I recently led a seminar called "Creativity as the Key Driver for Profit" for the Capitol Creativity Network (here's Michelle's write-up of the event).

Michelle introduced me to Diane Cline, of Over the Horizon Consulting, who captured the presentation with Graphic Recording.

What she does is truly remarkable.

She draws a colorful, engaging, and memorable mural that evolves with your presentation (and the feedback/discussion of your attendees).

What this does is really brings the conversation to life in a way that PowerPoint can't or doesn't. It's better than a standard whiteboard. Richer than a series of flip charts.

It gives the audience something to go up and see/touch and empowers them to think about how the story unfolded.

It gives them a chance to make new connections.

I got to take this one home and I've found that it has helped my thinking on a number of occasions already.

I was so impressed by Diane's work that I've contracted with her to go in to one of my clients.

I should also add how much fun I had with the CCN group. A group of big-thinking, creative types. They really helped me develop my right-brain and pushed me on many of my concepts.

Certainly a bit out of my comfort zone, but I felt stretched and better for it!