Coaching
Thinking, reflection, direction, action.
What is Creative Coaching?
Coaching is a series of conversations where you explore what’s happening in your life and how you can move forward in a more clear and intentional way.
It offers a safe and supportive space to express your ideas, understand your situation more clearly, and develop practical steps to move forward.
How I work
I trained in both life coaching and creativity coaching, and I bring these together in my practice.
As a coach and ceramic designer with over 20 years of experience, I understand the realities of creative work. I support artists, designers and creative professionals navigating uncertainty, creative blocks and change.
My coaching is practical and reflective. We explore your situation, understand what is holding you back, and work towards clear and realistic steps forward.
I believe in your ability to find your own answers. My role is to support you with reflection, structure and tools that help you gain clarity and move forward.
My approach is:
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Person-centered - putting the person’s experience, needs, goals and perspective at the center of the coaching.
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Empathic - creating a supportive space to explore challenges without judgment.
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Practical & action-oriented - turning insight into concrete steps and meaningful action.
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Creative - using creative thinking, exercises and experimentation when useful.
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Reflective - exploring patterns, assumptions and what may be getting in the way.
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Structured - a clear process with room to adapt to what emerges.
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Creative-sector experience + coaching & facilitation - 20+ years in the creative field and facilitation.
Who I work with
My clients are individuals, creatives and entrepreneurs who are ready for change. They may feel stuck, be in transition, need practical support, or want more clarity and direction in their work or life. I welcome clients from all backgrounds who are interested in personal or professional development.
How I can support you
I help people with personal and professional challenges, including:
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Gaining clarity and direction
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Turning ideas into action
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Building confidence and self-belief
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Overcoming creative blocks and feeling stuck
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Making decisions and planning next steps
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Managing time and priorities
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Navigating practical challenges in your work or creative practice
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Developing your creative practice or business
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Finding clients, opportunities and collaborations
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Moving through transitions and change
How sessions work
Most clients meet face-to-face in Amsterdam, in a quiet space for focused conversation.
Online sessions are also available via Zoom.
Before we begin, we can have a free 30-minute introductory call to see if working together feels like the right fit.
Fees
60-minute session €105 (€90 students / early-stage creatives)
120-minute session €195
5-session package €510
Longer-term coaching journeys can be discussed together.
Get in touch
If you’re curious about working together, you’re welcome to email me at:
kesemy@gmail.com
What people say
Entrepreneur, Amsterdam
“Being in a career crisis for several months was not the best place to be. Through open conversation and exercises, I discovered how to simplify processes and clarify how I wanted to reflect my core values in my professional life. I rediscovered my motivation, strength, and goals. Kesem’s professional guidance and calm style created a safe space for me to share openly.”
Entrepreneur, Amsterdam
“Kesem supported me with my new business and helped me increase my awareness of what I wanted and needed to move forward. She helped me clarify my next steps and create an action plan. This support gave me the motivation and confidence to take action.”
Designer, Amsterdam
“Working with Kesem was transformative. She helped me untangle a mix of thoughts, ambitions, and self-doubt that were blocking my energy and focus. With her support, I was able to prioritise, gain clarity, and move forward with what truly matters. Through her guidance, I built more confidence and self-trust.”
Fashion Stylist, Amsterdam
“In our work together, I learned to become more aware of my self-criticism and approach myself with more compassion. Kesem helped me look at my challenges from a new perspective and provided tools that supported my personal and professional growth.”
Textile Designer, Amsterdam
“Having a creative coach helped me better understand why I’m an artist. Having a coach who is an artist herself and who understands my challenges made a real difference. The coaching process helped me shift my mindset around my art-making.”
Art Director, Amsterdam
“Kesem helped me develop a calmer approach to shaping my creative ideas and becoming more productive. I found it valuable to put a name to my challenges, understand how to work with them, and move forward. A major step for me was learning that I could ask for support in my creative process.”