We explore the unique intersection of doodling, creativity, and facilitation with artist and coach Karen Light.

Karen shares her experiences on how doodling activates multiple learning centers in the brain and can foster deeper connections in both educational and corporate settings.

We discuss the transformative power of play and creativity, Karen's personal journey with doodling, and practical ways to incorporate doodling into facilitation and coaching sessions.

00:00 Introduction

01:58 Karen Light's Artistic Journey

02:57 The Power of Doodling

05:53 Personal Story: Discovering Doodling

08:40 Incorporating Doodling into Work

10:12 Interactive Doodling Exercise

21:23 Facilitation Techniques and Personal Insights

22:20 Group Doodling Activities

24:03 Doodling for Engagement and Creativity

26:35 Neurodiversity and Executive Function

28:43 Practical Doodling Tips

31:16 The Importance of Creativity in Education

36:41 Transformative Power of Art

39:56 Creating Inspiring Work Environments

43:52 Connecting and Wrapping Up

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Guest: Karen Light

Karen Light is a multi-passionate Creative, Artist, and Neurodiversity Advocate dedicated to helping others activate their creativity and embrace their unique minds. As the founder of Studio Light Illustration, she illustrates books for self-publishing authors and creates meaningful, mixed-media art. She also runs HowDoodle, a Creative Productivity Coaching company supporting neurodiverse individuals in harnessing their strengths. With a background in art, education, and executive function coaching, Karen empowers both creatives and non-creatives to unlock their potential. She holds a BFA (Xavier University), an MA in Cultural Management (City University London), and coaching certifications from Transformation Academy and the Academy of Modern Applied Psychology.

https://www.howdoodle.com/