Emma W

“I now feel able to imagine bigger and not fall into the web of fear that I am going to be swallowed whole in the process!The sessions have given me the courage to be able to take small steps towards growth. I find Meg's knowledge in the sector really useful. It has really helped to have someone who is able to have a conversation about vision and get excited about moving forward and then get into the nitty gritty of IP law or what kind of material is best for stencils. Meg's coaching style is like a booster shot of enthusiasm and reframes all those limiting beliefs which just lurk under the surface waiting to sabotage your business day. Also, she's funny, realistic and practical on how to manage those every day balances between business, life and self-care. I like that Meg is funny - I work best in an environment of humour and this has really worked for me. If you’re thinking of working with Meg, go for it. You won't be disappointed. If you are worried - go listen to the Couragemakers Podcast, it gives you a picture of what working with Meg will be like.” - Emma Worthington

Sarah

“I was feeling lost and overwhelmed before working together.. Essentially, I'd been going round in circles for months not realising that the answers were right in front of me. After working with Meg, II now have a new confidence in both my ideas and how I can build the life I want in a way that actually works for me. Now I feel like I CAN actually build the life I want. It feels real and achievable and I'm doing it.I loved the brainstorming and collaboration and having the opportunity to tap into Meg’s extensive knowledge and experience but it also felt very personal. I also loved the weekly check-ins - they really motivated me to take action, and got me out of some holes. Meg completely adapted to my agenda and recognised my needs throughout the sessions. I loved how we did big thinking and got down to the detail too.I hoped I'd get clarity on where I wanted to go but I didn't know I'd make so much progress in such a short space of time.” - Sarah Rayment

Katie Critelli

“What was previously an abstract wish that I felt I didn’t have permission to pursue now feels like something attainable and exciting if I keep on the path.”

The biggest impact my work with Meg had on me was showing me how to turn a dream into something concrete, which is a skill I was not good at before. She also showed me that even creative types need to put themselves out there, market themselves, and have a set of business skills under their belts.

“My favorite part was when Meg came up with ideas that captured exactly what I wanted but never could have come up with. In one session, she threw out the idea of a digital magazine as a way to release my writing and I thought it was absolutely brilliant (and answered a lot of logistical issues I had). The creative ideas she comes up with are wonderful; the fact that she shares your excitement and helps you turn them into something real makes it even better.Before working with Meg, I was stuck in terms of my location, my work situation, and my creativity. I had a number of passions- writing and music especially- but I had no idea how to market myself in those areas, let alone make any money. It felt like my life was a series of small puzzle pieces that I had no idea how to connect, leaving me intensely frustrated.

What I found very special was Meg's blend of enthusiasm, empathy, and practicality. She took the time to listen and completely understand where I was coming from (financially and health-wise) and helped build a bridge to where I wanted to go. The fact that she could share my excitement and keep sparking new ideas while staying totally grounded about how I could reach them was very refreshing.

My hesitation was that a coach would end up being like a cheerleader- emotionally peppy and that's all. I was nervous because I knew that the sessions would cost me money at a time when I was unemployed. What enticed me to try it out was stumbling across a blog post from Meg's website. Not only did the post completely capture how I was feeling at that moment but it expressed a way out of it that helped me so much at that moment. As I explored Meg's site and what she stood for, I felt that this was someone I could totally get behind working with. Working with Meg has been a huge positive catalyst for me. Not only did she approach our work with an attitude of hope and genuine excitement, but she helped me put my life back together by understanding where I was stuck, what I truly wanted, and how that could best be offered to the world. She came up with creative paths I had never considered and am now totally excited about following. She gave me resources and a plan to help make it all a reality. I feel like she gave me the guidance and roadmap to pursue a path I'm thrilled about. What was previously an abstract wish that I felt I didn't have permission to pursue now feels like something attainable and exciting if I keep on the path.

It's a testament to how carefully Meg listens and how thoughtful she is that so many of your suggestions and ideas have turned out to be spot-on and resonate with me. Pursuing the steps we designed- even when the road has been bumpy and I have to re-design some pieces of it- has given me a huge amount of pleasure and empowerment. I see now how much of my life is in my control and is just a matter of taking small steps and experimenting.”

Kate Duterra

“It now feels possible that I am actually going to start taking steps forward on what I want to do with my life, instead of being stuck following a particular path just because that’s what I see so many other people doing, even other creative people. ”

“Before working with Meg I was really struggling with the shame and perfectionism around starting and stopping, “failing” so many times. It was making it hard to pick up and keep going when I had this voice in the back of my head that said, why bother, you’ll just stop again and quit/fail like you’ve done every time before. All of that was leading me to feel stuck and frustrated because I wanted to do this creative thing but I was holding myself back.

After working with Meg, I now feel free of that ridiculous “truth” about myself that I was lugging around — that past failures or unmet goals meant that I was incapable and would never finish anything. I honestly feel so much lighter in my soul, knowing now that I can start over again as many times as it takes, and that what it actually means is that I’m committed to continue trying over and over again, not that I keep stopping. Somehow that re-frame stuck with me, and it has made a huge difference.

I feel empowered to go out there and just take the next first step and I have a ton of great tangible ideas rolling around in my brain that are inspiring what that next action is going to be. It now feels possible that I am actually going to DO something this year, that I am going to live up to my promises to myself and start taking steps forward on what I want to do with my life, instead of being stuck following a particular path just because that’s what I see so many other people doing, even other creative people. There is no one way, and I feel like I have new fire under me to just do what feels right to me, even if it’s not the thing I see everyone else doing.

I loved being able to ask Meg questions as they came up for me, and get outside perspective on different ways I could approach my goals. I feel empowered to go out and do MY thing. The weight of the weird shame around “failing” in this writing thing all my life is like, totally gone. I’ve been getting back to the 100 day project and I’ve missed days in between but I just keep going back to it and there is no longer any weird negative self-talk telling me that I’m just going to fail again so why bother. Meg was compassionate, open, asked lots of good questions, genuinely interested in me and what I needed and how we could best get me to where I wanted to be

The experience was amazingly helpful and motivating for me. The way she helped me to reframe things that I had known before but never really “got” have made a huge difference in my outlook and on the future of my creative projects and the creative career that I am making for myself.”

Olu Niyi-Awosusi

I felt like the disparate parts of myself had to remain separate. I now feel like I have a plan and a direction, and it can encompass all the different parts of me. ”

“Before working with Meg I was stuck on how my passions and goals could come together as a cohesive whole, and also how I could monetise things beyond tech. I felt like the disparate parts of myself had to remain separate. I now feel like I have a plan and a direction, and it can encompass all the different parts of me. It now feels possible to monetise my interests beyond my day job, bringing everything under one personal brand.

The thing I found the most helpful was the diagram Meg drew showing how things I care about overlap and intersect. Meg helped me look at my career and what i thought were "extra-curriculars" in a very different way. I feel so much more excited and positive about the future, and I have a plan.”

Anna French

Meg is someone who can meet you exactly where you are, and help you find the best way to move forward. She also may surprise you in being able to guide you to a different path (that you’ve had inside all along and just haven’t been able to see) or a new way of thinking about your life. ”

“Before working with Meg, I was feeling very doubtful and discouraged about my ability to work/make money/find a meaningful life purpose. I was stuck in worrying WAY too much about what others were thinking about me, and was paralyzed because of this.

I had been unemployed for a time (after running my own music teaching studio), and was having difficulty looking ahead in my life in a positive way. My hesitations were a) the expense (it's a lot of money to drop) and b) that I would "fail" at the goals that I set. Today, on the other side of working with Meg, I feel like I've changed immensely as a person!

I feel so much clearer about who I am and about what I want and don't want in life. I feel more grounded in an understanding of my own mindset (and how it helps and hinders me). There is major clarity around "money mindset," as well as my approach to self-care and the definition of a meaningful life. It feels possible to imagine the life that I actually want. I had always pushed that away as too fanciful, but now I know that setting that dream as my North Star is the only way forward. I loved talking together and delving into the way our brains work. This helped me to see my own patterns, foibles and strengths.

Our sessions helped me with many, many things. However, the biggest impact was probably helping me to internalize the truth that I am okay just as I am, and I can learn to work with that person in a compassionate way. Meg is a visionary. I believe that she has an innate gift of seeing the best in people. I was so impressed by and grateful for the way Meg did not use guilt or shame as tools. Instead, she embodied compassion, and made me WANT to improve and to create lasting and nourishing practices in my life. I love the way Meg teaches the feminine principle of strength in fluidity and intuition!

I feel wonderful about my experience. Meg made the sessions into a warm, safe, yet challenging space in which to do important internal/external work! I often forget details, so it was super helpful to have the notes Meg provided to look back on. I am still using them today, and will continue to do so! I love reading through the notes and being able to explore the many wonderful resources Meg shared.

Meg is a fantastic coach who truly focuses on the whole person in her work. She is skilled at organization/planning/accountability and will help you get your project off the ground (if that is what you need). She also may surprise you in being able to guide you to a different path (that you've had inside all along and just haven't been able to see) or a new way of thinking about your life. Meg is someone who can meet you exactly where you are, and help you find the best way to move forward. She is a person who knows how to lift others up. This is a skill that is deeply necessary in our world today. She is the absolute epitome of a Couragemaker!”

Kaite Welsh

“Before working with Meg, I was very blocked and very stressed. I didn’t feel like I had any control over my workflow and I felt pretty isolated. Working with Meg has overhauled my approach to work! Although the cost is totally reasonable, this was the first time I felt like I could justify spending that on myself - and I’m so glad I did! I have so many more strategies not only for my work, for my work life balance and everything feels possible.”

Before I started working with Meg I was very blocked and very stressed. I didn’t feel like I had any control over my workflow and I felt pretty isolated. The biggest impact of working with Meg was how we overhauled my approach to work!

My favourite part of working together was having someone to analyse my to do list with and make sure it’s really serving me. I now have so many more strategies not only for my work, for my work life balance and everything feels possible! Working with Meg was all I thought it would be and more. Meg really got what I needed - even when I didn’t! If you're looking for hand holding, ass kicking and perspective, do it. Do it do it do ittttt. DO IT!

KAITE WELSH

feminist author, critic and journalist

Hannah Jones

Before working with Meg, I was going through a difficult time as one dream had ended and I felt I was starting from scratch. I now feel it’s possible to be a solo professional with a number of things that I do, and for that to make sense. Meg is so open and down to earth which meant the sessions felt like talking to a friend, so I felt I could be honest, and the suggestions and outcomes felt grounded and achievable. Go for it!

“When I started working with Meg, I was going through a difficult time and as one dream had ended and I felt I was starting from scratch. I needed some help and support to start shaping my new career path and felt safe and encouraged having listened to Meg’s podcasts and learned about her ethos.

Meg really helped me see my potential and think more positively about the ways my various interests could be brought together. I now feel motivated to keep building my own brand and see where it takes me. It now feels possible that I can build a brand around myself as a solo practitioner and include all my passions within it, and for that to make sense. I really benefited from knowing there was someone I could email, who would be supportive and encouraging, and that I was accountable my progress. Meg is warm, encouraging, friendly, open and un-intimidating - she is so down to earth which meant the sessions felt like talking to a friend, so I felt I could be honest, and the suggestions and outcomes felt grounded and achievable.

Meg listens, gets to know and identify passions and skills. She provide loads of inspiration and creative approaches to being a solo creative. She provide a wealth of resources (I'm still working through them and using them now!), as well as supportive structure, through roadmaps, accountability and her 100 day approach which really helps as a way of seeing and celebrating progress.

The only hesitation was spending the money on something with no guaranteed outcome, but it was well worth it!”

HANNAH JONES

printmaker, artist, creative facilitator, researcher, creative community builder

Vera Howard

“Before working with Meg, I felt lost. I was overwhelmed by all the different hats one has to wear as a self-employed artist. Also alone. I started to doubt myself and my decisions because there was no one I could bounce them off with. Now I feel that I’m good enough and full of good ideas and the plans we developed together have given me a sense of direction.

Working with Meg got me back on track doing what I love, incorporating my core values and daring to be authentic.

What is special about working with Meg is that she doesn’t apply a one-fits-all-solution but are sensitive to the individual quirks and needs. Meg’s positivity, excitement and enthusiasm are contagious! She is the perfect feel-good boost doubting artists like me need! If you’re thinking of working with Meg, go for it!”

VERA HOWARD

visual storyteller, illustrator, artist, musician