From Resistance to Rhythm
1:1 coaching for creatives + biz owners who are tired of circling and ready to build steady momentum
If you’re building something creative (a project, a body of work, or a business), this might feel familiar...
You’re not short of ideas. You have plenty of directions you want to explore.
But somewhere between the thinking and the doing… things are moving more slowly than you’d like.
Maybe you spend weeks mulling over a decision. Maybe you question things that used to feel clear. You find yourself hesitating, not wanting to publish, not ready to move forward... Because somehow, it doesn’t feel right just yet.
This might show up in your creative work itself or in your business processes — e.g. your marketing, positioning, or deciding what direction to take next.
Either way, momentum stalls.
Not because you’re incapable or lazy. But because something underneath is creating friction. Things are feeling tangled and heavier than they need to be.
The good news?
After working with more than a hundred creatives and creative business owners, I’ve learned that momentum rarely returns through forcing or pushing harder.
Usually, what’s needed isn’t more pressure or a dramatic overhaul.
It’s a clearer view of what’s actually going on.
Because very often there are specific things at play — unspoken assumptions, fears, or expectations that have quietly crept in and made the work feel heavy.
Once we can see those clearly, we can work with them.
And when that happens, things start moving again.
What shifts when we work together
Coaching is for you if you’re feeling stuck in your head and are craving progress instead. Maybe you’ve been thinking a lot, trying to figure things out, wanting to make good decisions…but not getting the traction you’d like in your work or business.
Over a few months, the shifts can look like this:
Before, you might be…
Stalling on creative projects you care about
Spending weeks thinking through decisions (that you know shouldn’t take this long)
Feeling like your ideas are tangled or scattered
Hesitating or hiding a little in your marketing
Second-guessing yourself when it comes to how you show up
Frustrated, because you know you’re capable of more
After, you’ll find…
Decision-making becomes clearer and quicker
Starting things feels easier and less scary
Completing things feels more doable
Ideas feel more coherent
Marketing feels natural, sustainable, and like an extension of your work
You trust yourself and your judgement
You’re feeling regular progress and momentum
In short:
Clearer decisions. Less resistance. More follow-through.
And momentum that feels rooted and sustainable.
Coaching for creatives & creative business owners — what we do together.
In coaching, we look at the things that will get you moving again.
Whether it’s a project or decision you keep putting off, or a direction in your work that feels unclear, there’s always a good reason underneath.
What looks like procrastination or confusion usually turns out to be something more specific: a hidden assumption, a fear that hasn’t been acknowledged, or an expectation that has become too heavy.
Once we can see the resistance clearly, it stops feeling like a vague barrier. It becomes something we can actually work with.
We use your resistance to identify the problem (the underlying assumption). We start to lower the pressure, adjust how you’re approaching the work, and define practical steps so you can move through it.
What surprises people is how quickly clarity appears. 15 minutes can be enough to see and shift something that has been bothering you for weeks.
Once that happens, the way forward becomes much clearer. Over time, you shift the patterns in how you work.
You begin to make decisions more easily. You start things sooner. And you finish more of what you begin.
"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 have far more clarity on what I want, and it looks completely different — and it feels so much more fulfilling. Kathryn doesn’t tell you what you should do — she gives you the skills to answer your own questions, with self-trust and confidence."
Carissa Tanton — Artist and YouTube Creator
The Momentum Reset
Over 3 months, we focus on one thing: Getting you out of hesitation and into consistent, visible action you can feel.
That looks like:
— sending the pitch instead of holding off
— making decisions now, instead of later
— showing up in your marketing, imperfectly
— following through on the things you already know matter
At the same time, we’re doing the deeper work of:
— shifting your mindset
— lowering the pressure
— building greater resilience and self-trust
The details:
6 × 1-hour coaching sessions over 3 months
1:1 Zoom calls, with messaging support in-between
Notes & reflection container to keep you accountable between sessions
Here’s the thing to know:
3 months is enough to get you out of hesitation and into action. You’ll start feeling the difference, and you’ll see evidence of yourself doing things.
However, long-term sustainable change — the kind where you shift your underlying patterns for good — usually takes longer.
That’s why a lot of my clients choose to work together beyond the initial 3 months — where we deepen the new rhythms you’re building, and so it feels truly sustainable.
Three months will get you going. 6+ months will make it uniquely yours. But let’s start with action first :)
The Momentum Reset
Investment: £420
(Or £140 per month for 3 months)
If something here resonates and you want to move forward with your work, the next step is simply a conversation.
In the consultation call, we talk about where you’re at right now, what you’d like to shift or move forward, and how to do that. If it feels like a good fit, we can take it from there.
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.”
This is for you if:
You have a creative project you care about but keep putting off starting
Your business or creative direction is evolving and you’re not sure what the next stage looks like
You’re circling ideas without committing to one
You want to show up more visibly (writing, publishing, speaking, marketing) but keep hesitating
You have lots of ideas but they feel tangled together
You feel capable of more, but something internally keeps slowing you down
This is not for you if you want a strategy-in-a-box solution or a proven blueprint.
Let’s talk about where you’re at — book your free Clarity Call here.
"When we started working together, I felt really stuck. I had a totally different outlook, feeling, stories I was telling myself… everything. Now, even though I know there will be times when I still doubt myself, I know what to do. You didn’t give me a list of steps — you showed me the buffet. It was always there, but I didn’t think it was for me. Now I do."
— Jodi Trudeau
FAQs
Do I need to be actively creating to do this work?
No. Some clients come to this work in a period of creative questioning or transition. What matters isn’t output; it’s your willingness to commit to and explore what the next stage looks like for you.
What if I’m not sure what I want yet?
You don’t need 100% clarity to begin. This space is designed to help you explore this. We find our options often open up the more we give ourselves permission to 'not know all the answers.'
Is this therapy?
No. This is not a substitute for therapy. This work centres on creative rhythms and tendencies, emotional processing, your relationship with yourself, and working out what works for you — in the context of your creative work and/or business.
This does involve looking at your current thoughts and feelings, and at times, examining where they come from — but this is not meant to be a deep-dive into your past or everything that has made you, you.
How do I know if this is the right space for me?
If something you’ve read here resonates, see where that curiosity takes you. You don’t need to have all the answers; that’s what conversations are for.
What happens in a Consultation Call?
The Consultation Call is a 60-minute, organic conversation over Zoom. We discuss where you’re at right now, what you might want to change, and if coaching might be helpful.
What if I’m nervous about starting?
That’s normal, and very human! We’re working with honesty and reflection, not perfection. You don’t need to be 'ready' — just willing to be present and see where it leads. Plus, I’m a good guide, promise :)
Is there a set curriculum? Will I have to do worksheets?
No — this is personalised coaching, focused on what you need right now. While we'll explore useful tools and strategies, the aim isn't to overwhelm you with information. It's about finding what actually works for you.
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 may be more limited.
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.”
Ocean Grove
Founder of Conscious Euphoria
“Before we started working together, I wasn't sure where I was going wrong, and I struggled to integrate the different parts of my business into one cohesive thing. Kathryn helped me see a clearer business path and make the changes I needed to make.
Prior to working together, I had lots of ideas that were tangled up and messy, but now I feel like everything is neatly laid out on my website, and it makes so much more sense. My traffic to my website has gone up by 724% in the last year!
I would (and have!) recommended Kathryn to anyone feeling stuck, lost, or even just a bit confused about where they want to take their business. Kathryn is so approachable, down to earth and easy to talk to, our meetings are always something I look forward to.”
Feeling curious?
If you've read this far, chances are something’s speaking to you.
The next step is a conversation, where we talk about what's going on for you and decide if coaching together feels like a good fit.