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When Branding Designer Niall Green started mentoring with me he was trapped in a cycle of low grade work, doing small projects for not enough money with no time or headspace to change his situation.

After three months we’d reshaped his business, giving him back time and headspace that he used to go after the big clients he wanted. After six months he was landing bigger projects at a higher rate than he’d dared to charge before. I’ll let him tell you the rest..

Before I started working with Orwell I felt like I was butting into a world that didn't want me. I was just getting by, doing odds and ends of work and I didn't know what I needed to know to make my situation better.

Through Orwell's mentoring I've massively gained in confidence in my work, in how I deal with clients and how I run my business. He helped me develop my voice, my brand style and produce designs that felt more me.

Now I'm working consistently on client projects, I've raised my prices and I have the confidence to choose projects that benefit me, my business and my career.

He's the perfect mentor.
Niall Green
Niall GreenBranding Designer

Another client story from Film Maker and Art Director Issabella Orlando, she began mentoring with me not long after she stared freelancing. She had world class experience, studied at Kings College and Oxford, worked at Google but she was struggling to convert it into freelance success.

She wanted to work with international clients and shoot projects in beautiful locations all over the world. Using the practical lessons she learned with me, in less than four months she secured a retainer with a dream client and was planning projects all over Europe. Here’s what she said about working with me..

Orwell is a natural problem solver and an asset to anyone working in the creative industries. He brings tried and tested processes to the table when helping to streamline the logistics of freelancing and he's a great support for mindset work, personal development, and thinking about the human aspects of a business, from its owner to its clients.

Offering accessible insight, accountability and encouragement, Orwell is an incredible resource to have on your side. Grateful to have him as a mentor!
Issabella Orlando
Issabella OrlandoFilmmaker + Arts & Culture Storyteller

And it’s not just them..

I am super grateful for the help Orwell has given me, he streamlined my chaotic thinking and been an absolute game changaaaa to my confidence!

I love that he always guides me to the answer of any queries, rather than answering them straight out - it makes learning much more engaging!

This has been the absolute best thing I’ve ever done for my career 💖💖
Nicole Menzies
Nicole MenziesAnimator
Working with Orwell has been a life changing experience for me. He's the voice of reason I use with my clients but can't ever give to myself and he's a wicked guide when it comes to overcoming the mental hurdles that pop up.

I can't recommend him enough if you are sick of overworking and being under paid. You deserve to have a life and enjoy your work. Just hire him.
Ashley Ross
Ashley RossUI/UX Designer
Orwell has helped me develop my own marketing plan from an organic approach. I have learnt many valuable lessons from him.

He’s helped me gain confidence in launching my own business and leaving employment forever!
Chelsea Wunneburger
Chelsea WunneburgerWriter
Orwell has helped me see sense and build confidence in what I'm doing. I knew nothing about pricing, about defining my worth and seeing my value.

He's helped guide me before important pitches and meetings and encourages me to keep going when I'm not feeling the best. I feel more clear in my messaging and the actions I need to take to progress to where I want to be.

He's brilliant!
Jo Woodford
Jo WoodfordBranding Designer
Orwell's mentoring has been invaluable for me in the last few months as I continue to grow my business. He has a wealth of experience to pull from, he's eager to see his students succeed and he's generous with his time.

You're in good hands with this guy.
Antoine Couturier
Antoine CouturierFilmmaker

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About Orwell

Orwell McGubbins is a designer and Art Director based in Berlin. 

He has spent his career working with NGOs, charities, schools and social businesses, supporting people to develop themselves and make the most of life. 

Today he continues this work by helping creative freelancers gain the skills and confidence they need to be great at what they do.

He enables people to create the life they want by creating the business they need. 

Feel free to contact him on LinkedIn but don’t call without an appointment. He might be socially minded but he’s also a millennial, they hate that.

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I am super grateful for the help Orwell has given me, he streamlined my chaotic thinking and been an absolute game changaaaa to my confidence!

I love that he always guides me to the answer of any queries, rather than answering them straight out - it makes learning much more engaging!

This has been the absolute best thing I’ve ever done for my career 💖💖
Nicole Menzies
Nicole MenziesMenzies Designs
Working with Orwell has been a life changing experience for me. He's the voice of reason I use with my clients but can't ever give to myself and he's a wicked guide when it comes to overcoming the mental hurdles that pop up.

I can't recommend him enough if you are sick of overworking and being under paid. You deserve to have a life and enjoy your work. Just hire him.
Ashley Ross
Ashley RossGoing Merrily
Orwell's mentoring has been invaluable for me in the last few months as I continue to grow my business. He has a wealth of experience to pull from, he's eager to see his students succeed and he's generous with his time.

You're in good hands with this guy.
Antoine Couturier
Antoine CouturierVideographer
Orwell has helped me see sense and build confidence in what I'm doing. I knew nothing about pricing, about defining my worth and seeing my value.

He's helped guide me before important pitches and meetings and encourages me to keep going when I'm not feeling the best. I feel more clear in my messaging and the actions I need to take to progress to where I want to be.

He's brilliant!
Jo Woodford
Jo WoodfordJNA Design Studio
Mentoring with Orwell has helped me grow my business into areas that I didn't even know about. I’m working fewer days, making more money and scaling at a quick rate. Could not recommend Orwell enough!

Master Yoda with better banter!
Kyle Watson
Kyle WatsonBioFitness
Orwell has helped me develop my own marketing plan from an organic approach. I have learnt many valuable lessons from him.

He’s helped me gain confidence in launching my own business and leaving employment forever!
Chelsea Wunneburger
Chelsea WunneburgerWriter
I really enjoyed working with Orwell, he guided us and helped develop our brand and our voice. His understanding, expertise and organisation has left us in a better place.

We now understand the importance of making strategies for various parts of our business and are still carrying on what we were taught.

It was a pleasure to work with Orwell, I really appreciate what he has done for us and know he’ll do the same for others.
Tony O'Neill
Tony O'NeillAnimalia