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Creative Thinking

Let's talk about confidence

Let’s talk about confidence.

Two coaching sessions, with two A-list performers who lack confidence. Success is no cure for a loud inner critic!

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Want a consistent flow of ideas?

Want a consistent flow of creative ideas?

Ideas are currency. Whether you’re starting a business, writing for a living or making art — here’s how to have more of them.

Read moreWant a consistent flow of creative ideas?
Mistakes, and how to correct them

So you’ve made a mistake in your business. Now what?

Don't let perfectionism hold you back. Learn to own your mistakes, and how to correct them gracefully

Read moreSo you’ve made a mistake in your business. Now what?
Micro-breaks

Micro-breaks: How to make space, even on your busiest days

Tiny habits that make a huge difference when you’re stressed and overwhelmed

Read moreMicro-breaks: How to make space, even on your busiest days
My 90-day LinkedIn experiment

My 90-day LinkedIn experiment: the results

I posted on LinkedIn most days, for three months. The results surprised me.

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How to get featured in the media

How to get featured in the media

Getting in the press, on radio or TV can be a huge boost. Here's how to do it.

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Know your value

Know your value, as a creative

Creative work often feels intangible. It can be hard pricing it, or communicating its value to clients and buyers. This might help.

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How to price freelance jobs that are no fun

How to price difficult freelance jobs

Don't enjoy doing a particular job? Here's how you work out what to charge.

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Should you be charging more?

Should you be charging more?

Why and how to raise your prices as a self-employed creative. Because your work is valuable!

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Brandon Sanderson on the Tim Ferriss Show

14 things Brandon Sanderson can teach us about writing

With over 40m book sales and a Kickstarter that raised over $41m, this author has lessons for all creatives

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Culture Shift: notes on an exhibition

The Face exhibition, and how it feels to see a big part of your life on the walls of a museum

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Manifesto for the creative life

A manifesto for the creative life

Your creativity can change the world. So here's how to nurture it.

Read moreA manifesto for the creative life
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