BUILD A HABIT FOR THINKING DIFFERENTLY.
Transform your mindset and approach to innovation through consistent practice and proven methods.
DISRUPT & INNOVATE TOGETHER.
Collaborate and create breakthrough solutions through collective creativity and shared vision.
TAKE ONE SMALL STEP THAT QUICKLY ADDS UP
Start your journey with manageable steps that compound into remarkable achievements.
Ever wonder why your best ideas come to you when you're on the royal throne?
Through her Think Differently Together presentation, Sura immerses the audience into a hands-on set of tools, techniques and behaviors that everyone can use to tap into their creative genius.
Book a SessionAs your next Speaker, Partner or Consultant
I help you unlock your innovation and creativity spark. With over 20 years of industry experience, I bring a proven track record of success in transforming organizations and individuals.
Let's Work Together
Sura is a tour de force speaker and rare combination of the quick humor of a Disney film, the suspense of a page-turner, and the clarity of a really good teacher. She breaks down her expertise from leading teams at Disney and We Over Me and reassembles them as pithy, actionable life lessons for the workplace and beyond!
Unleash Your Creativity
Digital Masterclass
Learn at your own pace with our comprehensive online program
Proven Techniques
Discover methods used by Disney, Tesla, and other innovators
Transform Your Thinking
Break through barriers and unlock your creative potential
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Trusted By Industry Leaders
Working with world-class organizations to drive innovation and creativity
Walt Disney Parks
Entertainment
Walt Disney Imagineering
Entertainment
Pixar
Entertainment
ESPN
Entertainment
ABC
Entertainment
Sony Entertainment
Entertainment
Gap Inc
Retail
Neiman Marcus
Retail
Levi's
Retail
P&G
Consumer Goods
Barilla
Consumer Goods
Chick-fil-A
Food Service
GSK
Healthcare
Kaiser
Healthcare
Ascension Health
Healthcare
Hyperloop
Innovation
Singularity University
Innovation
Jaguar
Automotive
AARP
Non-Profit
Havas
Advertising
Disney Vacation Club
Hospitality
The Creativity Cards
Learn MoreDefining
Creativity
Understanding the fundamental concepts and principles of creativity in professional contexts.
Kid
Versus
Adult
Mindset
Explore the differences between child-like and adult thinking patterns, and how embracing a child-like mindset can enhance creativity.
Barriers
&
Enablers
to
Creativity
Identify and overcome common creativity blockers while leveraging key enablers to unlock your creative potential.
Death
by
Brainstorm
&
Plussing
Learn effective brainstorming techniques and the art of "plussing" - building upon ideas constructively while avoiding common pitfalls.
Playfulness
Discover how embracing playfulness can unlock creative potential and lead to innovative solutions.
Signaling
Master the art of communicating and broadcasting creative ideas effectively to different audiences.
Vision
Develop and articulate compelling creative visions that inspire and guide innovative projects.
Defining
Innovation
Understand the core principles of innovation and how to apply them in practical scenarios.
Unpacking
with
Lauren
Learn valuable techniques for unpacking complex problems and finding creative solutions.
Ladder
Test
Learn to evaluate and scale ideas using the ladder test methodology for better decision-making.
Sandboxing
with
Client
Create safe spaces for experimentation and idea development through effective sandboxing techniques with clients.
WordSmith
Master the art of crafting and refining ideas through powerful language and communication.
Introduction
to
Explore
Learn the fundamentals of exploration in creative problem-solving and innovation.
Exploring
&
Creating
Insights
Learn to gather and analyze information to generate meaningful insights for innovation.
Where
to
Look
For
Insights
Discover effective strategies and sources for finding valuable insights in your creative process.
Intuition
&
Curiosity
Develop your intuitive thinking and curiosity to enhance creative problem-solving.
Brain
Science
Understanding how our brain works in creative processes and decision-making.
Lateral
Thinking
Develop skills in approaching problems from unexpected angles to generate innovative solutions.
Freshness
Discover techniques to maintain novelty and originality in your creative work.
Break
It
Learn the art of deconstructing problems and ideas to find new creative opportunities.
Borrow
It
Master the technique of adapting and transforming existing ideas into new innovations.
Forced
Connection
Learn to create innovative solutions by connecting seemingly unrelated concepts and ideas.
Re-Express
It
Master techniques for reformulating and presenting ideas in new and compelling ways.
Realness
Learn to ground your creative ideas in reality while maintaining their innovative edge.
Momentum
Three ways to maintain momentum in innovation projects: focus, hot housing, and lighting a fire.
Maker
Introduction
Introduction to the maker mindset and practical creative implementation.
Passion
Meter
Learn to measure and harness passion to drive creative projects forward.
Stagizing
Learn to plan and execute creative projects through strategic staging and implementation.
Power
of
Agreements
&
Poke
&
Patch
Master the art of creating productive creative sessions through effective ground rules and iterative improvement.
Bravery
Develop the courage to push creative boundaries and take calculated risks in innovation.
Clarifier
Learn to effectively clarify problems and opportunities in the creative process.
Ideator
Master techniques for generating and developing innovative ideas effectively.
Developer
Learn to develop and refine creative concepts into viable solutions.
Implementer
Master the skills needed to turn creative ideas into real-world solutions.
FourSight
Introduction
Understanding the FourSight framework for creative problem-solving and innovation.
Climate
Setters
Learn to create and maintain environments that foster creativity and innovation.