TRACY LYNN CHEMALY
LIFE COACHING FOR CREATIVES
I coach creative professionals and entrepreneurs to fulfil their boldest dreams.
Do you identify with any of the following?
procrastination inability to focus imposter syndrome crippling perfectionism difficulty articulating what it is you do slack time management intermittent motivation lack of knowledge on how to grow a business anxiety to reveal new products lack of confidence negative self-talk fear of failure and criticism scarcity mindset unable to identify your dream lack of boundaries paralysing indecision
I’ve been there. I get it. Fortunately, through being coached, I found the tools to get me to where I am today. And I want the same for you. Whether you’re the owner of a small creative business, a creative person who wishes to build some structure in your personal and work life, someone who wants to turn their creative passion into a small enterprise, or a person who has a job in the creative industry and wants to get the most out of their career, I’m here to be your life coach, business coach and accountability partner. Even if you don't consider yourself to be a creative but are simply looking to take inspired action to move your life forward, I would love to support you on your journey of personal or professional growth.
WHAT IS COACHING?
Coaching is the specialised art of holding solution-focused conversations. More specifically, coaching supports a client in accessing insights and solutions from within themselves, so that they are motivated to take positive, proactive and clearly defined actions that help them in achieving their potential in the area of their goals and objectives.
Through my coaching process, I’ll help you come up with everyday strategies that are realistic yet inspiring, while challenging you to confront personal challenges and business obstacles with gentle kindness and brave mastery. Ultimately, I invite you to ignite your personal power through coaching that sparks the flame of your own intuition.
Kind words from former client Gerben van Niekerk
Head: Student Experience (KovsieX), University of the Free State
“Creatively, I was stuck. Tracy's coaching pulled me out of the muck and, months later, my creative ventures won three national awards. But more than that, I’ve rediscovered purpose, joy and fulfilment in my work.”
WHY FIND A CREATIVE LIFE COACH?
I help you create the life you want, with the work you really wish to do.
If you’re a creative entrepreneur who wants to be successful, happy and personally fulfilled, then you need a business coach who understands how creative minds tick. A coach who has worked in the creative industry can help you expand your ideas into a real-world action plan that gets you to where you want to be.
Even if you don’t have your own business, but want more fulfilment from your creative work as a fashion designer or furniture designer, ceramicist, artist, architect, ad-agency whizz, musician, marketing manager, writer or any other discipline that unleashes your creativity, then a life coach for creatives can help you prioritise and pursue the things you are called to do.
Perhaps you are not a creative, but are looking for a life coach who is personable and open-minded. You don’t have to create a physical product or work in a creative field to experience my coaching. Creativity exists in the way you explore the world, and I’ll help you see things from different perspectives, as you open yourself up to living in accordance with who you really are.
Coaching transforms fear into action; ideas into products or services; chaos into clarity; and lack of connection into self-awareness.
I COACH CREATIVES (OR ANYONE, FOR THAT MATTER) TO...
Define your inner purpose and gain the confidence to pursue it.
Develop goals and take personalised action towards your unique dreams.
Unblock the mental obstacles holding you back and challenge limiting beliefs.
Create structure and balance in your daily life.
Shift your mindset and see things from a different perspective.
Understand your skills and strengths, and what you bring to the world.
Manage your time and set boundaries.
Develop an authentic sense of freedom and possibilities.
Clearly articulate your brand or your offering.
Harness your creativity and step beyond the overwhelm.
Build the confidence and motivation to thrive.
Do better business, in a way that feels natural to you.
Create a realistic marketing strategy.
I’ll help you to help yourself, by squashing doubt and resistance, expanding your possibilities, and creating an opportunity for experimentation – with ideas, thoughts and actions. Let’s develop your self-awareness, excavate solutions that work for you, identify the resources you need to empower yourself, and unleash your full potential. Your personal growth and progress between coaching sessions will be all the inspiration you need.
MY COACHING SESSIONS
My coaching style is friendly, fun and compassionate. I ask questions that make you think, and encourage your creative energy to emerge in a way that is both liberating and grounded in practicality. Every session is upbeat and positive, and ends with an invigorating can-do list that sets your dreams in motion.
Duration of coaching session
My coaching sessions are 60-minutes long, and coaching takes place in person (Muizenberg, Cape Town) or online. I usually recommend at least six coaching sessions for real, sustainable change to start happening in your work and life. I do, however, welcome shorter commitments too.
Cost of coaching session
The cost per one-hour coaching session is R900 for local clients in South Africa (or €60, $65, £50 for coaching clients outside of South Africa). South African clients get R300 off when booking and paying for six coaching sessions upfront.
Coaching period
Coaching sessions take place once every two weeks. A six-session commitment means three months of coaching to define your goals and start achieving them. Contact me to book a free 20-minute call to see if we are the right fit before committing to coaching.
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what people have said about coaching with tracy
"Tracy listens with the grace of someone who knows that paying attention is an act of love. When she speaks, it is clear that she draws from a deep reservoir of hard-won wisdom, courage and care. The range and depth of her responses are as wide-ranging as they are grounding. You get the sense that she has vigorously reflected on her life, so that you may see yours, as well as your deepest dreams with the clarity and vividness they deserve." - David Brits, artist
“Having got lost in the labyrinth of my mind, I reached out to Tracy and found the process incredibly useful and enjoyable. It was like being able to find my own string to follow out of the maze. With a series of well thought-out questions and a reframing of perspective, Tracy guided me towards creating a plan for myself that I could trust was ambitious but realistic and would help me stretch myself to meet my potential. She is curious and kind, and the sessions had that wonderful energy.”
- Katie de Klee, writer and poet
“The coaching allowed me to break things down and put them in their respective places with a lot more clarity. It allowed me to be very clear about the structures I have to create in order to experience the freedom that I have been looking for. I am sleeping better, I’m fitter and getting a lot more disciplined – physically, mentally and emotionally. And my productivity has increased. My days may be full, but they are full of promise, hope and a future now! And that's more than I thought possible. I have also as a result become a lot kinder to myself, which is making me lighter. Thank you for sharing your coaching with me. It has been freeing, inspiring and encouraging.” - Naledi Mazabane, jewellery designer
"Working with Tracy has been a truly transformative experience. Her coaching helped me unwind the many tangled threads of my plans and desires - what once felt overwhelming is now a clear and practical pathway forward. What I appreciated most was that I didn’t have to sacrifice the richness or diversity of my dreams. Instead, Tracy helped me make space for them while staying grounded and focused. Her sharp insights, combined with a deeply holistic view of life, created a supportive space where clarity could emerge naturally. I always left our sessions feeling lighter, more focused and inspired. Tracy’s guidance has been invaluable. Simply amazing."
- Claudia Morales, socio-economic impact consultant
CURIOUS ABOUT THIS CAPE TOWN AND ONLINE COACH?
I am not an AI coach ;) I bring joyful human connection to coaching. I offer online coaching around the world, as well as face-to-face coaching in Muizenberg, Cape Town (South Africa).
Having lived in four countries, I value how wonderfully different we all are, and I use coaching methodologies that respect all cultures and belief systems. I adapt each session to make you feel utterly at ease in my safe, no-judgement space.
If you’re feeling that it’s time to show up for yourself in a way that is liberating and inspiring – to you and to others – then get in touch. I would be honoured to support you as you take action to design the life you are excited to wake up to every single day.