
Does this sound like you?
You have a stack of creative projects you’d love to get to, you just can’t quite find the time. Life is busy and mostly good, if only it would slow down a little bit ;-)
There’s always someone needing your advice, support or input. Whether it’s work or a little person wanting your help, the pace is full-on and the to-do list never seems to end. Finding time to relax, or do something just for yourself, can feel impossible.
(Meanwhile, the weeks are flying by and the school holidays are no doubt looming again. Aargh!)
If you ever wish you could just pause the treadmill for a moment, you’re definitely not alone. The solution is surprising though, because something lovely happens when you let yourself create. Time begins to feel slower and more spacious. An hour spent in your art journal, making a vision board, crafting cards or painting something you spotted on Pinterest actually kinda feels like a joyful little mini-break!
Your creativity is not a luxury. You don’t need to be a professional artist, writer or maker for it to count. Whatever creative thang you love to do matters. It doesn’t have to become a profitable business to be worthwhile either, I had to learn that one! Creativity can simply be for fun, for play, and for recharging your batteries.
It’s not about the end product. Your painting doesn’t need to look like a Picasso (nor should it, because you’re you, not him). Your journal doesn’t need to be perfect; honestly, the little “mistakes” often become the bits you love most, right?
If this resonates and you'd like to find time for your creative magic, I’d love to help. Grab my free mini-workshop, Find Time for Your Creativity, and take one small step back towards your sparkliest self.

If you long to get back to your creative happy place, this mini-workshop is for you!
It’s a fun, practical way to help you find a little more space and quickly get back into your creative zone. As a lifelong creative, project manager and author of Time Management Miracles, I love helping busy people make time for what lights them up.
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I believe that creativity is vitally important, and yet there have been seasons in my life when my easel has stood gathering dust for longer than I care to admit. It's not always as easy as just writing it in your calendar, is it?
Nowadays I paint regularly, I exhibit my work without stress and my daily journaling habit is well-established. I've learned how to reduce the friction that gets in the way and tamed my inner critic so that I can let myself create. The difference isn't a fabulous colour-coded time management system (although I am a bit of a stationery addict ...) or incredible willpower. It's understanding a few of the deeper patterns that hold us back and finding an easier way to let creativity flow.
My background is in project management, so I definitely bring that pragmatic approach to my coaching; but as I get older I realise how much more valuable it is to squeeze the maximum JOY out of my time, rather than trying to maximise efficiency and productivity. It's too easy in our drive for productivity to cut out the things that light us up, that bring us joy - but we're human beings not human doings, right? I would love to help you let more JOY in too!
Alongside practical tools, I also help you gently untangle the emotional patterns, inner criticism and sense of urgency that can make creativity feel harder than it needs to be, so you can return to your creative magic.
I've learned that making space for creativity is not just about managing time, it’s about creating nervous system safety so that that amazing, creative part of our brains can come online again (hurray!!) and giving ourselves permission to play again.
Whether you're looking for some quick practical tips, some personal support or to join a supportive community of like-hearted women, here are a few ways I can help you make more space for your beautiful creativity:
Executive Coach and Leadership Mentor (Masters from Institute of Management, UK)
Background in project management and consulting (PRINCE2 certified)
Author of Time Management Miracles (2016)
Exhibiting Artist (NZ Academy of Fine Arts, USA Waterford Fair)
Specialist in emotional resilience, subconscious work and leadership development
Professional facilitator - workshops, team days, lunch & learn (Post-grad certificate in Advanced Faciltiation)
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