WHAT WE DO
Ever feel stuck in a loop with the same solutions, processes and team dynamics? At Creative Sherpa, we get a thrill from guiding scrappy teams from Challenge to Breakthrough! We cultivate creative spaces where collaboration flourishes and wild ideas are exchanged without judgement, getting you UNSTUCK along the way.
Our creative workshops are custom designed and expertly facilitated so you can focus on unlocking Ah-Ha! moments and viable solutions. Whether the mountain before you is a new product idea, an improved operational process or an engaged and collaborative team culture, we can get you to the peak!
Whatever your challenge might be, we bring the tools, methods and energy to help you find the right path to reach the summit. The result? Tangible solutions that stick, plus a team that’s empowered to keep innovating long after our work together is done.
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what WE OFFER
INNOVATIve
solutions
Need a new idea or process improvement fix? We help unearth viable solutions to any challenge or opportunity!
team ALIGNMENT
Want to boost team collaboration or align strategically with your partners? We help you get your ducks in a row!
CREATIVity for leadership
Did you know 60% of CEOs consider creativity the most crucial leadership skill? Hone yours with our skill-building workshops!
Certified in the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP) method, using playful brick-building to transform abstract ideas into tangible solutions.
Certified in The Nature of Innovative Leadership to apply the LSP method to guide leaders to be creative and effective agents for change.
Certified in Cultivating Creative Collaboration and Designing for Change for practical skills in human-centered design and innovation facilitation.
Master's level knowledge to lead organizational change, drive strategic initiatives, and develop high-performing teams.
why choose us?
Gillian Ruan, Founder and Chief Sherpa
As Chief Sherpa, Gillian brings over 15 years of creative thinking and innovation experience, including a master's degree in management & leadership and multiple certifications such as the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method. She has guided globally recognized brands, like Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Disney, in tackling complex challenges to drive strategic alignment, streamline processes, and deliver revenue-generating innovation. She's a proven expert at cultivating environments where collaboration and innovation thrive. Known for her bias toward action, Gillian leverages her creative expertise and toolkit to guide teams in solving the right problems to drive meaningful, lasting impact.
what clients say
“Creative Sherpa helped our teams think outside the box when we felt stuck. They orchestrated productive workshops that sparked the innovation and creativity we needed. Gillian brought structure, clarity, and energy to every session, keeping us focused and asking the right questions to drive meaningful progress.”
Vanessa K, Marketing Director, Mattel