Why is Creativity Important?

Creativity is the essence of what we are; it’s the very essence of life. Creativity is our individualism. Creativity is how we solve problems; it’s how we make movies and art and books and stories. Creativity is how we build our world; it’s how we make love and make families; it’s how we find fulfillment beyond survival; creativity is at the root of living a life with purpose.

That’s why it can be extremely frustrating to be creatively stuck.

Why a Creative Coach?

There are many reasons why people get stuck creatively, so there are many ways a creative coach can help you get creative.  It depends on where you are at in your life and process, and what your goals are.

Some people need inspiration; some a new perspective; some need accountability; some need a methodology to create or develop new ideas; some are overly perfectionist to the point that they are frozen in their process.

If you’ve hit that creative wall—or you simply don’t know where to begin your journey—you need a road map to get around that roadblock and to your destination. Whether you need inspiration; cheer-leading, a sounding board; a fresh perspective; a new direction; a system and calendar; or developing a methodology to foster and propel your creative spirit forward—I’m here to help you reach your creative goals in a way that works best for you.

What do I know?

I know a lot about the creative process. I have worked as a designer, illustrator, marketing consultant, writer, author, professional musician, sculptor, event and festival producer, publicist, videographer, video editor, music producer, songwriter, songwriting instructor, public speaker, even ministry. In my free time, I’ve had experience doing improv comedy, and smatterings of cameo acting roles in theatrical and dance productions. I’m not saying I’m good at all of those things, but I’ve sure enjoyed doing every single one of them. It’s important to be creative; it’s also important to enjoy being creative.

I’ve encountered every roadblock: lack of motivation; unsure where to go next; felt like my work was stale; too much of a perfectionist to ever finish anything; run out of ideas; outright laziness; the man with 1,000’s of excuses. I’ve overcome all of them. Its been a lifelong process and passion of mine—of intrigue and discovery—in understanding and trying to control and manifest the creative process.

There are many ways to approach creativity: intellectually, emotionally, motivationally, exploring the tactile, remembering dreams, psychologically, behaviorally, by shifting perspectives, and how we think ourselves. Any single or combination of ways might be the best approach for you.

Creativity is an unending exploration of infinite possibilities. I’ve done this through my professional work, academia, workshops and constantly investigating the creative processes of people I meet and admire.

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