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About

Emma Dobinson is a Career and Personal Growth Coach who founded Creative Reset, a coaching practice that creates space for thoughtful, ambitious, creative professionals, giving them the chance to pause, reflect and make empowered decisions about their careers and lives.

For over 25 years Emma has worked in and alongside the media industry on a global basis in production, education and development, across TV, film, live event and social media platforms with clients including the National Film & Television School, Channel 4, Discovery and the National Geographic.

Before coaching, Emma led teams and productions in high-pressure environments - from BBC Media Action in the Palestinian Territories, Bangladesh, and Tunisia, to Head of Production and Learning at Econ Films, and Global Partnerships Director at First Draft in collaboration with Google News Initiative.

Emma understands the real pressures media professionals face on the ground, in the edit and across entire teams. Having seen first-hand how easy it is for talented people to lose sight of their value, become burnt out or feel stuck in roles that no longer fit, Emma trained to be a coach and founded Creative Reset to support those moments of transition - the points where purpose, possibility and practical steps need to come together.

Mission

To help creative professionals reconnect with their strengths, clarify what they want and take sustainable steps toward careers that truly fit who they are.

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For Creative Professionals & Organisations


Career Strategy & Leadership Development

Helping individuals align their strengths and values with their career goals, whether they are emerging leaders, mid-level professionals or freelancers.

Resilience & Empowerment

Guiding clients to develop mental resilience, set boundaries and navigate industry challenges with confidence.

Creative Thinking & Problem-Solving

Encouraging innovative approaches to career transitions, project management and personal growth.

Effective Communication & Relationship Building

Strengthening interpersonal skills across professional networks, media platforms, and leadership roles.

Strategic Planning & Adaptability

Supporting individuals and teams in managing career pivots, workload balance and professional growth.

Inclusive & Neurodivergent-Friendly Coaching

Providing a coaching space that values different ways of thinking and working, informed by my own lived experience as a neurodivergent professional.

Why coaching?

  • You’ve outgrown your current role

  • You want clarity on your next move.

  • You’re a freelancer navigating burnout or uncertainty.

  • You’re stepping into leadership and want to do it on your terms.

  • You’re craving more confidence and direction in your work.

  • You want to transfer your skills to a new practise and require support as you consider your next moves.

This is a collaborative space. Emma is here to listen, challenge, support and help you build real momentum. Whether you want to advance your career, refine your leadership style or build resilience, she can help you make it work.

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