REIMAGINE YOUR MIND is a keynote and training session by Dr. Barbara Doran, which debunks the myths linked to creativity and the way the mind works.  

 

The mind is often imagined as a brain that works in the archetypes of the left and right hemispheres. These metaphors have shaped cognition and what we think intelligence is. By bringing together neuro technology, cognition research and insights drawn from the arts, we can move the dial on what actually happens under our bone helmut.

 

We are good at identifying what is wrong - climate change, mental health, social justice, trust in a post truth and AI infiltrated world. But what is missing is the kind of cognition and practices to move into a different story that reshapes the now and catalyses the future we need to imagine. In this space, a more empathetic and connected view of who we are and can be as humans, comes to life. From here we can expand and embrace what it means to flourish.

 

Barbara will walk you through fascinating examples that show how an expanded and embodied mind stimulates different neural circuits, forges new connections and taps into a kind of imagination that activates neuroplasticity and fulfilment.

 

As an influential academic and creative practitioner, Barbara’s session will enable audiences to see beyond these cultural blindspots. She will inspire an expanded view of the mind, which changes how we think and simultaneously activates creative intelligence.  

 

REIMAGINE YOUR MIND will enable you to flip your story, with simple but profound cognitive practices, when exercised, will ignite mastery of your mind, and you will no longer be flying in the dark.

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DR. BARBARA DORAN - ACADEMIC, ARTIST, STORYTELLER 

 

Barbara is the Director of the CISI (Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation) program at the internationally awarded TD School, University of Technology (UTS). 

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A renaissance woman with an extensive creative and educational portfolio ranging across psychology, neuroscience, sociology, urban planning, design and the arts. Barbara brings to life nuanced ‘aha’ understandings of creativity in action and her expertise is sought at the cutting edge of arts, science and innovation. She works with globally acclaimed intuitions and projects including Australia’s leading performing arts conservatoire NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Arts) and SPHERE – a frontier health program. As a transdisciplinary artist, she has twice won the United Nations Bioethics and Art Award for Photography and displayed her work on both the national and international stage.  Barbara’s recent book 'Creative Reboot. Catalysing Creative Intelligence’ offers a practical set of creative tools that are valued by people looking to grow creative confidence and accomplished artists alike. 

 

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Barbara ignites the vital power of creativity. She expands our understanding of the mind and plugs you into possibilities you have never considered before. 

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Dr Barbara Doran ♀

Director, Masters of Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation, UTS

BA Anthrop, Psych; MA Environ Plan; PhD; FRSA 

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TAKE AWAYS

• You will learnt techniques to expand your perception and grow your brain

• You will see the vital link between e-motion (energy in motion) and creativity

• You will recognise the the role of curiosity, trust, playfulness, non-linear  connections and learning for life no matter your vocation or walk of life.

• You will expand your understanding of what it means to flourish and imagine new worlds

• For more information, please reach out  

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FIND OUT MORE

CREATIVE REBOOT. Catalysing Creative Intelligence.

A BIS publication. 

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This book brings together 30 years of creative

practice across a myriad of  methods and disciplines,

The book takes you through 50 exercises that can be

used over and again.  It also comes with a 50 cards

and a companion website with links to videos and 

resources that help put down lasting creative roots.

 

“One of the things that impresses me about this

kit is that people who think they have seen it all,

creativity-methods-wise, come back with lots of

insights and lessons. This is deeper, better, extreme,

next level... Not just for novices (not for the

faint-hearted, either)!”

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— Prof Kees Dorst , TD School, University

of Technology Sydney

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SHORT COURSE AND ENTERPRISE LEARNING

"Once you tap into your creativity you can’t unsee it “.

Looking to build creative confidence and fitness in a supportive environment?  Creative Intelligence Catalyser  has been designed to do exactly this. Offered to individuals and organisations, this 6 week program puts you on on a journey that keeps unfolding.  It will naturally keep calling you to grow, reveal never ending insights and open windows of wonder.

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THE CREATIVE LAB

Interested neuroscience, real time biofeedback and the art of flourishing?  Like to trial and develop creative approaches that lead to expanded thinking and innovation? Join a workshop with Barbara, and a team of creativity experts, neuroscientists & researchers championing cutting edge approaches and uses of technology.

 

WANT TO GO FURTHER ?

Join our research in widening our understanding of the mind, creativity and what it means to flourish.

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