Show Notes

Susan Hensley is a transformational coach, speaker, and author dedicated to helping people navigate life’s transitions with joy, creativity, and resilience. With decades of experience as a corporate executive and leadership coach, Susan has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that come with major life changes.

Drawing on her extensive background in HR, coaching, and journalism, Susan’s mission is to empower people to unlock their inner wisdom, creativity, and sense of play during times of uncertainty and change. Through workshops, speaking engagements, and one-on-one coaching, she guides clients to rediscover their authentic selves and infuse their lives with more color, meaning, and joy.

QUOTE:   ⏱️ “Three minutes of messy, playful creativity can completely shift your state of mind and bring you back to yourself.” - Susan Hensley

Fergie’s Top 5+ Knowledge Nuggets and Take-Aways:

1. ✏️ You Don’t Need Artistic Talent to Be Creative -  Stop waiting to “get good” at art. Creativity is about expression, not perfection. Start scribbling and watch what unlocks.

2. 🖍️ Use Crayons to Crush Limiting Beliefs -  Pick up a crayon, get messy, and rediscover the part of you that’s been silenced by judgment or fear

3. 💥 Honor the Mess -  Change isn’t clean. Embrace the awkward, uncertain middle — it’s where real breakthroughs are born.

4. ⏱️ Start with Just Three Minutes - You don’t need hours — just a few minutes of creativity a day can ignite massive change.

5. 🎨 Art Is for Everyone - You don’t need to be an “artist” to benefit from creative practices. In fact, it works better when you’re not.

6. 💪 Strengthen Your Emotional Core - Color, play, and creative expression build real resilience — so when life hits hard, you bounce back stronger.

🔹 Valuable Time-Stamps🔹

00:04:15 – Shift from ego to intuition

00:07:10 – Navigating grief in transitions

00:11:00 – 3-minute crayon exercise for clarity

00:18:00 – Let go of perfectionism

00:33:15 – Play is a bridge to self-discovery 

Recommended Resources:  

Visit Susan’s Coaching Site

Pick Up Susan’s Book: Art for your Sanity

Susan’s Linked IN

Susan’s Instagram

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