He understands the challenges creatives face and utilizes his decades of experience spanning multiple fields to give guidance and feedback that was invaluable to my personal and professional growth. If you are looking to get into creative work or feel stuck and have questions on how to progress in a creative field, Jonny is the key to unlocking your full potential! I can’t thank him enough for all his help and highly recommend his Creative Kick Start program and Working Creative community!

After a long career gap, I felt stuck and unsure of how to moveforward, but the one and only Jonny Goldmaker changed all of that for me with his incredible guidance and catching positivity. He provided me with clear steps to get myself out there and rebuild my confidence.

Through his mentorship, I learned daily habits to visualize my goals and stay focused on what I truly want to achieve. What sets Jonny apart is his ability to connect and inspire. He guided me through the process of reaching out to professionals in my fields of interest, who shared invaluable insights about their own career journeys and gave me advice on what skills I should learn to get ahead and give me the edge I’d need to break into specific fields. His approach helped me uncover my transferable skills and passions, opening my eyes to new career paths I had not considered before.

Jonny is not just a coach—he’s a motivator, a visionary, and the kind of person you want in your corner when switching careers or unlocking your natural potential. Thanks to him, I’m now on a path to success, equipped with the tools and mindset to thrive. If you’re looking to reignite your career journey, Jonny is the guide you need!

He helped me dig deep within myself to understand not just what I want to do, but why I want to do it, a realization that reframed the goal and detached me from the outcome. This was an invaluable mindset shift for me, and Jonny was crucial in helping me make it.

Jonny’s greatest skill might be listening. And he did that for weeks while we built a plan that included self-evaluation, personal branding, networking, and content creation. He took in every word I said to him and constantly reminded me of the things I had most passionately spoken.

As a copywriter, I’m pretty jealous of Jonny’s personal tagline: I’m like a bellhop. I open doors for people. He’s also like a train conductor. He keeps people on track. He’s also like a cheerleader. He hypes people up. He’s also like a mirror. He shows people who they are.

One of the most important things Jonny gave me was confidence. I left every single one of our meetings with a renewed sense of confidence; in myself and in my plan. Jonny brings a positive and relaxed attitude to every meeting. He’ll be your #1 fan… but not afraid to call you out when needed. He keeps it real.

I came to the Creative Kickstart program knowing exactly where I wanted to go. The program helped me figure out exactly how to get there — and actually do it. With Jonny’s feedback and guidance, and with regular assignments (yeah, like homework), you’re not just building a plan, you’re acting on it.

I was an early student of Creative Kickstart. I’m excited to see where Jonny takes this thing. If you, like me, are in need of some direction, confidence, and accountability, this program will light a fire.

Following 3 decades building a focused set of skills in one industry it was time for change. The direction of that change was uncertain. 

Jon is a great listener and investigator. He served as a sounding board for my seemingly disparate set of ideas.  His sober outside-in perspective helped me repackage my assets and experience, resulting in a successful career change with previously unforeseen outcomes. 

Our regular conversations continue to be valuable.

Anthony Brown M.B.A., Partnerships and Education, NEUROTraining