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Unlock your team’s creativity with books, videos, articles and newsletters from award-winning author and global keynote speaker Natalie Nixon.

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Unleashing Curiosity and Intuition at Work

The Creativity Leap

Creativity fuels every breakthrough — but it doesn’t happen by accident. Natalie Nixon shows how creativity thrives when we learn to move between wonder and rigor to solve problems, spark innovation, and deliver novel value.

Praise for The Creativity Leap

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The Creativity Leap

Praise for The Creativity Leap

"In a world drowning in data and algorithms, this book is a rare invitation to think wider, listen deeper, and trust your hunches. You’ll finish it with a new understanding of how creativity really works—and how to make it work for you.”

"The Creativity Leap is a must-read for any founder or creator navigating constant change. Natalie Nixon brilliantly shows how curiosity and discipline- what she calls wonder and rigor - are the real power tools for innovation. Her insights resonate deeply with my own journey in fashion and entrepreneurship."

"In a world where algorithms move faster than thought, Natalie Nixon reminds us that creativity is the ultimate human advantage. AI may automate intelligence—but only humans can imagine what’s next.”

“This book gives the reader a skills based action plan as to how to step into one of the most important mindsets of our time- creativity.”

"A must-read for people who don’t think they’re “creative” and for leaders who can’t afford to overlook creativity anymore. Creativity is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. Nixon shows how accessible, everyday creative habits sharpen strategic thinking and deliver measurable ROI for both the business and the individual."

"The Creativity Leap beautifully reminds us that innovation starts with our humanity. Natalie shows how balancing wonder and rigor can unlock the intuition, curiosity, and courage every leader needs in a rapidly changing world."

"Natalie Nixon doesn’t romanticize creativity, she operationalizes it. The Creativity Leap restores creativity to its rightful place at the center of leadership by showing how inquiry, intuition, and improvisation can become everyday practices, not abstract ideals."

"The Creativity Leap is a reminder that organisations don’t get disrupted by what they see coming, but by what they stop questioning, and Natalie Nixon gives leaders a clear, disciplined way back to curiosity, courage, and creative advantage."

Redefining Our Relationship with Time

Move. Think. Rest.

Most people see productivity as grinding through tasks and checking boxes. But real productivity comes from integrating movement, thought, and rest—fueling creativity, sustainable ROI, and long-term well-being.

In the face of burnout, remote work, and nonstop tech, Move. Think. Rest. offers a human-centric, future-ready way to work—for individuals, teams, and organizations alike.

PRAISE FOR MOVE. THINK. REST

"If you're ready to stop grinding yourself into exhaustion and start living with more creativity, energy, and purpose, 'Move. Think. Rest.' is your new go-to guide. Natalie Nixon is a visionary, and in this book, she hands you a research-backed framework to break free from the outdated hustle mentality. This isn’t just another productivity hack—it’s a life-changing operating system for sustainable success. Read this book, implement its wisdom, and watch your potential skyrocket!"

"As a dancer, I’ve always understood the transformative power of movement, rest, and thoughtful reflection to spark innovation and sustain excellence—it’s at the heart of my creative process. Natalie Nixon’s 'Move. Think. Rest.', is an inspiring guide for embracing wonder and intuition, helping us to unlock our fullest potential with grace and purpose.”

"Busy is not a strategy. Instead of hustling to please the system, Dr. Nixon helps us see that we can make a difference most effectively when we don't burn out."

"Natalie Nixon has long been a trusted guide for leaders who want to think differently and innovate boldly. In 'Move. Think. Rest.', she provides a refreshing antidote to hustle culture, showing that true productivity doesn’t come from grinding harder—it comes from allowing space to reset. This book is a game-changer for anyone looking to work with more ease and impact."

"Natalie Nixon masterfully redefines productivity in 'Move. Think. Rest.', offering a refreshingly human-centric approach to work and life. This book is a game-changer for anyone looking to thrive—not just survive—in the modern world. It’s time we embrace a way of working that fuels creativity, innovation, and well-being."

"'Time is the only currency we spend without knowing the balance.' (unknown) While time is our only non-renewable resource and we "pay" attention, often dearly, we rarely develop the mindset, frameworks, and systems to meaningfully consider our relationship with time. Natalie has deeply explored our outdated temporal concepts and offers practical approaches to transform our relationship with time, enabling optimal human flourishing across all life domains. Follow this book to develop a better relationship with time for your head, body, and heart."

"Natalie Nixon does it again! This time she inspires us to action by debunking old productivity models and helping us redesign our work and our lives.“

"As a culture, we’ve long equated productivity with output, speed, and constant busyness—but what if that’s all wrong? In 'Move. Think. Rest.', Natalie Nixon challenges us to redefine what it means to work well, showing how movement, reflection, and rest are not distractions but essential ingredients for creativity and success. A must-read for anyone looking to reclaim time and unlock their best thinking."

"'Move. Think. Rest.' is the rare book that is both timely and timeless. You’ll want to put its ideas into action—immediately. Highly recommended.”

"Natalie Nixon has done the hard work of distilling everything that goes into great work and giving us 8 big ideas to internalize and adopt. This is a grounded and deeply useful guide to organizing your emotions and activities around the contributions you hope to make across a lifetime.”

“Our understanding of what productivity means and demands of us is still stuck in the early twentieth century. Natalie Nixon is set on rethinking, reimagining and redrawing productivity so it is fit for the super tech, remote working, high burnout, modern age. 'Move. Think. Rest.' is required reading for all those ready to redefine productivity.”

"Dr. Nixon offers a potent prescription for nurturing the workplace’s most vital asset: your mental health and capacity to grow. Her MTR framework blends science with actionable practices to foster a more human-centered way of knowing and being. Timely and essential, this work provides a philosophy and practice for building career resilience—just when we need it most."

"MTR is a groundbreaking new framework for conceptualizing creativity and productivity. Using science, storytelling and practical exercises Nixon takes us on a journey to discover and redefine how we spend our precious time. Treat this book as a handbook you will return to again and again!"

"'Move. Think. Rest.' is the game-changing compass we all need to break free from burnout and fuel our creativity. Natalie Nixon delivers a powerhouse framework that will have you embracing change with unstoppable enthusiasm and impact!"

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What This Book Helps You Do

Make time for strategic thinking
Prevent burnout
Build leadership resilience
Redefine performance for the Imagination Era

What You’ll Take Away from Move. Think. Rest.

Make space for strategic thinking
Learn how to carve out time for reflection and insight—that is, liminal space—to improve decision-making and unlock creative problem-solving.
Prevent burnout and build leadership resilience
Discover how rest and emotional recovery are not soft perks, but critical tools for sustaining effective, empathetic leadership.
Redefine performance for the Imagination Era
Learn how to design new KPIs that prioritize adaptability, creative output, and long-term value—not just short-term speed or volume.

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“Natalie Nixon can help you get unstuck and unlock the work you were born to do.”

Seth Godin, author of This is Marketing

Become a Hybrid Thinker

Strategic Design Thinking

Design thinking is a problem-solving process that merges design principles like prototyping and visual thinking, with qualitative research. Learn from practitioners and scholars on ways to blend creativity with strategy, transforming complex challenges into innovative opportunities.