Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness
Coaching for Creative Professionals
A former paediatric ER doctor turned blockbuster novelist, CJ Lyons writes thrillers steeped in the life-and-death realities she once faced on the hospital floor. With more than 2.5 million books …
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‘Brutally honest’ is not just a catch-phrase for US consultant Emily Cohen – it is the red thread that runs through her advice to creative-studio owners. In this episode Emily shares the …
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If you’re a creative service provider of any kind, then to sign the right kind of clients -- for the right kind of projects at the right kind of fees -- then you basically need to do two things. …
David Hieatt co-founded cult clothing brand Howies, revived a derelict Welsh jeans factory as Hiut Denim, and created the globally-admired ideas festival The Do Lectures. Along the way he has …
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This autumn it struck me that this is my 21st anniversary as a creative coach. In many countries, 21 is considered the age at which you become an adult, so it seems like a good time to reflect on the …
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How much should I charge? I hear this question a lot from coaching clients wrestling with the perennial question of how much a unique piece of art, or a stylish design, or an engrossing story, or a …
Image by digitalista via BigStock When I teach my workshop on 'Fundraising for Artists,' we play this game: I give the class an imaginary check for $10,000 and I ask an artist to come to the front …
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Image by SeDmi via BigStock After 25 years in the music business, I've probably seen it all when it comes to musicians being ripped off - by managers, labels, promoters, venues, websites and …
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If you're an independent artist or small creative business, a website is essential for showcasing your work and finding customers. But building and maintaining it is challenging for several …
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