Unlock Creative Freedom
Tailored to those 25-64 year-old professionals grappling with writer’s block, time management hurdles, and dwindling inspiration
Unearth your untapped potential, reshape your creative landscape and fuel your progress on command - let's conquer those blocks together.
Unlock Creative Freedom
Tailored to those 25-64 year-old professionals grappling with writer’s block, time management hurdles, and dwindling inspiration
Unearth your untapped potential, reshape your creative landscape and fuel your progress on command - let's conquer those blocks together.
MODULE ONE
Foundation of Confidence
OUTCOME
Build a strong foundation of self-confidence to tackle complex tasks.
DESCRIPTION
You'll focus on rebuilding your self-esteem and tackling anxiety head-on. Through targeted journaling and affirmations, you'll solidify your belief in your professional capabilities. These exercises will help you overcome writer's block and self-doubt, setting you up for success in your creative endeavors.
MODULE TWO
Time Mastery
OUTCOME
Develop a sustainable routine that enhances time management.
DESCRIPTION
You'll learn how to effectively segment your workday into productive chunks and plan your week ahead. This approach will enhance your focus and reduce feelings of being overwhelmed. By implementing techniques like the Pomodoro method and weekly planning sessions, you'll gain control over your schedule and boost your productivity.
MODULE THREE
Igniting Inspiration
OUTCOME
Rekindle the creative spark required to drive professional projects.
DESCRIPTION
You'll explore techniques that foster creativity and discover how changing your environment can significantly boost your innovative thinking. Through mind mapping for idea generation and environment alteration tips, you'll overcome creative blocks and find new sources of inspiration for your work.
MODULE FOUR
Perspective Reset
OUTCOME
Achieve a healthier, more progressive outlook on work and creativity.
DESCRIPTION
You'll learn to shift how you perceive challenges and stress through mindfulness and reframing techniques. This new perspective will allow you to approach your projects with fresh eyes and renewed energy. By addressing negative thought patterns, you'll develop a more positive and productive mindset.
MODULE FIVE
Skill Amplification
OUTCOME
Strengthen essential skills and identify new areas for growth.
DESCRIPTION
You'll conduct a thorough audit of your current skill set and identify gaps in your abilities. Through targeted skill-enhancement workshops, you'll efficiently elevate your professional capabilities. This process will help you stay current in your field and open up new opportunities for growth and success.
MODULE SIX
Action Planning
OUTCOME
Develop clear, actionable plans that are easy to track and follow.
DESCRIPTION
You'll learn how to set realistic and achievable goals using the SMART framework. By creating detailed action plans, you'll have a clear roadmap to guide your daily activities and project milestones. This structured approach will improve your follow-through on projects and ideas, leading to more consistent progress.
MODULE SEVEN
Creative Problem Solving
OUTCOME
Enhance your ability to think outside the box and solve problems creatively.
DESCRIPTION
You'll engage in guided brainstorming sessions designed to boost your problem-solving skills. Through lateral thinking exercises, you'll learn to approach and overcome work challenges creatively. This module will equip you with valuable tools to tackle complex issues in innovative ways.
MODULE EIGHT
Overcoming Setbacks
OUTCOME
Develop robust strategies to handle setbacks and missed deadlines effectively.
DESCRIPTION
You'll focus on building resilience through scenario planning and targeted activities. These skills will equip you to handle and bounce back from setbacks more robustly. By preparing for potential challenges, you'll be better positioned to navigate obstacles and maintain momentum in your work.
MODULE NINE
Accountability and Growth
OUTCOME
Maintain and build upon the progress made during the previous weeks.
DESCRIPTION
You'll establish relationships with accountability partners and delve into cultivating a growth mindset. These strategies will ensure your ongoing improvement and professional success long after the initial nine weeks. By embracing continuous learning and development, you'll set yourself up for long-term career growth.
Modules
1
Self Discovery
This is the starting point, you embark on a journey of self-discovery. By identifying your ideas, values, interests, passions, and strengths, you’ll be able to start to map out a meaningful and fulfilling future beyond your current role and identity.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Purpose Discovery
The 'Purpose Discovery' module involves deep, perhaps lengthy, reflection exercises and visualisation techniques to help you discover and validate your new purpose beyond your work identity. You will leave this module feeling empowered and confident about your next phase of life.
Duration: 3 hours
3
Process Development
In this ‘foundation’ module, you’ll start to build a clear roadmap for your journey into the future. Through a clear understanding of goal-setting and action planning, you’ll gain the tools and techniques you need to navigate this significant transition. You may well find this quite different from any change you’ve managed before.
Duration: 3 hours
4
Support Development
This module will guide you in how to prepare yourself for the way forward. You’ll learn to ‘let go’ of the ‘past’ and the need for forgiveness and gratitude to facilitate this. We’ll discover who and what to avoid and how to identify ‘partners in believing’ who’ll support you in what may be a complex period of setting yourself free.
Duration: 3 hours
5
Managing Transition
Building on the previous module, you'll learn stress management techniques, how to deal with anxiety, and resilience-building strategies. You’ll learn to have faith and belief in yourself and transmit this to others. We’ll revisit the work you did in Modules 2 and 3 and fill out any additional detail or clarity. This module prepares you emotionally to manage the way forward seamlessly.
Duration: 3 hours
6
Harvesting Transition
In this module you’ll ‘launch’ your new ‘business’ of being YOU in ‘life-after-work’. You'll learn confidence-building exercises and ongoing action planning techniques to face any future fears and uncertainties. By paying attention to your intention without tension and with the support of your ‘team’ you can be confident your expectations will be met. This module ensures you step into your next phase ‘Powered Up’ with a sense of renewed significance and life force. Perhaps it’s time for a ‘starting party’!
Duration: 3 hours
Who Is It For?
Professionals aged between 25 and 64 facing creative hurdles
Struggling with time management and facing the repercussions of missed deadlines
Experiencing depleted inspiration and motivation in your professional journey
Who Is It Not For?
Outside the age range of 25 to 64
years
Already gifted with ample creative inspiration and excellent time management skills
Content with your current creative output and see no room for improvement
About J. Eric McNeil
About J. Eric McNeil
J. Eric McNeil taught English at the University of Louisiana-Monroe for 18 years, during which time he completed a doctoral program in English with an emphasis in creative writing. At the university, he also served as the Director of Student Publications, advising students in journalistic writing and graphic design. J. Eric has been an editor and designer of magazines and has a lifelong passion for singing, writing, and playing music. Despite his creative achievements, J. Eric has faced creative blocks, sometimes lasting for years. His personal journey through these challenges has equipped him to help other writers and artists discover their artistic abilities, overcome hurdles, and revive their creative pursuits. As a Creativity Mindset coach, J. Eric combines his extensive teaching and coaching experience with a unique system designed to dismantle creative blocks and inspire and motivate his clients.
J. Eric McNeil taught English at the University of Louisiana-Monroe for 18 years, during which time he completed a doctoral program in English with an emphasis in creative writing. At the university, he also served as the Director of Student Publications, advising students in journalistic writing and graphic design. J. Eric has been an editor and designer of magazines and has a lifelong passion for singing, writing, and playing music. Despite his creative achievements, J. Eric has faced creative blocks, sometimes lasting for years. His personal journey through these challenges has equipped him to help other writers and artists discover their artistic abilities, overcome hurdles, and revive their creative pursuits. As a Creativity Mindset coach, J. Eric combines his extensive teaching and coaching experience with a unique system designed to dismantle creative blocks and inspire and motivate his clients.
Unlock Creative Freedom
Tailored to those 25-64 year-old professionals grappling with writer’s block, time management hurdles, and dwindling inspiration
