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Experienced, and not afraid to say hard stuff

“Sheryl is strong, experienced, and not afraid to say hard stuff. But she also doesn’t take herself too seriously! I highly recommend signing up for her newsletter, joining one of her courses, and hiring her 1-on-1 to help you in your unique creative hopes, fears, dreams, blocks, and projects.”

Like a big hug every Tuesday evening

I really enjoyed Sheryl’s course. I appreciated her down-to-earth style, and the support of the group was like a big hug every Tuesday evening. We’re planning to continue meeting up virtually and put the good ideas into practice.

The best gift I could give to myself and my career

Joining Sheryl’s coaching group was the best gift I could have given to myself and my career. Her words of wisdom empowered me to be bold and unapologetic, to dream bigger, and most importantly, to rediscover the joy of creativity—a spark I had lost over the past few years.

Invaluable – I’m a happier photographer because of it

Being a creative is a lonely experience, made worse when the well of work runs dry. Sheryl generously shares her arsenal of life and work hacks that illuminate pathways to a happier, more stable and more positive approach to the creative ups and downs. The course also gives you a VIP pass to an amazing and …

I’ve become braver and bolder

The high professional level of every participant was a great asset. We had a lot to offer each other in knowledge and support. The weekly accountability really helped me get things done quickly. I’ve become braver and bolder at reaching out to people and organisations I want to work for, and in writing funding applications …

I learned so much

 I learned so much in the 10 weeks, new skills and mindsets to approach various creative and business challenges. It will take 6-12 months to apply it all, but my sales increased even during the course.

I’m allowed not to be perfect

“I now feel I am allowed not to be perfect, I am reminded that it’s OK to work in ways and structures that suit the creative psyche. Over the course of a creative life, we make many things: there isn’t one static moment of perfection. We are all allowed to develop.”

Rich, insightful content

While delivering rich, insightful content, Sheryl mixes in personal stories with her long experience supporting creatives. She is adept at drawing out the contrasting experiences the group’s members, so that sessions are not lectures, but broad, discursive explorations of a theme. Even the areas of the course that were less relevant personally provoked fascinating insights …

Packed with great ideas, practical advice, useful exercises

What can I say about Sheryl’s ten-week creative coaching course? Highly recommended! I signed up looking to connect to other creatives, gain insights and advice and learn how to move my own practice forward in positive, yet realistic ways. The course delivered all of the above and more, packed with great ideas, practical advice, useful …

Literally everything I needed for a more prosperous and fulfilling freelance career

Sheryl’s creative coaching course was packed with literally everything I needed to know to have a more prosperous and fulfilling freelance career. It was structured in a logical and easy to follow manner and covered everything from growing your income to marketing yourself to expanding your networks, as well as the importance of play and …

It changed the way I view my time and priorities

The course changed the way I view my time and priorities as a creative. My mindset has gone from one of a hamster in a wheel, to realizing I have the power to control my own schedule. Instead of being ruled by an overbooked calendar and self-imposed deadlines, I’m making decisions that are best for …

Fun and inspiring

The group sessions were fun and inspiring. As a result I have upped my day rate, I have a better relationship with my clients and I’ve realised that I am standing on the green grass! I’ve also made connections with other members of the group and given them a few assignments. Thank you for the ride! It’s …

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