👋 Ciao — I’m Christie Burmester.

I’m a Creative Coach, ex-agency designer, and someone who never quite fit the corporate mould.

If you’re here, you’re probably sizing me up—fair enough. Here’s what you need to know.

⚡ What I’ve done

• 13+ years in design (studios, in-house, agencies).

• Grew a Google team as a Design Manager.

• Coached creatives through campaigns, burnout, career pivots, and side hustles.

• Mentored teams to run smoother, smarter, and with more joy.

• Built Create Freely—a clubhouse for multi-passionate creatives.

💪 What drives me

• Helping people stop overthinking and start making stuff.

• I work best with the ones who have notebooks full of ideas but can’t seem to finish anything. You’re not lazy—you just need structure, care, and the right kind of push.

• I coach for clarity, creative confidence, and calm momentum. My job is to help you move with intention and delight.

😵‍💫 What I’ve overcome

• Burnout, overcommitment, chronic people-pleasing.

• I’ve worked through the chaos of undiagnosed AuDHD, grown in noisy environments, managed creative teams, and hit a ceiling more than once.

• I know what it’s like to look successful on paper but feel stuck and exhausted. That’s why I work the way I do now—short weeks, meaningful work, and low-pressure coaching that leaves space for life.

💥 What I’m great at

• Spotting your strengths (even when you can’t)

• Turning chaos into clear steps

• Building usable team systems

• Making things fun again

🙅🏻‍♀️ What I don’t offer

• A 6-figure overnight system

• Toxic productivity vibes

• A strict formula

• Financial or numbers advice

✨ What inspires me

• Honest, weird, imperfect, collaborative work

• People who give themselves permission to start again

• Tiny, joyful wins in a sea of overwhelm

• Helping someone find purpose in their work

✏️ Where I work now

• I’m based in Sydney, working with creatives around the world.

• I coach 1:1, run design team trainings, and lead creative workshops.

• I only work 3 days a week—and protect that fiercely. What I offer is simple, intentional, and made to support both your creativity and your capacity.

🤝 How to work with me

• 1:1 coaching

• Mentoring for design teams

• Creative workshops (online or at work)

• Community membership for 9–5 creatives