Doodling in Facilitation: Unlocking Creativity and Connection
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 Introduction01:58 Karen Light's Artistic Journey02:57 The Power of Doodling05:53 Personal Story: Discovering Doodling08:40 Incorporating Doodling into Work10:12 Interactive Doodling Exercise21:23 Facilitation Techniques and Personal Insights22:20 Group Doodling Activities24:03 Doodling for Engagement and Creativity26:35 Neurodiversity and Executive Function28:43 Practical Doodling Tips31:16 The Importance of Creativity in Education36:41 Transformative Power of Art39:56 Creating Inspiring Work Environments43:52 Connecting and Wrapping Up⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI.Host: Paddy DhandaPaddy works at the largest Tech training organisation in the UK and is passionate about helping tech professionals build human skills to thrive in the age of AI.Contact Paddy: paddy@superpowers.schoolSubscribe to my newsletter:👉 Newsletter: https://www.superpowers.school/subscribeGuest: Karen LightKaren 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/ Get full access to Superpowers School at www.superpowers.school/subscribe