And why you will too.
Monica served as Lead Facilitator for our Innovation Slam Competition at the 2018 YSEALI Summit in Singapore. It was a fantastic way to accelerate the learning of young change-makers and the development of collaborative social enterprises across ASEAN.
InnovatorsBox helps provide a framework through which anyone can connect with creativity. Monica inspired participants who were creatively tentative to experiment and see problem-solving as an opportunity to embrace creativity.
I was challenged every time I attended Monica’s workshops to reflect on a new level. As a testament to her services and ability to inspire, I invited her to present to some of our consultants at IBM and am thrilled to say I recommend her without reservation.
Monica is able to facilitate an instant connection with her audience. She’s approachable, kind, but above all else, inspiring. Our students left questioning their own pursuits and how to reveal their inner “creative thought leader.”
Monica and her team transformed the room. The Spark cards enabled our members to delve deeply into themselves – from values and priorities to life milestones – and understand better their needs and contributions to our community.
Participants in both sessions were extremely pleased, rating each 5/5 in post-event surveys. Creativity is an important element of any innovation initiative and culture. Monica did a great job championing and teaching this to our attendees.
Monica was such a great partner and a pleasure to work with! In the planning stage, Monica surveyed 90+ participants from around the world and thoughtfully grouped them in smaller teams, which added to the success of this session.
Monica provides direct, informative, and actionable thoughts. Each participant walked away with a clear “next step” to forward their professional careers. It was key for this moment of transition!
As the Opening Keynote speaker for the Power Conference, Monica Kang brought her A game. She delivered an outstanding keynote on Creativity that set the forward-thinking, fun and challenging tone for the rest of the conference.
Through the interactive session not only did our participants get on their feet in real-time problem solving, but also walked away with key nuggets on how they can do things differently. It was a fresh reminder that we are creative and can do more with creativity.
The real genius of InnovatorsBox is that they help you realize your own potential. It’s easy to see creativity as “someone else’s job.” Monica helped us see that there was space for creativity in every part of our work.
I took away practical knowledge that went beyond simply saying “creativity is great”. This workshop showed me that anyone can find a space for creativity in their daily routine. It’s a highly interactive experience that I encourage any group to explore.
Johns Hopkins University SAIS was absolutely thrilled with the opportunity to experience a full afternoon of fun, engaging, and thought-provoking activities that are designed to encourage creativity in the workplace. I personally highly recommend InnovatorsBox.
GW was fortunate to have Monica lead the facilitation for the 2017 DC Climathon. She brought a fresh perspective and energy, helped a room full of innovators share their ideas, form teams, pitch solutions, and made every minute of the event count.
Monica Kang’s training on the creative and novel mindset was excellent! Our organization received a tremendous amount of positive feedback such as, “That event was life-changing!” Thank you, Monica.
Monica is a true thought leader in the creativity and innovation space. I have had the pleasure of booking her for two different keynote sessions at conferences in Indianapolis and most recently having her lead an online workshop for an organization near Chicago. The lessons and tools for creativity that she shares are all well-researched and very approachable. In her talks, workshops and book, Monica argues that creativity is something all of us are capable of incorporating into our work. Her work not only proves this, but also provides the tools and guidance on how to do so. Monica is also one of the nicest people to work with and a really good listener. I always enjoy our conversations.
I met Monica at the Chosun Asian Leadership Conference 3 years ago. She was one of the key speakers for the innovation and entrepreneurship track. Her presentations made the audience sit back and think about how to leverage the creative energy they have to improve their work, their environment, and everything else around them. If you’re looking to inspire your team and community, I can’t think of anyone else that could fill her shoes.
I wanted to share how delightful it was to meet and work with Monica. It was an honor to have had her as our guest speaker for ACE NextGEN DC. Monica is an exceptional, inspiring, insightful and engaging speaker/educator. The workshop she delivered titled, “Redefining Creativity in Times of Uncertainty”, exceeded our expectations. We have received a tremendous amount of positive feedback on Monica’s workshop. Her thought-provoking educational material resonated with all of the attendees. We left her presentation energized and excited about implementing her ideas.
“Monica was a keynote speaker at the MRCC 2020 Business Growth Conference. Her unique approach to creativity as a way to push you and your business forward was the perfect complement to our program. She was an inspirational, energetic speaker that kept our attendees fully engaged, while also providing tangible takeaways to apply to their own experience. I would highly recommend her.”
While attending the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) conference in Washington, D.C., I had the opportunity to hear and participate in Monica’s workshop. Monica is a talented speaker and her presentation challenged my own views on what it means to be creative and sparked intriguing discussion amongst all delegates at the conference. I am grateful to have had the opportunity and implore anyone in need of a creative boost to look no further than Monica and Innovators box.
Monica Kang is a very engaging speaker and trainer with an innate ability to connect with diverse audiences! Her expertise has broad appeal. At the 2018 SocialFeen Cafe event, Monica trained 60+ seasoned nonprofit leaders on the importance of having a novel mindset. Very positive feedback was received from attendees and sponsors who have also expressed interest in inviting her to other events/workshops in the future! Thank you Monica!
I had a chance to see Monica in action during a workshop she facilitated at Facebook. She introduced us to creativity in a refreshing way. We didn’t simply talk about it in the context of art or other commonly associated activities that are described as creative; we talked about how creativity can drive even the way we write reports or manage a project or develop a product. What really appealed to the audience was the practical framing of the inputs to creativity and the way the activities reinforced the learnings, making it accessible and easy to see how creativity sparks innovation and correlates to the workplace.
Monica and the InnovatorsBox team did a fantastic job making creativity something tangible. Their exercises got the group to bond together quickly, to come up with dozens of new ideas, and helped us re-examine what we could be capable of.
Through the workshops, we got to explore what creativity means in a business and how to apply new thinking to tired problems – a practice essential in bringing change and embracing creativity as a fundamental discipline for innovation.
Monica facilitated a interactive conversation which helped everyone become more aware, unlock their curiosity, and be intentional. From laughter to learnings, the workshops are a wonderful example of the type of energy we need more of in our lives!
Monica’s workshop was helpful in helping our members understand how to think creatively in their career paths. She was warm, energetic, and paid special attention to the questions the group had to make sure everyone got something out of the event
There are very few people that I recommend with all of my heart when it comes to engaging an audience and speaking about creativity other than Monica. Monica Kang is brilliant, creative, and a visionary
Monica does not cut corners or function as some bureaucratic training requirement on creativity and innovation. I only recommend InnovatorsBox to those who are serious about nurturing and growing these values in their everyday personal and professional lives.
Monica and her team put together an invaluable experience intentionally aimed to draw out the passion and creativity in the participants. I had a great time sharing creative moments with change makers who are dynamic, supportive, and compassionate.
InnovatorsBox is an amazing space to open your mind. It gives you the opportunity to engage with aspects of your life on a deeper level. I now appreciate that creativity is a state of mind and how important it is to practice creativity regularly as a habit.
Monica’s energy and SPARK cards allowed our participants to engage with each other in a more profound way. It really changed the vibe of the room quickly – ‘SPARKED’ I would say. Her workshop reminded us how life (and work) can be more fun with creativity.
Monica’s session demystified creativity – taking the focus away from perfection and re-directing it toward problem-solving. Her personal story is compelling and provides a great frame through which creativity is accessible to all people in all disciplines.
I wholeheartedly recommend Monica! She is a master facilitator who is able to help others make meaningful connections, think creatively, and share and learn from each other. Her programs are always packed with useful and actionable tips, takeaways, action items, and ideas, and they are always full of energy and FUN!
Monica is first and foremost an amazing human. She was timely and responsive to our requests when we asked her to speak for a panel at Amazon. She was very thoughtful about the questions (despite getting them a day before) and showed up even though she wasn’t feeling too well.
Monica gave a 90-minute talk at our school, Dulwich College Seoul, to parents of children K-12 about rethinking creativity and how to ignite your passion and purpose. Both anecdotally and based on a post-event survey conducted, the participants overwhelming rated the talk very highly and were eager to learn more.
Monica has figured out how to make people click. She brings people out of their shell with her unique style and infectious personality. Her creativity has helped me both as a person and as an entrepreneur. I’m grateful to know her.
I had a chance to moderate a session that Monica was delivering on creativity. She is such an engaging and dynamic speaker who tries to increase participation from the audience. Monica’s talk was really refreshing, and it wasn’t just-another-webinar. If all webinar were like Monica’s, I don’t think we would experience the zoom-fatigues.
Monica delivers! Her deep subject-matter expertise combined with her creativity, flexibility, and empathy make Monica an unbeatable facilitator. Monica is exceptionally skilled at meeting both people and business needs. She crafted an outstanding webinar for my company, and I would gladly work with her again.
Before InnovatorsBox, I never really considered myself a creative. The habits I learned have helped me be in tune with my inner creative and sparked a shift in how I approach problem-solving.
The InnovatorsBox workshop was such an amazing experience. I became so engaged during the creative exercises that not only did I lose my sense of time, I could tell that my imagination was churning and operating on a higher level because I was so present.
The format was highly stimulating and we were able to mindfully investigate our preconceived notions about ourselves. I am thrilled that I was able to participate in such a dynamic group and grateful to have found InnovatorsBox.
Not only did I find myself stepping beyond my comfort zone, but I explored a creative perspective deeper. The exercise “The Activity” taught me how incorporating creativity is truly a mindset and how important it is to practice and collaborate with others.
There was a balance of inspiration and applicability to ensure participants were able to gradually ascend into higher modes of thinking. It’s an inexplicable experience that leads to clarity of thought that you can continue to lean on for years to come
Creative Jump gave me an opportunity to reflect, connect, and learn about creativity. It ‘activated’ that part of my brain that wants to do more and better. That part of me that gives birth to new ideas and projects.
Not only did I find myself stepping beyond my comfort zone, but I explored a creative perspective deeper. The exercise “The Activity” taught me how incorporating creativity is truly a mindset and how important it is to practice and collaborate with others.
I was feeling stuck as to how I could bring more creativity into my life. Attending the workshop pushed me to think outside of my comfort zone. Monica create a safe space to challenge assumptions and reflect. I was able to build my creative confidence.
A valuable, results-focused, and enjoyable experience. I left the day with concrete ideas on how to enhance my team’s day-to-day creative process to get results.
Monica was a great speaker who engaged the entire room, at their various levels of experience and professional positions. I witnessed a level of interest that was not previously seen in that audience. Her empathy skills make her an asset to any organization
Monica Kang from InnovatorsBox is an excellent moderator. Her questions asked the panelists to be vulnerable and reminded the audience how largely personal the issues in diversity in tech are.
Monica was thought provoking and set the conference off to a great start! Her presentation was refreshing and demonstrated how slight behavioral changes to incorporate creativity into our lives can help us approach our technical problems in new ways!
The session led by Monica provided a uniquely enriching moment to get to know people and network in a different way that is more meaningful to me. I strongly believe that InnovatorsBox can truly help you rethink and ‘innovate’ your life.
I have attended several sessions that tend to stick to a script that is archaic and repetitive. Monica breaks free from the humdrum and does exactly what she is asking her audience to do – think outside of the box and tap into your creativity!
Somehow creativity had seemed like an elusive skill, something that people are either born with or not. Thanks to Creative Jump, I was able to shift my paradigm to view creativity as a mindset, something that we can build and strengthen over time.
As a result of Monica’s work, our green business entrepreneurs walked away from the Green Festival Expo B2B Power Session re-energized and more hopeful about their businesses. We are all so fortunate to have the likes of Monica in our wonderful industry.
The creative workshop enlightened our understanding and ability to be creative in the workplace. The workshop was a reminder as well as a practice of how we can be imaginative and innovative in many different aspects of life.
The format was highly stimulating and we were able to mindfully investigate our preconceived notions about ourselves. I am thrilled that I was able to participate in such a dynamic group and grateful to have found InnovatorsBox.
Before InnovatorsBox, I never really considered myself a creative. The habits I learned have helped me be in tune with my inner creative and sparked a shift in how I approach problem-solving.
The InnovatorsBox workshop was such an amazing experience. I became so engaged during the creative exercises that not only did I lose my sense of time, I could tell that my imagination was churning and operating on a higher level because I was so present.
Monica’s activities in an hour made me feel unplugged and appreciative about things that I tend to easily forget. That day onwards, my thoughts would go beyond just work. Monica’s program has instilled a difference and creative perspective in me!
Not only did I find myself stepping beyond my comfort zone, but I explored a creative perspective deeper. The exercise “The Activity” taught me how incorporating creativity is truly a mindset and how important it is to practice and collaborate with others.
I was feeling a creative block, but the workshop equipped me with the skills needed to tap into my creativity. My key takeaway was that creativity is a practice of mindfulness that must be exercised and great ideas come from collaboration and openness
Creative Jump brought students and professionals from a multitude of backgrounds together under one roof to explore creativity and innovation. The program sparked storytelling, relationship building, and served as a safe place to teach, question, and learn
Creative Jump gave me an opportunity to reflect, connect, and learn about creativity. It ‘activated’ that part of my brain that wants to do more and better. That part of me that gives birth to new ideas and projects.
There was a balance of inspiration and applicability to ensure participants were able to gradually ascend into higher modes of thinking. It’s an inexplicable experience that leads to clarity of thought that you can continue to lean on for years to come