Helen Jane Campbell chats to host Beth Clare McManus about natural rhythms, finding permission through engaging with the work of others, and bringing in a wide variety of experiences to resource and restore ourselves in service of our work. They explore Helen’s work as a coach for creative people and as a writer, including how she brings a wealth of creativity, community, magic, and sensory experiences into her practice

Conversations with Members is a series of personal, community-driven conversations, celebrating the expertise, values and lived experience of the EMCC UK coaching, mentoring, and supervision community.

The series aims to inspire, inform, and connect our members by sharing insights into real-world practice and the evolving nature of the field. Each conversation balances storytelling with practical reflections, offering a unique window into the diverse perspectives of our membership.

We’re not here to say there’s just one ‘right’ way of working. Think of this as food for thought. Take into account your own level of experience, chat with a supervisor if you’re working through more experimental ideas, and always keep your practice in line with the Global Code of Ethics.

Helen Jane Campbell is a coach for creative people and the author of Founders, Freelancers & Rebels. She lives and works on the Sussex coast. An EMCC accredited coach, she previously led a successful career in PR, and loves supporting founders and freelancers as well as larger organisations. Helen's proudly part of the LGBTQ+ community and co-founded and co-ran the first Pride in Hay-on-Wye. She volunteers as a Proud Wellness Advisory Panel member. She's passionate about authenticity – nobody's faking it to make it on her watch.

https://forcreativepeople.com/

Beth Clare McManus is a psychologist, artist, and researcher living in Manchester, UK. She is an EMCC accredited coach at senior practitioner level and works as a coaching supervisor, with specialisms in coach wellbeing and the creative self. Her best work happens at the intersection of psychology, coaching and creativity.

Resources mentioned:

• Tara Brach's podcast and resources

• Nancy Kline's Time to Think

• Kae Tempest

• Proud Wellness - where Helen sits on the advisory panel

At EMCC UK, we are passionate about sharing resources on relevant topics for our members. This includes sharing views from different perspectives. Please note that any views expressed in our content are based on individual contributor experience and not necessarily endorsed by EMCC UK. The content offered is for general information only and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice.

Produced and edited by ⁠⁠Stephen Brown⁠⁠.

Original music by Stephen Brown.