2 studios. One ambition.
To create the conditions where brilliance feels natural.
Pause is about alignment: steady confidence, thoughtful reflection, sustainable growth.
Play is about expansion: bold ideas, creative energy, strategic movement.
Together, they bridge insight and action.
THE STUDIO COLLECTIVE
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THE STUDIO COLLECTIVE ☀
Hi, I’m Jess
DIRECTOR OF THE STUDIO COLLECTIVE
I’m a strategist turned coach and founder of The Studio Collective. After over a decade leading brand and customer strategy inside creative agencies, I saw the same pattern everywhere: brilliant people doubting themselves, talented teams burning out, bold ideas getting diluted.
I created Pause and Play to change that.
Today, I help individuals build confidence that feels steady, and teams unlock momentum that actually lasts.
My work blends psychology, creativity and strategic clarity to turn insight into meaningful action.
250+
Coaching conversations facilitated
15+
Years in strategy and leadership
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Clear philosophy driving two complementary studios
Our Values
Connection
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We believe transformation starts with safety. When people feel seen, heard and respected, they think more clearly, create more boldly and lead more confidently.
Creativity
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Creativity isn’t decoration, it’s a way of solving problems. We use imagination and structure together to unlock ideas that feel both exciting and executable.
Curiosity
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Better questions create better futures. We stay open, thoughtful and exploratory, because growth rarely comes from certainty alone.
Ambition doesn’t have to come at the cost of wellbeing. We work in ways that are honest, humane and sustainable.
Compassion
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