By the end of this course, you will be able to define creative fearlessness for yourself, uncover the early sparks that shaped your creativity, and design a personalized “Creative Compass” to guide your future work with clarity and courage. In this powerful, reflective class, Senior Art Director Sarah Edwards shares the mindset shift that transformed her creative life: the opposite of fear isn’t confidence—it’s coexistence.
Creatively Fearless: Overcoming Burnout & Finding Your Spark
Creatively Fearless: Overcoming Burnout & Finding Your Spark
This course is part of Creative Career Foundations: Clarity, Confidence & Direction Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces the core concept of creative fearlessness and sets the foundation for the course. Learners explore what it means to reconnect with creativity after burnout while gaining clarity on how the Creative Compass will guide reflection and discovery throughout the course.
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3 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
This module helps learners reconnect with the origins of their creativity by revisiting childhood sensory experiences and early moments of inspiration. Through guided reflection, learners begin identifying the emotional and experiential roots that continue to shape their creative identity today.
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4 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this module, learners explore color as a powerful lens for understanding creative preferences. Through hands-on exercises, they build a personal color palette and reflect on how visual choices reveal deeper insights into style, taste, and creative direction.
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This final module brings all reflections together. Learners identify meaningful patterns, refine their insights, and assemble their Creative Compass — a personalized tool designed to support creative confidence, clarity, and sustained creative momentum beyond the course.
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4 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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