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Jan Gutowski10/8/23 It's Sunday night, and as I anticipate getting back into the work routine for the week, I wanted to squeeze in one last little creative project for the weekend. I had seen "Ghost in a Bottle" crafts before, and I always wanted to try them using sculpting clay instead of cloth. It is... Continue Reading →
By Jan GutowskiMay 21, 2023 I am just over one year into a new career, and I have been asked if I have spent any time looking back on my previous career situation. The answer is, yes I have! I learned some important things. First, I still feel so much gratitude for the wonderful growth... Continue Reading →
By Jan Gutowski, Creativity CoachApril 1, 2022 When life changes come about, depending on whether they are planned or not, the result is often a feeling of discomfort in leaving behind a groove we had been living in - or, more pointedly, feeling like you've been bitch-slapped by the Universe! This past week, I had... Continue Reading →
October 29, 2021By Jan Gutowski, Creativity Coach When you know your worth, you'll play a whole different game."-Unknown As coaches, our job is to assist others along their developmental journey; and the most incredible reward from working in this field is apparent when we see a client truly recognize their value, and appreciate themselves as... Continue Reading →
By Jan Gutowski, Creativity CoachOctober 6, 2021 As I do my morning reflection over a cup of coffee (ICED coffee today, since it is already a hot and humid Florida morning), I am thinking of the timelines that we often set as a measure of our perceived "success" throughout our lifetime. It is natural to... Continue Reading →
September 24, 2021By Jan Gutowski, Creativity Coach Today was a day which I would describe as "coming up for air" and taking a step back. It was an opportunity to reflect on today, and how events over the course of our short time on this planet shape us into who we become. Somehow, this introspective... Continue Reading →
By Jan Gutowski, Creativity Coach I'm currently taking a course which is reviewing some incredibly important aspects on the power of our self-talk, and how this inner voice can really be the killer of our creativity if we allow it to be. We all have an inner voice that evolved from our life experiences, both... Continue Reading →
By Jan Gutowski, Creativity Coach Did anyone else hit a brick wall this week? When stress levels are high, often creative block follows. In these times, we are often forced to take time out to re-evaluate, re-establish and reconnect with our creative energy. This sometimes includes taking a deep breath, letting it out, (repeat) and... Continue Reading →
By Jan Gutowski, Creativity CoachMarch 7, 2021 Okay, this has been a week... One which felt like the camel's back finally broke; and which all the rocket fuel which has gotten me this far, finally just sputtered and dissipated, leaving me running on fumes. Yes, I shed MANY tears, and felt like I was not... Continue Reading →
By Jan Gutowski, Creativity CoachFebruary 21. 2021 So this question might be a head-scratcher for some, since many of us envision a different scenario than the one we presently reside in. The reason this question is so important is because the dream journey is an ongoing one. We rarely hit a "finish line" where all... Continue Reading →
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