laurasimms
A career coach for creatives armed with the super power of hearing between the lines, Laura Simms helps passionate creatives discover and cultivate the work meant just for them. Once called a “momentum swashbuckler,” Laura puts the giddy-up in career transition and career strategy. Learn more at createasfolk.com.
a not quite mid-year review
“I can’t believe it’s already May!” I heard that a lot last week. It does seem like this year is flying by. Is it that I’m having fun? Or does time actually pass more quickly as you age each year? It got me thinking about the year so far, and remembering November and December of [...]
About the Author
A career coach for creatives armed with the super power of hearing between the lines, Laura Simms helps passionate creatives discover and cultivate the work meant just for them. Once called a “momentum swashbuckler,” Laura puts the giddy-up in career transition and career strategy. Learn more at createasfolk.com.
the magnificence of cogs
Here’s a scene from my past life as an actor… I go to hear a casting director speak. I’ve actually met her before and she cast me in a project, but the audition was so in-and-out that I wouldn’t have recognized her if I saw her on the street. Or probably even in a casting [...]
About the Author
A career coach for creatives armed with the super power of hearing between the lines, Laura Simms helps passionate creatives discover and cultivate the work meant just for them. Once called a “momentum swashbuckler,” Laura puts the giddy-up in career transition and career strategy. Learn more at createasfolk.com.
monetization monster: do you trick out all your gifts?
I recently had a coaching session with a multi-talented client, and we were trying to rustle up some extra bucks to plump up her monthly income. Being multi-talented, she had lots of skills she could potentially cash in on. “I could put my photos on stock imagery sites, do audio editing, be a guest lecturer [...]
About the Author
A career coach for creatives armed with the super power of hearing between the lines, Laura Simms helps passionate creatives discover and cultivate the work meant just for them. Once called a “momentum swashbuckler,” Laura puts the giddy-up in career transition and career strategy. Learn more at createasfolk.com.
Quitting Money: crazy? or free? or crazy free?
My relationship with money has been evolving. In large part due to running a creative business, I’ve gotten more comfortable with money. I’m more involved, more responsible, more aware. I enjoy spending and earning money in ways that feel good. Still, sometimes I fantasize about not needing money at all. And not because I’m afraid [...]
About the Author
A career coach for creatives armed with the super power of hearing between the lines, Laura Simms helps passionate creatives discover and cultivate the work meant just for them. Once called a “momentum swashbuckler,” Laura puts the giddy-up in career transition and career strategy. Learn more at createasfolk.com.
fresh start: breathe yourself anew
Friday. Yoga. Back on the mat. Learning the ceiling with a gentle gaze. Breathing in, breathing out, breathing in, breathing out. An automatic cycle. Instructor: “Just like each day is a chance for a fresh start, each breath can be a fresh start. You can start anew with each breath.” I breathe that one in. [...]
About the Author
A career coach for creatives armed with the super power of hearing between the lines, Laura Simms helps passionate creatives discover and cultivate the work meant just for them. Once called a “momentum swashbuckler,” Laura puts the giddy-up in career transition and career strategy. Learn more at createasfolk.com.
