In my decade+ years as a career coach, I've noticed that the most successful professionals often have a commonality. They’re “secret grandmas!” Meaning, they're craft enthusiasts, hobby collectors, or passionate art-project never-completers. 

And with the massive shift in how we work since COVID (when everyone suddenly became bread bakers and urban gardeners), we're seeing more evidence than ever that learning new crafts might just be the career catalyst you never knew you needed.

After spending over a decade helping artists, designers, writers, and other creative professionals navigate their careers, I've noticed a common thread: even the most talented individuals occasionally hit a wall.

Nearly 70% of my professional clients feel “stuck” in uninspiring jobs that drain their creativity and energy? If you're nodding along, feeling trapped in the monotonous “9-5 grind”, it's time to break free and explore a world of extraordinary career possibilities (AKA cool jobs)  you might never have imagined.

Nurturing Your Creative Flame & Battling Burnout as a Creative Professional. Burnout affects even the most vibrant creators but many don’t understand why so let’s delve into the world of burnout, exploring its origins, understanding its signs, and unveiling strategies to reignite your creative spark. If you're a creative professional seeking to rekindle your passion and find lasting balance, read on.

Sometimes asking for help is the only true path to success.

Most people feel trapped by societal expectations, living lives that look good on paper but feel hollow in reality. They do all the “right” things: follow the prescribed path—stable job, predictable career trajectory, meeting everyone else's definition of success—while feeling increasingly disconnected from understanding what it is they actually want.

But what if success isn't a predetermined road map, but a journey you design entirely for yourself?

We've all had that one terrible moment in our career that we would rather forget. It may have left you feeling embarrassed, defeated or even hopeless. But this seemingly terrible moment could actually be one of the best things that has happened to you in your career.