Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaches

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Administrative Master Coach & Founder

Jill Badonsky, M.Ed.
Founder of Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaching™, author/illustrator of The Nine Modern   Day Muses, The Awe-manac: A Daily Dose of Wonder, and The Muse is In:An Owner's Manual to Your Creativity.

Jill designed and implemented Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaching training based on 30 years experience in creative wellness, instructional design, creative consultation with national magazines, national workshop tours as well as her own experience overcoming blocks as a writer, multi-media artist, playwright, award-winning inspirational humorist, yoga teacher, and SoulCollage® Facilitator.

• Web site: www.themuseisin.com
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Jill Allison Bryan
Master Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach, Singer/Songwriter, Writer

Jill provides compassionate guidance and effective methods to help perfectionists, procrastinators and overwhelmed people experience creative fulfillment in their lives. Kaizen-Muse coaching worked so well in Jill's quest to re-vitalize her own passion for singing, songwriting and performing that she decided to become a coach herself. Helping people move past the feeling of being stuck and into the joy of creative satisfaction is what Jill's Creative Oasis Coaching is all about.

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• Web site: www.creativeoasiscoaching.com
• Blog: creativeoasiscoaching.blogspot.com

Kathy Kane
Certified Master Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach, Amherst Writers & Artists Affiliate, certified to lead workshops in the AWA method as described in Writing Alone & With Others by Pat Schneider, Oxford University Press

After immersing herself in a 30 year career in the financial industry, Kathy was able to escape, recover her creative self and reinvent her life. Through writing and KMCC she has learned how to help others do the same thing. While many people think of creativity only in terms of the arts, Kathy applies it to all facets of life. Whether it's in the garden, the studio, the kitchen or the office, she believes in everyone's innate creative genius and their ability and right to live a joy filled life. She happily partners with her clients to provide a meaningful, fun experience that will make a positive impact on their life.

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• Web site: www.kanecreativeconsulting.com
• Blog: www.acreativecompass.com

Mary McDowall
Master Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach, Master Kaizen-Creative NLP Practitioner, Licensed Right-Brain Business Plan Facilitator

I work with creative professionals and professional creatives. One of the best things about being a Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach is that I get to work with amazing, creative people who inspire and energize me—People just like you! Together we explore and use Kaizen-Muse creativity tools in everyday situations, whether personal, business or project based.

For me KMCC = SMALL STEPS to a life of greater creativity, abundance and joy! Small Steps make it easier to push past procrastination, sidestep feelings of being overwhelmed, and reduce fears so you can do more of the things that YOU want to do. I invite you to connect with me and to take a Small Step right now by clicking the contact link below.

• Mary McDowall
• Web site: www.marymcdowall.com

Nancy Norbeck
Certified Kaizen-Muse Master Creativity Coach, SoulCollage® Facilitator, novelist, tutor

Nancy is a Certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach, SoulCollage® Facilitator, novelist, and tutor in New Jersey. In 2009, she completed her MFA in Creative Writing at Goddard College. She has explored a number of creative pursuits, from writing fiction to acting to singing. She firmly believes that creativity is not the realm of the chosen few; we are all creative, but some of us have forgotten how or have fallen victim to the tragic belief that we must be less than we really are. Her mission is to help people channel their inner creative genius.

A former teacher, Nancy connects with individuals and groups to bring out their talents and realize their potential, and enjoys nothing more than helping them reach new insights, succeed beyond their dreams, and have fun along the way. Her motto is, "If you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong!" She offers a free 30-minute introductory session.

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• Web site: www.nancynorbeck.com
• Blog: www.nancynorbeck.com/blog

Susan Seitz
Certified Kaizen-Muse Master Creativity Coach, Group Facilitator, Artist, Photographer, Teacher, Workshop Leader

"Bringing Creativity back into the heART of Being!"

Do you need a Creativity Boost? Would you like to bypass FEAR and begin to live your creative dream? Insightful with a twist of creative sparkle, Susan brings a heART approach into her coaching style and workshops by sharing her personal challenges and discoveries on how using KMCC tools are the secret to Inner Joy and Creative Success.

Rejuvenate & unlock your creative mind ... one small step at a time.

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• Web site: www.susanseitz.ca

Certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaches

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Sandy Ackers
Certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach, Certified Modern Day Muse Group Facilitator, Writer

I work with writers, artists and creative souls of all stripes to help them establish creative flow and find renewed joy in their lives. I also help people in transition and others who want to discover how to create a purpose-filled life that fully engages them.

If you are creatively blocked or feeling stale in your life, I'll help you: Slay the Perfectionism Dragon that may be paralyzing you, herd your Inner Critics into a soundproof room where they can bicker with each other instead of you, send your Procrastination Monster whimpering back to his cave, banish feelings of overwhelm to an island far from your creative oasis, release self-sabotaging behaviors and fears that may be filibustering your creativity and your life, tap more deeply into your intuition, dig down into the meat of your imagination, and create positive habits that help you stay focused and move forward with your creative pursuits and your life.

Creativity coaching works for anyone who wants to step fully into their personal joy, whether you have a specific creative goal or simply want to live a more fulfilling life. Contact me if you'd like to experience a free introductory 30-minute coaching session.

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• Web site: www.catchingyourdreamscoaching.com
• Blog: www.stranglingmymuse.com

Nicole Booth
Certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach & Certified Modern Day Muse Group Leader From Brisbane, Australia

Nicole is an Australian writer, editor, marketing/comms geek and creativity enthusiast. She believes that through powering up our creativity we produce endless opportunities for self-discovery and growth. With such possibilities and potential in sight, Nicole is dedicated to empowering people to bring their ideas and creative adventures to life. Nicole also believes in celebrating 'Little Victories' along the way too (because it feels goods, and keeps us feeling inspired, focused and 'showing up' for our creative practice).

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• Web site: www.littlevictories.com.au
• Blog: www.littlevictories.com.au/blog/

Karen Cowles, M.A.
Certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity-Coach, Artist

Karen is a lifelong creativity champion. She helps people identify and move beyond limiting beliefs and internal dialogue, and offers permission to playfully explore fascinations and delights. Having managed Performance and Learning Support for 25 years, she now supports those seeking to find and live their passions through creative expression. She holds a BFA in Visual Arts, an MA in Curriculum and Instruction, and is a Coach University graduate. An experienced coach and award-winning artist currently working in polymer clay, Karen enjoys working with fellow boomers and anyone wishing to thrive creatively.

• Web site: www.choosetothrive.com

Dawn Cupero
Certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach, Infinite Possibilities Certified Trainer, Certified Muse Group Facilitator, Your Tour Guide

I Graduated from Bryant University with a BS in Business and Marketing. I spent many years chasing after the all mighty dollar selling computer related hardware and software. Finally, I got off that train at a stop called "WTH! Where the heck am I and what am I doing with my life? I sat around that town for a bit, meeting lots of good people: Louis Hay, Wayne Dyer, Jerry and Esther Hicks, Norman Vincent Peale, and Jack Canfield. They all had a very similar message: "Keep moving, keep learning and keep looking within to find your true bliss."

I took lots of side trips, definitely went down some paths less traveled, experienced some detours and even some road blocks. I'd pick up travel companions along the way that helped keep the path well illuminated; people like Brene Brown, Micheal Newton, Neale Donald Walsch, and Rhonda Byrne.

I am happy to report that I have finally settled down and am exactly where I need to be right now. I LOVE connecting with like-minded people, sharing our experiences of life and love, and watching our creative spirits soar!

I currently reside in Cary, NC with my husband, Don. I have two daughters who live in Nashville and Boston.

Ready to travel with me? START PACKING!

• Web site: www.thoughtfuljourney.com

Katie Fowler

Certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach

As an award-winning artist, Katie has become intimate with creativity over the last two decades.

Katie is a Certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach. The experience was transformational to her process and life. She is excited to share the gentle and effective tools with others. She believes creativity is about connection: to self, to others, and to a higher creativity.

Mitzi Frutiger
Certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach

The docent of deLight (also known as Mitzi Frutiger) is the keeper of deLight House, helper of creative beings and lover of fuzzy things. In her role as docent at deLight House Creativity Coaching she gets to introduce the magic of Modern Day Muses and Kaizen-Muse tools to ladies (especially seniors) whose creative passions have hit a snag, a reef, a sandbar. Group events that bring to life the principles and practicality of nurturing the creative side are her passion, and she also works one-on-one with women who desire to explore how creativity can bring deLight to every day.

More than 40 years of research into how to suppress your creativity make Mitzi an expert in recognizing perfectionism, procrastination, overwhelm and fears of all kinds. Her training as a Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach and Muse Group Facilitator, as well as the experience of learning to be faithful to her own creativity, make her an expert in forging a path past those things and into a life of pure deLight!

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• Web site: www.docentofdelight.com

Jen Gash (aka Little Miss Messy)
Certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach, Artist and Entrepreneur, Creator of the Genie, Discovery Party and Craft Your Life

Having painted furiously as a teen, Jen opted for a safe career in healthcare and then spent the next 20 years, battling with the creative process. When she found Kaizen-Muse, the battle stopped and the creativity flowed. Now Jen wants to help you do the same.

Working with individuals, groups or businesses, Jen offers individual coaching, groupwork, workshops and training — colliding art, creativity and life.

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• Web site: www.craftyourlife.co.uk
• Blog: www.jengash.co.uk

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Nina Hart
Certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach

Author, creator of Writing from the Top of Your Head, a unique method that combines the tools of KM with creative writing. As a former modern dancer and bass player, Nina loves to coach artists of all types, and is especially fond of working with writers who have a burning desire to write. Often these are the ones with the most obstacles, because the material feels so close to their souls. Nina's primary goal is to provide a sense of safety for her clients, because she understands the vulnerability of the process. And lest this sound too serious, she is an avid believer in bringing the fun and kooky back to creativity – which is where some of the greatest healing can occur.

Coaching for individuals and groups. WFTH workshops for adults and teens, in Asheville NC and beyond. Contact Nina: 828-254-3586  

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• Website: www.writingfromthetopofyourhead.com

Judith Harvey
Certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach

After a 25-year career in public education as a teacher, principal, superintendent and leadership coach, Judith decided it was time to take her many creative interests and translate them into a creativity coaching certificate. Her Kaizen-Muse 'training' was personally enlightening, as well as an opportunity to learn SO much about the creative personality/spirit. In the midst of trying to sort out how to take these skills forward, she made the decision to re-enter public education administration. At this point in time, she is using both her leadership coaching and creativity coaching certificates in her role as Assistant Superintendent working with district administrators, as well as K-12 teachers. She is looking forward to the day when private practice might become a reality! At this point, though, life is good!

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Laurie M. Hawley, J.D.
Certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach, Certified Martha Beck Life Coach

There is no moment when we are not creating. As both a Kaizen-Muse Creativity and Martha Beck Life Coach, Laurie compassionately works with clients to dissolve limiting thoughts or beliefs that prevent them from realizing their fullest potential. Laurie helps Writers, Artists, Musicians, Actors … and anyone who wants to be more creative, overcome obstacles, and achieve their dreams. She also helps Baby Boomers reinvent themselves at midlife and beyond. She works with them to discover abandoned aspects of self, explore passions, find meaning, and fulfill their purpose in the Second Half of Life. Laurie is a certified Muse Group Leader and has a diverse background in psychology, positive psychology, creativity, Buddhist studies, and meditative practice.

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• Web site: www.ahalifedesign.com

Katja Hunter

Certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach, Muse Group Leader, Nursery Teacher and Writer.

Your life experience is unique in your creative expression. Isn't that fascinating?

My life experience is a full of color and includes living 15 years in England and Ireland. 

Back living in Denmark, one of my passions is to help creative multi-passionate women (like you) see your strengths and use them creatively.

I, myself, insist on living a creative- and family life combo, with humor and independence.  That's one of my strengths.

But if you, like me, get overwhelmed by ideas and options, I invite you to contact me.

I'll help you, where ever you are in your process, by using tools  that'll help you move forward.

Your strengths combined with the creative principles of the Modern Day Muses and kaizen action = your creative dream come to life. 

Contact me here: contact@katjahunter.com

Website: www.katjahunter.com

Maggie Kolkena, MSOD
Owner, Third Thought Consulting, Certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach, Muse Group Leader

Maggie works with professionals who want to be more creative and innovative. She worked as a performer and choreographer for 20 years before entering the corporate arena. In 1995 she graduated from Pepperdine University's acclaimed Organization Development program where she examined factors critical to collaborative creativity — comparing comedy improve teams and corporate project teams. Since then she has worked in multiple industries coaching leaders and teams as they implement organization change and innovation. In addition to working with corporate clients she is a member of the Portland Art Collective and a dancer with the Get a Life Marching Band.

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• Web site: www.thirdthought.com

Vicki Kramer Nathan
Certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach

Vicki's integrated coaching approach blends the magic of the Kaizen-Muse tools with her traditional life coach training. The unique space of the client conversation is alive with open questions, discoveries, and the clearing of congested creativity. Vicki also works with courageous women who've survived a crisis and are ready to redesign their lives. Her training/work as an actress and personal experience with the choice of life or death, informs Vicki's relationship with creativity and the meaning of humor, play, and compassion in our lives.

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• Web site: www.vickikramernathan.com

Ginette (Gi) Larose
Founder of Imagine Inspiration, Certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach, Certified Modern Muse Group Facilitator, Artist, Writer, Speaker, Teacher

"I will be standing still, waiting until I feel the vibration of your LOVE." Be Love — GI

After a 32 years career in the television industry, as an executive producer, Ginette Larose made the decision of a lifetime, changing careers. A complete turnaround to come back to her other passion: CREATIVITY. Ginette is a compassionate, spiritual and inspirational person. She shares her passion for creativity using the KAIZEN way: "One small step at a time." She loves working with people, by offering creative tools, to inspire them to become their own Muse to live a fuller life by having a long-lasting sense of happiness and joy. The process of creativity and creative tools also brings well-being toward success and creates a constant and gradual change in people's everyday life.

"Je resterai debout sans bouger, en silence, tant et aussi longtemps que je ne sentirai pas ta vibration remplie d'AMOUR auprès de moi." Sois Amour — Gi

Après une carrière de 32 ans dans l'industrie de télévision, en autre, comme productrice exécutive, Ginette a pris la décision de faire virage complet en changeant de carrière afin de revenir à une autre passion: La CRÉATIVITÉ. Ginette Larose est femme de compassion, de spiritualité et une personne très inspirante. Elle partage sa passion pour la créativité en utilisant la philosophie du KAIZEN: "un petit pas à la fois." Aider le plus de gens possible à retrouver la confiance de créer. Cette confiance, qui a été perdu en cours de route vers" le grandir comme une grande personne.

En exploitant un état durable de bonheur par la réussite, la satisfaction et le bien-être d'avoir accompli les objectifs que les gens se sont fixés ou pour le simple plaisir de jouer en créant, Ginette sera à vos côtés, pour vous insuffler l'humour à votre joie de vivre. Comment? Un petit pas à la fois, tout en douceur. Ainsi, les gens créent des changements constants et graduels par des outils créatifs qui vont améliorer leur vie. En pratiquant ces outils créatifs vous serez témoin de vos succès et de vos progrès. Vous allez ainsi, avec Ginette, développer des habiletés pour améliorer votre façon de vivre pleinement votre vie et bénéficier de l'ampleur de vos capacités au quotidien et d'y trouver un grand bonheur.

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• Web site: www.imagine-inspiration.com

Manon Lavoie
Certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach

Manon Lavoie is an artist of everyday life, a seeker of happiness, mother of three young muses and in love with life. She gently guides people on their personal path of creativity through retreats, getaways, conferences and virtual workshops. She invites people to wake up and listen to their own creative muses, one small step at a time, in order to create a joyful and rich life. She honors the sensitive and unique nature of creative people and those who wish to shape their lives in an authentic way through creativity everyday.

Manon Lavoie est artiste du quotidien, croqueuse de bonheur, maman de trois jeunes Muses et amoureuse de la vie. Elle guide doucement les gens sur le chemin de la créativité par le biais de retraites, d'escapades, de conférences et d'ateliers virtuels. Elle invite les gens à réveiller et à écouter les muses créatives intérieures que chacun possède en soi, un petit pas à la fois, dans le but de se créer une vie joyeuse et riche en accomplissements. Elle honore la nature sensible et originale des personnes créatives et de celles qui désirent façonner leur vie de manière authentique par le biais de la créativité au quotidien.

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• Web site: www.mcommemuses.com

Sue Mitchell
Certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach, writer, teacher

Sue Mitchell is a veteran teacher and certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach who specializes in supporting memoir writers. She believes everyone has a story worth telling and loves to simplify the process so that anyone who wants to can reap the benefits of lifewriting. As "The Memoir Muse," Sue will inspire you to finally write your memoir by giving you the tools, support and confidence you need to succeed.

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• Web site: www.anuntoldstory.com

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