The ONE THING that
will transform how you see yourself, your ability, and your future.

Hi! Terri here.

I’ve tried A LOT of different things over the years to improve myself and how I show up in the world — personally and professionally. (Hint: those two things are not as separate as people think.)

I’ve done meditation to focus. Yoga to release tension. Weights to feel strong. Courses to learn skills.

And here’s the thing: They all work! Lots of things work!

But nothing—nothing—has fundamentally shifted the way I think about my own ability, potential, and value like the act of writing and listening in a critic-free environment. Not one thing.

It’s not just that this method makes my writing better (which it absolutely does and has); it has made everything better, easier, more fulfilling.

The practice I use and teach is not just for writers. But it does start with writing–creating, sharing, and listening–in a critic-free environment. It starts with getting it “on the page.” This approach has helped me see myself, my skill set, my ability, and my future differently.

I’d always been “good” at writing, got “good” grades, produced “good” work. But I never felt all that great about it.

My work was always on probation, pending someone else’s judgment or evaluation. I was always waiting for the other shoe to drop.

I told myself that I couldn’t write a book or in another genre, like fiction, and gave myself lists of reasons why.

But when I began to practice this particular approach—to look for what’s working, to focus on strength, to really listen and lift others—things changed.

…It wasn’t just about being more “optimistic”; it was about being attuned to strengths.

…It wasn’t about being “confident”; it was about being courageous.

…It wasn’t about garnering approval; it was about getting to the core of who I am.

This approach has made me braver, more honest.

Because of it, I’m more willing to stake my claim on things that I believe are worth claiming, to do work that’s worth doing, because I trust MYSELF.

Add to the mix a supportive and safe community, positive reinforcement, and an upbeat vibe, and I was sold.

This is what my approach (based on The Gateless Method) is for, what it does—and it has everything to do with writing, yet not in the way you might assume.

Writing is central to your self-expression, and the way you connect and contribute. You can’t possibly become strong in your own voice if you don’t write and believe in the work itself.

Writing is not a trick that only a few learn. Are some people clever? Sure. Are some people really good? Yes! Just as people who sell cars more often will sell more than you in a week if you’ve never done it.

Here’s what you should know about my approach:

Writing isn’t an asset that you deliver for someone else’s assessment; it’s the physical manifestation of your voice, something you can share, send, distribute, amplify.

It’s synonymous with what you have to offer the world—and has value in and of itself.

That means the closer we get to the page, the closer we can get to ourselves and to the meaning and purpose of what we do — and the more courage we’ll have to share our worth and work.

What I teach in this workshop is how to reclaim agency in your work and your life—not through bravado and boasting, but through a true, unalloyed connection to what we actually have to say.

Writing is how we learn, how we create, ultimately, who we are. It’s the how and the what—and the way—we explore what has happened and is happening, while remaining open and receptive to what could happen, what we’re capable of.

This is the power of the page: It reveals and transforms who you are and how, and what, you create in the world.

And when you practice it, the effects spill over into other areas of our lives; not just your writing or your work, but your perspective, your relationships, the way you approach every opportunity and challenge.

In my workshops you’ll learn to…

• Listen in a deep and non-judgmental way to yourself and others
• Focus on your strengths and craft
• Articulate what makes your work powerful and clear
• Practice trusting yourself and others
• Tune out the critic and keep it from hindering momentum

You can’t do these things and NOT change…

• Your relationships
• Your self talk
• Your attention
• Your behavior

It doesn’t happen all at once, of course! Any more than one yoga class means you can stand on your head.

Old habits die hard—and self-judgment, internalized criticism—are some of our oldest.

So, if everything in you is saying yes yes yes to this, then I’m thinking you’d like to try this for yourself, especially if you want to:

• Be more courageous
• Gain some clarity and insight into your story
• Get closer to who you are and purpose of your work
• Reclaim more agency in your work
• Amplify your voice and share your story
• Explore a fresh approach to creative work that actually feels amazing to do

Let’s do it.

Best,
Terri

How it works:

• No prework or previous experience required!
• Show up with a blank page and an open mind.
• We’ll go over the basics of the approach and put the house rules in place.
• You’ll be taken through a brief meditation and given a writing prompt and instructions.
• We’ll learn to listen and give Gateless feedback.
• You’ll be given tools and a process for using this on your own.
• You’ll be invited to explore options for making this an ongoing part of your practice!

What people are saying about writing in our programs:

“I've unlocked stuff from within that I didn't even know was there. It's helped me feel excited about writing with no purpose or agenda.... to write to discover and enjoy what flows out.” - Rikki S.

“There's so much to learn from listening. I hadn't expected that listening to others' pieces and then the perspectives of different participants after each reading to be this good!” - Susmitha V.

“It has helped me stop overthinking what to write about and focus on truly letting the 'spirit' in without constraints.” - Megan P.

"These workshops transformed my writing hobby into a writing relationship with my pen and laptop that’s taken me down dirt roads I never knew existed." – Dana A.

“I’ve always wanted to be a writer but self-doubt always dominated my thoughts, this has opened me up to new possibilities.” – David J.

“I gave myself permission to write again, unabashedly, boldly and without judgment. This method provided me with the opportunity to do just that!” – Elly M.

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