Writer ~ Word Shaman ~ founder OF ABUNDANT CREATION
CREATIVE JAM SESSIONS
“The difference between the right word and the almost word is a very large matter – tis the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.” ~ Mark Twain
YOU BRING THE IDEA. WE'LL BRING IT TO LIFE.
Sometimes you don't need another course. You don't need another webinar. And you definitely don't need another worksheet telling you to brainstorm. You need another creative mind in the room. Welcome to a Creative Jam Session.
As a certified coach in Creativity, I guide you through the creative process as we jam and brainstorm in a safe and intuitive container.
The Jam is the experiment and the process of co-creation—the freedom. A Jam is an immersive, highly personalized creative collaboration designed to help you move an idea, story, project, business or possibility from: 'There's something here…' to 'YES. That's it.'
“It’s hard to write a song alone. It’s only by jamming that you can get a song together.” ~ Maurice Gibb
WE TALK. WE QUESTION. WE SCRIBBLE. WE JAM.
Mixing in a little curiosity, imagination, and freedom of play. The Jam is always surprising and not a little bit awe-inspiring!
We challenge assumptions. Follow tangents that turn out not to be tangents at all. Move things around. Throw things out. Laugh. Listen for what's underneath the obvious answer. You bring your knowledge, ideas, experience and instincts. I bring deep listening, intuition, storytelling, strategy, language, curiosity and a lifetime of helping ideas find their shape. And. We. Jam.
For a half-day. For a whole day. For a weekend.
WHAT CAN WE JAM ABOUT?
A book. A screenplay. A business. A brand. A workshop. A speech. A creative project. A crossroads. An idea you can't quite articulate yet. You don't have to arrive knowing exactly what you need. Sometimes figuring that out is the first part of the Jam.
I use a variety of inspiration-inducing modalities to tap into the creative zone: brainstorming flow, clarity meditation and journaling, creation sprints and dynamic breathwork that puts in an optimal creative space.
It can get kinda spiritual, but that’s how I roll! Not woo-woo, but definitely mind and heart-opening.
A private, immersive Creative Jam designed entirely around you, your project and what you're ready to create. Follow-up Coaching Sessions can be in-person or on Zoom.
HALF-DAY JAM — Enough time to crack something open and build momentum. FULL-DAY JAM — A deep dive with room to explore, dismantle, discover and create. BESPOKE JAM — For the big idea that needs more room. The book. The business. The body of work. We can Jam in Austin—or I can bring the Jam to you.
Creative Jams are intentionally limited and are most often booked through referrals.
Limited Zoom follow-up sessions and hourly creative coaching are available for previous Jam clients and referrals. No giant coaching package required. Just the right conversation when you need it.
Tell me what's percolating. You don't need a polished pitch. A paragraph will do.
"Cindy is the guidance and voice you need to support you in your writing and creative endeavors. She has this amazing amount of intuition plus the benefit of exceptional intelligence. We did a weekend Jam session. I was honored to have been able to work with her, have her enhance and transform my project and be in creative partnership with someone who really had my best interest at heart. You need Cindy on your team!”
Andrea Quinn, Empowerment Coach/Author
"My half-day session was sublime and exceeded my expectations which were very high because I know Cindy and what she is capable of doing. Cindy created a structured, safe and inspiring space in which to Jam. She customized the day to help me get focused. The project I brought to the session was the launch of my new business venture of being a Presentation Coach. But, I remained firmly stuck in fear and doubt. Cindy was able to quickly identify what my hesitations were in not moving forward and guided me to find solutions and as Emily Dickinson would say, to “dwell in possibility.” She then helped me through a process to begin the process of honing my message and developing a plan of action. Through this process, a “working” business name musically appeared which through her follow-up and prompts, helped me to finalize and purchase the domain! Consequently, I accomplished more in 5 days than I have in a year! Whoop! If you have something you are noodling on that needs to find its wings or you need some powerhouse creative coaching on a specific project to help it soar, I recommend a half-day Creative Jam Session with Cindy!”
ferrell Marshall, Career Coach
“I was unbelievably inspired by my Jam session with Cindy. I was asked to write a chapter in a book. It was my first published piece and I was in a whirlwind of indecision. Cindy’s expertise & focused guidance created an outpouring of ideas that just flowed. I left my Jam session with an outline, the beginning of 3 written parts of my chapter & complete excitement for this project & future projects. Cindy’s ability to take a seed of an idea and turn it into fruit is phenomenal. I encourage anyone with a project that requires any written word to Jam with Cindy. It’s a 5-star experience and it was truly beyond my expectations! Cindy is The Word Shaman AND the Idea Shaman."
Elizabeth Walsh, Transformation Guide
Cindy is a wizard with words! Her ability to listen to what I was saying (and NOT saying) helped me craft a TED-like talk that revealed my personality and passion while delivering a poignant message. Her warm coaching approach and constructive suggestions made working with her a dream. I'd hire her again, for sure.
Rebecca Powers, Alpha Female, Author
I recently did a "Creative Jam Session" with Cindy that far exceeded my expectations. With wizard-like intuition she put together the perfect itinerary for the afternoon; one that opened my mind, cleared out creative blocks, so I discovered a whole new vision for my project. Her edits are thoughtful and insightful, which means they land easily and well. She prepared material to get me ready and a post summary outline, which added to a rich experience. The time we spent accomplished all I could ask and more. I highly recommend you 'unjam' your creativity with Cindy and enjoy seeing how much more you have within you to bring to the world. She's the Creative Sherpa to guide you up your challenging climbs.
Lisa Greenfield, Executive Consultant
Cindy inspires me. Her creative solutions & ideas are firebrands of motivation and encouragement. I can always count on Cindy to make my day and show me through her insight the positive path to take in decision making. I highly recommend her for any creative task at hand. She is a one of a kind keeper.
David Grady, Senior Media Negotiator
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