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Marguerite
Battaglia Marguerite Battaglia
has been a facilitator of Mindfulness Meditation in the
tradition of Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh for 7 years though
the Peaceful Heart Mindfulness Community in Buffalo, New York. (www.buffalomindfulness.org)
She is a member of the Buffalo Zen Dharma Community. (www.buffalodharma.org)
-She is a member of the Toronto Diamond Approach (www.diamondapproachtoronto.org)
which is a spiritual path based on open ended inquiry that
allows one to develop precise awareness devoid of judgment.
Marguerite is a longstanding educator and is one of six founders
of a charter school, The Elmwood Village Charter School located
in Buffalo, NY. She recently completed three years as an
assistant professor of education at D’Youville College. She has
been a member of the Creative Education Foundation for more than
30 years, received its Leadership, Service and Commitment Award
in 2000 and is an Extending/PACE leader for the Creative Problem
Solving Institute. 716-877-5716 mbattaglia59@gmail.com 80
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Bruce Baum Ph.D.
How to do Six Cool Things
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 |
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Arji P. Cakouros
Into the Dreamspace - Cauldron of Potential
Arji is an energy worker ( Usui Reiki Master), sound healer and
dream teacher with a private practice based in Niskayuna (near
Albany) New York. As an avid proponent of Re-Hellenization based
on the ancient Asclepian model. Arji has studied
extensively with internationally-known dream explorer Robert
Moss, and sound healing pioneer Jonathan Goldman, and holds
degrees both in psychology and counseling. Her work reflects a
deep commitment to assisting others in achieving radiant health,
self-knowledge, and personal empowerment through various
energetic and visionary arts and skills. Music, meditation and
spontaneous Flowspace are her greatest teachers. She can
be reached at “Energy & Sound” (518)374-2258, or
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Joanne Curran
Ph.D. How do we know it's Creative?
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
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Andre de Zanger
Creativity is a "Sinusoidal Wave"
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
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Judith de Zanger
Quantum Creativity
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 |
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Eileen Doyle
Discovering the Archetype Eileen is president of Doyle
Consulting; a qualitative market research firm that conducts
focus groups and taste tests. Moderating specialties include
online focus groups, consumer products, kids, travel,
pharmaceuticals and insurance. Her facilitation style includes
creative problem solving, projective techniques, team building
and laughter! Eileen is co-founder of the New England Creativity
Group and co-chair of the New England Chapter of the Qualitative
Research Consultants Association. Her favorite credential is
Certified Laughter Leader. 781-652-0452
eileendoyle@gmail.com |
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Newell Eaton
Unlocking Your Immunity to Change
Newell Eaton is an executive coach and change facilitator
who helps leaders build healthy organizations and communities.
For the past 35 years business, government, and community
leaders have sought Newell
out for his creative capacity to facilitate real and lasting
change in very challenging situations. Most recently, He has
been working with leaders in the computer gaming, alternative
energy, bio-tech, pharmaceutical, real estate and executive
search fields along with a broad range of government and
not-for-profit organizations. newell.eaton@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/newelleaton 518.669.3136 cell |
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Pam Golden
Storytelling with Clay
Pam is a professional artist and educator. Her sculptures and
installations have been exhibited throughout New England
including First Night, Boston. Her work is included in two
books: Art and Healing - Using Expressive Therapies to Heal Your
Mind, Body and Spirit by Barbara Ganim and Art.Rage.Us - The Art
and Writings of Women with Breast Cancer. Please visit her
website at www.pamgolden.com pgolden@pamgolden.com 781 -
635 - 4833
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Sheri Kennedy
Creative Transitions
Sheri is an artist and educator who believes everyone is an
artist in some medium, be it paint, music, food, gardening,
child-rearing, or creating beautiful pivot tables. She founded
Art-Think, an arts and education organization, to provide
opportunities for individuals and groups to express and to think
about creativity. Through Art-Think, Sheri has facilitated
creativity workshops and taught painting classes for people of
all ages in New England and Washington State, including oil,
acrylic and watercolor courses at the Cambridge Center for Adult
Education and The Cancer Center at Lowell General Hospital.
Sheri's "day job" is creating clinical and commercial labeling
at Biogen Idec in Cambridge, MA.
skennedy@art-think.com |
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Denise LaLonde
Appreciative Inquiry
Denise is a consultant specializing in improving individual and
organizational performance. With over 20 years of business
experience and 10 years consulting internationally to Fortune
500 companies in a variety of industries, Denise has brought
strong consulting, facilitation and project management skills to
the design and management of planning, change, communication and
development strategies and plans. She has a passion for
facilitating dialogues and conversations that build
collaborative and innovative relationships and for helping
others unleash the full power of their strengths and creativity.
212. 974-1438
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MaryAnn Smorra
Ph.D.
Archetypal Connections
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 |
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Laraaji Nadananda
Laughter, Sound and Consciouness
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
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Russ Schoen
"FourSight" - Creativity Profile
Russ Schoen helps individuals, teams and organizations adopt a
mindset, toolset and skill-set to unleash creative behavior. He
has delivered creativity, innovation and leadership programs
worldwide including programs in Singapore, Italy, Australia,
England, India, New Zealand, South Africa and the US. A sampling
of organizations he works with include: Discover, International
Fragrance & Flavors, SC Johnson and Leo Burnett. Russ is an
Adjunct Professor at the International Center for Studies in
Creativity where he teaches graduate courses in facilitating
creative process. He is a contributing author to a number of
innovation-related materials including the Foursight and
Ingenious Thinking suite of materials. In addition, Russ is
cofounder of the Creative Youth Leadership academy which teaches
creative problem solving skills to teens. When he is not
working, he can be found in Chicago practicing aikido,
improvising and learning Italian. Russ has a M.S. in
Creativity, innovation & Change Leadership.
www.RussSchoen.com
773.858.8066
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Bruce Rosove
Using Signature Strengths
Bruce is a humorous and engaging session leader. He uses
experiential approaches to make his sessions personal,
meaningful and fun. Bruce is a certified Emotional Fitness Coach
and Coach Instructor. He has also 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
has an international reputation designing and implementing
career development systems. Bruce has presented workshops
throughout North America at Counselling and Career Development
Conferences and Creativity Conferences including CPSI, Mindcamp,
Next Idea Creativity Conference and Atlanta Creativity Exchange.
(613) 233 8013
Life Coach, Coach Instructor, Consultant,
The Emotional Fitness Institute Ottawa
http://www.efitinstitute.com/Ottawa.aspx
http://www.meetup.com
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Claude Samton
Experiencing Architectural "Space"
Claude is an award-winning architect, artist, and director of
SoHo LoCo, an improvisational theatre company in New York City.
He is an award winning architect and artist who is practicing
and teaching architecture in New York City. He has won numerous
awards including the American Institute of Architects National
Honor Award and has had his work featured in all the major
architectural publications. Claude has led workshops at the NYC
Human Resources Administration, Kripalu, AT&T, The New York Open
Center, schools and many corporations. In addition, he has
taught at New York University, Cooper Union, Columbia
University, San Francisco State University and The New School,
and is currently working on a book The Healing Power of Play.
212 966-6691
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Scott Weiner
Ph.D.
Transformation Through Metaphors
Scott is known for helping people make significant positive
change in just a few sessions. He’s presented seminars at the
United Nations, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Learning
Annex, Society for Ethical Culture, Make-A-Wish Foundation,
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and Gilda’s Club (for anyone
touched by cancer). Scott’s unique and creative combination of
credentials enable him to deliver these high impact mind-body
seminars: Ph.D. in Philosophy (including several years of
doctoral research in Germany), Co-founder of a Madison Avenue
pharmaceutical consulting and training company, Certified
Hypnotist, and NLP Master Practitioner. (914) 699-1238
Scott_E_Weiner@yahoo.com (underscores between
the t and E and between the E and W)
www.ScottEWeiner.com |
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William (Bill)
Sturner Ph.D.
Traveling with Archangels
William is the author of eleven books, father of two children,
spoiler of six grandchildren, lover of art and music,
international consultant and trainer, psychotherapist, and very
spirited and joyful facilitator. His work combines the
perspective of growing up in the Bronx with the disciplines of
Jungian, Gestalt and spiritual psychology. His university
appointments have included full professorships at three American
universities, vice presidencies at two, and visiting
professorships at the universities of Limerick, Moscow State,
Santiago de Compostela, Buffalo State and Istanbul. He has
presented and consulted throughout the USA, Europe, the Middle
East, Africa and Latin America. He currently lives in East
Aurora, NY on his 14 acre ‘Open Heart Sanctuary’ – on which he
has constructed a large labyrinth, mandala and a series of
environmental sculptures.
wfsturner@mac.com |
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Amy Swisher
Improv-Writing
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
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Win Wenger
Solving Problems in a BreezeWin Wenger, Ph.D., has
pioneered more new methods for creative problem-solving than
anyone else living today except one, and more new methods for
improving learning and teaching than anyone else living except
possibly one. Win has authored and published more than fifty
books including Discovering The Obvious and, this year, 3 Easy
Tactics to Use in Your Classroom - How to Teach Smarter Not
Harder, also How To Increase Your Intelligence (in 1972, decades
before scientific research on the phenomenon of brain plasticity
made intelligence-building a permitted topic for polite
discussion). Win co-authored The Einstein Factor, and two of his
three best-known audio courses have been major best-sellers.
These past two years, the students of the first school to use
Win's teaching methods have more than quadrupled how fast and
well that they are progressing in levels of academic
achievement, and nearly all their graduates have won
scholarships. www.winwenger.com WWenger101@aol.com 301-048-1122
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Steve Shama M.D.,
M.P.H
How to have an Unforgettably Creative Life
Steve is a physician and dermatologist and is in part time
practice. He is also a professional speaker, and for the last 15
years has been giving keynotes and facilitating workshops
internationally and nationwide including such topics as, How to
Have An Unforgettably Positive Lift; How to Deal With Difficult
People¦ And Look Forward To It!; How to Give Passionate and
Powerful Presentations, and How to Re-Enter the ˜Real World". While his primary audiences have been in the
medical field, his talks have universal applications, and are
filled with humor, spirited feelings and creative moments, and
are guaranteed to leave participants in a wonder-filled place.
Contact Steve at (617)
277-8332 One Brookline Place, Suite 406 Brookline, MA 02445
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