1-1 coaching for creatives

creative individuals and creative business owners who want to live and work well

How we can work together

Coaching is a collaborative and empowering environment that will help you get from where you are now to where you want to be (and who you want to be). Here is my current coaching offer for you:

3-MONTH COACHING PROGRAM

More calm, clarity, and confidence

This is a deeply supportive 3-month program. It’s a warm and welcoming space where you get to reimagine, redefine, and redesign your life and work.

3 months with:

  • 6 coaching sessions

  • Weekly check-ins

  • Voxer support

  • Tools and resources

  • Private client portal

Price: €1,250 (or 5 payments x €250)

Is coaching for you?

You might be experiencing some of these things:

You’re feeling overwhelmed and exhausted from trying to juggle your creative work, personal life, and business responsibilities

You’re uncertain about your next steps and what to prioritise, and you’ve lost sight of your vision in a sea of possibilities. 

You’re holding yourself back due to comparison and fears, feeling like everything needs to be perfect before launching or sharing anything.

You’re stressed about making a consistent and sustainable income, and you’re struggling to price or charge for your work.

You’re struggling to manage your time and stick to routines, and procrastinating on tasks that feel intimidating or uninspiring.

You’re unsure of how to promote your work in an authentic way, and you’re holding yourself back due to fear of judgment and criticism. 

You’re starting to lose the sense of joy that drew you to your creative work, making you feel uninspired or creatively blocked.

You want to get unstuck and live in a more intentional way

Here are some things we can explore together:

Setting boundaries to protect your time and energy, creating sustainable routines that allow for rest and renewal, and prioritising tasks to focus on what really matters.

Clarifying your goals and defining what success looks like for you, reconnecting with your purpose and creative vision, and creating a roadmap that aligns with your unique needs and desires.

Letting go of perfectionism and embracing progress over perfection, building confidence in your work and your creative voice, and developing resilience to handle criticism or setbacks.

Aligning your pricing, offerings, and business model with your values, identifying ways to grow your business, and developing strategies to create a steady and sustainable income. 

Designing a schedule that supports your energy levels, using productivity tools and techniques that align with your brain, and breaking projects down into manageable tasks to reduce overwhelm.

Developing marketing strategies that feel authentic and sustainable, building confidence to share your work with the world, and creating boundaries with your online presence to avoid burnout.

When you work with me, you get a certified coach + creative person + solopreneur

I understand the unique challenges of being a creative human with big dreams and equally big fears, as well as the emotional rollercoaster of running a business on your own.

And I know what it’s like to battle with self-doubt, the inner critic, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome. I also know all about stress, overwhelm, and burnout.

But I’ve learned tools and techniques to deal with these things, and I would love to help you do the same.

I have trained with Optimus Coach Academy, one of the world's leading providers in ICF-accredited coach training. My diploma is accredited by three leading coaching organisations: the ICF (International Coaching Federation), the EMCC (European Mentoring and Coaching Council), and the AC (Association of Coaching).

I maintain the strictest confidentiality and follow the ICF Code of Ethics.

But what is coaching…?

Coaching is an evidence-based process rooted in neuroscience and psychology.

In my coaching, I use various coaching models, tools and techniques to help evoke awareness and facilitate growth.

Anchored in the present and looking at the future, coaching is a collaborative and empowering environment that will help you get from where you are to where you want to be.

It’s an open, curious, non-judgemental, and non-directive space where you get to think, reflect, learn, and grow.

Coaching is not about therapy, teaching, or mentoring by giving suggestions and advice.

Here are some of the key differences:

Therapy

Focused on the past and present, therapy helps individuals process past trauma, emotional struggles, or mental health issues. May involve diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.

Mentoring

Focused on the present and future, mentoring is based on an experienced professional sharing advice and knowledge from their own journey to guide a mentee to move forward.

Coaching

Focused on the future, coaching uses powerful questions to facilitate deep reflection and growth. Helps clients find their own solutions to move forward with clear strategies and accountability.

FAQs

How do I book my coaching program?

1) Fill in the enquiry form and I’ll get back to you with an invite to book a free Discovery call.

2) Meet me for an informal 30-minute chat, no strings attached.

3) If you wish to invest after our meeting, just sign the Coaching Agreement and pay the invoice (first instalment or in full).

4) Then you’ll get a welcome email with all the onboarding information, including a link to my calendar so you can book your coaching sessions.

A note on payments: the invoices are issued from my client management software Dubsado and payments are made online with Stripe (a secure credit card payment processor).

The first payment is due within 5 days of receipt to secure your spot, followed by monthly payments. If you’re using the payment plan, the following payments will be billed monthly. So if your first payment is made on the 3rd of July, the following payments will be due on the 3rd of August, 3rd of September, etc.

When does the coaching start and end?

The exact start date will depend on my availability at the time of booking, which we will discuss and confirm before you sign up. Your first session will be the start date of your coaching program and the end date will be 3 months later. So if your first session is on the 25th of August, the program will end on the 25th of November.

If I have any pre-planned holiday days during our period together, your program will simply be on pause while I’m away and extended with the same amount of time (if I’m off for two weeks, your coaching program will be extended by two weeks). You will always have 3 months in total.

What times can I book my sessions?

You can book your sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 10:30 am and 3:00 pm (15:00) CET (Stockholm/Paris/Amsterdam). Check out the Time Zone converter here to see if this works for you and your time zone.

When are you available for support in between sessions?

I’m available via email and Voxer (chat/voice notes) in between sessions. My office hours are Monday to Thursday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (16:00) CET. I will always do my best to respond within 48 hours if it’s within my capacity, but please be aware that it’s not always possible.

What's expected of me as a client?

That you’re committed to the coaching process and honour the terms of our Coaching Agreement. You just need to show up, be yourself, and be motivated and willing to do the work :)

Will there be homework?

Yes, kind of (but really rewarding homework). Coaching is about learning new ways of thinking and being, so our work together will unravel things that you might need to practice in your everyday life. I will also share coaching tools and resources that I think would benefit you. It’s never a requirement to do any of it and it’s completely up to you (but the more motivated and willing you are to do the work, the more you will get out of coaching).

Do you have a signature process?

No, there's no signature process, template, or framework. We will go on a journey together, but exactly how that journey unfolds will happen organically and be tailored to your unique needs. You will get my full support with coaching sessions, Voxer, emails, tools, and resources.

Can you guarantee results?

No, there are no guarantees in coaching, but I promise to show up for you and give you my full support during our time together.

When you invest in a 1-1 coaching program, you’re not buying a finished product with a specific outcome. Instead, you’re investing your time and energy into a new way of being.

Also, it’s important to note that transformation takes time. Raising awareness, changing, and unlearning a lifetime of patterns and ingrained behaviours isn’t a quick fix, which is why we always work together for at least 3 months.

And your progress might not be linear. Sometimes it might feel like you’re taking two steps forward and one step back, but as long as you keep showing up, doing the work, and trusting the process, you will make progress and move forward.

How do the calls work?

We will meet online on Zoom, but with the camera off, so it’s more like a phone call. That’s how I can focus best, listen most attentively, and deliver my best coaching to you. Without the camera, it often feels like a more intimate space (and you can lie in bed or show up in your PJs).

It’s super easy to book your meetings in my online scheduler (Acuity), which you can sync to your digital calendar, and you’ll get automatic reminders before each session (3 days, 1 day, and 1 hour before). All calls will be recorded and shared with you in your client portal.

What happens in a coaching session?

A coaching session is a collaborative and empowering environment where I will partner with you to help you move towards what you want.

A session always has a clear arc with a beginning, middle, and end. First, we establish what you want to focus on, what you want out of the session, and why it’s important to you. Then we spend the majority of the time exploring different options and perspectives. And at the end, we look at how you’re going to move forward after the session in a supported and enjoyable way.

My coaching is never pushy, and I never expect you to come up with loads of action points at the end just to feel like I’m giving you value. I trust the coaching process and I trust that you will know what’s right for you — sometimes the way you choose to move forward is simply to go away and think about what you’ve learned.

Do you offer refunds?

No, there are no refunds so please book mindfully. The Discovery call is a chance to figure out if this program and I are a good fit for you, so once you’ve signed the Coaching Agreement you’ve committed to booking your spot and paying the fee in full.

Is coaching confidential?

Yes, coaching is completely confidential and no one else will know what’s being said. I agree and comply with the ICF Code of Ethics.

Have any other questions?

If you have any questions or need more info, you’re always welcome to email me at:

hello@sofiaenglund.com