Hi, I'm Zander, inner creative coach
(a life coach, creative expert, & growth coach – all in one)
"In our coaching sessions, Z brought attentiveness, care, and insight to encourage me amidst a transitional phase of my life and career. I wholeheartedly recommend these services to artists, academics, and anyone seeking to recalibrate their creative life and reconnect with a sense of purpose." - Anonymous
I believe creativity is vital. It's the way we heal each other. It allows us to envision and work towards the future we want.I support creatives of all kinds: artists, creative executives, academics, and community builders who feel chronically stuck and are in need of holistic momentum and sustainable direction. Let's get you back on track.
"You were there in the middle of my escape. I'm so grateful for your support and care during that time. Even though it was over text and phone, you understood and helped me gain strength to move forward past my experiences so thank you for this." - M.C.
Why INNER CREATIVE COACHING
FOR ARTISTS?
When you're feeling chronically stuck (in your life trajectory, in your artistic career, or in your personal life), you need someone who can help sift through your full brain and help you find your direction.I can help you organize your mind, re-perspectivize your goals and challenges, and collaborate with you on a realistic game plan tailored to your time needs. In my coaching sessions, we'll include mindset identification, accountability practices, mentorship, and encouragement.
What kinds of artists have worked with me?
Artists who have sought out my coaching have often experienced the following:- difficulty prioritizing their own needs/time
- stuckness around creativity, or having dormant creative practices
- overwhelm/burnout from work and capitalist structures
- confusion regarding their purpose in life
- difficulty with being seen or perceived
- struggle with major life changes
- loss of creative momentum
- creative indecision
Artist wins
With my support, artists have:
- moved past burnout
- transitioned into new careers
- navigated through creative anxiety
- confidently jumped on valuable opportunities
- got out of unsupportive jobs, relationships, negative self-talk
- successfully finished creative projects and met deadlines with less stress
- cultivated a strong creative identity and life grounded in their values
- confidently promoted their business in alignment with their values
- built a healthy routine that creates a sustainable lifestyle and professional practice
- built a supportive community for themselves
Why INNER CREATIVE COACHING
FOR ACADEMICS?
Academia is a tough place to thrive. I've been there. If you're feeling stuck in your career path, or you're feeling jaded by the university, you need more than just a fresh perspective: you need a re-alignment of your creative purpose and a deep understanding as to how academia is a part of that purpose.I can help you sift through your mind and help you identify the direction you want to go. Together, we can create a realistic game plan tailored to your time needs. You can expect coaching sessions to include mindset identification, accountability, mentorship, and encouragement.
What kinds of academics have worked with me?
Academics who have sought out my coaching have brought the following challenges:- navigating challenging departments: setting boundaries guilt-free, protecting your energies and time.
- perfectionism as a professor: decision overwhelm, difficulty meeting deadlines, time unawareness, high self-pressure to deliver exceptional work, but at your own health sacrifice.
- existentialism as a professor: wondering “what’s the point of my teaching/research when the world is on fire?” and getting stuck in self-doubt.
- general higher ed burnout
Academic wins
With my support, academics have:
- moved past burnout
- transitioned into new, sustainable careers
- set boundaries to protect time and energy
- navigated smoothly through bureaucracy
- got out of unsupportive jobs, relationships, negative self-talk
- successfully finished academic projects and met deadlines with less stress
- built a healthy routine that creates a sustainable lifestyle and professional practice
- built a supportive community for themselves
WHY INNER CREATIVE COACHING
FOR EXECUTIVES?
When you're feeling stuck and can’t see your vision, you need someone you can trust who can help sift through your full brain, bring you clarity, and help you realign for success.I provide that space, helping you to:1. take stock of where you are + where you want to go
2. create your own personal game plan, and
3. sustainably follow-through on that game plan while avoiding the dreaded burnout.My role as a coach includes mindset identification, accountability, mentorship, and encouragement. My approach is client-led, strength-based, and neuroaffirming.
What kinds of Executives have worked with me?
Oftentimes, Visionary Executives — ADs, EDs, CCOs — have sought out my services, needing to radically transform one or more of the following:- toxic perfectionism
- unworthiness / imposter syndrome
- industry burnout
- fear of failure in career
- lost of clarity or purpose in life and career
- difficulty prioritizing their own needs/time
- difficulty balancing career with major life changes
Executive wins
With my support, execs have:
- cultivated a bespoke, holistic leadership style
- bounced back from industry burnout with more energy and excitement
- attracted key individuals and groups for dynamically aligned expansion
- strategically chose the right opportunities for financial and personal growth
- radically transformed their mindset, simultaneously improving both work + home lives
About me
Then
I'm a professor, artist, and creative. I’m also queer, neurodivergent, and nonbinary.I’ve had a rigorous creative and academic trajectory. At the age of 17, I left home for music school 2,500 miles away. By the time I was 30, I had just finished my doctorate in electronic music and art at Brown University. I’ve had a number of original music releases and many live performances, and truly believed I was enjoying my success.As much as I love creating and being around other creatives, I came to realize that the pace of production in that world just wasn’t right for me.I struggled a lot: with the pressures of both academic and music communities. I found myself overworking and overperforming, leading to repeated burnout. I was losing my inner creative voice – others’ voices and expectations for my creativity became louder than my own. It got to the point where I couldn’t even listen to music or look at art without having a panic attack.I had ignored the cues of burnout for too long; my body began to crash. I felt like I was drowning. I took leave from my teaching position and eventually made the decision to leave academia to radically rest and reset.Throughout this trajectory, I discovered something that came naturally to me: I loved helping people. Artists, educators, community organizers — all creatives. This filled my cup and felt like second nature to me.
Now
As a recovering perfectionist, I know first-hand how intense self-pressure can feel. I know the struggle of losing clarity and vision, trying to get aligned and return to your purpose in this world.Since 2020, I’ve taken what used to be more informal consulting and coaching for creatives (artists, academics, and other visionaries) and transformed it into a full-time, holistic profession.I absolutely love what I do.My coaching, offers an affirming and compassionate perspective, tailored to you: the Artist, the Academic, or the Executive. I can see your situation and struggles clearly, and I can help you identify the clearest path forward in self re-alignment and exponential growth.Together, we can tackle your specific challenges, radically transform your mindset, and help you find alignment to your most healthy and successful self.
Book your FIRST CALL
“I'm stuck and miserable!”
If this is what you're hearing in your brain, I hear you. You're stressed, overwhelmed, and nearing burnout or existential melancholy. Overthinking doesn't seem to help. You need a fresh perspective on what to do, where to go, and how to do it: all in a way that feels right to you. I can help you find your way.
Want to see if we're a good fit? Let's book your first call:Step 1. Fill out this short questionnaire.Step 2. After you submit, I'll email to schedule our 20-30 min call.Step 3. We’ll have our first call (video or audio-only)On the call, we'll chat about your current challenges and short-term goals, and what working together could look like.
Let's book your next session
If you're new here, please fill out the questionnaire below. Once you submit, I'll reply to you in the next 48 hours to schedule.
PRICING
2025 Rates
| $80 / hr | Artists + Academics |
| $220 / hr | Executives |
For sliding scale availability, custom services or additional inquiries, email innercreativecoach at gmail dot com.
All sessions are 100% confidential.
Please select the booking option you'd like to purchase.Note: Payment is required to fully confirm your scheduled appointment, and should be submitted at least 2 business days prior to your upcoming session.For example, if your session is on a Monday, payment should be received by the preceding Thursday. This helps me plan and schedule effectively. Thank you!