Creative Essentialism
What lights you UP?
Welcome to
Creative Essentialism
Your Inspiration Workshop
in partnership with the Clark Hulings Foundation
The tools and support you need
to live the creative life you envision.
Build your creative foundation.
Envision, clarify, and follow your dreams - on your terms
Manage your time with an anti-hustle approach
Work towards goals without overwhelm
Grow skills to create new projects with confidence
Have you been envisioning a creative life?
If you are ready to take your ideas, career, business or creative project
to the next level, coaching & workshopping really helps.
Consider this:
What if you could live the creative life you envision?
It IS possible for you.
Luxurious time in the studio or study.
Doing what you always wanted to do - with no “should” cloud hanging over your head.
New ideas freely flowing - a managed mind.
Whether you have a current job, are an entrepreneur, or just want creativity to be a bigger part of your life.
In Creative Essentialism, you’ll learn the concepts, mindset and get the coaching you need -
to build the life you really want.
You can do it. I can help.
Join me in
You’ll transform your creative life your way.
A 6-module course + workshopping program
created for people who want to live
a more creative and productive life.
3 Core Concepts - Learn how doing LESS can help you create MORE.
My 5-Step Process to build and improve no matter what stage you’re at
Workshop your ideas and be inspired by interdisciplinary concepts
from thinkers and innovators in science, art, technology, philosophy, literature, and moreThe Creative Essentialism community to connect, share, and learn
Monthly Thought Salon group coaching & workshops
A sweet workbook with inspiration to keep you on track
You can do it. I can help.
I’m Shannon, a writer-turned-artist, I worked in marketing for many years before I finally followed my obsession with art.
I held back because of fear of failure. I went for the things that were easier for me. It took ages to really get serious about making art - and then, to figure out how to align my art and make it into a business.
But I did it. I’m painting, showing and selling my art - and I realized my skills from my past life can really help others. So I got certified as a life coach - first to help myself - and now I want to pass on what I have learned to help artists find abundance in their careers - and their lives.
If you are struggling with a creative block, if you want to dig deeper into developing a new body of work and connect it to your business mission, or want to learn business skills, create a website, or learn how to set better goals, I created a special coaching program just for artists, Metaphor Mindset Studio, based on my proven process: Creative Essentialism.
Creative Essentialism
3 Strategies
for loving your creative life
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In your Mind & Heart
In Your Studio
In Your Business
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Making decisions releases power
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Your path is like no other
Set your own goals
Compare yourself only to yourself
You don’t have to be:
fearless
famous
a financial or tech whiz kid
to live a vital creative life.
I’ll work with you to define success for yourself.
It can be as simple as
Believing in your own creative projects
Believing in yourself, and
Believing in the power of creativity to change lives.
That’s it!
But we get distracted by what’s out there,
get anxious about circumstances beyond our control,
and derailed and by our own brains.
I’ll teach you how to work with that - so you can keep your dreams on track.
Creative Essentialism
PLUS
A small but growing private
online community of artists to connect, share & learnGroup coaching & events
Workshop your Life
A beautifully designed workbook to help you get there.
Build your Creative Vision
Explore your best ways of working
Simple ways to Reverse Engineer your projects
Envision your Year Planning Process
Mindset Exercises
Choose Your Word of the Year, and more
When we listen to the artist within—we make magic.
Learn how the creative process can bring meaning to your life.
Whether you’re an artist, or just a human
wanting a more creative experience on the planet,
this course is for you.
FAQs
How does this work?
When you click a button to make your purchase, you’ll be on your way!
You’ll receive an email from me (your instructor and coach, Shannon Borg) with a link to access the Creative Essentialism course.
In it, there’s a short video to lead you through everything you’ll need to get started: trainings, tools, workshop sessions, and how to access to your new group of fellow creatives in our community, The Creative Circle.
What if I’m just not ready yet?
Believe me - I GET it. There are So many options, classes and programs out there.
But how many are custom-made just for people who want to live a more creative life? That are ready to learn basic concepts that will infuse your whole life with richer meaning and more creativity?
Not many.
And I have studied many of them, and what I offer just what you need. I came into art & business later in life after a career as a writer, teacher, marketer, and leadership group moderator, I bring years of experience to teaching art and the creative process.
I also finally realized that coaching is what I’m good at - and I LOVE it! So I want you to feel totally comfortable knowing you are in good hands with a seasoned leader, coach, teacher, and compassionate, creative human, just like you.
How do I apply this work in real life?
Creative Essentialism has a Workshop element built in. Every two weeks we have a group Workshop where we get together online and talk about projects, setbacks, ideas, and inspiration. Each session, three people will get to present their idea and get supportive feedback and coaching, along with fun interaction from a well-managed group.
I’ve been in many groups and have learned what works and what doesn’t. So know you are in good hands with a coach that knows how hard it is to feel vulnerable and share your ideas. But the more you find your courage, the more right your life becomes. We will work on becoming the people who fearlessly share our ideas, act on our goals, and attain our dreams.
See you inside!
And I will do my best to make this a fabulous experience for you and help you get you where you want to go.
Baby Steps & Breakthroughs