Bi-polar coaching

Spark your creativity

  • Been waiting to get an idea off the ground and got stuck?

  • Thinking of every reason not to start something?

  • Looking for the spark to scale your business?

  • Realise that creative thinking is needed, but concerned about the commitment of hiring an agency?

  • Seeking an ‘ideas factory’ to kick around novel ways of thinking?

Meet your guide

Ashley Pollak

Throughout my career, I've harnessed creativity to start a diverse range of projects. From running a cultural-focused commercial agency for 12 years, where I produced advertising, documentaries, and social content for clients like the British Museum and the Royal College of Art, to co-founding a garden delivery business during the first four days of lockdown. I’ve ventured into the world of radio, producing a show for BBC Radio 4 and develop brand-funded podcasts for cultural and scientific institutions.

I believe in thinking Why Not? rather than What if? I’ve often thought that my ability to spark ideas into action was an affliction, but increasingly I’ve realised that it’s an ability that others find challenging. So with this workshop I look forward to working with you to make great ideas happen.

How we’ll work together

1 - Share/Review - 1 hour

You'll share your initial ideas and thoughts. A business plan, website, competitor/market research, Pinterest boards, scribbled notes. All are welcome to help us to get an overview of what you are doing. We’ll review all your shares identifying potential areas of exploration.

2 - Review/Debate/Discuss - 30 mins

In this focused session we'll critically examine the ideas you have shared. We'll debate their merits, discuss potential challenges, and consider their impact. This is a chance to combine our thoughts and ensure we're on the right track.

3. Explore/Play/Experiment - 1 hour

Now, it's time to get hands-on. We'll take our refined ideas and start to experiment with them. This could involve creating prototypes, role-playing scenarios, or any other method that helps us better understand our ideas. It's a time for creativity and innovation.

4. Actions/Next Steps/Connections - 30 mins

As we near the end of the workshop, we'll start to look forward. We'll identify actionable steps to take your ideas forward, discuss next steps, and explore potential introductions I can make, and resources which will help you on your journey.

5. Action Framework

Throughout the workshop, we’ll be taking detailed notes which form your action framework - a clear, organized plan of what you’re going to do next. It will be a valuable, evolving structure to refer back to as you progress with your ideas. Happy to show how to set this up as a knowledge base with claude.ai to supercharge your next steps.

6. Follow up call - 30 mins

Two weeks after the workshop, we'll have a follow-up call. This is a chance to discuss any progress, address any challenges encountered, and keep the momentum going.

30 minute free exploratory call

If we move forward first 1 hour session is £50

£70 per hour

Testimonials

  • "Ashley helped to stimulate new ways of thinking within the field of digital and one to one marketing. His work moved on the thinking in the way we communicated to customers."

    Neil Lewis - Marks & Spencer

  • "Ash helped me to refine our brand positioning, messaging and visual identity. We've also explored pricing and revenue streams from enterprise. Ash genuinely wants you to succeed. He won’t stop working with you until you’re 100% aligned.

    Stephen Choi - Hi Right Now

  • "Ashley was amazing at helping me understand the need for a unique and ownable positioning and helping me to align with my personal story."

    Sean Gay - Addicted to Life

  • "Ash is an instinctive and visionary creative, with a close attention to detail and a firm eye on the business requirements of a brief. He's a true technophile and is rare in his ability to successfully bring together the key components of creative, technology and business."

    James - Scrummy Club