6 Signs You Really Need an Artist Coach
Successful people, in so many sectors including finance and sport all rely on coaches to improve performance, mindset and life balance. But artists? An artist coach can help you figure out both what is important to you and how to do it. Most artists think they don’t need help and either try to do it all by themselves or figure it out with studio mates. In reality it helps to have professional experienced support, someone who can help you get where you want to be.
Here are six major signs you may be ready to hire an artist coach.
You feel stuck or unsure of what you are doing. An artist coach can help you find clarity and direction in your practice and your business. Sometimes this shows up as procrastination and a coach can help you change patterns to disrupt this habit and move towards the things you desire.
When you realise you have let fear take the wheel. This is when you stop showing up for yourself, you aren’t your best advocate any more and sometimes confused why. An artist coach can help you develop confidence, show you that you are as worthy as everyone else and support you in the steps to deep self belief. Because this is the foundation of all your success.
You blame the market, the art world, the gatekeepers for making you feel stagnant or for your low sales and lack of interest in your work. An artist coach will help you regain control and show you that all you need is available, with a different perspective. They will also help you develop audiences for your work and develop strategies to be more visible and make sales.
You believe what they told you about being an artist
It takes years for any traction or success
There is no funding in the arts
Art is a low income occupation
These stories abound in the art world and sadly are passed on with each new graduation class. The good news is that it is not true. There are many pathways through a career in art and an artist coach can help you work out what you want rather than what you have been told to want; Then they’ll help you navigate towards it, and earn real money in the process.
You’ve lost sight of what fires you up. An artist coach can bring you back to your life purpose, replacing a confused and jaded outlook with clarity. There are times in our lives when what we used to do no longer excites us. An artist coach can help you work through this bringing you back to making art that is once again meaningful to you.
You’re frustrated or jealous when you see another artist’s success. An artist coach will help you see that that success is also possible for you. Then work on a plan for you to achieve the things you desire in your art life and business.
If any of the above sounds familiar then you should know my three month 1-1 artist coaching is open for enrolment. Click here to see if is right for you