Your path to Artful Leadership

You’ve achieved success but something’s missing

You’ve delivered exceptional results, checked all the boxes, served those you lead. You have a lot of what you need and love, yet you’re questioning what you really want next. You find yourself yearning for more - more creativity, wellbeing… more you.

The pace, the politics, the pull of competing roles can feel like too much. You’ve achieved a lot, but it no longer feels aligned. You might wonder how you can evolve who you are, when people know you for what you’re good at - and you want to try something different.

You're not alone. Many creative leaders struggle to honour that quiet, inner calling to shift gears and do more of what brings them alive - while continuing to make an impact.

You want more than the status quo. You’re ready to evolve; to lead and create differently; to live with more intention and wholeness.

I understand the unique pressures you face. I’ve been there.

My coaching is evidence-based, grounded in deep listening, designed to help you navigate the shifting landscape that comes with honouring your commitments and ambitions, while elevating your creative leadership and wellbeing.

Contact me to set up a coach connection call.

Benefits to you

  • Clarity: Uncover what truly matters to you and define your vision for the future

  • Confidence: Develop strategies to address immediate challenges and issues, embrace your authentic leadership style and see yourself in a new way

  • Creativity: Reconnect with your creative power to inspire innovation in all areas of life

  • Connection: Align your personal and professional life with your core values for holistic leadership

  • Uplevel: Feel ready, supported and strong to bring your vision to life by expanding your knowledge, skills and capability

  • Accelerated progress: Bring your desired goals to life faster than you would on your own (or could imagine to be possible)

  • Coaching depth: I bring a range of verbal and arts-based coaching techniques for you to choose from to, enrich awareness and transformation

What my clients say

The advantage of coaching with me

  • Customised approach: I’m all about tailoring to your unique strengths, goals and needs so that we can craft a coaching experience with results on your terms.

  • Actionable insights: I share the pragmatic techniques where you want them, so that you can take action to see immediate results.

  • Clarity and focus: I’ll work with you to refine your vision and goals, opening up a space for you to dream and lead with intention towards what matters most to you

  • Holistic: I work with you as a whole person and bring both science and art to my coaching. You determine what an empowering experience looks like.

Your Coach: Karen McPhail-Bell, PhD

  • I’m a seasoned creative leader and have walked in your shoes. I’ve been a strategic researcher in Silicon Valley FAANG/MAANG, and served communities across the world in government, not-for-profit/NGO and academic roles. As an artist, facilitator and coach with a PhD in public health and anthropology, I have the language and experience to account for diverse contexts and cultures.

  • I’ve driven innovation and creative change in global settings, and experienced the challenges and opportunities that come with high pressure environments.

  • My coaching practice is evidence-based and certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Trained by the Australian Institute for Professional Coaching (AIPC) I bring a unique blend of real-world experience and proven coaching methodologies.

  • I’m committed to partnering with you in a growth-focused and creative process grounded in evidence, supporting you to generate positive change in your personal and professional life.

What you can expect

Coaching with me is a creative, strategic and soul-centered space. It’s a collaboration where we uncover what matters most to you and leverage that to shape your choices, strategy and action.

I do not tell you what to do. I support you to remember the depth of what you already know and discover new ways of being that feel true. You can expect:

  • Powerful listening: I’m trained in deep listening based upon principles of strength and self-determination, reflecting back what I hear with care and clarity.

  • Creative tools: From arts-based methods to unconventional prompts, your whole self is invited into the process - including your intellect, intuition and imagination.

  • Choice: You decide which tools I offer that we work with, making our coaching together uniquely anchored on what strengthens your inner core.

  • Clear focus: We work toward what is bringing you alive the most. This may be stepping into visibility, navigating a transition, or building a life beyond work that feeds you back.

  • Accountability: I’ll be the warm demander in your corner, encouraging your growth, challenging old stories and celebrating your shifts.

  • Confidentiality: What we work on remains private and confidential. I uphold the ICF Code of Ethics and standards which includes confidentiality and privacy protections.

This is a space for creative leaders who are ready to live and lead more artfully. With integrity, creativity and courage.

Next steps

  • Book a free, one-on-one consultation with me to discuss your specific needs and goals.

  • Partner with me to tailor a workshop for your team or community

  • Keep in touch by joining my newsletter and receive a free workshop to your inbox

Coaching investment

My coaching packages are designed to support your unique journey. They typically range between 3-6 month commitments involving weekly or fortnightly/biweekly coaching sessions but they can vary and be hand-tailored to you - meaning the investment varies too. Two popular packages are below. Reach out and let’s talk.

Our first step is to meet over a no-cost, obligation-free Coach Connection call where we’ll explore your goals and challenges, and whether my coaching approach is the right fit for you. To get the most out of our call together, I’ll provide you with a few questions to respond to in advance.

I also offer a referral bonus which can benefit both you and the person you refer.

Reclaim and reimagine

A spacious 6-month journey for high achieving professionals ready to optimise their life and work for joy, wellbeing and impact. Fortnightly pacing to enable you to reconnect with your power and lead your life artfully, with intention and accountability. A high-touch package for those seeking long-term clarity and change.

Features:

6 months commitment

Pre-work packet to focus our work together

2 x Creative Visioning sessions (quarterly); option to experience through arts-based coaching

Fortnightly coaching sessions - by phone or video-call

WhatsApp/email support between sessions

Optional: 15 min emergency check ins

Session summaries

‘Find Your Values’ workbook

AUD$2,688

The creative shift

An intensive reset for high achieving professionals at a turning point, who are ready to breathe life into a short-term project or lay the groundwork for their long-term creative vision. Customised, high-touch support with weekly sessions and accountability to support deep shifts.

Features:

3 months commitment

Pre-work packet to focus our work together

1 x Creative Visioning session, with the choice to experience through arts-based coaching

Weekly coaching sessions - by phone or video-call

WhatsApp/email support between sessions

Optional: 15 min emergency check ins

Session summaries

‘Find Your Values’ workbook

AUD$2,094

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