In 2017 Entertainment Assist conducted a study into the mental health of entertainment industry workers in Australia and the results were pretty horrifying. The rate of suicide was more than double that of the general population. Experiencing moderate to severe anxiety was more than 10 times more likely with a 5 times increase in the […]
If you’re not really sure about what your niche is, here are three steps that might help you work them out. 1.Vision I’m always coming back to vision clarity because for me it is the number one most important thing to have under wraps. Usually, when you’re crystal clear about the vision for your life and […]
2017 is coming to a close and 2018 is lurking on the horizon, full of promise, new ideas and potential. The new year is a brilliant time to get stuck into some strategic planning, masterminding and reassessing. Before you move the goal posts, it’s time to acknowledge the goals you kicked this year. Constant goal […]
During my Left of Centre two-day creative life intensive, I work with artists at all kinds of stages of their career trajectory. Some might be brand-newbies and others have been at it even longer than I have (and I’ve been working in the arts for more than 20 years!). For those that are later in […]
This has really been one of my hardest learned lessons after a lifetime working in the creative industries. As artists we can feel really shitty about ourselves and work when it’s not flying off the shelves, packing out theatres or revered by oceans of raving fans. This is amplified if we’re spending a certain amount of time comparing ourselves […]
One of the most common types of clients that I have walk in my door are people who are mid-career. They’ve been in the creative industries for a long while but have hit a fork in the road, a block, or a turning point. Perhaps the creative passion that filled them up 10 years ago […]
This simple 3 minute journaling exercise is perfect for getting your flow on so there no excuse to not give it a go. 20 minutes a week and you’ll be firing on all creative cannons. Step 1 Get a pen and paper, a journal or sketch book with a favourite pen is great but the […]
Not only is the holiday season a perfect time to leverage for your own creative work it’s also a great time to get out there and enjoy the arts yourself with your friends and family. Whether it’s by getting on down to any of the multitudes of artisan markets, buying handmade Chrissy presents, checking out […]
2016 has been a big year! We’ve lost some amazing creative heroes from our planet, gained Zika, lost Brangelina and then there’s that whole Trump thing. I am personally pretty ready to fare this year well. Before I get geared up for the new year I always take a minute to take stock of the […]
It seems I’ve spent a lot of my life justifying for those around me why I have chosen to make the arts and creativity my life’s work. The struggle is real, carving out a life in the arts is very challenging and I get that those who love me would love to ease that struggle. Maybe […]