About Me

I have always been fascinated by what it means to ‘live well’: how we can create a life of meaning and purpose, and contribute most effectively in the world.

My journey began when I embarked on my career as an artist, through which I discovered the profound connection between creativity and transformation. In parallel, my work in arts leadership enabled me to hone my communication and space-holding skills, and ignited my passion for supporting others to unleash their creative potential in service of their personal growth, and its wider impact.

I came to understand that the core of my artistic work was a creative exploration of human potential, and its cultivation. Inspired by this realisation, and a desire to work more directly in support of others, I  added the Erickson coaching methodology to my skill set.

As a queer, transgender and neurodiverse individual, living as an expat in rural France, I have extensive personal experience of the rich growth available in life’s transitions and challenges - as well as an understanding that to compose a life is, in itself, a deeply creative process.

I live a very simple life in the Midi-Pyrénées mountains, inspired daily by the concept of  ‘The Art Life’: life as art, and art as life.

‘‘Very powerful coaching sessions. (Jackson) creates and sustains a very safe environment for exploration, approaches awareness with care, sensitivity, and yet a challenge in mind. Both sessions in which I wanted to make peace with something or create something new were very productive and effective, as Jackson provided support based on my needs and helped me identify connections and root causes that I had not seen before.’’

Maria Antova | Business Development Executive, ITCE