Talent alone isn't enough
Coaching for creative thinkers
Creative companies have a knack for recognising great talent – that’s you. However, talent alone can only take us so far if the right mindset isn’t coming along for the journey - that's where coaching can make a difference..
As professionals in the creative sector progress in their careers, we often realise that, while technical expertise is crucial, it is their softer skills that ultimately shape their success.
Andy Lester
Founder and Coach
"I'm yet to meet a creative who isn't overly critical of their own work. That critical voice is often the thing that made them great – but eventually that voice needs to be made redundant ."
Andy is a professionally trained personal and business coach, specialising in the creative industries. Based in the UK, his career has spanned some of the world’s leading creative agencies across the London, New York, Melbourne, Dubai and Toronto.
With over 15 years of experience as a creative professional right upto Senior Leadership level — Andy has helped individuals and teams unlock new perspectives, navigate challenges, and thrive in high-pressure environments. He has been an instrumental part of leadership teams, led creative departments and projects, facilitated workshops for major clients, and developed ideas that have shaped international brands including Google, M&S, NHS, Waitrose, and Oxfam.
An experienced educator and mentor, having taught at several leading institutions and has a proven track record of helping people tap into their potential, shift their mindset, and see opportunities where others see obstacles. Whether you're a creative professional, entrepreneur, or leader looking to make an impact, Andy brings the insight, experience, and coaching expertise to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
As a deep thinker, he has always been interested in the psychology of creativity and how our understanding of the mind and the creation of ideas come together. Plasticine is where this merge of interests comes to life!
"Creative companies often have untapped potential already within their teams - but it's hiding behind
a fear of failure."
A growing team
We are currently building a small team of trained professionals who have worked with or in the creative sector helping to build confident, authentic creatives across the industry.
If you have experience within the creative field upto a leadership level and a professionally trained coach (or are looking to train as a coach) please get in touch!
That thing you want to
do one day won’t do itself.
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Plasticine
Manchester
Linley House,
Dickinson St,
Manchester
M1 4LF
Liverpool
Edward Pavillion,
Royal Albert Dock,
Liverpool
L3 4AF
Plasticine Coaching LTD