Humor, Magic and Creativity

Bruce is a legend in his own mind, is a Professor in the Exceptional Education Department at Buffalo State College and the ‘Head Honcho’ of HumorCreativity.Com. Bruce is author of How to Motivate Audiences: 121 Warmups, Icebreakers and Activities for Promoting Creative Problem Solving, Teamwork and Laughter and 20 Magic Tricks for the Magically Impaired (DVD). He is a Colleague in the Creative Education Foundation, a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, an Associate with the Center for Development of Human Services, a certified Laughter Leader and a member of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. Bruce has conducted numerous programs on humor, creativity, team building, educating individuals with disabilities, coping with difficult people, communication, self-esteem, and managing stress. In his spare time, Dr. Baum is a Rocket Scientist, Bronco Rider, Taxidermist, Explorer, Brain Surgeon and Gourmet. (716) 878-4639 885-2045 (home) 880-6299 (cell) baumrb@buffalostate.edu  www.humorcreativity.com

Leslie is a speaker, workshop leader, individual coach, and facilitator. She is currently pursuing a Masters of Divinity at Andover Newton Theological School and is a part-time intern minister at the Unitarian Universalist congregation, First Parish in Brookline, MA.           404-583-6064  Leslie@LeslieBecknell.com  www.ConversationthatMatters.com 

Zen Meditation, Drawing and the Garden

Joanne is an educational psychologist working in higher education. She completed a Masters degree in Creative Studies and has worked internationally as a trainer and educator in a variety of business and educational settings. Joanne has developed small talents in piano, voice, painting, and dance. She is interested in play, dance, music, art, drama, and meditation as they are expressions of soul creativity. curranjm@oneonta.edu  ((607) 431-9961

Andre is Co-Director of the Creativity Institute. He is an engineer, inventor, author, and seminar leader. He has facilitated "Creative-Innovation" projects at AT&T, Bell Labs, Ogilvy and Mathers, United Technologies, Federal Reserve and the DOD. He is the author of The Creative Genius Book, Zingers, TRIZ - 40 Principles of Inventing, Instant Selling and has co-authored the creativity chapter in The Advertising Managers Handbook (1997) and The Tao of Living on Purpose (1998). Andre is creator of INVENTIUM ® Card Game and the inventor of the "Flasher" (an anti-theft auto device), and the co-creator of the "Creativity Machine", a creativity computer software program.  (212) 289-8856  creativityinstitute@juno.com   www.nextideacreativityconference.com

The Creative Subconscious and Finding Purpose

Judith is the Director of the Passionate Path Institute, a subdivision of the Creativity Institute. She is very involved in the arts and the use of creative self expression for self discovery, personal growth, fun, well being and beauty. Judith explores the many links between the arts, mystic spirituality and quantum physics. She uses her background as a psychotherapist and sculptor to help herself and others find their “Tao” or “Way” through creative self expression and harvesting subconscious wisdom. She is the Co-author of The Tao of Living on Purpose and the author of Creativity Therapy, Connectium and Getting Stone: The Tao of Sculpting. Judy and Andre are engaged in a “creative living project” which some have labeled as “Extreme Living”. (212) 289-8856 creativityinstitute@juno.com  www.nextideacreativityconference.com  www.flickr.com/photos/taosculpting

Understanding Your Choice-Making Criteria

Newell is a facilitator, coach and instructional designer. He is known for his engaging optimism, strategic thinking and broad vision. Newell is sought out for his capacity to facilitate authentic conversations, ask the hard questions nicely, and help others to "name the elephant in the room.". Newell worked in state government as Director of Strategic Planning for the NY State Office of Children and Family Services. He completed a 26-year career as a leader inside state government championing high performance leadership and building healthy youth and communities. A change leader, Newell championed and accomplished a Herculean task: demonstrating that real change can happen in the public sector. He now is a partner with New and Improved Consulting group. www.newandimproved.com  neaton1@nycap.rr.com

Adam, Principal of Kaleidoscope Consulting, coaches leaders to be innovative, facilitates idea generation brainstorms, and teaches creative leadership skills. A natural inventor, Adam holds five patents and has contributed to the development of new products ranging from infant products to soft drinks to telecommunications systems. He also founded Virtual Iron, a company that creates design software for customizing Harley-Davidsons. 508.454.2261(c) adam@kscopeconsulting.com

Sw. Laraaji Nadananda, initiated into sunyas in 1985 with a special ceremony By Shri Brahmananda Saraswati in the USA. He is a devotee of Nada Yoga, union with the Everpresent source through the liberating power of Nadam, cosmic sound current. He is extensively experienced in matters of Hilarity and light heartedness. Has been a stand up night club comedian and writer, film actor, Jazz Musician, composer and now performs and records exquisite soundtracks of original new music for wellness, inspiration, relaxation, meditative atmosphere and celebration featuring the unique sound of Electric open tuned zither/harps, African thumb pianos (Kalimba), free style vocal, keyboards and Portable percussion. He has developed his own style of Laughter workshops which emphasizes the therapeutic use of your laughter for interior stimulation and self love. His love for dance and creative movement aligned with yogic vision is shared along with a mastery of impromptu musical expression. You can experience him on the Web by searching "Laraaji" at www.Google.com and www.YouTube.com (to hear his music) or contact at him at 212-281-0053 laraaji@yahoo.com

Chuck is the principal of McVinney & Company, an organizational development, leadership and creativity consulting company. Chuck and his associates focus on executive coaching, creative meeting facilitation, and organizational learning and development. He speaks frequently on topics as important to him as they are to his clients, like organizational values, sustainability, the dynamics of creativity, and effective teamwork. He is board chair of the Ruah Spirituality Institute, a non-profit organization committed to contributing to world peace through fostering interfaith understanding and dialog. Chuck continues his work as a professional photographer and shows his work often. (ask Chuck about "Wheeler Street" and "Hyatt Pool") 617-739-0774 e-mail: chuck@mcvinney.com  web site: www.mcvinney.com 

Allie integrates mind-body practices to support groups and individuals moving through personal and professional transformation. She currently works as a clinical director and creative change agent in a rural regional behavioral health organization, where she brings yoga, theatre and other complementary and alternative practices. As a licensed psychotherapist she was deployed to assist the trauma victims and rescue workers following the World Trade Center disaster in NYC. “Change as a Critical Incident” is a benchmark idea she has developed in her clinical and consulting practice. Authentic Movement is a practice she finds helps release restrictions in the shared expression of Essence or the True Self for personal and group transformation. This idea connects individuals’ unique perceptions to events occurring in themselves and in groups before, during and after stressful encounters. Authentic Movement is a practice she finds helps release restrictions in the shared expression of Essence or the True Self for personal and group transformation. Allie worked for many years in major corporations and art exhibition licensing/retailing as a start-up leader and team development consultant. She has taught graduate clinical and change management courses at SUNY Albany. A long-term practitioner, she loves teaching yoga. With her partner Newell, she is preparing for an extended ‘wander’ to sacred places around the planet. alliemiddleton@mac.com

Creating Positive Emotions to Foster Creativity

Bruce has studied Non-Violent Communication under Marshall Rosenberg, Inner Journey Facilitation under Michael Schiesser and other modes of personal development under a variety of learned and gifted teachers. He is a certified Emotional Fitness Coach. He has an international reputation designing and implementing career development systems. Bruce has presented workshops all over North America at Counseling and Career Development Conferences and Creativity Conferences including CPSI, Mind Camp, and Next Idea Creativity Conference. 613) 233 8013  Bruce.Rosove@Rogers.com  http://www.efitinstitute.com/Ottawa.aspx

Magic Mirrors

Mary Ann Smorra, Ed.D., is a Professor of Education at Georgian Court University, New Jersey, USA. Mary Ann also serves as a presenter and performer for organizations located nationally and internationally, including England, Turkey, Brazil, Italy, and South Africa. As a Colleague of CEF. Current publications include Music: A Facilitator of Reading Skills, NJASCD Journal; Clinical Supervision Revisited: A Collaborative and Reflective Leadership Model. Mary Ann embraces the roles of teacher-learner, traveler and creative artist! CEF Colleague, CEF Leadership Service and Commitment Award MSmorra@aol.com

Rebecca was born and raised in Minneapolis -- a child of two parents who gardened, composted, recycled, reused, traveled, and who believed in the value of a dollar and a good education. This lifestyle taught her to creatively use materials that were available. She now works as an eBusiness Consultant helping "whole process thinkers" plan, create and manage web sites and founds the Cultural Creatives Business Network where she gathers business people who care about more than just the bottom line to socialize, share ideas, create community assets and empower one another.
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Blank Mind - Full Page

Amy is an experienced facilitator, writer and communications professional, who has presented numerous creativity and communication workshops at conferences in the United States, United Kingdom, and South Africa. She has worked as a communications consultant with clients in health care, business, education, and the arts, and presently lives in western Massachusetts where she directs the public relations activities for a community hospital. Amy earned her B.S. in Performance Studies from Northwestern University and her Master’s in Education from Antioch/New England Graduate School. 413-773- 3033 riverrun56@verizon.net