the power of poetry
The power of poetry
how do you keep going when things go wrong?
We are constantly faced with problems – including those in the wider world. What do you do to avoid discouragement?
Do you deliberately move your body? Stand up, stretch, smile, dance walk? Focus on something else? Nature, a weepie film, comedy, talk with a friend? Do you try to relax with mindfulness or meditation?
There is another possibility: reading or listening to poetry. It is an excellent bridge into feeling relaxed. The cadence and the rhythm can be soothing and being read to allows a feeling of comfort. If the content is relevant to your situation and helps you look at life through a different lens it can be more powerful than a diversion. As you listen or read you may mirror the emotions.
I have written many poems about issues that exist around work. I experienced them myself and in my marketing clients and know the poems can help. Don’t worry if you don’t like poetry! These are simple and down to earth.
Here is a poem about one way to respond to adverse world events.
The world grows darker
The world grows darker
Thousands of voices unheard
Fear enters stage right
My country
Family
friends
Those who think
As I do.
I don’t want fear.
I need to layer
One word on
Another till there is
A tower
For me to see me
And at the top
For others
A welcoming light.
(C) Jean Wolfe 2025
“Jeans’ poetry is honest and original, with words that don’t just sit on the page, but stay with you. She writes with a rare sensitivity and depth that quietly captures you, and when she reads her work, her voice brings every line to life in a way that feels both intimate and powerful.” Alison Sellers.
INTRODUCING
GET THE SPARK BACK! POEMS TO ENCOURAGE CONFIDENCE AT WORK
A 90-minute Zoom workshop
MAKE TIME TO RELAX
To avoid burnout it is essential for your brain to relax. Listeming to poems is easier than silent meditation, and can be more accessible for some people. And you are likely to experience a whole range of emotions including humour which is an added benefit.
SEE LIFE THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS
You will empathise with some of the emotions in the poem which help you to feel less alone . You will reflect on your own position from a different viewpoint.
TO TAKE ACTION NATURALLY
You will feel encouraged to take action that is appropriate for you. So you express your authentic voice and avoid imposter syndrome or blindly following a guru. You claim your own approach.
“GET THE SPARK BACK – WORK AND POETRY”
What you will get in our 90-minutes together
WRITE MORE
- Social media messages
- Short biography
- Longer articles which are a “cornerstone” for your business
- And much, much more…
BETTER MARKETING IDEAS
Good authentic marketing helps you reach the people who want your services and pay you so you make a real difference.
You don’t need deep pockets you need ideas!
DISCOVER YOUR SPARK
Rediscover your spark. Know what to say – and how to say it.
Remain confident and true to your values, and keep going once the initial excitement has worn off!
Workshop
Join the waitlist to receive more information of the next workshop date.
OTHER WORKSHOPS COMING SOON
FIND YOUR SPARK; BLOGGING
Blogging is an excellent way for a small business to market with authenticity.
Writing a blog post can be enjoyable for you as a writer as there are so many different angles you can take. Your reader can get to know you as a business.
But you can’t assume that your post will be read so social media can help to encourage new readers.
FIND YOUR SPARK; SOCIAL MEDIA
Social media is a huge free marketing opportunity but it has to be approached in the right way.
For small business owners it enables you to connect with key people but it does need to develop from a strategy.
But unless you know what to say, how to get started and how to keep going, it can be tough. I will help you to learn how to find a strategy and use social media to develop your business.
SHINE A LIGHT
Why work with Jean Wolfe?
Jean is an experienced marketing consultant who is expert in developing the right strategy and helping you enjoy being the business owner.
You will shine a light on what is special about you will helps the right clients to be attracted to you
You will be helped to come out from behind and express what is special about you with authentic copywriting. Jean is an ex-radio presenter and well-known for her ability to empathise with her clients and get results. You also get support with messaging and copywriting which is authentic to you.
Jean has two forthcoming books ” Distinctive Voice – how to create a wholehearted blog worth noticing” and a book of poems addressing the issues that affect solopreneurs.
What people say about WORKING WITh Jean
"EXCEPTIONALLY GIFTED AT HELPING ME FEEL AT EASE...
“I attended a creative writing course run by Jean and found her to be exceptionally gifted at helping me to feel at ease, and able to express myself authentically without any feeling of inadequacy. She has an intuitive and gentle way of facilitating which I think brings out the best especially in anyone needing a boost of confidence. ”
Pattie Horrocks
"JEAN IS MY NUMBER ONE PRIORITY FOR HELP WITH MY BUSINESS...
“# No 1 Tip from Jean that has saved me time from looking at a blank screen. When I have a difficult email to write I just start it, feel comfortable, and then go back and change it afterwards. She is exceptionally supportive and I get re-inspired into the big picture every time.”
Jenny Yung
"THE JOURNEY ALLOWED ME TO FIND CLARITY AND DIRECTION...
“I am extremely grateful for Jean’s professional and considerate approach. She helped me get to the heart of the challenge I was facing in describing my business with authenticity and passion, in a remarkably short time. The journey she took me on allowed me to separate different strands of thinking, and to find clarity and direction. This was a very useful and fruitful process, and masterfully guided. Thank you, Jean!”
Alex Pearson
“Be Yourself. Everyone else is taken.”
OSCAR WILDE
”There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”
ALBERT EINSTEIN
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
MARY OLIVER
To recap
- Your Spotlight Your Spark consists of 6 online modules.
- Action steps to help you move forward.
- Weekly group coaching calls which are recorded if you can’t make it.
- + BONUS: A downloadable planner and workbook to keep track of your progress and brilliance, and contribute to a feeling of achievement.
workshop
Join the waitlist to receive more information of the next workshop date.
Frequently asked questions
What is the point of writing a Signature Story?
It is the foundation of your business. It helps to bring clarity to all the tactics that you use to connect with potential new clients. It can be used as the basis for a book, a course and 1:1 connections with clients and potential clients.
Can’t I just outsource this to somebody else?
Having your own business is a real opportunity for personal as well as business growth. Going through this process to develop an authentic Signature Story helps you to own and value your abilities. It helps to destroy Writer’s Block and Imposter Syndrome and provides a secure foundation for success.