Sparking the Wonder Within

Why might you want to try creativity coaching?

• People find that the life journey requires a periodic rediscovery and redefinition of one's artistic/creative nature.

• Many people want to be reflected, held safely in their own exploration, and learn more about using their natural, creative strengths to move in a desired direction.

• Lots of us are taking the responsibility reins in hand to counteract the discouraging and damaging messages from culture that demonstrate low priority on the importance to learning of expressing the artistic self.

Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaching

The Kaizen-Muse creativity coaching philosophy embraces traditional coaching tools like setting intentions and using accountability, however the real magic comes through application of Kaizen-Muse concepts and tools, applied over time, with a gentle and compassionate approach.

Would you like to build creative success by
• balancing your strengths, challenges, and needs, and
• building a creative practice that is effective immediately & over time?

Clients report that what they value most are
• the skilled and special partnering provided,
• revealing education about the creative process, and
• astoundingly effective approaches that work.

I coach clients in the USA and internationally... and have just a few openings...
Allow me to hear about your creative dream! Email Laurel with questions...

Laurel Aston is a Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach, trained and certified in 2006 by the Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaching Coalition (KMC3) and re-certified in 2008. Laurel offers coaching in-studio on the San Francisco peninsula, in Athens, GA, and over the phone anywhere.

"Kaizen" is a Japanese word that means, in a phrase, continuous progress over time. "Muse," in the name Kaizen-Muse, refers to the re-invented Muses in The Nine Modern Day Muses and a Bodyguard by author and creativity coach, Jill Badonsky, founder of the Kaizen-Muse coaching program.

How to Get Started

There are several offerings within the tiered set of coaching packages. You are invited to request a complimentary 40 minute session with Laurel to find out more. Request appointment here by emailing Laurel.

The first month of coaching includes
• A questionnaire process, review, discussion, and summary
• Four 50 minute sessions by phone
• Weekly email followup and exchange

How much does coaching cost for successive months, by the month?

We tailor a package that fits your needs for a minimum period of 90 days to follow the first month. You might catch a special offer in MuseViews, sign up on the Contact Us page.

How can I save money while investing in my creative future?

Through the complimentary session you will discover if we are a good match. By committing to the first month plus the 90 -day plan up front, you can save on the cost of coaching over four months. Please contact Laurel for more information...

Coaching clients on all continents! Receive coaching:
• via telephone & email, anywhere in the world
• in-person, at the Mountain View studio, or
• combine in-person coaching with telephone & email coaching

Please contact me if you want in-studio private, Kaizen-Muse sessions.

Customized coaching packages can also include:
• Muse Journey content
• SoulCollage studio session
• online Yahoo group for coachees
• artist support in a group context

TESTIMONIAL

I highly recommend Laurel as a compassionate and skilled coach. Last year I felt desperation about my writing, and I was worried about things. While learning more about fear and the things that affect my creative process, through weekly coaching, I also found a rhythm with my planning and started prioritizing differently. It is exciting to say that I am now writing steadily on a novel and enjoying my pace!
-- Mary W., Kindergarten Teacher, Osaka, Japan