Mentoring for Interior Designers
Supporting You In Your Interior Architecture & Design Business Journey
From one to one mentoring to group coaching for interior designers, if you are starting your interior design journey or looking for an experienced interior designer to help you overcome the barriers holding you back, my interior designer coaching services could help.
What is Interior Designer Mentoring?
Our interior designer mentoring and coaching provides one to one and group support to help you on your journey to becoming an interior designer, or with your ongoing interior design business as you grow and develop.
Do I need coaching?
When I started my interior design business over 20 years ago, I was fresh to the world of business, and this was where I needed the most support. While I had my diploma and understanding of interior archicture & design – how could I manage my business, clients and administration that came with it? In my experience, Interior designers are, at heart, creative people. With this in mind, the paperwork can be the biggest pitfall, with attention to the legalities and paperwork feeling dauting or overwhelming as they build their practice, falling foul to legal requirements. This is where coaching can provide insights and ongoing support as you grow.
Can I have ongoing support?
Absolutely! I offer one to one coaching support for interior designers, as well as ongoing group coaching sessions which you can join regularly or as an ad hoc attendee.
What I Do
Helping you navigate the interior design business journey
I really have been there and done it as an interior architecture and design business owner for over 20 years, I know how it feels to be starting out, getting new clients, and continuing to grow, develop and manage your business. As a business owner there are so many things to manage outside of the projects you work on, and having someone by your side as your mentor and coach can help you with those questions about development, growth and where to “go next” as an interior designer. I also understand the legal requirements, communication essentials, and policies you must have in place when you run your interior design practice.
Interior Designer coaching & mentoring
Here are some of the services I provide for interior designers looking for ongoing coaching & support
Mentoring Sessions for Interior Designers
If you are buzzing with questions and want someone with experience of being in business for over 20 years, then a mentoring session is perfect for you.
This can be a one-off session, or we can book a few sessions over several months, depending on your needs.
Everyone is different, so my mentoring sessions can be completely tailored to your and your interior design business needs. If you’d like a supportive, non-judgemental space to talk, share ideas and perhaps try some new ways to support your mindset, I’d love to hear from you.
I work with a limited number of interior designers at any one time to maximise the personal support you receive. Sessions are on Zoom, one-to-one. We’ll have 45 minutes per session.
My current fees are £125 per session, and if you book a block of six you’ll get an extra session FREE.
6 Month Group Coaching Programme
In this 6 month online group coaching programme, we will cover the main areas of managing an interior design practice.
From policies, managing miscommunication, marketing, and how to get business, this programme covers the key elements of running your interior design business with a monthly group coaching session online.
What we will cover in this programme:
- How to find clients + your niche – this session covers the importance of focusing on a niche, the essential marketing, networking and relationship building you need to find your first clients
- How to find the best suppliers – in this session we will cover how to negotiate supplier contracts, ongoing relationships, and find the best suppliers for your niche
- The legal must-haves – policies, insurances and terms & conditions you must have in place before your first client
- Managing your first clients – how to prevent miscommunication, getting the contract right, and client meeting must-haves
- How to manage a team – as you grow your practice or when working on a site as the project manager, this session will cover how to manage a team in the most effective manner
- What to look out for – the pitfalls, legal requirements, and necessities of a growing interior design practice, plus the next steps.
Project Consultation
With over 20 years of experience in Interior Architecture and Design, I am now offering specialized support services for professionals in the industry. Whether you’re an Architect or Contractor aiming to elevate your project outcomes, or an Interior Designer seeking guidance, my tailored expertise is here to assist.
Services Offered:
- Client Meetings: I can attend and help refine the client’s vision.
- Space Planning: Providing furniture layout drawings to optimize space.
- Lighting Schemes: Advising on and drafting lighting plans.
- Fixtures & Fittings: Specifying and sourcing interior fixtures and fittings.
- Interior Design Scheme: Crafting comprehensive interior design plans.
- Kitchen & Bathroom Design: Detailed design and specification support.