Kadir Buvan
Creativity and accountability coach for artists and writers in Toronto
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $180 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Creatives, Managers, Neurodivergent adults and LGBTQ+ |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and ADHD coach |
| Credentials | Academy of Creative Coaching (ICF-accredited coaching education); Liberatory Coaching approach study, Coaching for Healing Justice and Liberation |
| Languages | Tamil and English |
| Practice | Kolam Creative Collective |
Kadir Buvan is a creativity and accountability coach who supports artists, writers and other creatives. Kadir started the practice, Kolam Creative Collective, in 2021. The first clients were tech workers who wanted leadership and career coaching. Over time the work moved toward politicized art, writing, facilitation and creative coaching. Kadir studied at the Academy of Creative Coaching and also studies the Liberatory Coaching approach. Kadir coaches in Tamil and English.
What Kadir helps with
Kadir helps artists and creatives face their fears and reconnect with their playful creative selves.
- Facing fears that block creative work
- Reconnecting with a creative dream
- Writing projects
- Politicized art practice
- Facilitation work
- Accountability for creative goals
Who Kadir works with
Kadir works with artists and writers. The practice also lists BIPOC, disabled, gender diverse, neurodivergent and queer people, along with people managers. Kadir earlier coached tech workers on leadership and career growth.
Background and qualifications
Kadir Buvan started Kolam Creative Collective in 2021. The first offer was leadership and career coaching for tech workers. Over the years the focus moved toward politicized art, writing, facilitation and creative coaching. Kadir received coaching education from the Academy of Creative Coaching, which is accredited by the International Coaching Federation. Kadir also studies the Liberatory Coaching approach from Coaching for Healing Justice and Liberation, through its text and an introductory coaching workshop. Kadir grew up in Tamil Nadu, India, and speaks Tamil and English.
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The CoachVouch take
Moved from coaching tech workers on leadership to coaching artists and writers on politicized art and creative work, using a Liberatory Coaching approach.
Best for artists, writers and other creatives who want support facing fears and returning to their creative play.
Common questions
How much does Kadir Buvan charge?
Coaching with Kadir runs $90 to $180 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kadir Buvan help with?
Kadir Buvan helps with facing fears that block creative work, reconnecting with a creative dream, writing projects and politicized art practice.
Is Kadir Buvan certified?
Kadir Buvan lists: Academy of Creative Coaching (ICF-accredited coaching education); Liberatory Coaching approach study, Coaching for Healing Justice and Liberation.
What languages does Kadir Buvan coach in?
Kadir speaks Tamil and English.
Did Kadir always coach creatives?
No. Kadir started in 2021 coaching tech workers on leadership and career. The focus later moved to art, writing, facilitation and creative coaching.
How do I contact Kadir Buvan?
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