FAQ

We do a lot of things, but at our core we are a creative education firm empowering leaders and companies to live more creatively. That’s why all our offerings and products are geared to build and unlock your creative mindset.

It’s different in both approach and focus. While design thinking is great for solving a known challenge, it does not necessarily help you learn how to think more creatively. Improv, another common approach to creativity, is great for shifting your energy, but it does not help you understand how to embed creativity into your routine. We saw that need and we wanted to find a solution.

That’s why all our offerings focus on how to build a creative mindset, how to sustain creative thinking, and how to make creativity a lifestyle and habit. Today 87% of professionals around the world are not satisfied at work. That’s a huge number of people who are feeling stuck and dissatisfied. We want to change that through creativity. Wouldn’t you want to live in a world where everyone was fulfilling their potential?

We pour our hearts into each and every program. We take your feedback seriously and we are always looking for new ways to make your experience empowering and exciting. We understand creativity is often seen as something non-tangible and difficult to evaluate, so we are here to make sure we deliver on your goals.

It is different because our interactive engagements and products are focused on building a creative mindset and impacting individuals in every area of their life. If the conventional way creativity is taught is effective,  then why do so many people believe they are not creative and struggle to find ways to be creative at work?

As Carol Buchner and Maya Angelou say, “People may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” We take a holistic approach to engagements and focus on self-discovery and sustainable impact.

Our HQ is Washington, D.C., but we travel quite a lot!

We are a small but hard-working team of innovators from various industries. Some of our team members are on our site, but we certainly attribute our journey to many other individuals, mentors, fans, and friends who have been behind us to help make InnovatorsBox a movement.

We do what we do because we want to improve the way we work and live as a society. Most people spend over 80% of their time at work and many of them are highly stressed and even depressed. Why are we accepting this as the norm?

We are not only wasting everyone’s creative potential every second, but we’re stunting societal growth. We say creativity is important, but how are we acting on this belief? Each engagement we do, we think of this bigger picture. Each time someone thinks and learns how to be more creative, they are creating their own ripple effect in their communities.

We’ve been honored to help individuals and organizations unlock the power of creativity worldwide. Please see our Impact Report for additional information about our impact.

Details can vary, but all engagements include a 1:1 consultation with us, a customized program, InnovatorsBox products, and a highly interactive in-person session. See each service page to view additional details for workshops, speaking, facilitation, and consultation.

We get it, price is important and we want to help you plan as much as possible. Our offerings are all based on the following variables instead of the number of hours we spend preparing for your sessions. This way, we are flexible with the amount of time we spend with you as we solve your biggest challenges together. Our pricing variables include:

• type of engagement
• type of customization needed for a session
• # of participants
• # of hours of sessions
• # of sessions

Travel and product costs are priced separately.

The earlier the better! We understand that no two customers are alike, so we spend time getting to know you and customizing a program that meets your goals. Once you have a date, budget, and audience in mind, let us know.

We may not know how to fly to Mars, but we do know how to make you and your audience see infinite possibilities in addressing your biggest challenges with creativity!

That being said, we want to be clear that we do not cover design thinking or improv sessions.

We don’t cover design thinking because our focus is different. While design thinking is a great problem-solving tool, it does not help you learn how to think more creatively. Instead, it is a prescriptive solution that is used for specific challenges. That doesn’t help solve the core issue at hand: how to be more creative every day. Furthermore, there is already a lot of amazing design thinking facilitators and workshop organizers. Our specialty and niche is how to build and unlock a creative mindset. If you’re looking for a design thinking solution, we will be delighted to refer you to other partners!

This lack of building a creative mindset is also why we do not do improv sessions.

Lots of positivity, new perspectives, self-awareness, and practical tools for creativity. No matter what the engagement is, we focus on providing a thoughtful experience for participants to walk away knowing:

• how creative they are
• why creativity is important for life and work
• what they can do to be more creative and stay creative at work and in their lives
• how creativity can be used to address challenges at work and in their lives
• that they can rely on others for accountability and support as they explore their creativity.

See how we can help you reach specific goals and business outcomes on each of our service pages.

We love working with companies that seek transformative and creative growth for their people and communities. Whether you are a Fortune 500 corporation, fast-growing small business, nonprofit, government agency, or an international organization, we found that companies that put their people first and value creativity benefit from our programs the most. We’ve enjoyed working with many organizations and leaders who are empowering their teams and communities to bring out the best in them.

Creativity is for all and this is reflected in the diversity of companies we have worked with. In the past three years, we have worked with companies in:

• pharmaceuticals,
• technology,
• food and beverage,
• hospitality,
• financial services,
• consulting,
• media and entertainment, and
• higher education

Yes! We have suggested podcasts, videos, and books about creativity on our resources resources-and-tools You can also subscribe to our bi-monthly newsletter to stay in the loop about the latest creativity news.

In the past, we have worked with:

• senior leadership and executives for annual strategy creative sessions
• new managers and rising stars through leadership programming
• social entrepreneurs and early-stage entrepreneurs for creative mindset building
• diverse and international communities  through conferences
• female-focused programs for empowerment and perspective
• faculty leaders or student career programming in higher education

Does that sound like you? Awesome! We look forward to hearing from you and helping you accomplish your goals.

Still not sure if you’re a fit? Reach out and we’ll explore what is possible.

Absolutely! Our goal is to empower as many people with creativity as we can. Ask us about our discounts. If you are looking to do regular programming,  we also offer a nonprofit partnership program.

We travel to where the needs are! While we are based in the United States, we have traveled to Canada, South Korea, Tunisia, Singapore, and India. We also travel domestically and have been to over 30 U.S. cities in the past three years.

Most of our programs are in English. Although we do have team members who can speak Korean and Spanish, we do not offer full programs in those languages yet. However, we have done successful programming in other countries and communities with simultaneous interpretation and can work with you on how to make that happen.

Absolutely! Over 60% of our customers are large companies that are not listed on our website due to their company policies. However, our clients are happy to share their experiences with new clients and why they continue to work with us.

While we consult with clients on the set-up arrangements, we ask our clients to arrange the following:

• venue and on-site IT arrangement
• any food and beverage orders
• travel and on-site logistics
• inviting and gathering all participants who are attending the event

Love that you are taking initiative on behalf of your team! We believe that when there’s a will, there’s a way.

Here are a few things that might help you in the process:

First, identify past meetings and events when your organization (or your school) has invited third parties like ours to help your team problem solve. Second, determine if your organization’s need is connected with creative thinking and coming up with innovative solutions. Third, explore what the budget and approval process looks like to host a program like this. Fourth, start a conversation with your organization to see what possible opportunities and timing might look like. And fifth, let us know what information you want from us to help convince your organization of the value in an InnovatorsBox program and why your initiative matters!

Still got questions? Reach out to us and we’ll talk.

We can certainly discuss what is possible! We offer discounts on long-term programs and multiple sessions, so we may be able to find a good package that works for you. We can also advise how you can use our products and consult with you how to have most meaningful and creative l meetings.

We hear you! All of our products include prompts for ideation and creative thinking. We love using all of them for different reasons, but here are some things you can expect to get out of each series.

Get SPARK if you are looking to:

• Do team building icebreaker activities
• Have  deeper conversations with your family and friends
• Answer questions for self-reflection and journaling
• Connect with new people or network in a more meaningful way

Get ReImagine if you are looking to:

• Build a better habit of doing things differently to strengthen your creativity
• Have question prompts for self-reflection and journaling

Get Infinity if you are looking to:

• Ask better questions when problem-solving your biggest challenges

Get Rethink Creativity if you are looking to:

• Empower your leaders on creative confidence
• Build a creative culture together

It depends on what you want to do with the products. Many individuals buy one set and use it for an extended period of time. If you’re organizing an event, ask yourself how many cards you want per person. 

If you are looking to regularly buy a large amount for your conference or your office, ask us for a group package discount.

We are excited that you’ll be using our products to guide a group conversation! Here are a few resources and tips to get you started. Each box has a set of instruction cards on how to use it. We also created these short video clips for anyone who prefers video instructions.

The first three tips we suggest are:

• Set a specific time and intention for when the cards will be used
• Explain to the audience why this meeting is important and what the goal is
• Set some ground rules to create a safe space to discuss and share

This will help you have a deeper conversation with the intended audience.

Yes, and we can’t wait for you to use them to empower your community!

The more you buy, the bigger the discount you may get. If you anticipate a consistent need throughout the years, you may be eligible for our nonprofit/education partnership. Drop us a note here and we’ll explore what’s possible.

Yes! Some of our past customers are in Australia, Canada, China, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Tunisia.

Currently our products are only offered in English, but we are looking to expand to other languages soon.

Of course we do! And you’ll be the first to know if you are on our bi-monthly newsletter where we share our updates and resources. 🙂

All our latest card games are made from a  sturdy, waterproof material. You can easily clean them off after each use. They’re also recyclable!