Creative Wellbeing Coaching

If any of this feels true for you then you may benefit from the transformational power of Creative Wellbeing Coaching

I help artists and high-performing creative individuals explore, understand, and make sense of the vast complexities of wellbeing and happiness.

I accomplish this by using my extensive academic background (including years of undergraduate research at UCLA and a Master’s degree in Positive Developmental Psychology from The Claremont Colleges), my certification training from the College of Executive Coaching, and over 10 years of experience as an outdoor adventure guide and experience designer. I’m also a professional percussionist and music producer specializing in soulful harmonies, intricate sound design, and cutting-edge bass music (You can hear some of my work here).

  • Are you unsure about how to engage more deeply with your consciousness and quality of life?

  • Do you feel as though you’re not experiencing your full creative potential?

  • Are you afraid of falling into the trap of the “tortured artist”?

  • Are you interested in feeling positive and fulfilled beyond your art or career?

  • Have you sought out therapy for issues in your creative life only to find that your therapist didn’t quite understand those issues?

“A few years ago I realized that my success as a leader was determined by my ability to consistently solve complex problems creatively.  Moreover, the hard part of my job was no longer about my personal skills, but rather, my ability to handle complexity with a clear mind. Cordele has been a tremendous resource— a combination of academic insight and adventure spirit. He has helped me grow as a leader and think creatively.”

- Brandon (CEO and Entrepreneur) 

Benefits of Creative Wellbeing Coaching

Learn how to maximize your creative potential, find a sense of peace, and cultivate purpose in your creative life.

  • Gain the skills to confidently engage in your creative process everyday in service of your wellbeing

  • Move toward mastery as you hone your craft with hand-picked, evidence-based strategies for expert performance

  • Prevent burnout while finding deep meaning and fulfillment in your work and your relationships

Overview of Services

Personalized 1-on-1 coaching packages

» Multiple coaching sessions per month
» Tailored & compassionate feedback
» Evidence-based practices
» Recommended readings
» Unlimited email correspondence


“It provides pieces to the puzzle, and it explores areas that one would otherwise leave unchecked. I am confident that anyone who goes through the coaching program wholehearted will find a crucial insight about their goals, their lives, their relationships, or themselves. Cordele is fantastic as a coach, he is full of surprises, and has near endless support to offer.”

- Jesse (Acrobat and Stunt Performer)

TOPICS AND THEMES WE’LL EXPLORE



“As a full-time, working artist, I found that individual coaching with Cordele really helped me unlock some mental blocks that had been holding me back in the studio. Cordele’s holistic approach to helping his clients evaluate their lives in order to live more mindfully and with more confidence, really connected with me. Even though I worked hard to create a life and art business that I liked, I found that with Cordele’s guidance, I discovered more areas that needed improvement in order for me to truly feel aligned in my heart, my community, and my future career goals. Cordele is a wonderful coach for anyone who is looking to live a more mindful, creative and authentic life.”

- Anisa (Painter and Visual Artist)

Your Creative Wellbeing Coach

Cordele’s passion for mastery and excellence began with high caliber competitive marching percussion and live music performance. As he was building these skills he was also building a deep connection with the outdoors by working with children in California’s Redwood forests. These passions merged into a wider interest in how people develop into their best selves within their own natural environments. By first exploring how he himself overcame a myriad of challenges in his youth, Cordele began to systematically explore how people develop towards excellence at every stage of life, from the womb to the tomb.

“HOW DO PEOPLE DEVELOP INTO THEIR BEST SELVES WITHIN THEIR OWN NATURAL ENVIRONMENT?”

During my exploration of this question I’ve competed in multiple world-championship drumline competitions in both WGI and DCI, I’ve drummed professionally for the Golden State Warriors, and Disneyland’s Holiday Parades, I’ve amassed over 11,000 plays on Soundcloud and my original compositions have made it into commercials for TikTok, podcast intros, VR video games, underground warehouses and festival stages.

I earned a B.A. from UCLA in Applied Developmental Psychology and a Master’s degree from Claremont Graduate University in Positive Developmental Psychology where I focussed on creativity, mastery, and wellbeing under the Positive Psychology legend Dr. Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi. I’ve earned a certificate in Positive Psychology and Wellbeing Coaching from the College of Executive Coaching, and I’ve worked as an experiential educator and outdoor adventure guide for over 10 years.

After working with infants, toddlers, children, teens, young adults, and mature professionals I began to recognize the underlying foundations necessary to develop in an “upward spiral” of perpetual positive growth. I use these experiences to help my clients develop the skills of creative wellbeing by giving them the tools, information, and support they need for success in all realms of work, love, and play based on in-depth scientific scrutiny and rich personal experiences .

Coaching Packages

Each of the coaching packages below are frameworks to help organize and structure the coaching process. Regardless of the package chosen, the nature of the sessions and the coaching relationship will be individualized and specific to YOUR needs, abilities, interests, and goals.

Exponential Coaching

This coaching package is designed for you to dive fully and deeply into specialized topics and themes in a variety of different ways including mindfulness, meaning and purpose, the creative process, relationships, positive emotions, and so much more. Ultimately your needs and interests will guide our exploration.

Sessions are long and frequent to help forge a deeper coaching relationship. You’ll receive support on implementing new evidence-based skills, in-depth feedback on your daily or weekly practices,and exploration of the science and philosophy behind the topics we explore.

  • 6 month coaching contract

  • 2-3 Coaching sessions per month (each about an hour long)

  • Customized topics, practices, and feedback with each session

  • Unlimited Email Correspondence

  • Access to free readings and other materials on client portal

  • Uniquely crafted experience designed to bring an experiential foundation to the coaching work done throughout the program.

- Investment of $3,000 (Monthly installments available)

Fluid Coaching

This coaching package is designed for a flexible and adaptable approach to integrating Positive Psychology and other topics related to personal development into your everyday life.

Sessions are shorter to provide guidance and support to a largely self-guided practice of self development, with the option of occasional longer sessions for reflection and exploration of a specific area.

  • Up to 90 minutes per month (in one session or split into as many as 6 sessions per month)

  • Recommendations on directions for learning, brief feedback on practices, and developmental guidance

  • No time commitment

- Investment of $300 per month

Pro Bono Coaching

If you know you would strongly benefit from Creative Wellbeing Coaching but none of the packages above fit your budget then I strongly encourage you to apply for a Pro Bono Coaching Package. You can fill out the short application here, or reach out to me directly at cordeleglass@upwardacts.com. I’m happy to make bespoke arrangements based on how I can best help you exactly where you are.

Learn about the process and answer any questions before you choose the package that’s right for you.