The Art Engager Coaching in Gallery Spaces with Beth Clare McManus
Nov 28, 2024
Beth Clare McManus, a coaching psychologist and artist from Manchester, discusses the transformative potential of museum and gallery spaces for coaching. She emphasizes how these environments foster reflection and well-being, allowing creativity to flourish beyond traditional settings. Beth shares insights on how the ambience of galleries supports client exploration while addressing ethical considerations in public coaching. With her background in arts-based approaches, she reveals how the space itself can enhance the coaching process, making it a unique experience for clients.
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Creativity As A Way Of Being
- Beth sees creativity as a way of being, not just an activity you do.
- She brings that personal creative identity into coaching practice and listening.
Returning To Galleries After Lockdown
- After lockdown Beth returned to in-person work and started inviting clients to galleries because they felt restorative and accessible.
- She used gallery membership and small donations to respect the space while keeping sessions free for clients.
The Space As Co-Facilitator
- Beth treats the gallery itself as a co-facilitator that can hold a client's 'thread' of thinking.
- The space can diffuse coaching intensity and offer different stimuli than a coach's face or voice.
