In the 1980s, when I was 12, the number 19 meant only one thing: Paul Hardcastle's, nn…nn…nineteen.

It was quite the tune at the time. At school, lads started tying bits of fabric around their heads and smearing mud on their cheeks; the synth-pop classic was a game changer.

This week, 19 means only one thing, how long I have been running Seventy Three Design. NINETEEN YEARS, nn…nn…nineteen (next year is the big one).

Has it been easy? Of course not.

Has it always been enjoyable? Mostly.

It has been a challenge.

More importantly, it has been a way for me to be creatively challenged and earn a living: on my terms.

It allowed me to move to a different part of the country 17 years ago and enjoy a new way of working; my clients at the time were all remote and liked having a remote design team.

I never expected to have a family, so working for myself has allowed me to have kids without compromising my values. I honestly don't think I would have had them if I had stayed in agencies.

And recently, it allowed me time to retrain in a different field whilst still earning a living.

Do you yearn for more time, more creativity, something challenging, and the opportunity to earn more money?

I am coaching people in your situation right now. They are not all in creative roles yet, but they know their positions are not delivering and meeting their values. They are stepping up and moving into something new.

If this sounds like you, then we should have a chat. I have availability for free, confidential coaching sessions in September; drop me a message to find out how.