I am now taking creative coaching clients on a limited basis due to ongoing writing commitments. As a certified coach in Creativity, I guide you through the creative process. I’m a word shaman (guide) and we jam and brainstorm in a safe and intuitive container. I have a profound connection with words, and I help people find theirs. I listen deeply and guide the words along until they fit perfectly.
“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
The practice of the Jam Session has been around for a long time in the music world. A Jam Session happens when artists bring their instruments, talent, experience, and passion. And, they jam. The Jam is the experiment and the process of co-creation—the freedom. It’s a co-creation with no attachment to result. And, the magic happens when things start to take shape; melodies form, canvases are filled, and manuscripts are written.
“It’s hard to write a song alone. It’s only by jamming that you can get a song together.” ~ Maurice Gibb
Creative Jam Sessions use the same concept. Mixing in a little curiosity, imagination, and freedom of play. The Jam is always surprising and not a little bit awe-inspiring! And, as often happens, we discuss process and creative life and all that goes into it.It gets as deep as you want it to. You bring your project, your knowledge, your experience, your talent, and your passion. I bring my A-game, my crazy-mad love affair with words, deep listening, knowledge of content structure, creative life experience, and my all-things-brainstorming passion. And. We. Jam. For an hour.For a half-day.For a whole day.For a weekend.
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. In-person Creative Jam Sessions are designed to be longer and concentrated Hourly Coaching Sessions can be in-person or on Zoom.(LINKS below to learn more and schedule time on my calendar)
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"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!”
"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!”
“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."