Lisa Pontoppidan is a creativity coach, helping people live more creative, joyful, empowered and fulfilling lives. She works with artists and would-be artists of all kinds to uncover and develop their talents, and work more deeply and productively. During the coaching process, she provides support, guidance, perspective, accountability and resources to help with the creative process.

Services provided: Individual coaching, with a combination of phone, email, Skype and in-person contact. Packages include the two-month Unlocking Creativity program and the three-month Meaningful Creating process.

Areas of specialty: Helping those that yearn to be creative but are stopped by fears, self-doubt, a too-busy life and an overly critical mind.

Coaching/healthy living philosophy: Pontoppidan says, “I believe in following your love and passion, and being joyfully imperfect. The world needs all our voices and visions; our creative energy is vital to healing ourselves and our society. I can help you overcome your anxiety and inner critic to reach the fully creative life that you imagine.”

Lisa Pontoppidan, Awake & Alive Coaching, 15 Leland St., Jamaica Plain. For more information, call 781-454-9870, email [email protected] or visit LisaPont.com.