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Master the Art of Leadership:

Systems, Collaboration, and Innovation for Puppetry Artistic Directors.

with the Artistic Director Mastermind 

Now accepting applications for our January 2025 cohort.
Apply by December 23rd. Acceptances will be sent out by January 1st.
APPLY NOW
Master the Art of Leadership:

Systems, Collaboration, and Innovation for Puppetry Artistic Directors.

with the Artistic Director Mastermind 

Now accepting applications for our January 2025 cohort.
Apply by December 23rd. Acceptances will be sent out by January 1st.
APPLY NOW

Step into an 8-week journey designed exclusively for puppetry Artistic Directors.

 

Whether running a company, overseeing festivals, or managing an independent troupe, we know that you have a significant role in shaping the artistic and operational vision. We’re bringing on the back up, hack and community that you are craving. 

 

Learn to streamline operations, foster meaningful collaborations, and transform your leadership with practical systems, a supportive community, and innovative programming strategies. This mastermind gives you the tools, insights, and network you need to amplify your impact and bring your artistic vision to life with greater ease and efficiency.

APPLY NOW

Step into an 8-week journey designed exclusively for puppetry Artistic Directors.

 

Whether running a company, overseeing festivals, or managing an independent troupe, we know that you have a significant role in shaping the artistic and operational vision. We’re bringing on the back up, hack and community that you are craving. 

 

Learn to streamline operations, foster meaningful collaborations, and transform your leadership with practical systems, a supportive community, and innovative programming strategies. This mastermind gives you the tools, insights, and network you need to amplify your impact and bring your artistic vision to life with greater ease and efficiency.

APPLY NOW

Join the Artistic Director Mastermind and say goodbye to:

  • Feeling overwhelmed by administrative tasks and logistical bottlenecks.
  • Struggling to find efficient systems for managing your team, productions, or projects.
  • Navigating the challenges of leadership without a community of peers who understand your unique needs.
  • Worrying about staying innovative while balancing budgets, schedules, and artistic goals.
  • Working in a silo, disconnected from other leaders and their fresh ideas.
  • Facing roadblocks in creating cohesive programming that engages audiences and stakeholders.
  • Questioning how to scale your vision or build a sustainable infrastructure for your work.
APPLY NOW

Join the Artistic Director Mastermind and say goodbye to:

  • Feeling overwhelmed by administrative tasks and logistical bottlenecks.
  • Struggling to find efficient systems for managing your team, productions, or projects.
  • Navigating the challenges of leadership without a community of peers who understand your unique needs.
  • Worrying about staying innovative while balancing budgets, schedules, and artistic goals.
  • Working in a silo, disconnected from other leaders and their fresh ideas.
  • Facing roadblocks in creating cohesive programming that engages audiences and stakeholders.
  • Questioning how to scale your vision or build a sustainable infrastructure for your work.
APPLY NOW
Meet Your Coach

Jean Marie Keevins

 
As an Emmy-nominated, award-winning creative executive who has balanced the majority of my career life between the entertainment world and working with C-Suite executives in the financial world, I’ve developed a unique perspective that contributes to my special sauce.

 

I support this group by helping each individual craft their new narrative, exploring the possibilities of what might be their next best step. Along with the community - you’ll take it!
Meet Your Coach

Jean Marie Keevins

 
As an Emmy-nominated, award-winning creative executive who has balanced the majority of my career life between the entertainment world and working with C-Suite executives in the financial world, I’ve developed a unique perspective that contributes to my special sauce.

 

I support this group by helping each individual craft their new narrative, exploring the possibilities of what might be their next best step. Along with the community - you’ll take it!

If these thoughts are creeping into your head, hear us out...

 

"I need more funding before I can fix my problems."

 

The Truth: While funding is important, it’s not the magic bullet for success. What truly drives transformation is how effectively you manage your resources—financial, creative, and human. This mastermind equips you with proven systems and strategies to optimize your current resources, making the most of what you already have while laying the groundwork to attract future funding.

 

"I can figure this out on my own."

 

The Truth: Leadership can be lonely, and trying to navigate everything alone often leads to burnout and missed opportunities. The most successful Artistic Directors know that collaboration and learning from others are key to innovation and growth. This mastermind surrounds you with a community of peers and mentors who have faced similar challenges, providing the tools, insights, and support you need to succeed faster and more effectively.

APPLY NOW

If these thoughts are creeping into your head, hear us out...

 

"I need more funding before I can fix my problems."

 

The Truth: While funding is important, it’s not the magic bullet for success. What truly drives transformation is how effectively you manage your resources—financial, creative, and human. This mastermind equips you with proven systems and strategies to optimize your current resources, making the most of what you already have while laying the groundwork to attract future funding.

 

"I can figure this out on my own."

 

The Truth: Leadership can be lonely, and trying to navigate everything alone often leads to burnout and missed opportunities. The most successful Artistic Directors know that collaboration and learning from others are key to innovation and growth. This mastermind surrounds you with a community of peers and mentors who have faced similar challenges, providing the tools, insights, and support you need to succeed faster and more effectively.

APPLY NOW
“Jean Marie brings firm compassion and clarity to her coaching sessions. I felt stalled and she helped me find a path of insight and productivity. When I was in a tough spot (more than once!) during our sessions, she gave me the encouragement I needed to stay focused, the permission to be only mediocre if it didn’t mean giving up entirely, and when things were going absolutely haywire in my private life, the thread to stay connected to a caring creative community. I absolutely would not be where I am today without Jean Marie’s influence.”
- Laurie Everitt
“Jean Marie’s Creative Workshop gave me a support group, a place to share, think and move forward in my artistic field, at a time when I felt particularly stuck. Throughout the sessions, under her professionalism, kindness, and broad experience, Jean Marie was able to give me the tools, energy and focus I needed to start moving again in the direction that felt right to me. 7 months later, I am still benefiting from our discussions and her coaching.”
- Maite Agopian, CHAK
“When you're dreaming wildly of making unusual bits of puppetry magic it's wonderful to have sherpas to guide and shoulders to lean on when creating feels more like birthing a cactus. I've done the monitor classes, a workshop in person, and the group coaching. Each experience has been lovely, challenging, and warm. Getting a chance to work with the industry's best has meant everything to me.”
- Crystal Rae Playwright, Producer, and Puppeteer

What’s Included in the Artistic Director Mastermind?

WEEKLY MINDSET DEVELOPMENT

Immerse yourself in thought-provoking digital lessons designed to nurture the mindset that propels you to new heights.

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

Access to our library of lessons designed for creative minds just like you. Take them in order or as you see fit.

CONNECT & GROWTH

Join our weekly 1-hour group sessions via Zoom for 8 weeks. Guided by the insightful Jean Marie Keevins and occasional guest coaches, immerse yourself in discussions that elevate your puppetry mindset.

REPLAY AND REFLECT

Can't make it live? No problem! Delve into the recordings of each week’s session. It's not just a session; it's a chance to revisit and refine your mindset around puppetry.

EMBRACE COMMUNITY 

Become part of our exclusive closed group forum, a haven for sharing triumphs, navigating challenges, and embracing the journey together. You’ll go farther together than you will apart. 

PRIVATE MINDSET MOMENTS

Enjoy discounted private coaching sessions with Jean Marie Keevins. Let's unravel any mindset knots and pave the way for your puppetry success.

All the details:

Our next cohort begins on January 13, 2025!

The program runs from January - April.

Pay In Full

$450

Save $75

  • Bi-weekly 60-minute group coaching calls hosted on Mondays at noon
  • Approximately 5-10 minutes of weekly review
  • Approximately 10-minute lessons or lesson reviews based on the needs of the group
  • Approximately 25-30 minutes of loveseat coaching
  • Session review 
  • Weekly recordings
  • Discounted private coaching sessions
  • Access to a database rich with development exercises and recommendations as well as worksheets and more
  • Access to a private community where you can share your knowledge

Payment Plan

3 x $175

Total of $525

  • Bi-weekly 60-minute group coaching calls hosted on Mondays at noon 
  • Approximately 5-10 minutes of weekly review
  • Approximately 10-minute lessons or lesson reviews based on the needs of the group
  • Approximately 25-30 minutes of loveseat coaching
  • Session review 
  • Weekly recordings
  • Discounted private coaching sessions
  • Access to a database rich with development exercises and recommendations as well as worksheets and more
  • Access to a private community where you can share your knowledge

Apply by December 18 to get 10% off.

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Inside this powerful mastermind, you will:

  • Shift from self-doubt to self-assurance. SO YOU CAN confidently make artistic decisions without second-guessing yourself, embracing your unique voice as a puppet artist.
  • Gain clarity and direction for your creative path. SO YOU CAN set clear goals and take intentional steps toward bringing your vision to life with purpose and focus.
  • Develop a mindset that thrives under pressure. SO YOU CAN approach creative challenges with resilience, knowing you have the tools and support to handle anything that comes your way.
  • Build lasting relationships with a community of like-minded creatives. SO YOU CAN feel inspired, supported, and energized by a network that truly understands the ups and downs of being a puppet artist.
  • Access to tailored guidance and insights. SO YOU CAN finally overcome the obstacles that have been holding you back, knowing exactly what actions to take next in your creative journey.
  • Embrace new opportunities with confidence and excitement. SO YOU CAN step into new creative projects, collaborations, or even professional opportunities, knowing you have the skills and mindset to succeed.
  • Experience growth in both your craft and your career.  SO YOU CAN take your artistry to the next level, balancing your creative vision with the business savvy needed for long-term success.
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Your Vision Deserves More Than Survival.

It Deserves to Thrive.

 

Without this mastermind, you risk staying stuck in the cycle of overwhelm and isolation, spinning your wheels trying to reinvent systems that others have already mastered. The burnout, missed opportunities, and creative stagnation could hold you—and your vision—back.

 

But if you take action and join the Artistic Directors Mastermind, you’ll gain the clarity, confidence, and community you need to lead with ease and innovation. Imagine having systems that run smoothly, a network of peers who energize and inspire you, and the tools to make your artistic vision soar.

 

The choice is yours: Stay where you are or step into the leadership transformation that’s waiting for you. Join the Artistic Directors Mastermind today and watch your vision come to life like never before.

 
Our next cohort begins on January 13, 2025!

 

APPLY NOW