LEARN TO DOODLE 2.0 WORKSHOP

Join Us For This One of a Kind Live Workshop to
Unleash the Creative, Doodling, Decision-Making Leader Within You…

TBA in Toronto, ON

THE POWER OF DOODLING:

HELPING YOU LEARN, COMMUNICATE AND THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

Are you a leader or decision-maker looking for an easier and more impactful way to set your priorities and see the big picture – and ensure that you and your team are all on the same page?

Are you a sales and marketing professional, looking for a way to stand out from the crowd and impress the heck out of your current and future clients?

Are you a presenter, speaker or trainer losing your audience’s attention with boring Powerpoint presentations or who knows your audience is tuning out your Powerpoints or struggling to decipher your Flipchart scribbles?

Or, are you a life-long learner feeling overwhelmed just trying to implement (let alone remember) some of the great things you’ve learned?

If you answered “Yes!” to any of these questions, then let me introduce you to the power of Doodling.

Yup, doodling. Making marks on paper. Using shapes, simple figures, connecting elements and colours to get your best ideas percolating and get your point across.

In our crazy, busy, hustling ’round the clock world, relief, clarity and creative thinking can truly be as close as your nearest marker and sketch pad!

I’m a “Doodle-evangelista” and I believe that doodling isn’t just for the “creative” or “artists” out there. I think Doodling is the secret sauce for clear thinking and meaningful action for leaders, decision-makers, managers, organizational change agents and influencers.

In fact, some of the greatest minds, leaders, artists, and innovators – including Einstein, Churchill, da Vinci, Bill Gates, John Lennon — were doodlers!

In this 2.0 version of my highly popular, experiential and hands-on “Learn to Doodle” workshop, I’m bringing in new elements of training to show how doodling can help you to make decisions, create effective presentations, and access creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.

PERSONAL ATTENTION

INTIMATE AND FUN!

It’s a pretty personal thing to draw, and to share your efforts with others can be kind of nerve-wracking. That is why I limit the number of participants.

Encouragement, group learning and heart connections flourish in this kind of personalized workshop. No question is a “dumb” question and your specific needs will be met.

In this kind of encouraging and nurturing environment, you have the opportunity to inspire and be inspired by your fellow doodlers.

CAROLYN ELLIS

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Committed to my doodling craft, I’ve had the pleasure of capturing the wisdom of leaders and public figures from Arianna Huffington to Gary Vaynerchuk, and from Maya Angelou to Gene Simons.

In addition to my markers, I bring over 25 years of experience in leadership, transformation and facilitation to you in the “Learn to Doodle 2.0” Workshop. As a graphic facilitator and leadership trainer, I combine my deep intuitive abilities, my Harvard-trained brain and a life-long love affair with colorful markers to help organizations and individuals inspire, clarify and unleash their brilliant potential and create clear road maps to success.

CREATIVE EXERCISES

HANDS ON LEARNING IS BEST!

I’m not a “Talk at You” kind of speaker and trainer. I’m all about learning by doing and keeping things practical and actionable. Throughout the day, I incorporate lots of creative exercises , both on your own and in small groups. This workshop attracts some amazing and incredibly accomplished people! Spend a day making new connections, as well as doodling!

A TOOL FOR LEADERS

SEE, COMMUNICATE & THINK

We know all too well how bombarded we are with information every day. Doodling may appear simple in form, but it is incredibly powerful when it comes to helping you think, communicate, see new perspectives and tap into new insights. There’s a lot of brain science behind it!

I created the 2.0 version of my popular “Learn to Doodle” workshop to address the needs of leaders, presenters and sales teams who want to have more effective ways to set their priorities and have an impact on their audiences and clients.

SHIFT IN PERSPECTIVE

SPARK NEW INSIGHTS

OK, I am calling this a “Learn to Doodle 2.0” workshop, but it is actually a much deeper process than that. It’s not just about drawing a doodling, it’s about getting the “Aha!” moments that show you how to tap in to your brilliance in a whole new way.

Past participants have reported feeling more confident, focused, willing to stretch their comfort zones and listen more deeply to their intuition as a result of the workshop.

HANDBOOK & TOOL KIT

SUCCESS STARTS WITH HAVING THE RIGHT TOOLS

Every participant will get a copy of the “Learn to Doodle Handbook” – a comprehensive guide that covers the doodling essentials, plus my own personal tips and insights for how to create a successful Doodle note. A great reference guide you’ll use well after the course is over!

You’ll also receive a “Learn to Doodle Tool Kit” that contains my recommended pens, markers and sketchbooks. No need to guess. Start off with the right gear! (Note: A $35 materials fee will be charged upon check-out to cover my costs of creating these kits.)

IN THEIR OWN WORDS:

WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT

“This is a fantastic workshop that has instant rewards! Carolyn is a vibrant facilitator and excellent instructor. This type of graphic recording is an absolute asset to me as a business improvement tool. Excellent!”

– Nicole Dunn, Whiteboard Consulting Group

IN THEIR OWN WORDS:

WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT

“What a great workshop! I was surprised that I could actually draw, but Carolyn made it all really simple. There was a mindfulness to the doodling that really helped me focus on the key things.

The day after the workshop I created a Doodle Note of a client session, and my client loved it! You can communicate really powerfully with more visuals and fewer words. I got a lot of confidence and practical tools that I can bring to my business. Carolyn was a wonderful facilitator and I recommend this experience highly.”

– Heather Clarke, Leadership Coach, HCCoach

IN THEIR OWN WORDS:

WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT

“This workshop is the gift that keeps on giving! I have been using the doodling tools as inspiration for my creative process with my business. There is no doubt about it – my retail business has had some significant uplift in the last number of months. I credit this workshop for being part of the shifts that have been occurring at a creative and bottom line level. I LOVED IT!”

– Paige Cowan, Owner, Wild Bird

HERE’S WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

  • Why visual story-telling and visual tools will become needed skills in the 21st century for leaders, decision-makers, consultants, facilitators, sales and marketing teams, and change agents
  • The brain science behind doodling and whole brain learning – something that is SUPER important for leaders, decision-makers, consultants, facilitators and marketers
  • How and why artistic or drawing ability is NOT required to doodle. (Really, it isn’t! Just ask my Grade 7 art teacher who will confirm I had no talent for drawing!)
  • The 5 keys to preparing yourself to doodle joyfully, fearlessly and effectively
  • The 6 elements of a great Doodle Note – I’ll teach you the essentials of simple typography, structure, basic icons, effective use of color, separators, and “Wow Factor” moves.
  • Get a Jump start on your Visual Icon Library – I’ll get you started with my “Top 20 Icons” reference list, plus we’ll develop specific visual icons you need to have to fit your unique business, marketing and communications needs
  • Dedicated time to brainstorm how YOU want to use Doodle Notes. I want to make sure you not only have a fantastic experience, but that you get a great return on your investment of time and money. So there is dedicated time right in the workshop for you to see how you can apply and monetize these new skills.
  • Learn the power of graphic templates to help you make decisions and choices FAST! You’ll learn how to design templates of your own you can use to coach clients, impress potential clients; express your brand in a unique way; or help you make a decision quickly. The sky is the limit to what is possible when you bring doodling into your life – professionally and personally!
  • You’ll get your “Learn to Doodle” Handbook – a complete 70-page reference guide with course materials, exercises and templates you’ll refer to over and over again after the training is over.
  • You’ll get your very own “Learn to Doodle Tool Kit” – complete with the best pens, markers and sketchbook.  It took me WEEKS to figure out the best pens and markers – which ones bleed through paper, which ones smudge,  what’s the right weight of paper, and more. I take all the guesswork out and give you the right tools to get your doodling life started on the right path!

SOUNDS GREAT, CAROLYN! HOW MUCH IS IT?

The registration fee for the workshop is $497 Canadian (plus HST).

This is a very hands-on workshop, so seats are limited.

I only offer these public workshops twice a year. Once the workshop fills, the doors close until my next live workshop, which will be in the fall of 2019.

Plus, to make sure you get your doodling journey started off on the right foot, I’ve assembled a “Learn to Doodle Tool Kit.”  An additional $40 materials charge will be applied upon checkout for the Tool Kit that gives you the best pens, markers and sketchbooks I use to create my own Doodle Notes.

Having your own “Learn to Doodle Tool Kit” saves you a lot of time and heartache! I am just passing my costs of getting them through to you because I don’t want you to get discouraged or frustrated in doodling because you didn’t have the right gear.

WHAT’S ON THE AGENDA?

As a trainer, I use a blend of both teaching AND exercises. I’m a big believer that you learn best by DOING, so this is a highly experiential, fun and creative workshop 🙂

The day typically just flies by! I keep the numbers small so it feels very safe and intimate to experiement and try out your new skills. I give individual attention to everyone and make sure there’s plenty of opportunity to get your questions answered.

More than just learning how to doodle, I’ve heard time and again from participants how they feel TRANSFORMED by their experience.  What do they tell me? Just a few things like…

….More confidence …Greater willingness to speak up … Less procrastination ….More focus and productivity.

Yup, all from hanging out for a day with me, your markers, some great workshop participants and choosing to bring more creativity to your world!

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Here’s what you can expect us to cover at the workshop!

Time Topic
9:00 Registration
9:30 Welcome/Intro
Creativity Warm-up and Pre-Doodling Preparation
The Brain Science Behind Doodling
11:00 Doodling Essentials: Lettering and Basic Figures
Building Your Visual Icon Library
12:30 Lunch – a delicious meal is included
1:15 Options for Layout
Giving Your Doodle a WOW! Factor: Colours, Shading
2:00 Putting it Together – Creating Your First Doodle Note
Gallery Walk
3:30 Escaping the Monotony of Powerpoint and Flip Charts
Applications of Doodling in Your World
Insights and Next Steps
4:30 Workshop ends

WORKSHOP LOCATION

The workshop will take place at a beautiful and exclusive women’s business club in downtown Toronto. Known for its creative ambiance, and award-winning food, you’ll take inspiration from some lovely surroundings as part of your creative journey for the day!

EVENT LOCATION
The Verity Club
111d Queen Street East (just west of Jarvis)
Toronto, ON, Canada

Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Toronto – within walking distance of transit and parking, shopping and fine dining.

WORKSHOP CANCELLATION POLICY:

We understand that circumstances may prevent you from attending the workshop. If you are unable to attend, you may send a substitute, defer your registration to the next workshop, or request a refund. All changes to the original registration are subject to a $75 administrative fee. Requests for refunds or deferral to a future workshop must be made by email no later than 15 business days before the workshop. No refunds will be provided within 15 days of the workshop. The name of a substitute may be provided until 5 business days before the workshop.<

More people – whether they are facilitators, counsellors, creatives, managers, business leaders, students, or entrepreneurs – are discovering the power of being able to work visually to unlock their clarity and creative potential and bring lasting value to their work and life. This is why this workshop has sold out every single time I have offered it.

Watch the video below to get a glimpse of what this workshop is all about!

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