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BOOK WITH CONCRETE OLIVE/

Concrete Olive takes a boutique approach, specialising in the creative workforce.

Our consultations provide a welcoming, unstructured space designed to support reflection and the development of your own perspective. Through thoughtful discussions, we ask questions that can spark new insights or deeper understanding - helping you move forward with greater clarity.

At Concrete Olive, we see it as a privilege to support you in understanding what creative wellbeing means for you.

We look forward to meeting you.

APPOINTMENT MENU/

All consultations are with Michelle, who looks forward to meeting with you.

*If you’re based overseas and none of the available times work for you, please email us and we’ll be happy to arrange a time that suits.

THINGS WE OFTEN COVER/

Navigating client relationships

Creative/client dynamics can be complex. We discuss ways to navigate personalities, vulnerability, and expectations - helping you keep both your work and yourself steady.

WORK SITUATIONS/

The debrief

A reflective discussion after unexpected or challenging situations -offering space to unpack ‘what just happened.’ These conversations help restore confidence and refocus on your next steps.

Boundaries that feel right

If you're open and generous, it can be difficult when others overstep.
We explore how to maintain boundaries that feel right - without losing authenticity or connection with the other person.

Life/work crossovers

Life can affect creative work in many ways. We focus on restoring balance and supporting your energy as a creative - helping you stay connected to your direction even when things become complicated.

PERSONAL IMPACT/

Maintaining grounded confidence

This isn’t about pep talks. It’s about creating space to reconnect with who you already are and what you already know - so you can step into important moments confidently and authentically.

Friends & family

Sometimes friends or family members want to help but feel unsure how.
We help trusted supporters understand how to support a creative effectively - respecting the creative process without feeling responsible for solving the problem.

The higher you go, the bigger the challenges

For managers, owners, and solopreneurs, challenges often become more complex - it can feel like you’re expected to have it all figured out. Reaching out for support can feel harder than ever - but it shouldn’t. We provide a space where you can speak openly with someone who understands the pressures you carry.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH/

Your creative blueprint

In a constantly changing environment, understanding how your creativity operates helps you reconnect when your energy feels diverted. This awareness becomes the foundation for sustaining your creative practice.

TESTIMONIALS/

  • 'A really refreshing and unique experience.'


    I have worked with Michelle over the years, and she has been incredible - a very real lifeline in helping me make sense of the chaos and overwhelming thoughts that come with my creative work. In my world, I’ve had to deal with international contracts, big-personality clients, and renowned companies. 

    Michelle has helped me navigate and stabilise the many emotions I've experienced throughout projects (she gets it), and shown me ways to protect my work while still maintaining a good rapport with strong clients - because certain pressures can be overwhelming.

    It’s an incredibly unique approach that left me feeling energised, inspired, determined, laser-focused, and capable of taking on what I had to - while feeling very calm at the same time.
 Having Michelle highlight my strengths and inject energy when I was feeling defeated reminded me I was far more capable than I thought. Honestly… every creative should have a Michelle in their life.


    - C.T. CONTEMPORARY ARTIST-