else?
Absolutely not. I honor the importance of confidentiality to creative work. Especially while it’s still being made, our creative work deserves to be protected and held close. In fact, depending how we choose to work together, I may never see your creative work. (There’s so much else to consider.)
Q – What if I don’t like what happens with the coaching process?
That’s not likely, because in our Welcome Call and coaching sessions we clarify our working relationship, so you have a clear sense of what to expect, based on your intentions, your needs, and your timeframe.
During our work together, the lines of communication are open. Rest assured you can cancel at any point. If you become dissatisfied, we can stop. You’ll receive any materials you’ve shared, and my ongoing commitment to confidentiality.
Q – I worked a long time on this project. Are you going to mess with it?
Think about where in the process you’ve gotten slowed down or stuck. Together we can work toward #becomingunstuck. We’ll be focusing on aspects of your creative life. I don’t intend to tell you how to make your creative work.
Q – I haven’t really started organizing my work yet. All I have is ideas, and a lot of notes and sketches. Can you help me get going?
Absolutely. Creativity coaching services can provide just what you need: a safe place to pull it all together and regain the inspiration that started this process. Here’s what we offer. Take a look!
Q – How hard is this to do?
It’s a mix of hard work and great satisfaction. Here’s what some of my clients have said about the process (read more here):
- “You make me feel I am better than I believe I am.”
- “You keep me accountable when there are other demands on my time.”
- “I am feeling comforted by your support, rather than being overwhelmed.”
- “I can’t believe how beautifully you have made it all come together.”
- “You have inspired me to keep working on it until it is right. It will be better having discussed it with you, and I very much thank you for that.”
- “Thanks for being my rock!”
Q – What about my copyright? I’m not giving anything up, am I?
Your copyright in your work remains yours. You’re not giving anything up. I honor your rights in your work, and, if you share it with me, I keep your work private.
Q – Is this therapy?
This is not therapy and I’m not a therapist. Creativity coaching can sometimes overlap with other kinds of coaching (like life coaching for artists), but there is no diagnosing, assessing, or treating in this space. Instead, coaching supports you and your creative practice.
Q – Sounds good. I want to get started. What’s the next step?
Book a free Welcome Call to get acquainted and discuss your project. If we want to go forward, our next step is an Initial Strategy Session. If that feels like a great beginning, we’ll work together to define the steps after that. (Also, if you’re not receiving it already, I recommend subscribing to my monthly newsletter).
