CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT COACH
TESTIMONIALS
"Working with Jyllian as a creative coach has been invaluable. She has helped me move past profound blockages that for years have been an obstacle to growth in my creative and professional life. She has helped me construct a framework for my career in film and visual arts, introducing a system of accountability and basic mindfulness to keep my ideas and progress on track. Creativity is often bound together with our emotional lives, and Jyllian is comfortable and competent delving into those areas when necessary. I would highly recommend Jyllian to anyone looking to examine their own creativity and create lasting improvements to their process and career." - Eric. F, filmmaker, NY
“I'm grateful for Jyllian's thoughtful guidance as I navigated career change and worked to identify my true priorities. She patiently walked through my anxieties and doubts with me. With her coaching I was able to recognize certain thoughts that were holding me back and she helped me get a clearer picture of how I wanted to move forward.” - Aleta Rosanski, writer, CO
“Jyllian helped Meleah make some life-path decisions in a time when she needed someone other than her parents to talk through choices. Meleah enjoyed the guided process and found Jyllian to be empathetic and easy to talk to. Meleah really liked the closed-ended, goal-oriented approach. I would recommend Jyllian to any parent of a young person. “ - Lisa Tabb, parent, Meleah, CA
“Jyllian is the reason I was able to make the decision to attend Colorado College and solo-travel the world beforehand. Amidst the pandemic, during one of the most anxious and pivotal moments of my life, Jyllian’s coaching helped guide me toward what ultimately became the best decision I’ve ever made. Because of her guidance, I had the confidence to take such a big leap.” - Meleah S. 17, HS senior, CA
“Jyllian didn't just make me feel seen and understood, which would have been enough to earn my praise. She also gave me feedback in a way that still made me feel respected. I never felt insecure after a conversation with her.” - Zoe M, HS Sophomore, 15, NY
“With Jyllian I felt like I could say anything and I wouldn’t be judged or misunderstood. She is caring and makes thoughtful observations.” - Blake S, college Junior, 19, NY
“Jyllian is a phenomenal coach; deeply intuitive and wise but most importantly she helped me tap into my own wisdom and intuition. I not only achieved the goals I set with Jyllian, I changed my relationship to the blocks I had, developing habits I hope to use for the rest of my life. And I just felt better, period. Like I had accomplished something important. I can't recommend her highly enough.” - Essie. C, author NY
As creative development coach I help people navigate moments of transition, make decisions, and discover new possibilities for how to move forward.
I’m a YCI-certified coach, as well as an Emmy Award–winning documentary filmmaker and third-generation artist and educator with more than twenty years of experience.
My work has included creating programming for young people for PBS and Nickelodeon, and directing films for network television and HBO.
I came to coaching the same way I came to filmmaking: through a genuine interest in how people figure things out. Documentary work requires patience and the ability to listen deeply — sometimes over years — to understand someone’s story and find the best way to tell it.
I bring that same practice to coaching. I don’t tell anyone what to do — I help people think more clearly, recognize their options, and determine their next step.
WHAT IS COACHING
Coaching is a space to think clearly and move forward.
It’s not advice or instruction. It’s a collaborative process that helps you articulate what matters, sort through decisions, and take practical steps toward what comes next.
Where therapy often focuses on healing the past, coaching is oriented toward the present — working with where you are and helping you move with intention.
APPROACH
The goal is not to map your entire life — just to help you take the next step in a way that feels considered and your own.
WORK WITH ME
I work with a limited number of clients at a time. Sessions are available virtually.