Life Coaching for Actors

it’s time to stop playing small.

you’ve been an actor, performer or artist for some time now. You’re surviving, but not really thriving.

You consistently compare yourselves to others – and find yourself coming up short. You put any wins or achievements down to luck, the right place at the right time, or having the right people around you. Your inner critic relentlessly beats you up for past mistakes, failings and missed opportunities. When you do get auditions or acting work, you’re terrified of being found out as a fake or a fraud. You’re desperate to make proper money doing what you love without having to rely on other sources of income to pay the bills.

Either way, at the end of the day, you’re completely exhausted.

You’re 100% committed though and you’re prepared to move mountains to make your dreams come true (maybe you already have). You have oodles of talent, plus you have the hard evidence that you can make this work.

What you don’t have - at least not yet - is the career and life you’ve always wanted.

But that’s still within reach.

All you need is a coach. And that coach is me.

Over the last seven years,
I’ve helped 769 actors
pursue their dreams.

β€œMy work with Bea gave me extraordinary bravery to approach all sorts of agencies I have previously felt were out of my league. I am happy with my new agent and have had more acting opportunities as a result.”
— Jemma, actor

Meet your coach.

hello, i’m bea! I’ve dedicated over seven years of my life helping people like you get out of your own way.

There are many reasons actors come to me for life coaching but one thing they all have in common is: they sense something is holding them back.

I will work with you to grow your awareness and help you unlock the incredible tools and resources you already have. It’s all there β€”you just need to know where to look.

Having worked in the performing arts and entertainment industry my whole career, I have a deep understanding, empathy and expertise for supporting people just like you. Before training as a coach, I had a successful career in theatre marketing working with companies such as Almeida Theatre, the National Theatre, Polka Theatre, Nottingham Playhouse, Ambassadors Theatre Group and Sonia Friedman Productions. In addition to this, my long-term partner is also an actor so I understand the compromises and sacrifices it takes. Hey, I even wrote an article about it.

Because I understand how the industry operates, we can bypass lengthy explanations and dive straight into what matters most.

Together, we can start crafting the life and career of your dreams.

Don’t just take my word for it.

  • 'It's been one of the best decisions I've ever made'

    β€˜Bea helped me uncover my authenticity, find my worth and courage to start living a more fulfilling life. She is fierce, encouraging, gentle and loyal. I have a better relationship with myself, my friends and family. My time with her improved my life in ways I didn't even realise needed changing.’

  • 'I haven't been so consistently happy for a long time'

    'Bea has been my coach for three months and it has been transformational. As a performer, having a solid foundation of unshakeable self-belief and self-compassion is so important. With Bea's industry knowledge, we have built up my self-belief and compassion and found grounding in authenticity.'

  • 'Bea genuinely appreciates what it takes to be an actor.'

    β€˜Our work together gave me extraordinary bravery to approach all sorts of agencies I had previously felt were out of my league. I am happy with my new agent and have had more acting opportunities as a result.’

  • 'I truly felt how invested Bea was in my success and my journey'

    β€˜Bea helped me overcome a big hurdle and make some very big changes that will benefit my career - getting a new agent, reassessing my side hustles, and taking steps towards putting on my own play.’

  • 'It’s been the best investment in myself I have ever made'

    β€˜Coaching has benefited every part of my life and helped me regain the self-belief I had lost. Bea’s knowledge and understanding of performers makes our working relationship even easier. I would highly recommend her to anyone in the industry.’

  • 'Bea truly helped to turn my life around...'

    β€˜She has such a fantastic way of exposing the areas in your life that need attention, as well as bringing to light certain behaviours that sabotage our progress as a performer. I learnt so much about myself during our sessions. I would 1000% recommend Bea, no question!’

  • 'Coaching with Bea has been life changing'

    β€˜I always came away from every session feeling refreshed, positive and inspired. Bea is brilliant at what she does and my time with her has exceeded every expectation.’

  • 'I unleashed a stronger, more powerful side to me'

    β€˜Bea has this innate ability to read someone. She knows, before knowing anything about the person, or their life experiences, almost exactly who they are.’

  • 'I have found an inner peace within myself'

    β€˜Our coaching helped my mental health and enabled me to gain perspective on my relationships, including the one I have with myself.’

  • 'It was a wonderful experience which I found unbelievably helpful'

    β€˜Coaching helped me discover more about myself, my goals, ambitions and fears and, crucially, how to navigate all those things safely.’

  • 'In one session I went from stuck to motivated'

    β€˜The sessions were eared towards my needs as an actor and as an individual and moved me forward positively and insightfully. I highly recommend Bea as a very understanding and highly skilled life coach.’

  • 'Bea has been integral to my professional and personal growth'

    β€˜I would, without a shadow of doubt, recommend her to those in all industries and stages of life looking to benefit from her sublime coaching.’

  • 'Bea is a fantastic coach'

    β€˜I loved her warmth, genuineness, wit, humour, professionalism and generosity. Highly recommended.’

  • 'I absolutely loved working with Bea'

    β€˜She is a wonderful coach, insightful and deeply engaged. She really understood the demands faced by creatives and was able to help me through blocks and move towards my goals.’

  • 'Bea’s coaching is extremely bright, open and warm'

    β€˜She is very intuitive and not afraid to ask the tough questions when necessary. She created a beautiful space for me to not feel self-conscious in my character, or my vulnerability.’

  • 'Coaching completely transformed my view on my career and personal life.'

    β€˜I am more confident and optimistic and feel more motivated to work towards my goals. I rediscovered the fun and joy of acting - why I chose this job in the first place - and I am much braver in approaching it as a career.’

β€œYou always had the power my dear,
you just had to learn it for yourself.”

Glinda, the Wizard of Oz

what is your coaching like and how can it help me?

My coaching is rooted in the deep belief that our bodies hold profound wisdom. By learning to listen to and cultivate a compassionate relationship with ourselves, we can experience significant growth and healing. I will work with all of you: your body, heart, mind and soul, to build your confidence and self-belief, whilst helping you to uncover the answers you're seeking.

My coaching is unique in that it combines ancient yogic philosophy and knowledge from the East, with the latest evidence-based neuroscience from the West, all designed to support you in growing your mental and emotional resilience, as well as your ability to perform under pressure.

Coaching can support you to think and act more clearly in any area of your life lacking energy and direction, or which feels blocked or just plain β€˜wrong’. Coaching has been proven to help develop new positive neural networks, helping you to respond more calmly to stress, to make clear choices more confidently, and to access much more of your potential creativity. 

My clients describe my coaching as joyful, intuitive, playful, nurturing, creative, adventurous and powerful. I will listen to you deeply with my full attention, giving you space to think, to feel and to be heard. You can count on me to be honest and straightforward, asking clarifying questions and making empowering requests.

My theatrical background gives me a creative, playful and improvisational style that I use when clients feel stuck to help them see β€˜outside the box’. I will not seek to dish out advice or β€˜solve’ your problems but will hold a safe and welcoming space, and ask powerful questions which will help you to think, to feel and to see things more clearly for yourself.

Over the many years I’ve been coaching, I’ve found that actors and performers resonate deeply with my (Co-Active) coaching style, mainly because embodiment comes so naturally to you. Additionally, Co-Active Coaching β€”originally developed by two actors in the United Statesβ€”aligns perfectly with this approach, blending the art of performance with personal growth and development.

β€œyou get there by listening to what’s inside yourself.”

Brie Larson

choose courage over comfort

There will be times when I’ll encourage you to step outside your comfort zone and choose courage over ease. Growth often requires us to face uncomfortable truths and make bold choices, even when they’re hard. It takes bravery to look at your life honestly and acknowledge when something isn’t working, but this is the first step toward real transformation. If you’ve read this far, it tells me you’re ready to change your life.

Investing in yourselfβ€”your time, energy, and resourcesβ€”is a big decision. I want you to know I am 100% committed to your growth and success. I am here to help you build the life you want by unlocking the strength and incredible resources you already have within you.

my coaching package for actors

    • 3 MONTH PACKAGE Β£750*

    • 6 x 1-hour coaching sessions

    • Unlimited email and WhatsApp support

    *I offer a 10% discount for current Spotlight, Casting Networks and/or Equity members. Proof of eligibility is required.

    There is the option to spread the cost by paying in two instalments. Please contact me to discuss.

    • 6 MONTH PACKAGE Β£1,450*

    • 12 x 1-hour coaching sessions

    • Unlimited email and WhatsApp support

    *I offer a 10% discount for current Spotlight, Casting Networks and/or Equity members.

    There is the option to spread the cost by paying in two or three instalments. Please contact me to discuss. Proof of eligibility is required.

    • One power hour that gets results Β£175*

    • Great for getting perspective on a specific topic of area in your life.

    *I offer a 10% discount for current Spotlight, Casting Networks and/or Equity members. Proof of eligibility is required.

coaching faqs

  • I get asked this a lot! If you're committed to making changes in your life then coaching may be right for you. Coaching is focused on where you are now, what's next for you and how you want to evolve so that you can fulfil your true potential. We look at what is needed so that you can create a life which is fulfilling and aligned to who you are, and what’s most important to you right now.

    Whilst we explore feelings and emotions, coaching is NOT therapy or counselling. This is an important distinction. I cover this more in the separate FAQ below.

  • Coaching tends to be more forward-focused and has an emphasis on deepening the learning and taking actionable steps. We explore where you are today and where you'd like to get to. I’ll help you remove the obstacles, move forward, set personal and professional goals and take action to create the life you desire. I am also a trauma-informed coach so I have a solid understanding of trauma and also what constitutes a traumatic reaction.

    Therapy or counselling tends to focus on the past, and how those experiences or circumstances might be affecting you now. Therapy has a much stronger emphasis on healing and understanding.

    If for any reason, I feel other therapeutic professional services would be more beneficial, I will discuss this with you and request you get the help you need.

  • Please contact me so we can arrange to have an initial free 30-minute chat over the phone which will help me to get an understanding of your needs and requirements. It will also give you the chance to ask me any questions you may have, and for us both to test the chemistry between us to see whether we would be a good match.

  • I will send you the relevant coaching agreement forms, along with a questionnaire for you to complete. The latter is designed to get you thinking about what you most need from our work together. We would then have an initial 'discovery' session where we will design how we will work together and how you want me to coach you, what you wish for in your life and what I am to hold for you as your vision.

  • Yes! After each session there is usually something for you to take away and work on, or put into action with the option of accountability. The real coaching happens when you start to integrate deeper awareness and insights into your life. The enquiries are an important part of this.

  • I offer three and six-month coaching packages. A three-month package (The Proactive) costs Β£750. A six-month package (The Purpose & Potential) costs Β£1,450. I also offer one-off ad hoc sessions (The Power Hour) at the rate of Β£150 per hour. I offer a 10% discount for current Spotlight, Casting Networks and/or Equity members.

  • Our sessions will take place remotely, either via phone or Zoom unless otherwise agreed. With the exception of β€˜The Power Hour’, sessions usually take place every two weeks and last one hour.

  • I appreciate how important unfiltered reviews are. I want you to be confident in your decision to work with me. Read my Google Reviews here.

got more questions?

I am a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and hold a Professional Certified Coach Accreditation (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF). You can find me on ICF’s Credentialed Coach Finder.

@bea.grist

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