Thrive in Your Creative Business
1:1 coaching for self-employed creatives who want to get out of overwhelm, feel steady and rooted, and create a life and business where you thrive on your own terms.
You love your creative business. (Most days!) But sometimes it feels like it’s on the edge of burning you out.
You want a sustainable creative business. You want a sustainable creative life.
However, some days it feels like you’re caught up in a sea of overwhelm. You wake up and there are so many things you could be doing.
It feels like you’re not doing enough (or 'the right things') to grow your business, yet you’re constantly worried that you’re behind.
You started this business to feel more in control (of your time and your days), but it feels like you can’t switch off from the thoughts racing through your mind. On wobbly days, you doubt your ability to do this. It feels like an emotional roller coaster… which understandably plays havoc with your confidence and motivation.
And while you’d love more customers (and money!), part of you is also worried you might not be able to handle it in terms of capacity and energy… 🤷🏻♀️
The question is: how do you get out of this cycle?
The key to a business that feels fun, steady and sustainable is a business that puts you—the human—at the heart and centre.
You don’t need another template, time tracker or project planner. And you don’t need to squeeze yourself into someone else’s mould of what you 'should' be doing.
What if, instead of questioning whether you’re doing it right… you could cut out the noise, find focus and clarity, and know you’re doing the right things that make sense for you and your business?
It’s time to get out of overwhelm, dial down the self-doubt, and grow your business with gentle courage and your authentic inner voice leading the way.
So you can go from…
✗ Sitting with 22 tabs open, staring into space, wondering what you 'should' be doing 🤷🏻♀️
✗ Being caught up in 'student' and 'research mode' so you can avoid selling 😬
✗ Spending hours tweaking your freebie or newsletter then never sending it out
✗ Beating yourself up when you experience a slump in energy and motivation
✗ Not taking on work, or undercharging, because you’re worried you’ll be 'found out'
✗ Feeling like everyone 'gets it' but you
To…
✓ Finding clarity, focus and direction
✓ Knowing what to prioritise and how to trust yourself as you follow through
✓ Creating a business structure that supports you without feeling boxed in
✓ Feeling confident in your pricing, marketing and sales
✓ Gaining energy and momentum in your every day as well as your business
✓ Feeling resilient, purposeful and supported in your creative work and life
Illustrator, artist & YouTuber
“I now have far more clarity on what I want, and my work feels so much more fulfilling.
“When we started, I was feeling really lost and confused as to how to move forward. My life had changed so much, I’d gone through a big transition, and there was no map. I was trying to navigate my creative business amidst chaos, basically.
Kathryn doesn’t tell you what you should do, she gives you the skills to answer your own questions, with self-trust and confidence.
I had been approaching my business from ‘how do I make money,’ but I realised first I needed to fall back in love with my work. Now I’m inspired again and creating from the perspective of what my day-to-day life is filled with, and connecting that to my work and its legacy. The work itself has evolved into something so much more than I thought I wanted, and it feels so much better.”
What would you like to make possible over the next 6-9 months?
Perhaps you’d like to reshape your business model or offerings so that your business is better suited to your current needs and lifestyle.
Perhaps you’d like to switch up your marketing in a way that feels like you’re no longer trying to do everything and instead focusing on doing a few things that bring in the money more reliably.
Maybe you’re launching something experimental or pivoting your business and you want to feel calm, steady and purposeful as you progress in this new direction.
Maybe you desire more courage and confidence in your pricing setting boundaries, or how you show up in your marketing.
Or maybe you’ve fallen a little out of love with aspects of your business, and are ready to claim a different version of yourself and feel more fulfilled in your creative work.
Artist, photographer & coach
"Kathryn's calm presence left an impression from the very first glance and my instincts were right. Despite my strong vision, as a creative and business owner I was doubting my worth, questioning the value I bring, and I needed clarity and direction for both the business and creative parts of me.
I wanted authenticity, I needed integrity, and I was ready to make the changes I needed. As a beautifully strong and gentle coach at the same time, Kathryn's guidance helped me discover the strength within and realise that it was more than enough being exactly who I am. She is a beautiful human and an excellent coach, a person to come back to."
Creative Business Coaching…
that puts your needs at the heart and centre. (Because if we don’t address your needs as a human being, this isn’t going to be truly sustainable.)
that makes sure any strategy or tactic is properly aligned with what you want to achieve. (And isn’t just ticking boxes because you 'should' do it.)
that shows you how to develop the decision-making tools and confidence to move forward and grow your business in a way that feels more spacious, energising, sustainable and fulfilling. (Because this is why we’re here in the first place!)
Here are the four key elements I’ve learned will help you move from stuckness, indecision and overwhelm into more ease, self-assuredness and freedom in your business and creative life:
Being able to identify the REAL thoughts and sneaky (subconscious) beliefs keeping you stuck, and tapping into your intuitive wisdom to come up with solutions that are truly aligned with who you are. Know how to get to the heart of an issue quickly and easily, so you can move forward with clarity and self-trust.
Changing the story of 'this is who I am' and 'this is what I can or cannot do' to a story that is far more flexible, multidimensional and empowering. Learning how to get out of old stories and patterns that keep us stuck, and developing a new way of thinking about ourselves that supports the future we want to create.
Knowing the difference between acting from your intuitive wisdom and acting from fear or scarcity. Feeling rooted in your decisions and trusting you know what’s best for you and your business. Developing the deep self-trust you need to stay the course and create a business and life where you thrive.
Changing the relationship with our inner critics, taskmasters and voices of self-doubt that tell us we aren’t good enough to succeed, to a point where the voices in our head actively support us. Going from feeling bullied by your own thoughts to knowing you’re able to internally support yourself when things get difficult or challenging.
Imagine how much easier your marketing, sales, and delivery would be if you knew and trusted what worked best for you? Imagine how much less time you’d spend faffing or questioning or doubting yourself. And imagine how much easier everything would feel.
What you get:
20 x 1:1 coaching sessions over 6-9 months (depending on frequency of sessions).
Tools and resources to help you stop the mind drama, get unstuck and progress your creative business on your own terms.
Time and space to root into your business so you feel steadier, supported, and in a place to grow your business in a sustainable fashion.
A deeper sense of self-trust and self-belief as you navigate the complexity and realities of being a human creating something meaningful.
Brain-friendly ways to manage overwhelm, inner critics and self-doubt far more effectively (and compassionately).
All calls recorded and uploaded to a private client page. (So you can go over sessions if you want to and integrate your learning with the tools/resources we cover.)
Your investment: £1,350
(This can be spread over monthly payments = e.g. 6 payments of £225 or 9 payments of £150 depending on frequency of sessions.)
For my international friends, this is roughly equivalent to $1,705 USD, €1,590 or $2,555 AUD
If you’re ready to grow your business in a way that feels sustainable and uniquely your own 👇
If you have any questions, drop me an email at hello@kathrynho.com
Slow living & travel writer
“I'm finally taking my work seriously. I've gone from an overworked and insecure blogger who was getting sucked into various social media black holes and worrying about follower numbers, to a confident writer who's focused on her priorities and works on her own terms.
Kathryn is an incredible listener who's there to clear the path you're meant to walk down. She never imposes her own ideas onto your vision. Her coaching will let you discover your own power and you'll learn to trust your own voice.
Those hazy, far-off goals have become clear and realistic. And Kathryn asks the kind of questions that will help you to formulate a practical plan to make it happen.”
Photographer, writer and producer
“I’ve worked with Kathryn over the last few years, during which she has helped me stop working against myself, organise my thoughts, gain more confidence in my ideas and work, and find a more balanced way of working.
Kathryn is very calm, welcoming, and person-centred in her approach. She offers a very supportive environment and doesn’t rush you. Running a small business as a neurodiverse, disabled, multi-hyphenated creative comes with a lot of challenges, and having support from people like Kathryn is invaluable.”
Other questions you may have...
Is there a set curriculum? Will I have to do worksheets?
In a word, no. This is one-to-one coaching, and I’m going to be honest, I’m not a worksheets person!
We will cover tools, strategies and concepts that are relevant to you and your business. The aim is not to overload you with information; it’s to help you focus on exactly what you need now to create gentle, sustainable momentum in your business.
What about ‘homework’?
You will be asked to reflect on and put into practice what we learn during our sessions. While the focus of our coaching is on the internal and how it affects what’s going on for you in your business, you will naturally be incorporating many of the things we discuss during our sessions as we go.
How do I know if I’m ready to invest in myself and my business?
When your heart and gut offers you as much excitement as it does fear. I’ve never met anyone who wasn’t a little scared to invest in themselves and their business. Risks always come with fear and doubt. However, you also need a sense of trust and belief that you can do this. It doesn’t need to be anywhere near 100%, but you need to feel excited and willing to do the work. If you’re not sure (never wait until you’re 100% by the way. You never need to be 'perfect!'), you can always get in touch and we can discuss it.
How do you accommodate neurodiversity and different learning styles?
While I have no official training in neurodiversity, a good proportion of my clients identify as neurodivergent. (Which is not surprising, given I work with creative people.) I regularly work with people who are autistic, have ADHD, are dyslexic, have chronic illnesses, and I will do my best to accommodate any needs you have or learning styles. If you have a specific question, please feel free to ask :)
Can you do my time zone?
I work with clients all over the world. Asia, Australia, the US, Europe, and the UK (where I'm based). So I'm fairly confident we can find a time that fits, although some time slots (e.g. Australia, western US) may be more limited.
What results can I expect?
Ultimately, this work will change the relationship you have with yourself and your business. I can’t tell you what that change is going to be, but what I do know is it will unlock new ways of seeing yourself and your creative business. This work is designed to give you the foundations to help you create lasting and sustainable change, so you can thrive in a business that is made for you.