The Creative Condition

I had a spellbinding conversation with @inspiredtowrite this week. Amie's awesome 'We Need Your Art' book landed her in my universe and luckily for me, she was keen to share her experience and golden advice as a fellow creativity coach and author. Coming in March! #creative #creativity #art #podcast #artist

I miss retail. In some ways. I wrote about why those shop jobs before my creative industry career are valuable for recognosing what I need today. Read now in the diary at thecreativecondition.com #creativity #retail #drawing #art #illustration

Episode 2 of our new @thedolectures 'Do Radio' show 'I Am Not Creative' is out today, hosted by @dannyallison_illustration and I. We're discussing the mental battery and it's airing at noon and 8pm (GMT) today. Each episode goes on demand 3 weeks after release, and they air 3 times daily at thedoradio.com This is an incredibly candid and open chat about the need to protect our mental health in this chaotic, relentless world. As if by design, I had no sleep last night because the stress jug overflowed. #creativity #design #radio #podcast #mentalhealth

Thank you for the glowing feedback on episode one of my brand new radio show with @dannyallison_illustration on @thedolectures 'Do Radio' station. We kicked off with a snapshot of our current moment and what it means for creators - the challenges and opportunities. This week on episode 2 we're discussing the mental battery. Danny in particular is incredibly open about the role of a mental breakdown played in the shape of his creativity, and what he learned. You can listen Monday at 4am, noon, and 8pm (GMT) at thedoradio.com or on their app. Each episode is avaliable on demand 3 weeks after its release. Onwards and upwards! #radio #mentalhealth #creative #creativity #design

Delighted to be co-hosting a new radio show with @dannyallison_illustration on the @thedolectures ' fantastic Do Radio, called 'I Am Not Creative' exploring the challenges creators face in this current moment. Next airing is noon (GMT) on thedoradio.com - then daily! Check it out! #creativity #creative #radio #art #design

Don't miss @mintylew - Head of @base_design New York on this week's episode of The Creative Condition podcast. Min shares a great origin story, about values learned from her father that continue to play a key role in her creativity today, and why mood boards are not the way to stimulate different thinking. Listen at thecreativecondition.com/pod or on your preferred platform. #design #creativity #creativeagency #agency #podcast

Happy new year all! Some uodates on: A new storytelling/book writing coaching offer The brand new @creativecondition_ podcast episode with Head of @base_design New York @mintylew Last year's mental health trials The first week back! #creativity #coaching #coach #design #creative

I spend a lot of time talking about specific aspects of creativity, but I'd like to tell you what my coaching actually looks like in practice. I have a limited number of slots left in January, with some exciting ones lined up. DM or email me ([email protected]) and we can discuss your situation and come up with a plan! It is for anyone who wishes to better align with their pure creativity, not just professionals, and not just visual communicators. It's been a joy for me – an empath and an emotional sponge – to have the opportunity to help all kinds of artists, freelancers, founders, and everything in between, to take more conscious command of their creativity and direction, both personally and professionally, over the last two years. We'll usually kick off with my 'Pit Stop' intensive session. For some, this is enough, but with my long-term clients, it felt like a strong start, and we agreed to design 6-month and 12-month programs with quite specific goals in mind. In part 1 of the Pit Stop, we get deep into: 🕳️ Roots/origin story 🕳️ Current situation and the person you are right now 🕳️ Hopes, fears, ambitions, and dreams 🕳️ Frustrations, blocks, and constraints 🕳️ Insurmountables (the big, horrible bastards you have no control over but can reframe) 🕳️ Skills, growth, and broader abilities We leave no stone unturned. As much as you're comfortable sharing with me is magic because it's all relevant, and dots get joined that you might never have perceived as linked. Values, beliefs, misperceptions, and overlooked opportunities tend to emerge. Then we break, have a wander if we're in person, a brew if we're doing it over Zoom. Part 2 is an intensive work-through of my 'Anatomy of Creativity' map/framework, which covers these key areas of your creativity: 🫖 Core creativity 🫖 Personality 🫖 Community 🫖 Environment 🫖 Body and brain 🫖 Tech and digital 🫖 Play 🫖 Inspiration 🫖 Modifiers Then we part. I go away, we'll feel a little overwhelmed, and when you've had a chance to process the session, I'll deliver extensive, actionable written notes of recommendation with accompanying exercises. Let's talk. #creative #coach #coaching #creativity

Don't miss this week's fantastic chat with @wiedemannlampe co-founders Benji Wiedemann and Alex Lampe. I was in awe of the way these guys communicate their brand in every way, from in-person interactions to visual aesthetic. They work on epic scale international work whike maintaining a founder-led lean team to ensure the culture and soul of their clients is the priority. Two great origin stories too! Supported by @weareillustrationx and a big thanks to @redsetteragency for the connection. #design #branding #brand #agency #creativity #creativeagency

Don't miss the 'working class voices' bonus podcast with the brilliant @wildwomanintheblue as we ponder the plight of working class people in a moment when there are many barriers to the creative industry and creativity at large. Out now at thecreativecondition.com or on your chosen podcast platform. #workingclass #creativity #creative #design #art

Don't miss @wildwomanintheblue on this week's episode of The Creative Condition podcast. We're talking about striking the challenging balance of creative headspace, connection, and getting by financially. Charlotte's debut book, 'The Happy Nomad' is a stunning read and will soon be added to the reading list at thecreativecondition.com Supported by @weareillustrationx Coaching slots available in December (act fast!) And 2 left in January. Big chance to get the direction and clarity for your business and creative plans in 2026. #creative #creativity #coach #coaching #author #bookstagramuk

We've all felt the horrendous financial pressure that can throttle our ability to function, and of course, our creativity and ability to make good decisions. Today's episode of @creativecondition_ podcast digs into this, and the author of 'The Happy Nomad' Charlotte Bradman joins me to share her inspiring story of having to lose everything to see a better way. It shows us that what we're sold is not the singular truth. Supported by founding sponsor @weareillustrationx #podcast #creativity #career #creative #author #vanlife