PROFILE
Sarah Rowan is an artist and thought leader who empowers individuals and organisations to ignite a better future through creativity. As one of Australia’s top-speed painters, she has lived and breathed the dynamic process of transformation for over 20years, turning blank walls and canvasses into thought-provoking pieces of art, with limited time and often in front of a live audience.
Sarah’s strong emotional and funny storytelling, along with her ability to paint fast and think fast has captivated hundreds of clients like Adobe, ANZ, AMP, Nestlé, Ferrari, Destination NSW and the Sydney Airport. She has inspired audiences to embrace their own creativity which she believes is a “birth right to all” and to date has painted at over 500 events and has raised over 340K for charity.
SPEAKING TOPICS
The Creativity Cycle
In this keynote, Rowan shares how CEOs are placing more and more emphasis on creativity than at any other time in history as the explosion in technology has forced companies to be innovative or be left behind.
In this session your team will be inspired:
- The new definitions of creativity and how to break apart old mindsets and hindrances limiting you from believing in your creative abilities
- 3 Practical ways to activate and increase your creativity (taken from her book The Creativity Cycle: 7 simple steps to bring ideas to life…
- In a world increasingly marked by disconnection, learn why connection to oneself is essential for meaningful connection with others
Mindscapes: How Creativity Colours Mental Health
Rowan experienced the harrowing life as a lesbian raised in the “Buckle of the Bible Belt” in the 1990s. Her 20 year journey through conversion therapy, depression, mental and physical health issues are creatively shared with humour and inspiration, leaving the audience feeling like they can overcome any life challenges.
In this session your team will be inspired:
- Hear how Rowan overcame 20 years of conversion therapy to embrace authenticity
- Learn how to live a more present, engaged life…being able to recognise the season you are in and read your body and surroundings for a richer life.
- Inspired by the latest examples of mental health progress and improvements through both ancient natural remedies as well as the latest AI developments
