Mary McDowall Kaizen Creativity Coach
Mary McDowall
Master Kaizen-Muse™ Creativity Coach
Master Kaizen-Creative™
NLP Practitioner
Creativity coaching is a wonderful way to infuse your work and personal life with energy, playful curiosity, gentle accountability, joyful play and purposeful productivity.
 
My role as your creativity coach is to help you weave creativity into your work and play. You get to experience first-hand the surge of energy, curiosity and abundant joy that comes from being in the creative process. I will share tips, tools and techniques gained from my experience and training as both a Master Kaizen-Muse™ Creativity coach and Master Kaizen-Creative™ NLP practitioner. Together we will explore, expand, elevate and celebrate your unique creativity.  With a greater understanding of your own creative process you may also notice the benefits of creativity begin to burst forth and bloom in other areas of your life.
 
Coaching sessions take place via Zoom, a free video conferencing app or by phone (long distance charges may apply).

In each package you get to:

  • Explore, expand, elevate and celebrate your unique creativity in a supportive and nurturing space
  • Dedicate time to work on a specific project or idea
  • Build sustainable momentum towards your goals
  • Identify and break down barriers to your creativity, including overthrowing overwhelm, pushing past procrastination, releasing resistance and lowering unrealistic expectations
  • Gain greater confidence, clarity and a sense of ease and joy in your life
  • Experience the satisfaction and benefits of making time for yourself and your creativity
Sound good?  Now which package will you choose?  There is something for everyone and if you still aren’t sure or have more questions read the FAQ section at the end of this page or EMAIL ME directly.

Coaching Options:
A Burst of Creativity - 4 session coaching package - $440
Creativity Blooms – 8 session package $665
The Creative Hybrid – 6 session package, 2 coaches $530

A Burst of Creativity - 4 session coaching package - $440

This is the perfect choice for you if you are:
  • Looking to reignite and refuel your creativity
  • Working on a time specific project and need a surge of creative energy to get started or finish on time
  • Want to launch a new service or product, but don’t know where to start
  • New to creativity coaching.
A Burst of Creativity will give you the results you are looking with gentle accountability and purposeful productivity. During our first session you will begin taking small steps with confidence and clarity towards your goals.  
A Burst of Creativity gives you:
  • 1 - half hour Let’s Get Creative Curiosity Call
  • 4 – 55 minute 1:1 coaching sessions (weekly or bi-monthly)
  • 4 – CCC e-mails (Customized Coaching Continuation)
  • An invitation to Creative Work -  Inspired Play™, a weekly shared and supportive work space
  • Relaxation Express - your own customized relaxation anchor
  • Flexible pacing … coaching sessions are scheduled at a pace that is most beneficial for you!
  • Seamless upgrading … curious? Ask me.

Yes!  I need a burst of creativity.

Creativity Blooms – 8 session package $665

Just like a garden, your creativity needs time and attention, nurturing and planning to keep it healthy and blooming.

This package is for you if you:
  • Have a longer project in mind
  • Know that you want to live more creatively and are ready to invest in yourself
  • Have experienced the benefits of creativity coaching and are ready for more!
Creativity Blooms gives you:
  • 1 - half hour Let’s Get Creative Curiosity Call
  • 8 – 55 minute 1:1 coaching sessions
  • 8 – CCC emails (Customized Coaching Continuation)
  • An invitation to Creative Work -  Inspired Play™, a weekly shared and supportive work space
  • Relaxation Express - your own customized relaxation anchor
  • Flexible pacing … coaching sessions are scheduled at a pace that is most beneficial for you!

I'm ready to bloom!

The Creative Hybrid – 6 session package, 2 coaches $530

Can’t decide which coach to choose?  Or perhaps you would like to benefit from different coaching styles and perspectives.  Then this package was created with you in mind.
 
The Creative Hybrid gives you:
  • 3 coaching sessions with Kathy Kane
  • 3 coaching sessions with Mary McDowall
  • Each session is approximately 55 minutes long
  • Receive 6 customized follow up e-mails to keep you connected and inspired between calls.
An invitation to Creative Work -  Inspired Play™, a weekly shared and supportive work space

Yes!  This is the one for me.

Ever Blooming – 1 session / month (automatic renewal) $80/month

​​This package is available to all previous clients.  Consider this as regular maintenance on your creative process. It’s a great way to stay motivated, curious and connected with your creativity.
 
Ever Blooming gives you:
  • 1 – 55 minute coaching session per month
  • 1- Customized Coaching Continuation
  • An invitation to Creative Work -  Inspired Play™, a weekly shared and supportive work space
  • An opportunity to touch in with what’s working and fine tune what’s not.
  • Renews automatically, and may be cancelled at anytime
​

Yes! I'm ever blooming.

Nice Things People Say About Working With Me

“ … at the moment I feel joy and a sense of accomplishment at completing the course and expanding into such a different experience.  You have great guiding instincts and genuine delight at everyone’s discoveries and expressions and views.  You have so many wonderful qualities that enables such a group experience to happen, and I truly appreciate that about you.”  
​Elizabeth Stewart, Certified Shiatsu Therapist and Qi Gong Instructor
“Mary is an amazing coach. She is the total package: wise, intuitive, generous, whimsical, and responsive to the needs of the moment. Her ability to genuinely connect with me allowed me to trust my own creative process much more than I could have on my own. Thanks to Mary, I can now hold my published memoir in my hands. Don’t let her approachable nature fool you - she's a master!  If you are considering Mary as your creativity coach, there's no need to hesitate; her coaching services are well worth the investment.”
Kim Evans, Author, Graphic Designer, Certified Kaizen-Muse™ Creativity Coach 
​“What a gift you’ve been in my life Mary.  Really.  I look at my art in a whole new way.  I paint what I feel now, not what is expected, or think is expected of me.  It’s very liberating.  Of course, there’s always that notion to “please” the observer, which I need to get over as well, but it’s a lot less.  I think I paint to please myself more now, and if someone else likes it, that’s just icing on the cake.”  
Paula Skinner, Artist
“Mary is easy to talk to, imaginative, sensitive, intelligent, and seems to intuitively know exactly what her clients need to progress on their creative journey. She is one of the most dedicated Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaches I know and I'm honored to have her in this community.”                                                                                                                                                          
Jill Badonsky, Founder of Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaching Training, author and artist
“Mary helped me make sense out of my multi-careered, multi-passionate life as a creative professional. She asked questions that got to the heart of my confusion and gently guided me towards a strikingly easy solution. If you are a creative entrepreneur, or maybe just in need of some guidance, I highly recommend a session with Mary.”
Melissa Sujin, Writer, Yoga Teacher & Educational Consultant
“I came to the Muse Circle because I wanted more creativity in my business.  After 5 weeks, I’ve realized that I want creativity to be one of the foundations of my business.  Mary helped me access and apply my creativity when I didn’t know how.  And it was fun and easy!  Thank you, Mary!”
Jacquie Wareham, Certified Life Coach

COACHING FAQs

Is Creativity Coaching only for artists or blocked creatives?
Heavens no!  Creativity coaching has an incredibly wide range of applications. What is it you want? What’s getting in your way?
 
What if I’m not sure if creativity coaching is for me?
Let’s talk.  We can set up a short call to get to know it each other and find out what you are hoping to get from coaching. 
 
What if I’m not creative?
We believe everyone is creative. Creativity is not about being an artist. It’s about thinking differently and being open to new possibilities. It’s about anything that makes you curious and lets you feel joyful. Creativity coaching is a great way to explore your own creative process.
 
Pricing is in US dollars, but I’m Canadian!
OK this isn’t phrased as a question but we hear you.  With the Canadian/US exchange rate jumping all over the place we decided to take Canadian dollars on par.  There is just a different payment system.  Please e-mail info@thepurpleinkcafe.com and enter “I am Canadian” in the subject line.  Please note, this is available only to Canadians living in Canada.
 
Can I pay in installments?
Of course. Just ask us about installment pricing. (Note: all payments must be made prior to the completion of the coaching package.)
 
Are there any other types of packages available?
Please let us know what you need. We can customize programs for individuals or groups. Hey, this is creativity coaching, right?

Do you still have questions? Contact me and let's see how I can help you.