How Movement Transforms Creativity and Confidence with Dancer Esther-Sophia Holland

In this episode, CJ sits down with Esther-Sophia Holland, a Stockholm-based jazz dancer, mindset coach, and aspiring teacher with a passion for helping artists break free from perfectionism, comparison, and limiting beliefs. Esther-Sophia shares her transformative journey from studying to become a high school teacher to rediscovering her love for dance and embracing the healing, grounding power of movement. 

She reflects on how the world often sends discouraging messages when we dare to dream and explains how coaching gave her the tools to build confidence and a mindset that shines. Through her signature program, "Shine," Esther-Sophia helps her clients—whether painters, singers, or dancers—learn to trust their instincts, silence their inner critic, and reconnect with their creative flow. 

Highlights of the conversation include: 

✨ The importance of stepping out of your head and into your body to unlock new creative ideas. 

🎭 How jazz dance, with its rich history and formats (including Fosse and commercial jazz), taught Esther-Sophia the art of self-expression. 

🌟 Why confidence isn't about being bold all the time—it’s about knowing who you are and aligning with your values. 

🎨 CJ and Esther-Sophia discuss how curiosity and playfulness can transform your creative process, reminding us that even in "messiness," we can create something beautiful. 

💡 Practical prompts to pause, breathe, and invite perspective shifts during moments of self-doubt. 

Whether you’re an emerging artist or a seasoned creator, this conversation invites you to find courage, joy, and ease in your creative process. 

For more information about Esther-Sophia, visit, https://www.esthersophiacoaching.com/  

and https://www.instagram.com/esthersophiacoaching/ 

For more information about CJ, visit www.spiritualartisttoday.com or find him on Instagram @thespiritualartistpodcast