What Is Creativity Coaching? (By Taisir El-Souessi)

You've probably heard of coaching; life coaching, career coaching, executive coaching... the list goes on. In a general sense, a coach is a professional that can help you develop a fresh perspective, problem solve, set goals and support you as you work toward reaching those goals. So what's a Creativity Coach and why would anyone need one?

Many people think of themselves as not being creative or they put limits on their creativity. You may be one of these people. You might think there isn't a creative bone in your body. You may think that you are creative at work or in other specific areas but not as an "artist" or a "writer." You may be a professional artist, performer or writer who has times that you "get stuck" and can't seem to find inspiration or discipline. Basically ANYONE could benefit from this type of personal growth work because MOST OF US have had experiences that may in some way make it hard for us to create.

What can a Creativity Coach do for you?

A Creativity Coach does some of the basic coaching things I described above but also much more. They can help you with multiple aspects of your creative life or lack thereof. Blocks in creativity can be related to a variety of issues that are practical, emotional, existential and psychological. A coach can help you figure out where to get started or support you in working on issues of confidence that may be stopping you from achieving your goals such as writing that novel or performing on stage. A coach in this line of work typically has some type of experience in the creative arts and understands the difficulties that can arise during the creative process.

Why did I decide to become a Creativity Coach?

I believe that the arts (drawing, music, dance, etc.) are the language of our deepest human connection. They help us tap into the healing that is within all of us. You are an artist. You are a poet. You are a singer. You are a dancer. I believe you were at birth. What happened? Maybe you've been able to hold onto it and flourish in your creativity but sometimes you hit roadblocks and need some support to get going again. Maybe you feel your "creative self" was stolen from you by circumstance or life experience but you want it back. Maybe you feel like no one ever tended that garden but you know there are seeds buried under there that can grow and flourish with some help.

I've been there. This field is important to me because I've seen others flourish through arts exploration and I've had profound personal experiences myself, but I hear from many people that they are not creative or they don't know how to unlock that creativity. Working with a Creativity Coach can help create movement in these areas.

What can you expect from Creativity Coaching?

• identifying and developing creativity goals
• formulating plans that build on your skills
• holding you accountable for making progress
• supporting and encouraging your success
• increase abilities in personal expression
• utilizing arts modalities to gain personal insights
• deeper personal exploration through the arts
• work toward healing unresolved "old pains"

EXAMPLES

"I'd love to paint or draw but I'm just not creative and I don't know how to get started."

This person could use some help making plans for getting started and work on those negative thoughts that are sending them the message that they're not creative.

"I'm not sure where this fear about painting is coming from, maybe because my parents always told me it was a waste of time."

This person could use some support to heal from these old wounds about not being good enough or their creativity being a waste of time.

Thanks for reading!

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Have You Been Missing Out?

Have you been missing out on living the life you dream about? Do you wish that you could wake up every day to do what you love to do? Do you secretly desire to start your own business but you are not sure how to begin? If you answered yes to any of those questions then you have landed on the right article.

Life coaching is a phenomenal career that could give you an opportunity to achieve all of the above things that you answered yes to. By becoming a life coach you could start a new career as a coach, integrate your coaching certification into your current career, or start a coaching ministry.

As a coach you could also specialize in additional areas such as Christian life coaching, Christian marriage coaching, girl's self-esteem coaching, lifestyle wellness coaching, and youth life coaching. You could add any of those advanced certifications to your life coaching certification and enhance your opportunities, client base, and calling. So if you are passionate about other areas of coaching you can specialize.

If you feel like you have been missing out on anything in your life, you don't have to continue to live that way. Missed opportunities can be transformed into seized opportunities. Missed opportunities are only missed opportunities if you continue to miss out on them (I hope that made sense). But the moment you seize opportunities they are no longer missed opportunities, they are opportunities that can propel you into greater dimensions of success.

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The Secret Ingredient Successful People Use!

Have you ever wondered what the secret ingredient used by successful people is? How do successful people stay accountable and focused? How do they recognize and overcome obstacles and get outside their comfort zones to excel beyond their wildest dreams?

A successful person may have one, two or several! In fact, I listened to a speech given by a wealthy entrepreneur and he said he makes use of eight of them! Successful people may make time for this secret once a week, once a month, in person, on the phone, on Skype or in a group. Do you have an inkling of what I'm referring to? Yes, no, maybe? I'm referring to having a coach to help you stay on track to accomplish your goals.

Having a coach can be a powerful tool in becoming successful. Do you need a coach, or do you already have one? Have you ever considered becoming a coach yourself? Which type of coach would you be?

There are several different types of coaching. To name a few: life coaching, executive coaching, business coaching, and fitness coaching.

As a brief overview, a life coach generally has a focus on life-style issues and life decisions. An executive coach is paid by an organization and frequently offers a service to an executive's employer. Executive coaching fees usually are higher than those for life coaching.

Business coaching can refer to a type of life coaching or to the coaching of business skills within an organization. Fitness coaching focuses on physical fitness, but it may encompass issues such as diet and lifestyle.

Now that I've piqued your interest, how do you choose a coaching school that suits you and offers the best qualifications?

Isn't it always a good idea to go to the experts? The International Coaching Federation is the place to go to find expert advice about coaching. This organization is dedicated to raising the standard of excellence within the coaching industry. They have a list of numerous coaching schools to choose from, that have met their strict accreditation requirements. Everything that you could possibly think to ask about coaching is on this website.

If you are undecided and you would prefer to be coached instead there is no problem. They have a list of the benefits of using a coach, tips for hiring a coach, a referral service and more.

Wishing you great success in all your endeavors.

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Your Life Story Matters

We all have a story and you can use your story to help transform the lives of others, yes, your story matters. You should not keep your story bottled up inside. Your struggles, your pain, and your achievements can all be instrumental in the lives of others. What good is having a story if you never share it? God has blessed you tremendously, and He has given you something powerful that can be a blessing to others.

You may be surprised to know that your story can be converted to life coaching programs, life coaching seminars and workshops, and even coaching classes. You can create programs and services based on your life story that can inspire others forward. Is it easy? No. But is it worth it? Yes. I am a witness to that.

For example, I never imagined when I lost my corporate nursing job in 2009, due to corporate downsizing, that my life story would be used to help others become life coaches and launch a coaching business. But God never allows us to go through anything without it becoming a powerful testimony.

I believe that one of the worst things we can do is keep our mouth closed. My late mother used to say "a closed mouth doesn't help anyone." And that is so true. If we don't share our story how can we use it to empower, encourage, inspire, and motivate others? And even if you think your story can't make a difference, I am here to tell you that it can. But you will never know if you don't take a leap of faith.

Just think of an obstacle you have faced and conquered. Think about how you have gone from pain to power. Think about an achievement you have made, or a goal you have accomplished. Now imagine how amazing it would be for you to build solution-driven programs and services for others, based on your life story. And don't let fear stop you. Even if you feel some fear about getting in front of others in a big way, let your faith rise and inspire you into a more purposeful and meaningful life.

One of the things that makes me feel so wonderful is helping others. It's a gift that "keeps on giving." As a nurse I have always had a heart to serve, but God knew there was more for me, and that I had more work to do. I never lost my passion to make a difference in the lives of others, but my life story has given me an opportunity to serve in a way that is bigger than I could have ever imagined. And the same thing God did for me, He can do for you too. It is possible!

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