Have you ever had a vision be so big that any steps you take toward it feel pale, inadequate and like they’ll never add up? Like the reality of your work, efforts, and results are in and of themselves evidence of failure or mediocrity? The enormity of what’s needed, utterly daunting? When the gap between vision and the current manifestation of things is big and when you look around at people who are carrying out such visions, such bigness, such impact, anything that’s in the shadow of that vision can seem so small. Perhaps you tell yourself, those are big
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Do you need to see a finish line before you can hit your creative stride?
Has this pandemic shocked your creative system? Rhythms have changed. The world has changed. The up and downs of trying to process what’s happening alone can take all the energy! For Robyn, this extra time at home feels like she’s back in her twenties- hangin’ out, lots of time for creative projects- awesome, right? Or panic-inducing. Maybe you’re used to rolling out projects on an assembly line. Deadlines and feedback are what usually keep your creative juices flowing, and now you’re looking for a set of quarantine rules to keep you accountable and engaged. In this mini-coaching session, we explore
Got the adapting disease? Know when to disrupt.
You’ve done the training. You know your stuff. You’re called to this. But there’s something in the way. If you’ve ever felt like your sensitivity or attunement to others is holding you back from claiming your seat at the table, this session of Coaching for the Collective is for you. Meet Tui. Chameleon extraordinaire, who observes a space and can adapt herself to meet what’s needed. Do you share that adaptive superpower? At what cost? Join us as we explore the nuances of creating a business practice as an intuitive shapeshifter. We talk about finding and nurturing your own voice,
But what if I suck?
The slugs have decimated my kale and I’m pissed about it. So much effort, love and attention in setting up this little growing paradise and half the plants are gone. This is a metaphor for life, my lovely neighbour. I’m not reaching, stay with me here. Slugs are the small, inner narratives that slowly creep in when it’s dark and eat away at the parts of us that are trying to find the light and grow. They don’t start with the stems. They don’t go after that which is hardy and stable, they go after the leaves. The delicate, new growth
I can’t believe I almost got this tattoo
Several years ago, I was planning to get a massive owl tattoo on my shoulder. I’d talked myself into the meaning and significance of this bird and chosen an artist who came recommended by the server at the organic pie shop who had beautiful, vintage butterflies tattooed down her arm. Then I had an awakening. Not the kind that comes from a steady meditation practice or Ayahuasca journey. This awakening happened in the middle of Exposure Home, a basic, trendy home store on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. I saw this cool owl book end in the style I was thinking
The collapse of life and work. How are we adapting?
Balancing ‘work’ and ‘life’ right now is what one might call a ‘shit show’. I love it. Kind of. I just tried to record a video for you. Twice. Both ended when my toddler started screaming outside my office door. Actually, the first one, I just kept going, because many parents now have a new ‘work soundtrack’ and it sounds like their kids! But then my dog started barking, the distractions became intolerable and I just really wanted to be living BY MYSELF in a hotel room so I could work in peace. As I write this I can hear
Which direction will fulfill the dream?
What if your project, business, creative works, areas of life even, were each a living being all their own? Their own needs and aspirations, their own timing, their own life cycles. How might you relate to them differently? How might you listen? How might you take care of and steward them? Meet Jennifer. An actor, performance artist and teacher. She’s bringing a lot of heart and discernment to her ‘what’s next’, qualities we could all use right about now. If you’re multi passionate, have several initiatives on the go and feel like you don’t know which to prioritize, watch this
The inner committee harshing your dreams?
Do you have a dream or project that you want to pursue but the inner committee shuts you down before you can even begin? Have we got a conversation for you! This was such a moving session. I’m so grateful to Gloria for sharing her struggles with getting to the page to write her novel. After a lifetime of abandoning her own dreams and following what others deem appropriate and responsible, as well pleasing and caring for everyone but herself, it’s time to rewrite her identity and write the book. How does she start to listen to what matters to
Fear of feedback and failure? Build creative resilience.
Putting your heart and soul into something and then offering it out to the world may be one of the bravest and most vulnerable things you’ll ever do. When we’re creators and service providers, collaborators and artists, feedback can fine tune our offerings and elevate our art. When we take the lead on something that matters, feedback or critique can help sharpen our sword and deepen our impact. But what happens when feedback cuts through our tender underbelly and guts us? How do we process, integrate and grieve feedback that opens old wounds or undercuts our sense of self-worth? Meet
Working from home? A survivor’s guide
Families are getting a crash course in how to work from home together with their children and before mass insanity ensues, I thought I’d drop some tips. My family has mastered this shit. I’ve run my business online with location independence since 2009. My husband also works from home, running a non-profit, going to grad school and holding the role of DDP (default daytime parent.) We have an 18 month old toddler and 12 year old and some hot tips for how to juggle. Here is all you need to know. You’re welcome. Have a solid morning ritual: We like
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