Become empowered by creative thinking.

Harness the power of creative thinking to empower you and your business.

Design Thinking + Lego Serious Play + Co-Design

Use creativity to gain business insight, develop emotionally intelligent leadership skills and nurture stronger teams.

Welcome

I'm Donna, lead facilitator of the Donna Preece Academy (The DPA).

At the DPA, we foster a leadership development environment fuelled by creative thinking; a unique cocktail of awesomeness.

Why is that important?

As a creative entrepreneur and facilitator, I have witnessed that by using neuroscience and creativity in a practical and fun way, we can turn rocks into sponges and empower and enrich anyone.

How we cultivate that space?

Through creative flow activities, one simple example is chatting and doodling. Neuroscientific research shows the benefits of creative-based flow activities connected with reflective thinking tasks.

Whatever comes out, comes out. Creation, Reflection and Communication are the cornerstones of my sessions.

Our jobs as facilitators is to create the space to make it happen and to support everyone along the way.

Our sessions have supported.

How creativity can enrich your business?

  • Skills Development

    Engaging in creative activities bolsters confidence, improves leadership and communication skills and significantly boosts participant’s emotional intelligence.

  • Emotional Investment

    Pursuing these valuable life skills will help employees feel more emotionally invested in their roles, improve teamwork and increase job satisfaction.

  • Boosting Productivity

    Investment in creative thinking leads to innovative solutions that streamline processes, improve efficiency, boost productivity and save costs.

What previous participants have said…

What was a valuable part of the sessions for you?

"Having a safe space to explore in the DPA sessions helps let your soul breathe without worrying about judgment."

- Trevor Price

Create.

In these person-centric sessions, we use creative thinking processes such as Design Thinking and Lego Serious Play in a psychologically safe space. People can feel free and trust the process without worrying about judgment or disapproval. There are no wrong answers or failures in our sessions.

A willingness to try new things is more important than thinking of yourself as creative.

"Employee engagement and wellness are finally taking center stage in the business world. For too long, they have been viewed as the responsibility of the HR department and not an integral part of business strategy. However, it is increasingly clear that unhealthy and unengaged employees are a drag on productivity, innovation, and the bottom line."

(Forbes, 2019, 10 Timely Statistics About The Connection Between Employee Engagement And Wellness)

Connect.

In this safe space, participants are given time to connect with their thoughts and emotions by viewing other people's work and ideas.

Observation is an excellent opportunity to build confidence and rapport among individuals and teams and to provide unique insight into the creator's experience and the viewer’s world.

"A recent report found that almost half of UK workers are ‘running on empty,’ with burnout, mental ill health, and work-related stress now costing the economy £28 billion annually. All employees deserve an open, safe, and supportive workplace."

(Ten workplace mental health statistics for 2023, mhfaengland.org)

Reflect.

The reflection sessions are also person-centred. Participants take part in fun, practical, and ‘flow' activities such as painting, drawing and writing.

These sessions enable you to improve cognitive wellness and relaxation, giving people a visual voice and a new communication method. They also help break down disconnections, generate solutions to problems, and cultivate a healthier working environment.

Upcoming…

Regenerate with creative wellness Retreats.

Rest Your Body, Awaken Your Mind.

Join us for a fun and relaxing weekend of immersive practical well-being, creativity, great food, games, and stimulating conversations.

We’re looking at hosting in 2025. Let us know if you are interested, the more interest expressed I can confirm details sooner.

My gift to you…

Tools for wellness.

Check out my downloadable resources to help you embrace the creative spirit for better cognitive and mental well-being.