Have you been nurturing an idea, a vision for your future, or a creative project but feel unsure how to bring it to life?
My four-session Project-based Coaching will help you make it happen.
After decades of managing creative projects in my own business, I offer my project-based coaching to clients as a structured yet flexible approach to turning your vision into reality. Together, we’ll explore the deeper meaning behind your idea, break it down into actionable steps, and create a clear path to bring it to life.
Anything can be a project: fostering confidence in your work, finding a creative outlet, writing a book, designing a product, thinking about a website, a desire to sell your work online or at a local art fair, or simply clearing space for something new to emerge, my custom-tailored-to-you method keeps you inspired, motivated, and accountable.
We’ll work collaboratively to achieve your vision and nurture your process and progress, step by step, with clarity and focused flow.
What happens in each session:
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In the first session, we’ll explore your idea, thought, or project in detail.
What is meaningful about your vision?
We’ll work together to refine your intention and identify what success looks like.
We’ll also break down your vision into key phases and outline specific, actionable steps to move forward.
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Now that the foundation is set, we’ll focus on nurturing your process.
We’ll explore what inspires you and how to stay in a creative flow. Additionally, we’ll address any blocks or challenges (self-doubt, perfectionism, lack of time) that could be standing in your way.
This session is designed to keep your creative energy high and focused.
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In the third session, we’ll check in on your progress.
We’ll discuss what’s working and what can be refined or adjusted.
This is a space for experimentation—trying new techniques, exploring different ideas, and staying open to evolving your vision.
I’ll guide you through reflecting on your process to ensure it’s aligned with your original vision.
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The final session is all about bringing your idea or project to completion.
We’ll assess how far you’ve come, reflect on the process, and ensure that your project continues to align with your vision.
You’ll have the opportunity to celebrate your journey and walk away with tools and inspiration for continuing development.
“Asya has a friendly, intuitive coaching style and a knack for making action steps clear and inspiring — so you actually make progress!!”
I blend my passion for the creative process with my experience as an artist entrepreneur and graphic designer to coach clients in discovering their personal or brand purpose, setting goals, and overcoming obstacles in their path.
FAQs ~
Asya Palatova
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I am dedicated to empowering individuals to unlock their creative potential and chart their unique paths to success.
With a multi-disciplinary background spanning corporate environments, entrepreneurial ventures, and academia, I bring a wealth of experience to my coaching practice. -
Coaching is a conversation centered on you and your aspirations. Together, we explore how to achieve your goals and identify any obstacles in your way.
A coach helps you and/or your business to:
• Set and reach goals
• Design a plan of action
• Solve problems
• Make decisions
• Create a forward momentum
In addition to these areas, the coach “stays with” (coaches) the client to:
_Implement the plan of action, working through the inevitable changes and any obstacles
_Maintain a healthy balance between personal and professional life
_Keep looking ahead to take advantage of opportunities that are just now formulating
_Bring out your personal best, keeping focused on your needs, values, and vision
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“What you focus on grows, what you think about expands, and what you dwell upon determines your reality.”
To change your life in a way you want requires commitment, action, consistency, and support.
Coaching works because when given consistent space, attentive listening, and support of your coach, you realise how powerful you really are.
I believe you can create your own best answers, which are not “shoulds” but “wants.” I am trained to support you in that process.
With confidence, you begin to implement action steps to make significant changes in life and work.
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I am trained and experienced in helping clients reach several types of goals.
Primarily I work with professionals who are at one of the following places with their life or career:
_Making changes.
_Experiencing a creative block.
_Need help prioritizing and making decisions.
_Having personal conflicts or problems.
_Planning to move forward and feel overwhelmed.
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Together, we create a confidential space rooted in mutual trust, respect, honesty, curiosity, and compassion.
I guide you on an inner journey to explore your truth, grounded in mindfulness and intentional language.
_I believe that you are extremely capable and have the answers within you. I believe that you are the expert in your life and work.
_I believe that you possess the creativity and resourcefulness to move your life/career/relationships in the direction of your choosing.
_I will encourage your self-discovery, and will guide you to your own solutions and strategies.
_I will support you and hold you responsible and accountable.
_I will encourage and nurture honest and brave feedback during our partnership.
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_Focus. I listen actively and fully. You are the focus. I listen to what you say, what you are trying to say, and what you are not saying.
_Share. After you have fully communicated, I share with you my observations, comments, and views on your situation, dilemma, or opportunity.
_Endorse. A professional, an entrepreneur, an artist – needs, yes, needs, an outside voice full of endorsement, compassion, and acknowledgement. Not a yes-type person, but someone who knows what it takes to achieve.
_Suggest. Part of my job is to be at least three steps ahead of you, yet be with you. I will make suggesions, and you make choices that you feel are best for you.
_Support. I want a lot for you. I want you to be healthy, happy, and successful. I want you to have a life that inspires others—and yourself. I fully support your choices as you move toward the life you really want.
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I offer the following to help you build your brand, fees vary:
_Naming and Brand Development
_Logo Design and Application
_Website Content Development
_Website Design in Squarespace
_Website Development in Squarespace
_Training in Squarespace CMS and SEO
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The primary credential of any coach is the assessable success of his or her clients. Please visit my COLLABORATIONS page for clients I have coached through their brand development.
Additionally, I have the following:
_I have completed an Associate Coach training program through Coach U.
_I am in the process of working toward ACC credentials as outlined by the International Coaching Federation
_BSD in Graphic Design from University of Cincinnati
_MFA in Ceramics from Rhode Island School of Design
_7 years of teaching artists and designers at university level
_30 years of graphic design experience working in corporations, mid-size firms, as well as a boutique design studio
_15+ years of owning my own design and ceramics business
_10 years in the wholesale trade show industry as an artist entrepreneur
_20 years in the e-commerce industry
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_My client list is confidential. People may know you are working with me, but that information won’t come from me.
_The information shared between us is confidential. What you are doing, how you are doing, what you have accomplished, and your personal details are not discussed or hinted at by me to anyone.
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If you decide to continue on your journey with me as your partner after the initial session, I will be happy to forward you my current rates.
_Together we decide on what day and time works best for you, same day and same time throughout our commitent to each other is preferable.
_Fees are paid in advance.
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Whether you’re seeking guidance in navigating your creative journey, launching your own business, or refining your skills, my tailored approach draws upon diverse expertise to help you achieve your goals.
I am a coach who provides support through attentive listening and empathetic understanding. I use my intuition to accurately gauge the needs of others, fostering a safe space for open and honest communication.
Drawing on my instincts and extensive experience across various work environments, I partner with you to achieve your goals.
Let’s collaborate to turn your aspirations into reality.
“Asya is to the point, clear with her communication, and positive. I appreciated leaving with a sense of what and where to focus attention.”
“True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done, the zest of creating things new.”
– Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Price
What does coaching, ceramics, and graphic design have in common? They come from the same joyful client-focused creative source.
As a graphic designer over the past 30+ years, I have had the very good fortune to collaborate with artists and small businesses on a variety of projects. I am experienced in print and digital design, as well as porcelain ceramic object-making.
I fell in love with clay while studying graphic design as an undergrad. What started as a side project, fast-forward fifteen years, after attending grad school at Rhode Island School of Design, I launched gleena ceramics, hand-crafted porcelain dishes for your everyday rituals.
Today, design and ceramics inspire and inform one another as I coach other creatives to achieve their endeavors.
My ceramics practice has taught me to be present, to tap into the flow, and to focus on and appreciate the process. Bringing this focus to each coaching session, I use my intuition to accurately gauge the needs of others, fostering a safe space for open and honest communication.
Interested in working together? Let’s start by scheduling an exploratory chemistry call.
“Many thanks for a beautiful session that helped me identify and put into process some very important matters. Thank you for providing the container and listening and gentle curiosity to help me hear my soul express what’s there and yet to be.”
~ Sarah G.
