The Pivot Point

Most creative professionals don't change direction all at once.

It happens gradually.  A quiet discomfort that builds over months.  A growing sense that the work you're doing no longer quite fits the person you're becoming.  A feeling - hard to name, easy to dismiss - that something needs to shift.

And then, at some point, a moment of clarity.  The pivot point.

Six Foundations Every Creative Professional Needs to Build On

These are the six foundations I come back to again and again in my coaching work. Not things to acquire. Things to recognise, understand and build on.

Is This Your Moment to Turn the Page?

There's a particular feeling that arrives at certain points in a creative career. It's not quite dissatisfaction. It's not quite unhappiness. It's something quieter and more unsettling than either of those things.

Creative Reset is featured in Founded by Women's ‘20 Founders On A Mission’ series. Career and burnout coaching for creative professionals ready to grow, pivot or reset.

Across creative, media and knowledge-based fields, structures are shifting fast: roles, funding models, expectations and definitions of success are all in flux.

That can feel daunting. But transition isn’t a problem to solve - it’s a moment to redesign.

What does support really look like in the media industry right now - and what’s missing?

Over the past year, through coaching, workshops and dozens of conversations across film, TV and digital media, one theme has kept emerging: people are struggling quietly, carrying more than ever and receiving far less structural support than they need.

Read here about our findings.

As the year turns towards winter, the shorter days and crisp air invite a pause - a chance to reflect, review, and plan. Just as nature slows to prepare for renewal, we can use this season to focus on personal and professional growth.

Autumn has a way of sneaking up on us.

Here are four ways to support your self-esteem as the seasons change.

The media industry thrives on creativity, collaboration, and tight deadlines - but at what cost?

Find out what other Media Professionals have told us in our recent Media Support survey.

Discover why I became a coach, the lessons I learned and practical tips to build resilience and clarity in your creative career.

Take part in this 3 minute media survey and let us know about your experiences.

Add your voice today and share with colleagues. Together, we can create change.

Deadline 30th September 2025