Keynotes

The Power of Play for Creativity, Innovation, and Change.

 Let’s talk about the science of play,

and how it can change things.

Igniting Creativity, Innovation, and Change in Business

Keeping creativity alive isn’t easy in the fast-paced world of business. But what if the key to unlocking innovation and transformation lies in something as simple as playfulness?

Join Dr. Russya Connor on a journey into the heart of creativity, where playfulness isn’t just a pastime; it’s a powerhouse for success. In this playful and profound keynote, Dr. Connor explores how embracing playfulness can release untapped potential and open the door to creative and critical thinking skills—skills essential for innovating, connecting, and transforming organizations and communities.

This isn’t about chasing predetermined goals; it’s about staying open to unexpected insights and innovative solutions that emerge from a playful mindset. Dr. Connor’s unique journey, blending philosophy, psychology, and the performing arts, has revealed that playfulness has the power to awaken dormant creativity, enhance team dynamics, and enrich personal growth.

Through real-life stories of individuals who rediscovered their sense of play amidst adversity, Dr. Connor demonstrates how playfulness and curiosity act as transformative catalysts. These qualities spark profound changes in both personal and business spheres. Discover how being playful can be the secret to igniting creativity, fostering innovation, and driving meaningful change.

Are you ready to embrace playfulness and unlock the transformative power of play for your business?

Note: This outline can be further customized to fit your event’s specific themes and goals.

Talks about playfulness, creativity, or resilience:

  • Be playful! life a creative life!  TedX Byford 
  • Stay playful! Be creative; Australasian Change Days Conference, Perth, Australia
  • Integration of Art & Learning; Australian Institute of Training and Development
  • Beyond bars- the power of imagination;  EFD  Amersfoort, Netherlands
  • Play & Creativity; TedX gateway webinar
  • Reach me, then you can teach me- engaging the disengaged;  Engagement Forum WA, Perth
  • Play to find yourself; Theatre as Therapy Symposium, The Red Curtain, India
  • Ecology in/of performance; American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR), Baltimore, MD, USA
  • Working performative within nature; International Federation for Theatre Research (FIRT/IFTR) Barcelona, Spain.

The creative philosopher 

 

“It is a happy talent to know how to play.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

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