TRAIN: Exploring Values & Vision

The application deadline for this session has passed.

As creatives, we are often encouraged to focus on what we do and how we do it, but rarely given the time and space to explore why we do it in the first place. This interactive workshop invites participants to step back from the demands of day-to-day creative practice and reconnect with the values, motivations and aspirations that shape their work.

Drawing on neuroscience, coaching, creativity and reflective practice, we will explore the relationship between nervous system regulation, values, purpose and vision, and how these influence our ability to create, collaborate and thrive.

Using a blend of guided reflection, discussion, practical exercises and creative exploration, participants will identify their core values, examine what drives them, explore concepts such as Ikigai and Simon Sinek’s “Start With Why”, and develop a clearer sense of direction for their creative practice and professional development.

This workshop is designed for artists, creatives and cultural practitioners at any stage of their career who are seeking greater clarity, alignment and intention in their work. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of what matters most to them, a renewed sense of purpose, and practical actions to help them move forward with confidence and authenticity.

Whether you are at a crossroads, developing a new project, redefining your creative identity or simply looking for space to reflect, this session offers an opportunity to reconnect with your creative compass and envision a future that feels both meaningful and sustainable.

Payment for attendance as a participant at these sessions is £75.00 on submission of invoice after the event. It is aimed that some aspects of these sessions will be available online after the event for a wider group of participants to engage with on a self-directed pathway.

All applications for this session must be submitted by 9am, Thursday 3 September 2026. Successful applicants will be notified by 5pm on Thursday 10 September 2026.

Rachael is a creative facilitator, educator, coach and change leader with a passion for helping people reconnect with what matters most.
With over 10 years’ experience in senior leadership roles, she has designed and delivered values-driven programmes across education, health, employability and community sectors, supporting individuals and organisations to navigate change with purpose and integrity. Prior to this, she spent more than a decade working as a community arts practitioner, developing creative projects locally in Blackpool and nationally including work with Barnados and within the prison system.

A qualified teacher in post-compulsory education and as a neuroscience coach Rachael brings together creativity, psychology, learning and leadership to explore how people can create meaningful and sustainable lives and careers. Her work is grounded in the belief that our values are not just ideas, but practical tools that can guide decision-making, creativity, relationships and professional growth.

Rachael has extensive experience in coaching, mentoring, change management, bid writing and policy development, and spent five years as a board member of The Old Electric.

Drawing on both professional expertise and lived experience, her workshops create a reflective, supportive and thought-provoking space where people can explore purpose, vision and the conditions that help them thrive.