CARLA LE ROUX

Her Breakthrough to Bold creative coaching sessions reignited my passion for design and helped me see my experience as a strength, not a limitation.

Carla’s creative coaching shifted my mindset, rebuilt my confidence, and reminded me what’s possible as a designer. If you’re a mid-career creative feeling stuck or ready for your next chapter, talk to Carla, she’s the creative confidence coach you need. She rocks.

Richard Legge - Senior Product Designer

It’s rare to find someone who truly gets you from the first conversation. Carla does. She’s honest, kind, and genuinely invested in your growth.

She understood my creative challenges instantly and guided me with clarity and calm confidence. Her insight was transformative. Everyone deserves the kind of breakthrough her creative coaching creates.

Andi Follett - Visual Communications Student at Open College of the Art

Carla is the real deal. A former creative director who’s lived the pressure, pace, and politics of the creative industry, she gets it. No empty pep talks, just sharp insight and spot-on advice.

Every creative coaching session hit home with smart, funny, future-focused ideas that reignited my clarity and confidence. I left feeling seen, energised, and ready to move forward.

Sophie Albini - Senior Digital Design Manager at Burberry

Between passion, pressure and endless opinions, it’s easy to lose direction. Carla helped me find clarity I couldn’t reach on my own. She listens deeply, understands the industry inside out, and turns confusion into clear, practical direction.

If you’re feeling stuck and need clarity, talk to Carla. You won’t regret it.

Clint Pillay - Digital Design | Branding | Illustration

Carla’s 5-Day Challenge was a game changer. She helped me pinpoint my strengths, cut through the noise and see my career with fresh clarity. Her feedback was honest, sharp and exactly what I needed to move forward.

With 25 years of real industry experience, she understands the creative world inside out and brings empathy, precision and direction that truly stick. Every creative should work with her at least once.

Dean Price - Freelance Senior Brand Designer + Art Direction

The word coach doesn’t do Carla justice. She’s a mentor, strategist and genuine champion. At a major crossroads in my writing career, she gave me practical guidance, industry insight and clarity on how my values shape my path.

She’s insightful, compassionate and truly gets it. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

Leigh Benson - Content writer & editor

Carla is more than a coach. She’s the person in your corner who tells you what you need to hear and helps you move forward with clarity and confidence.

I joined her 5-Day Challenge weighed down by imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Through her insight, tools and stories, I reconnected with my value and built a clear 6–8 month roadmap to get back into a full-time creative role.

She helped me see possibilities I didn’t know existed. You couldn’t ask for a better partner in your corner.

Darren Suppes, CAPM - Creative Professional, Project Manager and Founder, One Relic Studios

Carla’s 5-Day Challenge was exactly what I needed. I came in overwhelmed by ideas and left with a clear 12-month plan and a calm sense of direction.

She helped me move from chaos to clarity with focus, structure and optimism. I can’t recommend her enough.

Cate Wood Hunter - Writer, Editor and Creative Strategist

Carla is the most encouraging person I’ve met in my career. Her 4-Day Challenge was eye-opening both professionally and personally.

I went in stuck and directionless and came out with focus, momentum and clear goals to work toward. Would I recommend Carla? Absolutely — every day of the week, twice on Sundays.

Dominic Hatchuel - IT at GDHCer

I’ve just completed the 5-Day Breakthrough to Bold Challenge with Carla le Roux and can’t recommend it enough.

She helped me clarify my next career steps with honest, thoughtful feedback and questions that cut straight to the point. Carla creates a space that’s open, supportive and full of insight.

Phil Baker - Design Director | Brand Consultant | Helping brands achieve emotional connections with their target audience.

I did the Bold Mastery programme with Carla le Roux and it was eye-opening. As a UX designer, her guidance helped me align my skills with my long-term goals through clear, practical steps.

Carla’s insight and industry knowledge were invaluable. I left confident, motivated, and ready for what’s next. Highly recommend connecting with her.

Tanja Radovanović - Product Designer • Proven Growth Driver for Series A-B Startups • PhD research on UX of AI products

I had the pleasure of a session with Carla le Roux exploring creative design, business relationships and professional growth. Her insights were inspiring, practical and deeply valuable.

Carla connects ideas in ways that spark innovation and build authentic connections. I highly recommend her to anyone wanting to elevate their creativity and career.

Ndahayo Celestin - Tech & Business Leader | Software Engineering

I completed Carla’s one-to-one 5-Day BOLD Challenge and it was an incredible experience. Carla is an exceptional listener who guided me through personal growth, career direction, and leadership with clarity and confidence.

Her BOLD framework and tools are inspiring and practical. I highly recommend working with her if you’re ready to design your next chapter with purpose.

Juliana Adlard - Creative / Design Specialist at the LEGO Group

Working with Carla le Roux as my creative coach has been a powerful experience that brought clarity, direction and alignment to my goals.

From our first session, she created space for honest reflection while guiding with curiosity and grounded insight. We mapped a clear timeline, explored how my past shapes my future and turned vision into action. If you’re sitting on big ideas that feel too heavy to lift alone, Carla is the guide who’ll help you climb with confidence.

Trisha Bhattacharya - Comm & Advertising Professional | Semi-Finalist, Women@Dior

After a few twists in my career, I started questioning everything. Was I still good at this? Was this really my path? Between work and family, I felt lost.

Then I found Carla le Roux, a Creative Career Coach, and decided to give it a try. From our first session, her warmth, clarity and energy were a game changer. She helped me reconnect with my purpose and joy in my work. I’m not fixed, but I’m excited again, and that means everything. Thank you, Carla, for being an incredible guide.

Nadjanara (Rosada) Azagsiba - Marketing Strategist | Brand Specialist | Creative Storyteller

Recently I had inspiring sessions with Carla le Roux, founder of Extra Bold Creative Coaching. Insightful talks with someone who shares my creative background: reframing & fresh focus!
Very valuable, thank you Carla 💜

Ginny Hupkens - Freelance • graphic designer and illustrator

Coming back to work after having two amazing boys has been my biggest challenge yet. Motherhood brought chaos and love, but also discipline and focus.

While searching for something meaningful, I met Carla le Roux, an exceptional creative coach. Her experience, insight and ability to truly listen helped me find clarity and reignite a dream I’d put on hold.

I highly recommend Carla to anyone ready to rethink their direction and rediscover their creative potential.

Monica Martinez - Innenarchitektin

Shout out to Carla, an incredible inspiration and passionate coach. Her 5-Day Challenge helped me move from overwhelmed to focused with clear steps to reach my goals. It’s rare to feel so seen and supported by someone who truly understands the creative grind. Would I recommend her?

Abso-flipping-lutely. Thank you, Carla!

Tarryn Santowski - Graphic Design | Brand Design | Art Direction | Project Management | Account Management