I am writing this after last night’s Planning & Accountability session and I have to say you lovely lot are just so inspiring.
It was our first time experimenting with the Zoom format and many of you were brave enough to come on camera. I cannot stress how wonderful that was from my perspective - after a couple of months talking to my own face on my iPhone I am now seeing real people.
But please don’t feel bad if you are not able to switch your camera on. Please don’t feel you have to verbally contribute or use the chat function. It was just enough that you turned up and were there. You never have to apologise for not turning your camera on or not speaking because I totally get it.
When I first came online back in 2006ish I didn’t even share a photograph of myself. It took me a long time to show my face. Even longer to speak. You are in good company here!
The link to last night’s session is now available to watch. You can see it by clicking here.
A few more admin updates:
I have updated the membership website with links to previous Masterclasses and Planning & Accountability Sessions.
I’m not going to link to the Coffee Chats on here as they’re all going to be in our private group on Instagram so are easily accessible. If you click on the IGTV link on The Confident Creative Club profile on the left hand side above the first IGTV it says ‘series’ and you can click on Coffee Chat so it just brings up those sessions. The same with the mindset and planning sessions - although in the future the links to those will be on this site and I’ll share a link through my own Instagram account to my ‘close friends’ - which is you!
I have updated the 25% off discount code for anyone wishing to purchase one-to-one mentoring sessions or my workbook. I forgot to do that last month - apologies. Recently I increased my mentoring prices but it didn’t feel right for me so I’ve reduced them again.
We have one new member so far after opening up the doors. A huge welcome to her and hopefully we’ll get to know her soon - but there’s no rush to reveal yourself and I won’t mention your name until you’re ready. The club is a wonderfully friendly, supportive group. Some members have made huge progress over the last two months, some are still finding their feet, many are somewhere between the two. Don’t compare your creative journey to anyone else’s. It’s a supportive group but your creative journey is yours and yours alone.
I know not everyone can make it to the live sessions. If you’d like to DM me on Instagram or email me at any point to let me know how you’re getting on I’d love to know. Please don’t think you don’t want to bother me. As I was saying to one of my one-to-one mentees this morning - when I hear about your progress it really does make me happy. Almost emotional. And if you’re not making progress - or feel you’re not - please email me or message me and we can work out how/if I can help.
I have also added another Patreon essay on the essay page. There are now six essays on there for you to read through anytime with a cuppa.
Right, I think that’s everything for now. The next session we have is a Coffee Chat next Friday. I’ve made that 11am UK time but I’m thinking 1pm might be better for those across the other side of the Atlantic? In fact, I might have to make it 12.30pm BST as my daughter finishes school early that day - which would be about 7.30am for you. Let me know what you think.