When Creativity Is Waiting in the Wings (with Helena Holrick)

When Creativity Is Waiting in the Wings (with Helena Holrick)

From The Creative Switch by Nikki Vallance

March 13, 2026 · 47 min · Season 3 · Episode 12

About this episode

In this episode, Nikki Vallance discusses the importance of support in creativity with coach Helena Holrick.

What if your creativity isn’t blocked—but waiting for better support? In this Season 3 finale, I reflect on the conditions that have emerged across the season as essential for creative living, and why support so often makes the difference when creativity feels sidelined. Creativity coach Helena Holrick helps me explore practical ways of supporting your creativity, from making a small, intentional space to recognising when pushing harder isn’t the answer. And I share an exciting new way to find the right kind of creative support when you need it most. Guest Bio: Helena Holrick is a coach, mentor, and facilitator who supports creative individuals, entrepreneurs and business leaders to grow with clarity, confidence, and integrity. She is the founder of Helping You Shine , a practice established in 2011 to help people stop hiding, honour their talents, and build success in ways that feel sustainable and true. Helena works with individuals who are often capable and experienced yet find themselves at a point of transition — questioning how they want to work, lead, and live next. With over 30 years’ experience across organisational development, leadership, and entrepreneurship, Helena…

People in this episode

Host: Nikki Vallance

Guest: Helena Holrick

Topics covered

  • creativity
  • support
  • coaching
  • personal development
  • transition

Keywords

  • creativity support
  • coaching
  • personal growth
  • creative living
  • intentional space

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Helping You Shine

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