Katie Critelli
“What was previously an abstract wish that I felt I didn’t have permission to pursue now feels like something attainable and exciting if I keep on the path.”
The biggest impact my work with Meg had on me was showing me how to turn a dream into something concrete, which is a skill I was not good at before. She also showed me that even creative types need to put themselves out there, market themselves, and have a set of business skills under their belts.
“My favorite part was when Meg came up with ideas that captured exactly what I wanted but never could have come up with. In one session, she threw out the idea of a digital magazine as a way to release my writing and I thought it was absolutely brilliant (and answered a lot of logistical issues I had). The creative ideas she comes up with are wonderful; the fact that she shares your excitement and helps you turn them into something real makes it even better.Before working with Meg, I was stuck in terms of my location, my work situation, and my creativity. I had a number of passions- writing and music especially- but I had no idea how to market myself in those areas, let alone make any money. It felt like my life was a series of small puzzle pieces that I had no idea how to connect, leaving me intensely frustrated.
What I found very special was Meg's blend of enthusiasm, empathy, and practicality. She took the time to listen and completely understand where I was coming from (financially and health-wise) and helped build a bridge to where I wanted to go. The fact that she could share my excitement and keep sparking new ideas while staying totally grounded about how I could reach them was very refreshing.
My hesitation was that a coach would end up being like a cheerleader- emotionally peppy and that's all. I was nervous because I knew that the sessions would cost me money at a time when I was unemployed. What enticed me to try it out was stumbling across a blog post from Meg's website. Not only did the post completely capture how I was feeling at that moment but it expressed a way out of it that helped me so much at that moment. As I explored Meg's site and what she stood for, I felt that this was someone I could totally get behind working with. Working with Meg has been a huge positive catalyst for me. Not only did she approach our work with an attitude of hope and genuine excitement, but she helped me put my life back together by understanding where I was stuck, what I truly wanted, and how that could best be offered to the world. She came up with creative paths I had never considered and am now totally excited about following. She gave me resources and a plan to help make it all a reality. I feel like she gave me the guidance and roadmap to pursue a path I'm thrilled about. What was previously an abstract wish that I felt I didn't have permission to pursue now feels like something attainable and exciting if I keep on the path.
It's a testament to how carefully Meg listens and how thoughtful she is that so many of your suggestions and ideas have turned out to be spot-on and resonate with me. Pursuing the steps we designed- even when the road has been bumpy and I have to re-design some pieces of it- has given me a huge amount of pleasure and empowerment. I see now how much of my life is in my control and is just a matter of taking small steps and experimenting.”
