Creative Mentoring & Development

We are here to create, share inspiration, and grow together. Creativity is one of our most significant human resources—a powerful force for connection, growth, and resilience in our shared world. Without the right direction it often remains largely untapped. It is deeply meaningful to me to build community and share my expertise to help unleash the creative potential I see in everyone.

For over 25 years, I’ve worked in art, education, and applied creativity—on projects ranging from deeply personal explorations to large-scale artistic collaborations and institutional development. I have experienced childlike playfulness, faced frustration and breakthroughs, felt the solitude of the creative process, and learned that togetherness and community are fundamental human needs.

Whether you’re an artist developing a new project, part of an organization seeking fresh creative direction, or someone longing to get in touch with your creativity, I’m here to inspire, challenge and support your creative process. I share my expertise, experience, and network generously and celebrate your victories with you. 

I also offer focused coaching, workshops and lectures in my specialties, such as:

  • Musical storytelling, stage presence and audience connection

  • Performance storytelling and public speaking

  • Innovative live experience design

  • Dramaturgy and creative writing

  • Immersive theatre and drama pedagogy

  • Social and relational arts 

  • Creative teaching methods

Read more about what I offer below.

You can take your first step by meeting other creatives at my free Creative Morning Coffee online.

Work With Me

  • Creative Mentoring

    As your creative mentor, I offer personalised support to help you manage your artistic life, develop a project, or find a new direction. We tailor the journey to suit your needs. You can work with me over time or book one-off sessions as needed.

    I offer:

    - Deep listening and honest reflection to help you stay true to your artistic voice
    - Support with structure and execution of creative projects
    - Personalised coaching on dramaturgy, direction, workshop design, project applications, and career development

    Read what some of my mentees say about working with me below.

  • Workshops & Lectures

    With over 30 years of teaching experience and a background as a senior university lecturer teaching art and creativity, I offer dynamic, creative workshops in person and online.


    Blending my roles as an artist and educator, I create engaging and memorable learning experiences for people of all ages, backgrounds and levels - often with my violin in one hand!


    Get in touch for a quote or to create a workshop or lecture tailored to your needs.

  • Creative Consultancy

    Whether you're shaping a new initiative or seeking fresh energy in an existing project, I offer consultancy for artistic and pedagogical projects.

    My work includes developing concepts and collaborating with educational institutions, theatres, festivals, museums, NGOs, and companies.

    I offer:


    - Facilitation of creative processes
    - Concept and project development - Organisational development
    - Storytelling and communication

Testimonials

Lina made me think in new ways. She was well-prepared for our mentoring sessions with tools for purposeful self-analysis, but she also listened attentively to what I needed in the moment. We also discussed artistic processes and the importance of daring to dream big.

I recommend engaging Lina as your mentor when you want to find the creative artist within you, when you have visions but don’t know where to start, or when you seek clarity on your dreams and ambitions. Lina can help you tell your story.

Amanda,

musician and music educator

Lina has a truly unique ability to be in a role that is both a welcoming human being, with a warm heart and a listening presence, while also offering precise guidance, expansive thoughts, and sharing from her vast bank of knowledge and wisdom.

Every conversation I've had with Lina over the past year has given me an incredible amount of inspiration, curiosity, and belief in myself as an artist.

Simen,

multi-disciplinary artist and storyteller

I speak openly about my dreams, thoughts, feelings, the present, the future, and LIFE, and Lina listens, takes notes, and sees and hears the bigger picture. She advises and points out what is relevant at that particular stage in my career and life.

With all the experience and knowledge Lina has of the industry in several countries, she has an incredible ability to guide you through a creative process, the transformation of your artistry, writing applications, recommending people and networks, and identifying the next step, yes, you name it!

Erica,

musician and actress

Creative Morning Coffee Autumn 2025:


Fridays 15.8, 12.9, 10.10, 14.11, 12.12 at 9.00-10.00 CEST

Creative Morning Coffee brings together creatives from different fields and backgrounds one Friday morning a month. We connect, share our creative ideas and challenges and support each other over a cup of coffee online. Anyone identifying as a creative person - or secretly longing for living a more creative life - is welcome to join. Since the start in Nov 2024 Creative Morning Coffee has contributed to new creative ideas, collaborations and friendships over borders.

You join when you can. You share your perspective or just listen. Creative Morning Coffee is a simple way to start your day with togetherness and inspiration!

Creative Morning Coffee is free to join. If you want to give back you´re welcome - but not expected - to buy a coffee here:

https://buymeacoffee.com/dinesl6c5r

Read more here.