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Valerie Olson

Valerie Olson, , M.A., L.P., C.P.C.C., P.C.C.

Licensed Psychologist, State of Minnesota
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach - Coaches Training Institute
Professional Certified Coach, International Coach Federation

M.A. Human Development, Saint Mary's Graduate School
B.A. in Psychology, Metro State University

 

Val Olson is an experienced business and life coach. She specializes in providing coaching and training services for creatively gifted individuals and for business leaders who want to achieve success and fulfillment in arts-related industry.  One of the first coaches to be trained in Co-active Coaching, Val uses creative and practical tools to promote the artistic and entrepreneurial success of her exceptional clients.

Professional Affiliations:
International Coach Federation
Philadelphia Area Coaches Alliance
New Jersey Professional Coaches Association
The Authors Guild
Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network
Art for Progress
Artists Helping Artists
National Association of Independent Artists
Americans for the Arts

Workshops:
Keys to Artistic $uccess: Mastering Mindset & Marketing
ADD-Creative: Fun Strategies for Staying Focused  
Coaching Creatives: A Horse of a Different Color
Wholesale to Retail: ABCs
How to Call Up Your Muse, Anytime
Imagery for Creative Achievement (note:use trademark character):How to Use Visual Prompts
Book It: Get it Written, Get it Published, Get it Sold
Giftedness & How to Fulfill Your Destiny One Step at a Time

Research Interests:
Coaching Approaches & Methodologies
Creativity & Creative Expression
Personality Typology / Diffferences
Professional Achievement for Gifted & Talented Adults
Adult ADD & Creativity
The Power of Belief / Attitude / Perspective
Women in the Arts

Articles by Val Olson:
Olson, Valerie. "EAP's Have Proven Value in Cost Containment." Health Benefits Planner, Minnesota Journal of Human Resource Management (September/October, 1994).
Olson, Valerie. "Having Fun. An Approach to Stress Management." Ridges Views (November, 1991).
Olson, Valerie. "Fresh Start." Woman's Day . (January, 1981).

Other Publications by Valerie Olson:
Olson, Valerie. "Program Management Development Guide." A Performance Guide, Honeywell (1986).

Articles about Val Olson:
Fukushima, Rhoda. "The Play's the Thing." Saint Paul Pioneer Press (September 11, 2000).
Lamb, Lynette. " Team Me. " Utne Reader (January/February 1999).
Fukushima, Rhoda. "Recovery Zone." Saint Paul Pioneer Press (November, 8, 1999).
Palmer, Kim. "Hey, Coach! A Little Help Here?" Minneapolis Star Tribune (May 26, 1998).
Harvey, Kay. "The Motivator." Saint Paul Pioneer Press (1998).
Harvey, Kay. "Promises, Promises." Saint Paul Pioneer Press (December, 27, 1998).
Lamb, Lynette. "From Couches to Coaches." Minnesota Monthly (November, 1998).
Severson, George. "Stress Blazes Through American Workforce." Edina Sun Current (April 13, 1994).

Contact Information:
Val Olson, MA, LP, PCC, CPCC
Principal
Creativity Coaching International
creativitycoachingintl@verizon.net
www.creativitycoachinginternational.com
Office: (610) 388.0892

"Business Smarts for the Arts"

 

 

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