Confidence
A lack of confidence can really hold back even the most talented of artists and performers, but self doubt often goes with the creative territory. With the help of friends, host Frances Butt peers in...
25 Feb 202332min
Criticism
Creative people are often sensitive to criticism and find it hard to take. Can you get better at it? Host Frances Butt talks to friends about various kinds of critique and criticism and how best to...
11 Feb 202330min
Monetising Art
Host Frances Butt talks to friends about the thorny issue of making a living or a decent side-hustle from artistic endeavours. Very few people manage make a mint from their art; but, strangely and un...
28 Jan 202332min
Failure
Host Frances Butt talks to creative and expert friends about their experiences of failure, different attitudes towards it, and whether it's possible to get better at failing if you find it horribly pa...
14 Jan 202328min
Grit & Determination
Host Frances Butt talks to creative, business and health-practitioner friends about the qualities of staying power. Can it be learned and improved, or is it innate?Guests and links:Lisa Jones, psycho...
31 Dec 202228min
Self-Promotion
Self-promotion is often conflated with boasting... yet how can people know about your work if you won't tell them about it and you can't afford a publicist? Host Frances Butt and friends discuss the ...
17 Dec 202233min
Mediocrity
Frances Butt and friends explore the tricky subject of mediocrity. Nobody likes their work to be thought of as mediocre; but... are you OK just being - OK? Guests: Lisa Jones, psychotherapist Knud S...
3 Dec 202226min
Rejection
Being turned down or having work turned down can be upsetting. Can it be made any easier? Frances asks seasoned performers and coaches for their experiences and views. Guests & Links: Lisa Jones psy...
19 Nov 202230min
