Corporate Learning & Development Program

CREATIVE INTELLIGENCE IN THE AGE OF AI

A multi-session program that equips your teams with the one skill AI cannot replace, and turns it into a measurable professional advantage.

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THE PROBLEM

Your teams use AI. But are they leading with it?

Generative AI is automating routine cognitive work at speed. According to a 2025 Harvard study, entry-level and mid-career roles are most at risk. The professionals who thrive won’t be those who use AI — they’ll be those who direct it with creative judgment, ethical clarity, and human insight.

THE SOLUTION

Creative Intelligence (CrQ) as a core competency

CrQ is the uniquely human capacity to generate meaning and novel value from information. It combines emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, and strategic imagination — the capabilities AI lacks entirely. This program trains your people to develop and deploy it, using AI as a creative partner rather than a crutch.

50%+

of WEF (World Economic Forum)’s top leadership skills for the 21st century are rooted in creative intelligence

43%

of white-collar workers are actively shifting careers due to AI anxiety
(The Guardian, 2026)

30 yrs

of lived creative practice behind the lead facilitator — and a thriving business built on it

WHY IT MATTERS

Creativity is now a business-critical skill

The World Economic Forum lists creativity as the #1 skill for leadership in 2025. IBM and Adobe research confirms it drives revenue. Yet most organizations leave it entirely untrained — because they’ve never had access to someone who truly lives it.

3.5×

more likely to outperform on revenue growth — companies that foster creativity (Adobe, 2023)

2.6×

faster growth in organizations that invest in creative leadership training (Deloitte)

350%

more ideas generated by teams trained in creative problem-solving techniques

#1

skill needed for successful leadership in 2025, per the World Economic Forum

PROGRAMS

Three ways to bring creative intelligence to your organization

Each program is fully customized to your company's size, sector, and goals. Delivered in-person or virtually, in English, French or Spanish.

1

Creative Intelligence Training

A multi-session program building Creative Intelligence as a professional competency — covering the principles of CrQ, strategic AI prompt craft, ethical judgment, and a personal toolkit each participant leaves with. Currently also delivered at the University of Ottawa PDI.

2

Team bonding workshop

Teams co-create a painting together — in person or online. A hands-on, mindful experience that opens both sides of the brain, reduces stress, and sends people back to their work energized, connected, and thinking differently.

3

Brainstorming session

A facilitated session that uses art-based tools to unlock fresh thinking and drive real solutions to your organization's challenges. Designed for leadership teams who want to move beyond the boardroom default and generate genuinely original ideas.

OUR TEAM

Meet the experts

Our facilitators bring deep industry experience and a passion for unlocking creative potential in professional environments.

Gaia Orion

Founder & Lead Facilitator

30+ years of Professional Art Practice, trained as an Architect, Certified Creativity Coach

Fluent in English/French/Spanish

Garrick Apollon

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Corporate Lawyer, Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Ottawa, Filmmaker, Founder at CPE Studios

Fluent in English/French

Anna Cley

Strategy & Immersive Learning

Founder at Stardust Immersive LLC, awarded Opera Singer, former Aerospace Engineer, Ecole Centrale alumni, multisensory Author

Fluent in English/French

Adriana Martinez

Neuroscience & Leadership Sustainability

Harvard-certified wellness coaching, cultural fluency rooted in Indigenous lineage, 20+ years across Education, Arts & Leadership systems

Fluent in English/Spanish

RETURNING CLIENTS

Statistics Canada

“A thought-provoking session at the GovTech Summit. A key takeaway: Humans create, AI amplifies. The session also raised important questions about cognitive dependence, the standardization of writing, and the importance of maintaining critical thinking.”

Tony Labillois
Managing Director
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

“Now that was a real Masterclass! Many takeaways that will be directly useful in real-life public service scenarios.”

Hits Chodha
Associate Director
Health Canada

"What sets this program apart is the calibre of its facilitators: seasoned practitioners who don’t just teach theory, but share the kind of hard-won insight you can only get from decades in the field."

Rick Nadon
Director

Testimonials

The workshop really showed me how I can start something feeling unsure, but it can turn into something cool. I had an amazing experience and cannot wait to spend more time with Gaia in the future!

— Jennifer, Senior Business Analyst, Telus

I've been in the corporate coaching business for 14 years and I have never seen anything like this. What you are offering to teams is just fantastic!

— Cindy, Athena Consulting

Gaia’s creative workshop was a big hit at our conference. The breakout room was standing room only as participants had their minds and hearts opened to the potential application of mindfulness to creativity. After the session, the room was buzzing as people continued to share about their own...

— Jay, Design Strategist, Global Mindful Institute

We show up at work with our whole selves every day, yet it is never a part of the conversation – I love that Gaia’s coaching explores who we are at a deeper level because it fosters a genuine understanding and appreciation for who we are, which in return, strengthens our ability to perform with our full capacity at the workplace.

— Thalia, Community Liaison Officer, Couchiching Jubilee House

It was a unique and enriching experience to bring Gaia to our office. These workshops increased the depth and cohesion of our team and reminded us how we each are a valuable and essential part of the company.

— Susan, Founder and CEO of Shift Coaching

Gaia’s coaching was a very impactful opportunity for our team members to connect and learn about each others, our personalities and what each will contribute in the upcoming year.

— Tom, Director of Niagara College Student Administrative Council