Quiet the Overwhelm. Reclaim Your Brain.

​I’m a Certified Life Coach working with professional creatives struggling with procrastination, consistency and follow-through.

....Why work with a Creative Coach? 

  • Get clear on what you want.
  • Manage distractions and anxiety.
  • Create systems for time management that work.
  • See results on specific goals.
  • Get weekly accountability and 1:1 support.
  • Understand your brain so you can be the boss of it.
  • Learn practical tools that are accessible now vs "later"

Let’s dial in your destination
then navigate the path (obstacles and all) using practical tools
and personalized coaching. 


Illustration by H.R. Werkman via Wiki Commons
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​What is Life Coaching and how will we work together? 

I am a certified and credentialed Professional Life Coach based in Portland, Oregon.
I work with professional creatives who struggle with overwhelm, burn-out and inconsistency using practical tools and personalized coaching.

I am continuously learning, researching and bringing new tools into my practice but the 
essence of Life coaching is:
  • recruiting your own agency through powerful questions and tools.
  • meeting you where you're at to help you get where you want to be.
  • creating an agenda with measureable results.
  • present and future focused vs past focused.
  • accountability every week with patience, non-judgement and compassion.
  • writing exercises, accountability, listening, and open, honest communication around any issue that you bring to the table.
  • the practice of meta-cognition (thinking about thinking) in order to get in charge of your brain.
  • a gift to yourself.

My training and my clients have made me a great coach. Learn more about me.

​If you are a creative seeking personal growth, consistency and follow-through - 
I'd love to work with you!

As always, first session is on me. Let's see if we're a good fit!
I work virtually locally, nationally and internationally. 
COACHING WORKS.

When we better understand our brain (our most valuable tool), we can control IT
​instead of it controlling US. ​

Why creatives struggle with overwhelm and procrastination:

Any skill we want to master takes practice, patience and guidance. ​

We all want the shortcut to "a better life" but personal evolution and growth is a journey not a sprint.

​I like to think of coaching as a personal mind map which helps us navigate that wacky terrain up there. In doing so, we get to ditch old patterns and make way for new paths, habits and ways of thinking that better serve us. This is how we evolve, become our own biggest advocate, and the best versions of ourselves.

My goal is to help you get the results you want, to guide you with patience, meet you where you're at without judgement, and challenge you in all the best ways.
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We are designed to do hard things.
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​to this incredible program that helps homeless youth. 
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FAQ's: How to stay consistent as a creative


I am based out of Portland, Oregon USA. I work with clients
one-on-one virtually, locally, nationally and globally. 

Let's see if we're a good fit!
Initial consult/info session is complimentary. 

Gino M. Kline
​Portland, Oregon

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Part cheerleader and part task-master, Gino was there to help demystify my fears and ask thoughtful questions,  helping me break down seemingly distant goals into attainable tasks. Her humor and no bullshit attitude brought levity especially when it felt tough. A coach and friend for life, I cannot recommend Gino enough if you are seeking practical and effective solutions and are ready to step into the best version of yourself.    ​-Sara P / Cush Upholstery

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​"I am SO appreciative of our work together!
​I would highly recommend Gino to anyone trying to find a clear path forward in their creative process. I felt like I had a clear sense of where I was going and what I was working on. Coaching helped me recoup and refocus on small steps toward my ultimate goal. My expectations were definitely met!"   -Corey S. (developer, game designer)

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​"I've been able to prioritize personal and professional goals that tend to get pushed aside, causing anxiety and stress (hello, procrastination and insomnia). She breaks down the steps to reach the goals (both short and long term) using visualization, brain science, compassion, and humor.  She's a great designer and has helped me update my website."   -Alex B. (author, musician)

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"Working with Gino gave me a stronger sense of self, personal power, and the awareness and ability to notice and challenge the stories I tell myself about myself. Gino is intelligent, creative, intuitive, and helped me to stay focused on my agenda. I would definitely recommend coaching for any creative looking make some positive changes and achieve goals."      -KG (teacher, illustrator)

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​"Gino has been invaluable in supporting me in the creation of my small business after years of working on other people’s dreams. She helped create the confidence I needed to bring my own dreams to life. I owe so much to her for her tireless dedication to helping me see and be my best self."  -G.R. clothing designer

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​"Gino finally helped me identify the main obstacles and thoughts that were preventing me from moving forward. Her no-nonsense approach was accessible and easy to follow. She took care and time to ask thoughtful questions, while helping me to break down my goals into practical steps I could actually follow and manage.  
Through weekly check-ins she was able to provide consistent and compassionate accountability, something I’d dearly been missing,  -Joshua T (Musician)

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"A great coach for someone looking for genuine and approachable coaching with an understanding of what it means to be a creative. Every coaching session I've had has been a great experience."
- Sheree B (choreographer)

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CHANGING YOUR LIFE STARTS WITH CHANGING YOUR MIND
Are a professional artist or creative struggling with ADD, overwhelm and procrastination looking for a life coach? 
I'm a Certified life coach in Portland OR.