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COHORT | 5-WEEK COURSE BEGINS APRIL '22
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What is Cohort?
A 5-week learning experience that teaches you how to authentically communicate your value and grow your creative career.

As creators, we’re often taught to narrow down our niche, to empathise with customer pain points, to raise our prices without feeling guilty. But that’s difficult if we haven’t taken the time to define ourselves.

When we have a clear sense of who we are and what we stand for, we develop self-belief, gain clarity in direction and begin appreciating what makes us different. We begin to acknowledge just how valuable we are. Our career begins to grow.

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Inspiration and support from creative peers
Wouldn't it help to have someone to bounce ideas off and get inspired by?

Work on projects that bring you energy and be motivated by a Cohort group of specialist creative minds dedicated to helping each other succeed.

Accountability and practical tools
Wouldn't it be nice to confidently express what you do and attract clients you want?

A structured course and workbook will keep you accountable so that you push through the discomfort and make real progress.

Interactive sessions and access to mentors
Wouldn't you like to have some guidance on the next steps for your creative career?

Learn by doing and face your fears while you have the support you need. Gain lifelong skills that will set you on the right creative path.

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The Journey
Hear your facilitators walk you through the Cohort program.

Immerse yourself in a carefully tailored experience that gives you the freedom to explore topics your own way and challenges you to put those learnings into practice.

01. Cohort Introduction
02. Clarity
03. Communication
04. Courage
The Transformation
Change the way you think about yourself, the way you feel about your work, and how you see your future.

Self doubt and a lack of belief can be our biggest obstacles. Cohort helps you embrace your uniqueness and create opportunities by embracing what makes you different.

Understand what’s holding you back
Learn how to conquer your imposter syndrome and break through the glass ceiling. Get tips and advice on how to give yourself the freedom to wholeheartedly embrace your creative practice and career.
Learn to communicate authentically
Find your voice and start making real connections with your audience and your clients. Grow your network and be known for the type of work you love to produce, simply by being considerate and deliberate with the way you communicate.
Find direction and
start taking action
Set aspirational goals and find the courage to take that first step. Learn how to prioritise, reflect, and appreciate your progress so that you can find traction and momentum. Open your eyes and learn to love the journey.
The Program
Session 1.1
ANSWER THE QUESTION: "WHAT DO YOU DO?"
As a creative you will endlessly have to answer the question 'What do you do?'. You want people to be interested and to understand what you are passionate about. This session helps you create a clear 'what you do' statement that is both informative and engaging.
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- Articulate the purpose that drives your career
- Identify who you help, and what impact you have
- Create a succinct 'what you do' statement
Session 1.2
MAKE DEEPER CONNECTIONS
Your relationships are what your creative career is built on. Whether it is ongoing clients, direct referrals or just people that inspire and motivate you. This session helps you to build deeper relationships and establish the level of trust you need to turn contacts into clients and advocates.
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- Learn the keys to active listening
- Practice telling vulnerable and interesting stories
- Understand how to identify opportunities in relationships
Session 2.1
IDENTIFY YOUR COMMUNICATION STYLE
We all have our own individual style of communication. We all like to receive information in different ways. This session will help you to be more aware of your own communication style and more receptive to the way others might prefer to receive information.
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- Identify your own communication style and way of thinking
- Learn how to recognise the communication style of others
- Develop your empathetic communication skills
Session 2.2
COMMUNICATE MORE EFFECTIVELY
Impulsive and reactive communications can lead to misunderstandings. If you are more considerate in your communication, you can be assertive while still nourishing your relationships. This session gives you a step-by-step process to ensure you are being considerate with any major or anxiety-provoking communications.

- Learn a step-by-step process for considerate communication
- Practice articulating the Why, Who, Where, When, How, What of your message
- Build a structure to make the most of your next major communication
Session 3.1
COPING WHEN YOU'RE OVERWHELMED
Everyone feels stressed, anxious or overwhelmed sometimes. By becoming more aware of what triggers these feelings, we can be better prepared to manage them. This session explains common triggers that can cause you to feel overwhelmed, and helps you develop coping strategies for the triggers that effect you most.

- Learn the common anxiety triggers that impact creative professionals
- Identify your tolerance level for each trigger
- Develop coping strategies to better manage feeling overwhelmed
Session 3.2
BUILD YOUR SUPPORT NETWORK
We all need a little help sometimes. Asking for help from the right people, in the right way, can empower you to move forwards and find more joy in your career. This session helps you build a support team and teaches you how to ask for help without feeling so guilty.

- Identify the areas where you need support
- Build a team of people in your life who are best equipped to help you
- Learn how to ask for help in a direct and considerate way
Session 4.1
DEFINE YOUR LABELS
We are often defined and remembered by our labels. Accepting and embodying unhelpful labels can lead us down a career path that makes us unhappy. This session helps you identify the labels that are holding you back, and helps you define aspirational labels that will drive you forwards.

- Learn how labels can impact the way you are perceived and the way you perceive others
- Identify the unhelpful labels that are holding you back
- Create helpful labels that will drive you forwards
Session 4.2
SET CLEAR GOALS
We all have our own individual style of communication. We all like to receive information in different ways. This session will help you to be more aware of your own communication style and more receptive to the way others might prefer to receive information.

OUTCOMES
Identify your own communication style and way of thinking
Learn how to recognise the communication style of others
Develop your empathetic communication skills
Final Project
RELAUNCH YOURSELF
Now that you've learned to better connect and communicate, built a strong support network, and made some bold commitments grow your career, it's time launch the new you! With the help of your mentors and your Cohort crew, take the first step to your goals by telling the world who you are and exactly what you want to do.

- Clearly state and present the type of creative you want to be and the career you want to have
- Develop a presentation that can help speak to clients and collaborators
- Embrace your chosen labels and tell us 'what you do'
Alumni

I had zero confidence in my skills… but after the first session all of these fears went away.

Rodrigo Blergh
Motion Designer

It’s made a huge difference to my mental health and my confidence in my own abilities.

Alix Roberts
Performer, Writer & Founder of Greeting Chords

Cohort has given me the support network to allow me to rebuild myself and have the confidence to be courageous again.

Olivia Rinato
Learning Designer
Your Mentors
Nick and Francis have built multiple creative businesses from the ground up.

They've done all the failing for you, learnt the lessons, and can help you navigate a few of the bigger steps needed to turn your passion into your profession.

They've worked with hundreds of clients providing visual design, video production, digital, brand and business strategy over a span of 20 years. Between them they've won awards and worked with clients like the NBA, AFL, NAB, ThoughtWorks, Oxfam, Myer and a whole bunch of creatives just like you.

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Ready to get serious about your creative profession? The 5-week Cohort experience will give you the confidence and support you need to make your mark in the world.

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Since finishing the Cohort program I’ve been able to expand far beyond my core skillset.

Sam Roberts
Writer & Masters Student

I felt a sense of community and it built up my confidence, I had people around me that were all experiencing the same things I was going through.

Jess Leondiou
Founder of Archleys

Cohort gave me a safe space to lay down my thoughts and find more clarity in my purpose.

Sanika Sanaye
Graphic Designer
FAQ
How much does Cohort cost?

The early bird cost of Cohort is $1,199 AUD for the full course, inclusive of all content, group sessions and mentoring sessions. But get in quick by signing up to the waitlist, spots are limited and the price will jump back up soon.

Does it matter what timezone I'm in?

No. Cohort is run fully online with allowances made for creatives from every corner of the world.

How much time do I need to commit?

Cohort runs for 5 weeks. Each week you will be expected to focus on Cohort for up to 10 hours. That time is split between learning sessions, group discussions, and a bit of homework.

Do I need to be an experienced creative?

Cohort is a course for creative professionals of any level. It doesn't matter if you are just starting out, or if you are a senior creative looking to find some clarity in their career.

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