This topic explores how to grow professionally by showing your true self and vulnerability as an artist. You will learn about the defences we develop in our lives and how to overcome them. A true artist has to express creativity in a truthful way.

• How can I be more authentic and believable as a creative entrepreneur ?
• How can my previous pain and hurt add to my artistic expression?
• How do people try to avoid hurt?
• How do my defence mechanisms impact my creative expression?

This topic is for current and aspiring artitis who want to grow professionally through embracing vulnerability and authenticity.

• Are you a current or aspiring artist?
• Are you trying to figure out how you can be more authentic as an artist and grow professionally?
• Do you desire to be believable as an artist?
• Do you want to channel your past hurt into meaningful artistic expression and grow strong as person and artist?
• Do you know how you usually respond to try and avoid hurt in your life?
• Do you know how your defence mechanisms impact your creative expression?
• Do you want to overcome the obstacles that are preventing you from success?
• Do you want to face the harsh realities of business and life with courage?
• Do you want to remain relevant in an ever-changing creative and business landscape?
• Do you want to embrace life-long learning as a necessity for progress?

Then this topic is for you!

COURSE DEVELOPER

Lukas de Beer

He completed his master’s degree (MPhil Management Coaching) at the University of Stellenbosch Business School and was appointed as a Peak Performance Coach for the Tony Robbins organization in 2017.

His debut album STORM OP JUPITER was nominated for a GHOEMA 2015 award for BEST NEWCOMER.

He’s written numerous #1hits on various stations and has music videos play listed on DSTV. He also made TV appearances on Expresso Breakfast Show, JUKEBOX and JAM. He is also a regular speaker at the MUSIC EXCHANGE conference in Cape Town.

Between 2012 and 2014 Lukas was anchor presenter of the breakfast show on Radio Cape Pulpit 729AM, in Cape Town. He co-owns StoneBear & Mayor Music, as boutique record label in Stellenbosch and produces music for artists, film & television.

He resides in Somerset West with his wife and their three children.

Every course consists of a series of topics that aim to solve problems you could be facing in your business as an entrepreneur. Each topic contains a number of lessons, each with a variety of activities and resources designed to aid your learning process.

• Work through the content in each lesson
• Take time to complete the progress quizzes to check your understanding
• Explore any additional resources to gain access to valuable sources
• Take time to reflect how you will apply the knowledge in your own business

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