Maker Mindset Matters
May’s Growing U Coaching Workshop with me, Kate, is all about helping you create your ideal headspace to fully enjoy the Clear Creek Makerspace by learning how to identify and manage the inner critic.
Our time includes discussion, reflection, and a creative, hands-on activities.
90 minutes. In-person in the Clear Creek Makerspace Learning Lab.
1st Saturdays at 10-11:30 am - May 4, 2024
2nd Wednesdays at 6-7:30 pm - May 8, 2024
4th Fridays at 2-3:30 pm - May 24, 2024
Hi! I’m Kate Peabody, one of your Growing U coaches. If you’re anything like me, you might have walked into the Clear Creek Makerspace, seen all of the tools and opportunities in all of their glory, been so excited, and started to feel your heart race as you thought…“Wow! There is a lot here! So many possibilities! I feel a bit overwhelmed, actually. I don’t know where to start…I have no idea what I’m doing in a lot of these areas, and there are so many experts - I’ll never be that good...”
Or maybe, when you’re learning something new, starting a new project, or completing finishing touches, you find yourself shrinking away and thinking, “My ideas are dumb.” “I don’t want to bug anyone to ask for help, my projects aren’t important.” “I’m embarrassed to share what I’m working on.” “This didn’t turn out the way I planned - I’m a failure.”
You’re not alone in these thoughts. Even seasoned makers have moments of, “I’m no good, this sucks.” “I’m no artist.” “I’ll never be able to figure this out.” “I’ll never be good enough to earn money as a maker.” “I don’t have enough time for this.”
These thoughts often arise when stakes are high – such as when we’re doing something we really care about! We call these thoughts the “inner critic” aka “inner gremlin” aka “imposter syndrome” aka “self-saboteur,” as they are false statements that feel very real and often stop us in our tracks before we even get started.
The good news is, you can absolutely learn how to talk back to, manage and quiet the inner critic so you can stay in your flow, enjoy your creativity, honor your spirit and keep growing to reach your potential as a maker - whether that’s for fun or for profit.
So that’s what this workshop is all about. Learning how to tune into, and start to turn down, your personal inner critic as a maker. It will be a mix of learning; personal and group reflection and sharing; and completing a hands-on activity to leave with a personalized reminder of how to move forward even when things feel tough.
We’ll also use it as an opportunity to start to get to know each other; co-create intentional community; and discuss the life, career and business topics on your mind that you’d like to learn more about or address in future workshops or group coaching sessions.
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The Growing U mission is to take you to the next step in your creative flow, entrepreneurship dreams, and for you to feel at home at CCM. As a member of CCM you will have EXCLUSIVE access to professional coaches.
Workshops with Coach Kate of KaptivateMe will guide participants in focused learning, development and conversation on specific topics, where she - along with additional subject matter experts at times - will provide specific guidance and resources; and answer your related questions. Think about everything from the maker’s mindset and burnout management to how to write a business plan; the nuts and bolts of starting a business; or building a brand and marketing strategy.
Kate Peabody, MBA, is an International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach pairing positive-psychology-based coaching with more than fifteen years of corporate & small business leadership, creative confidence and design-thinking experience. Kate is excited to be a part of the CCM community to help makers balance work, life and time for their holistic wellbeing, and explore and take action on their potential as a professional maker. You can expect to hear cheesy puns and alliterations, and see her learning and making in the space herself – as 75% of what Kate owns are art and craft supplies. Clay, paint, markers, chalk, charcoal, yarn, embroidery, stamps, paper and canvases, fabric, bits and bobs she thinks she could make something great out of…