Frequently Asked Questions

Executive Coaching is based on the philosophy a coach does not develop people, but rather a coach equips people to develop themselves.  Therefore, Executive Coaching is a high curiosity, low advice interaction guided by the belief that the coachee has the answers and simply needs some support and guidance.  Creative Consulting meanwhile, includes both a high level of asking questions and administering advice to acheive specific goals, objectives and deliverables. 

No. The only thing needed to start is a desire to create and to schedule a free, confidential consultation. Prior to the consultation we will sign a mutual NDA to ensure any of your ideas remains 100% yours and 100% confidential. 

Yes. I offer 1:1 and group creative coaching. Let’s schedule a 30-min complimentary consultation.  

We will sign a mutual NDA protecting your idea and stating you own your idea 100% the entire time we work together. Also, as an artist and entrepreneur I’m busy working on my own ideas. 

No, not at this time, however, money should not be a hinderance to your idea being born. Book a complimentary consultation and let’s discuss what’s possible. 

I evaluate a person’s passion for their idea as much as the idea itself. If I believe in you then I will likely believe in your idea. There are many ideas in the world that I don’t personally like, yet I appreciate the passion behind them and respect that a marketplace exists for all kinds of ideas. As we work together, your idea will likely get sharper, more specific, and potentially even evolve to something different. I am in service of you first, your idea second.  

 Amazing! We are here to support you on your journey. And “journey” is the key word. It’s highly likely the birthing of your idea after 40 days is just the beginning. Just like an actual baby that is born, it continues to grow, adapt and change as it begins its lifelong journey with the world. A prototype allows you to get immediate reaction and feedback, so you can continue to refine and iterate your idea, your baby. 

I help you with hardest part of getting the idea out of you and into the world. Like a parent with a newborn baby the possibilities for what you do next are nearly limitless. Uber started out as an uber-expensive black car service. The active ingredient for Viagra was originally being researched for high blood pressure. Ideas evolve as more information is discovered and the marketplace responds. Your idea will be out in the world. It will exist. Enjoy the journey.

No. Although you might be a better fit for 1:1 Coaching rather than the Idea Doula 40-Day Challenge. The 40 Day Challenge brings one single, clear idea to life. It’s possible we start with 1:1 coaching and then shift to the Idea Doula 40 Day Challenge. 

I certainly got all kinds of feedback on it when the name came to me! Some people said not enough people know what a Doula is. Admittedly, I first learned about the concept of a Doula from my cousin. She started as a traditional birth doula, one who is a non-medical professional but assists in the birth of a child, usually in a non-medical environment. 

I thought that was beautiful. Particularly, in the sense that the one giving birth is doing the true work, and the doula is just there to assist, provide support and encouragement. I’ve been able to birth ideas my whole life, mostly in service of companies and brands. Now I’m here to serve individuals in helping them bring their ideas to life. 

Back to some more feedback I’ve received though. Another trusted friend offered: won’t people think calling yourself “Idea Doula” is a little weird since you’re a man? First, I like being unique and I embrace my weirdness. Furthermore, it’s true that well over 90% of birth doulas are women. When you research it all the way back to its ancient Greek roots it gets even more dicey. But doula is too rich in metaphor. There are also death doulas, those whole assist the dying in their passing on. Having been there for my father’s passing I think that’s beautiful too.