At Concrete Olive, we believe that creativity is more than a skill - it's a way of thinking, problem-solving, and existing in the world. Whether you're a fine artist, architect, jeweller, designer, writer, hairdresser, creative business owner, or other creative, the work you do is deeply personal - and often, deeply complex.
We offer a dedicated, informal space to pause, reflect, and realign - designed specifically for those working in the creative workforce. A place to explore the unique challenges that come with balancing creative energy, business demands, and personal wellbeing.
Grounded in Positive Psychology and decades of lived experience, our approach supports your creative wellbeing - helping you understand how you work best, how to navigate uncertainty, and how to maintain clarity and resilience through the natural ebb and flow of a creative career.
Because the way you work - and the way you feel in that work - matters.
OUR FOCUS /
BOUTIQUE
We take a boutique approach - meaning we focus our energy on the unique needs that arise for creatives within creative work, with the aim of strengthening the creative workforce.
Our approach blends creative introspection, wellbeing support, and practical strategies - all underpinned by Positive Psychology principles - to support both artistic practice and the business of creativity. This is not traditional business coaching or therapy, but structured, non-clinical conversations and strategies that foster sustainable, effective creative wellbeing.
RELATABLE
Created by a wellbeing professional with an extensive background in design, Concrete Olive understands the realities of creative industries. This is a space where the language, circumstances, successes, and challenges of creatives are fully recognised and understood.
BREATHE ENERGY
Our consultations are designed to open clarity and breathe energy back into progressing forward, without judgement, and with our full support.
See appointment menu (below).
OUR FOCUS IS YOUR FOCUS
Maintaining creative wellbeing sits at the heart of sustaining career longevity and business success.
Through self-awareness and mastery, creatives develop a sense of control over their work, while remaining aligned with the challenges and skills required for what lies ahead.
With clarity around what’s important, creativity is heightened, challenges become affirming, and growth follows - supporting a meaningful career, business, and life.
APPOINTMENT MENU/
Consultations with Concrete Olive offer non-clinical, judgment-free collaborative discussions (online or by phone) towards understanding and sustaining your creative wellbeing.
One or more helpful appointments can mean the difference between remaining in a state of stagnation to one of moving forward, and progression.
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A quick 15-minute discussion to help you determine if Concrete Olive is the right fit for you and explore how we can assist with your current needs.
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When working in a constantly changing environment, how is creativity maintained?
Understanding why it’s important to identify and cultivate awareness of what creativity means for you - how you operate - so you know what to draw on when your creativity feels diverted and you need to reconnect. This awareness becomes the foundation for improving creative wellbeing.
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For creatives, ‘business as usual’ means constantly adapting, engaging in critical thinking, creative development, and navigating subjective challenges and changes. So, how can consistency and planning be achieved in an ever-changing environment?
This space helps you work through these challenges so they become easier to navigate. Together, we’ll explore what works best for you, finding ways to stay strong, resilient, and optimistic while sustaining creativity in a business environment.
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It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and confused by the many facets of creative work that can blur the path forward. We focus on replacing ‘being stuck or overwhelmed’ with sustainable and effective approaches that support positive wellbeing - allowing for greater clarity and productivity.
This space helps untangle the overwhelm, reconnect with your creative self, and move forward with clarity. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and find a way through - one that feels right for you.
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When considering a new situation, opportunity, or challenge, it can be helpful to 'Bounce' your thoughts in a confidential, supportive space - especially when you're wondering, “Is my thinking right around this?” While we won’t direct your decision, we can support you in identifying potential blocks and clarifying your next steps.
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A reflective discussion following situations that present unexpected challenges, offering a space to unpack ‘what just happened.’ This conversation is focused on helping you regain confidence and refocus on moving forward.
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Sometimes, before an important meeting or event, we can experience overthinking, worry, or low confidence. We understand how these moments can feel overwhelming - and how they don’t define who you are. You may just need to talk it out, challenge-check your thinking, and find ways to approach the meeting with more clarity and confidence.
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A space to keep well-meaning conversations, well-meaning. Learn how to have and identify helpful discussions that support your creative person in maintaining self-direction and creative energy.
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A quick 15-minute chat to revisit previous discussions and gain further clarification.
*Please see terms and conditions for cancellation and refund policy.
Note: Concrete Olive provides a supportive space for professional creatives to explore their creative wellbeing. While our conversations can be insightful and reflective, we are not a psychological or clinical service.
BALANCE/
[the optimal experience of creative wellbeing]
• Creative/artistic direction + personal insight and wellbeing (creative wellbeing) while;
• successfully working within a career that requires balancing subjective creative work with business acumen.
The purpose of the creative process
is to create harmony where
there was none before...
— Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi —
OUR VALUES/
01. DEDICATED TO CREATIVES WELLBEING
02. EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
03. HOLISTIC APPROACH
04. INDIVIDUAL FOCUSED
05. EMPOWERING SELF-KNOWLEDGE
06. SUPPORTIVE + ENERGISING
Concrete Olive /
A strong ‘concrete’ foundation of self-wisdom towards achieving high creative wellbeing - bringing peace within, through thoughtful and considered discussions.
A TIME TO EXTEND THE OLIVE BRANCH TO YOURSELF
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT/
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live.
We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and celebrate the stories, culture, and traditions of the Elders and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of all communities who also work and live on this land.
We at Concrete Olive are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals feel respected, connected, and valued. We strive to embrace diversity in our services and community engagements, continuously working to improve accessibility and inclusiveness in every aspect of our business.