Jeff & Julie Crabtree
Jeff and Julie have accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience working with creatives across the globe. Jeff is a writer, musician, songwriter and producer who has also designed and implemented innovative creative and performing arts training programs. In addition to his speaking, mentoring, and consulting work, he teaches in a Master’s program at JMC Academy and is the Subject Coordinator of both Music Business and Professional Practice and Creative Entrepreneurship at the University of Technology Sydney. His doctoral research was the first investigation into the nature of harassment in the music industry.
Julie is an experienced clinical psychologist in private practice in Sydney. As a clinician, she works extensively with prominent people in the creative industries, particularly those in media, film, television and music. Her doctoral research into creativity and mental health put her at the forefront of our understanding of the intersection between creativity and mental health. She is an expert in how to help people manage the tensions of well-being and creativity. She is the founding practitioner of Zebra Psychology, a practice with four other psychologists situated on the lower North Shore of Sydney. Jeff and Julie are co-directors of Zebra Collective, which aims to assist those in the creative industries and businesses to work for innovation and longevity.
Together, they wrote Living With A Creative Mind, which is an operating handbook for understanding the vocation of the artist. They champion creativity and help creative people lead healthy, fruitful creative lives while avoiding the pitfalls and perils of the creative industries.