Dorte Nielsen – The Power of Creative Connection Making

The 46th episode features Dorte Nielsen sharing her fascinating journey from the advertising world to becoming a leading researcher and educator on deliberate creativity. She is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and founded Creative Thinker in Copenhagen. With a background in advertising and a Master's Degree in Creative Studies from the Center for Applied Imagination, Dorte has dedicated her career to understanding the neuroscience behind creative thinking and bringing deliberate creativity into educational and professional settings.  Discover Dorte's insights on the power of connection-making, the role of metaphor in the creative process, and how to think more creatively. She emphasizes the importance of training the brain to make better connections as a core driver of creativity and shares insights on how developing this skill can unlock our innate creative potential.  Dorte's work bringing deliberate creativity into universities teaching creatives and primary schools, from math to history, showcases the transformative impact of teaching creative thinking across the curriculum. This holistic approach can benefit learners at all levels. Learn about her book "The Secret of the Highly Creative Thinker," a practical guide to creativity translated into 11 languages and sold in 65 countries. Dorte's work and passion for cultivating deliberate creativity have profoundly impacted schools, corporations, and beyond. Tune in, and Dorte's expertise will provide practical strategies and inspiration for unlocking your creative spark.