Supporting and empowering VFX and creative-tech professionals
VFX Career Coach | VFX Leadership coach & facilitator
Our mission is to support creative-tech professionals seeking a fulfilling career to flourish - in turn, creating a positive ripple effect throughout the creative-tech industries.
What we do
Coaching, leadership training and workshops for VFX & creative professionals
Supporting and empowering VFX and creative professionals through coaching
VFX Leadership coaching and training | VFX Career Coaching
Open Frame Coaching was born out of a desire and determination to support creative-tech professionals and companies to flourish.
Our founder, Debra, is not only a qualified Business and Personal Coach, but is also a visual effects (VFX) veteran, with over 25 years of industry experience, meaning she understands the unique challenges faced in creative-tech project based industries.
Connecting creatives
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Our inaugural in-person social in London was a huge success, with 'friends of OFC' enjoying connecting with like-minded creatives over cocktails and mocktails.
VFX | Animation | Games | Film | TV | Immersive | Post Production | Art
According to our feedback surveys, 100% of clients would recommend our services!
"As an vfx veteran I found working with Debbi was like a tonic, refreshing the love of my job. She guided me with exercises to improve my awareness and how to recognize personality traits that were helping me and in some cases holding me back. I feel confident that these sessions have improved my ability to do my job. Thank you Debbi."
"I was struggling with my emotions and with challenges leading a department. Debra helped provide me with the necessary tools to cope with the responsibilities and expectations to be a department leader. She taught me about emotional intelligence, understanding and classifying where those emotional responses come from. She was a great listener and provided me a space for self-reflection. I am grateful for the time we spent in coaching and feel I am a better leader and decisive director for leading my department in an era of great technological change. I would highly recommend to Leaders and Leaders in Training."
According to our feedback surveys, 100% of clients would recommend our services!
"Before talking to Debra I was struggling making decisions, and even seeing some of the possibilities for my professional and personal future. I was getting extra frustrated and anxious. Once we started our coaching sessions Debra was great at pacing me and understanding what I needed even though I was confused. She presented me with tools and different approaches in order for me to understand and adapt to my own needs and wants. I really appreciate the clarity and headspace that our sessions helped me achieve. Debra is knowledgeable and wonderful in creating a calm and open environment to navigate complicated situations. I have already recommended her to a few friends and will absolutely continue to do so."
"As a freelancer, I've often found myself going from job to job without taking the time to check in, assess where I'm at and focus on a clear career path going forward. Having coaching sessions with Debra provided a sounding board for a period in my career where it was incredibly useful.
I found Debra really easy to talk to, and her visual exercises really insightful as a creative person myself. Knowing she was from a visual effects background meant we were immediately on the same page and I felt like we could hit the ground running without having to go into the nuances of how our particular industry works.
I have more confidence and clarity going forward in my career, and highly recommend Debra's coaching services to others in the visual effects industry, but also others looking to support their career plans in other areas."
"I had the privilege of having Debra as my coach during a period of transition in my career and the experience exceeded every expectation. ..I feel she really understands artists and our industry, so her support was strategic and personal. ..In just a few sessions, I’ve got all the answers I needed, she helped bring order and clarity to the steps I needed to undertake to move closer to my goal.
Highly recommended. Her experience and understanding as a coach is pure gold.
I am sure I will be back for more. We all need mentors and coaches, Debra is my coach!"
According to our feedback surveys, 100% of clients would recommend our services!
According to our feedback surveys, 100% of clients would recommend our services!
“Debbi recently curated a brilliant leadership skills course. She really understands the requirements at the beginning but was able to adapt once the sessions started based on feedback from participants.
Debbi was a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend Debbi for future coaching and training.
The feedback from those who took part in the course was all extremely positive and this showed how strong Debbi's understanding of how to be a leader in a creative fast paced business is.”
“We recently had the pleasure of hosting Debra from Open Frame Coaching at our company away day. Debra expertly guided our diverse team through a series of conversations and exercises about "Giving and Receiving Feedback" in an incredibly enriching session.
...Debra was hugely knowledgeable and engaging, creating an interactive environment that encouraged participation and open discussion...
One of the highlights of the training was the practical exercises, which allowed us to apply the concepts in real-life scenarios. This hands-on approach helped the team develop confidence to implement these skills in their professional and personal lives.
...I highly recommend working with Debra on your professional development journey.”
According to our feedback surveys, 100% of clients would recommend our services!
“As a VFX Coordinator, I found this management course to be incredibly valuable, even at my current level. The lessons and insights I gained have equipped me with tools and strategies to enhance my leadership skills and manage teams more effectively. One of the key takeaways for me was how to build stronger relationships with my colleagues, which is vital in such a collaborative industry.
I believe this knowledge will play a crucial role in my professional growth, helping me navigate challenges, strengthen connections, and advance in my career.
I highly recommend this course for anyone looking to sharpen their management and interpersonal skills, regardless of their position.”
“This course helped me identify and understand the reasons behind my actions, transforming what I once did intuitively into skills I can now apply with confidence. The overall experience is incredibly enriching, offering insights and practical knowledge that truly resonate.”
Did you know, not all coaches are qualified?
Rest assured, founder Debra Coleman is a fully qualified Coach
International Coaching Federation: Professional Certified Coach
Barefoot Coaching: Business and Personal Coach, Post-Graduate Certificate
Qualified Mental Health First Aider
You are not alone!
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