Be playful.
Live a creative life.
Dr. Russya Connor
The Creative Philosopher
Hi, I am Dr Russya Connor,
They call me the Creative Philosopher.
I think deeply. I play seriously. I explore the places where imagination becomes embodied knowing. I believe in responding to challenges and complexities in playful, critical, and authentic ways.
My work centres on deep play – a mindset that transforms how people adapt, collaborate, innovate and engage with complexity. Deep play invites access to creativity that is innovative, and responsive to the living moment.
Drawing from research and practice as a scholar, performer, dramatherapist, and coach,
I bring systemic, embodied, and action-based approaches that help people Think, Feel, and Behave differently – expanding their potential for action.
I am committed to creativity and co-creation as a way of living.
This is creativity as strategy.
Co-creation as culture.
Playfulness as innovation.
If you’re ready to expand possibility — whether in your organisation, your leadership, or your life — let’s explore what becomes possible.
Living a creative Life everyday.
My Services
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.
Contact
+61 400 717548
hello@drrussyaconnor.com.au
p.o.box 14
Hamilton Hill
WA 6963
The creative philosopher
“It is a happy talent to know how to play.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
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