Hi, I'm Zander, inner creative coach
(a life coach, creative expert, & growth coach – all in one)
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.
"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
"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?
"The guidance Z gave me was always calm and grounding, and modulated from simple acceptance and helping me feel seen, to practical technical support, to developing intellectual and academic frameworks for growth and hopeful world-building." - B.F.
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
"Z is consistent and caring, lending a thoughtful and understanding ear to my confusions, from social crises to academic pathfinding, and everything in between." - B.F.
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
I'm a professor, musician, coach, and consultant. I've had a "successful” career: earned a PhD from Brown University, taught at high-ranking institutions, traveled for artist talks and music performances across the country. It all came crashing down when I lost my inner creative voice.I hadn't realized that I was working myself to the bone in both higher education and music. I was striving for others' standards of perfection, which led to chronic burnout and my mental health rock bottom.I stepped away from both academia and music to radically rest and reset. In my recovery, I gradually started coaching and consulting other artists, musicians, writers, and directors who were burnt out, overwhelmed, and in need of radical, specialized support. And I realized two things: 1) I loved helping other creatives and visionaries, and 2) I noticed my own inner creative voice started to come back. I’m happy to share that I’ve been coaching and consulting full-time since 2020.My coaching is customized to you: the Artist, the Academic, or the Executive. I can quickly empathize with your current situation and intuit what you need to get to your goals. Together, we’ll get through your challenges and get you on track — all while grounding you to your most healthy and successful self.
Book your FIRST CALL
If you're new here, let's do a first discovery call together. This will be 20-30 minutes, and we can see if we're a good fit / vibe.
If the times below don't work, reach out to me directly and we'll set up a time that works for you.
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.
TRANSFORM YOUR MINDSET
Difficult self-talk and negative points of view make us stagnant, exhausted, and therefore unable to truly thrive. It is absolutely crucial to radically "re-perspectivize" these negative thoughts, one by one.Let me help by providing a custom, catalystic affirmation to begin transforming the way you think, feel, and live your day to day.
PRICING
2026 Rates
| $85 / hr | Artists + Academics |
| $230 / 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!