Inner Magic.
Stay Playful.
Live Creatively.
Dr. Russya Connor
The Creative Philosopher
Hi, I’m Dr Russya Connor.
They call me the Creative Philosopher.
I think deeply. I play seriously. I am fascinated by the ways we remain creative, curious and courageous in a complex world.
My work explores Inner Magic: our human capacity to meet the complexities of life through imagination, creativity, playfulness and embodied knowing.
It is about creating spaciousness, shifting perception and discovering what becomes possible when we meet life with imaginative daring.
Drawing from my work as a scholar, performer and dramatherapist, I bring together philosophical inquiry, the science of play, embodied knowing and creative action.
I see creativity as something we practise — a way of thinking, feeling and engaging with the living moment.
In many ways, we play ourselves into being.
Whether you are navigating change, exploring an idea, leading others, or simply wondering what else might be possible, my work creates space to think differently, feel deeply and experiment with what might emerge.
Stay curious. Stay playful. See what becomes possible.
Living a creative Life everyday.
My Offerings
Organisations I’ve worked with.
Background.
Credentials
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- PhD (Performing Arts) Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
- MA (Drama Therapy) Edith Cowan University
- BA Acting, Munich, Germany
- Australian Representative for the World Alliance of Dramatherapy
- Certified Facilitator of LEGO® Serious Play®
- Registered Creative Arts Therapist with ANZACATA (The Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association)
- Approved Supervisor
- Certified Group Facilitation
- Master trainer Rhythm2Recovery
- Amerta movement and meditation practitioner
As an artist, she knows how to create something out of nothing.
As a philosopher, she questions deeply and looks for meaning.
As a businessperson, she is a realistic about what is required to succeed.
Russya Connor draws upon her diverse background in performance, therapy, and academia to help individuals and companies enhance their creativity, innovation, and leadership skills. With over 25 years of experience, she has developed a multi-disciplinary approach to learning, leadership development and change processes, utilizing performing arts-based practices, positive psychology, design thinking, and philosophical inquiry.
The creative philosopher
“It is a happy talent to know how to play.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson