Testimonials

Problem solving for small business owners 19.5.10

This process involves using the right brain creativity of the group to inspire solutions for individual problems

About the benefit of using a creative process:

“Definitely opens up the creative side of the brain.”

“A lot easier than anticipated.”

“Using a creative process like this adds tremendous value.”

“It’s easier and less threatening than you might imagine. It is a great leveler.”

“Wonderful, a real treat, I didn’t want to stop. Tactile and fun.
Practical Ideas come back. The pictures lead to a very different perspective.”

“A different doorway to exploring possibilities...A pattern interrupt/habit breaker in terms of current thinking around a challenge.”

“In bypassing language the brain is more easily able to access metaphor and the subconscious and access solutions to problems in an alternative and fresh way. Plus it’s fun.”

“It helps clarify thinking.”

“Very comfortable.”

“Non-intimidating but revealing.”

“Challenging but fun.”

“Forces you to be less analytical and less judgmental.”

“A refreshingly different approach to self analysis as problem solving.”

About the benefit of group interaction:

“Develop trust in the wider team and in the perspectives and results that can be achieved by letting go and letting others in.”

“Opened my eyes to how different minds can add value to the end result, so involves the team more in decision.”

“Makes you aware that messages you give out are the messages you need to act on personally.”

“People give feedback in different ways visually - it opens people up a bit."

“The team will surprise you.”

“I was most interested in the responses from the group and surprised at the variety of messages. I also found the simple act of drawing a problem quite clarifying.”

“This is a non-confrontational approach to asking some potentially challenging questions of oneself through the assistance of others.”

Creativity workshops

"I attended several of Irena's workshops and discovered  so many enriching tools for my professional and personal life which has completely transformed the way I work and understand myself. I highly recommend her training!"

Jaqueline Benndorf, Marketing Coordinator, The Learning Connexion, International School of Art and Creativity, Wellington

"A way of self-expression without pressure. A good sharing experience.”

“Learning different ways of being in the world, opening up to new experiences and help to cope.”

“It is not an art class about the product but about the process of getting there.”

“I highly recommend the course, because this course is different to any other course I have done...finding non-verbal ways of exploring issues...”

“A gentle, non-threatening powerful agent of personal change.”

“Have enjoyed the laughter, group interactions.”

“It has generated some stunning points for future development of poetry art and self.’

“It seems to house almost endless capacity to draw out anything!”

“For me- the ‘peak’ experience of the conference.”

“A very gentle, but powerful process.”

“Freedom, Self-Expression, Self-Discovery.”

“Much more than I expected. Opened many doors to myself.”

“Be prepared for a different experience towards life and art...”

“The course reconnects me with my own resources for insights and healing in my life in a supportive non-judgmental atmosphere.”

“This course has given my art a new meaning. It has totally inspired me and I have come out of it with paintings I can’t wait to paint.”

About Irena

“Found it very safe and easy style of presentation style/environment with no pressure.”

“Very good, understanding and thoughtful.”

"Very well organised."

"It was perfectly managed."

“She’s lovely - very patient and knows her stuff, very professional.”
“A splendid presentation!”“Excellently presented and the results were very good.”
“I enjoy her gentle and illuminating perceptions.”

“I found the quality of teaching and the methods used extremely well done and valuable to both my process and training.”