Welcome back to Halftime Huddle – the midweek moment where small business owners pause, reflect, and recharge. In this episode, host Mark Webb sits down with Lesley Andrew, artist and art therapist, to explore creativity, life transitions, and breaking through the upper limits that hold us back.Lesley Andrew is an artist at her core who spent 11 years as an art teacher before retraining as an art therapist 12 years ago. Now she combines art therapy with confidence coaching to help people express their authentic selves. In this conversation, you'll hear honest, inspiring stories about her journey, debunking creative myths, and the tools she uses to help people navigate transitions in business and life.## Highlights from the Episode:- **Art Therapy is for Everyone** – It's not just for children. Art therapy helps anxious yet ambitious people, those navigating loss or transitions, and anyone needing to express themselves. When words fail, art steps in.- **Everyone is Creative** – Adults say "I'm not creative" because of childhood messages. Lesley's mission: help people unlock their creativity. You ARE creative—you've just been told you're not.- **A Minute to Learn, A Lifetime to Master** – Archery instructor wisdom that reframes learning. Children find things easy because they have a beginner's mindset. You don't have to be good to start.- **The Messy Middle** – The frustrating stage past beginner excitement where it's not looking how you want. This is where most people quit. Overcoming small technical blocks helps you push through.- **Upper Limit Problems** – From "The Big Leap." You might be about to do something big and suddenly self-sabotage. Recognizing these patterns helps you break through to your zone of genius.- **Learning in Public** – Lesley introduced herself as "an artist with an identity crisis" and people connected more than when she was robotic. Authenticity beats perfection.## Book Recommendation**"The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks** – This book explores Upper Limit Problems (ULP)—the ways we self-sabotage before breakthroughs—and the concept of moving from your Zone of Excellence (comfortable success) to your Zone of Genius (transformative growth). A game-changer for anyone hitting invisible ceilings.## Quotes to Remember:> "Everybody's creative. Part of my mission is to help other people unlock their creativity."> "A minute to learn, a lifetime to master."> "Zone of genius is at the top, zone of excellence can feel like success but it's become your comfort zone."## About the Guest – Lesley AndrewLesley Andrew is an artist at her core who spent 11 years as an art teacher before retraining as an art therapist 12 years ago. She now works with adults navigating life transitions—perimenopause, health challenges, identity shifts—combining art therapy with confidence coaching to help people express their true selves. Lesley hosts "A New Pace" podcast (PACE = Pause, Act, Create, Empower) and serves as Specialist Interest Group Coordinator for the British Association of Art Therapists. She practices authentic expression by learning in public and embracing imperfection.**Connect with Lesley Andrew:**- LinkedIn: Lesley Andrew - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesley-andrew/- Podcast: "A New Pace" (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube)- YouTube: Lesley Andrew - https://www.youtube.com/@LesleyA- Facebook Group: [Lesley's creative community] - https://www.facebook.com/groups/709921627380084## About Halftime HuddleHosted by Mark Webb, Halftime Huddle is your weekly midweek motivation for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Each episode offers open conversations, practical insights, and real-world inspiration from people actively building and growing businesses every day.**If you enjoyed this episode:**1. Share it with a friend2. Leave a review3. Subscribe for more midweek conversations4. Reach out if you'd like to be a guest
