John McKay
Confidence and creativity coach for artists, musicians, writers and filmmakers
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Creatives |
| Also coaches | Performance coach and Career coach |
| Credentials | Coach Mindset Elite Life Coach Certification |
John McKay is a confidence and creativity coach who helps artists, musicians, writers and filmmakers. He has coached since 2016. Before that, he was a lifelong musician who played in bands, toured across the USA, owned a mobile recording studio and promoted concerts. He helps clients trust their own wisdom so they can live and create with more joy, make strong work and build career success.
What John helps with
John helps creative people make great work and grow their careers. He focuses on helping clients trust their own wisdom and feel clear about what to do next.
- Trusting your own wisdom
- Making great creative work
- Building more career success as a creative
- Getting clear on your next step
- Making goals feel easier, simpler and more fun
- Living and creating with more joy
Who John works with
John works with creative people. His client groups include artists, filmmakers, musicians and writers. He helps them make better work and move forward in their creative careers.
How John works
John keeps sessions light and forward looking. He does not use pressure or talk about willpower or building habits unless the client asks for help with them. Instead, he looks at how to make things more fun, easier and simpler, and in line with the client's values.
Background and qualifications
John is a lifelong musician and creative professional. He played in bands, toured throughout the USA, owned a mobile recording studio and promoted concerts. In 2016 he left that work to focus on coaching creative people to make great work and have more career success. He holds the Coach Mindset Elite Life Coach Certification.
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A former touring musician and mobile recording studio owner who now coaches creative people.
Best for artists, musicians, writers and filmmakers who want a light, fun coaching style and a clear next step.
Common questions
How much does John McKay charge?
Coaching with John runs $80 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does John McKay help with?
John McKay helps with trusting your own wisdom, making great creative work, building more career success as a creative and getting clear on your next step.
Is John McKay certified?
John McKay lists: Coach Mindset Elite Life Coach Certification.
Does John McKay coach musicians?
Yes. John is a lifelong musician who toured the USA and owned a mobile recording studio. Musicians are one of the creative groups he coaches.
Will John push me to build habits or use willpower?
No. John does not focus on willpower or building habits unless the client wants help with that. He looks for ways to make things more fun, easier and simpler.
How do I contact John McKay?
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