Overview:
Ever find yourself staring at a blank screen, waiting for a breakthrough that never comes? You're not alone. Most people struggle with brainstorming because they unknowingly trap their brains in execution mode-focusing on efficiency instead of creativity. The good news? There's a way to break free.
In this dynamic, high-impact session, Brenda Neckvatal will show you how to shift your mindset and use 11 powerful strategies to unlock effortless creativity. Instead of forcing ideas, you'll learn how to trigger inspiration on demand-so your brainstorming sessions become productive, energizing, and even fun.
You Sit Staring at a Blank Screen, Hoping for a Breakthrough
You block out time to brainstorm, but instead of a flood of ideas, you find yourself scrolling, second-guessing, and waiting for inspiration that never comes. You know you need fresh solutions, but the harder you try, the more stuck you feel.
You've tried making lists, looking at past notes, even asking ChatGPT-but nothing feels right. The pressure builds because you NEED to solve this problem, and yet, every idea feels forced, obvious, or just meh.
The problem isn't that you lack creativity-it's that your brain is trapped in a loop. You need to shake things up. Start with one of these strategies: Change your environment, identify and remove a mental block, or shift focus to something unrelated and let your subconscious do the work.
Even the best ideas don't always come when you want them to. But when you stop forcing it and use intentional strategies to reset, you'll find that the right ideas start flowing again-often when you least expect them.
Ever had one of these frustrating moments? Your brain is stuck in an efficiency loop, not a creativity loop.
Your brain is wired to optimize for efficiency, not creativity. Most of your day is spent solving problems, following routines, and making quick decisions-your brain is in execution mode, not exploration mode. When you sit down to brainstorm, you're expecting instant creativity, but your brain hasn't shifted gears yet.
If you push harder, your brain doubles down on efficiency-looking for the quickest, safest, most familiar answers (which is why everything feels meh). Creativity, on the other hand, thrives on newness, movement, and mental space.
Strategy vs. Mindset:
- Strategy Problem: You're using the wrong approach to spark new ideas-staying in one place, forcing thoughts, or repeating past methods that aren't working
- Mindset Problem: You believe creativity should happen on demand, which makes you feel frustrated when it doesn't. That pressure shuts down your ability to access breakthrough ideas
The Real Shift Needed:
You don't need more effort-you need a pattern interrupt. Creativity is unlocked when you step away, shift environments, remove limitations, and give your brain permission to play. The best ideas don’t come from forcing-they come from making space for them to arrive.
Prime your brain for creativity instead of forcing it.
Imagine sitting down to brainstorm and ideas just start flowing. No more staring at a blank screen, no more forcing thoughts that won't come-just clarity, creativity, and momentum.
You're not waiting for inspiration anymore-you know exactly how to trigger it on demand. You move, you shift your space, you remove the mental roadblocks keeping you stuck. And suddenly, those big ideas that felt just out of reach? They’re coming easier, faster, and with more excitement than ever before.
Your brainstorming sessions become the best part of your process.
You start with clarity, knowing your end goal
You create the right conditions for creativity-changing your environment, removing limits, and stepping into fresh perspectives
You don't judge ideas too soon-because you know the gold is in the volume, and refinement comes later
You trust that the breakthrough will come-and it does. Every time
And the best part?
You’re no longer dreading the creative process. You actually look forward to it. Instead of feeling drained, you walk away energized, excited, and ready to execute on your best ideas.
This isn't just brainstorming-it's tapping into your most creative, limitless thinking whenever you need it.
What would it feel like to create from this space?
Why You Should Attend:
You sit down to brainstorm, and instead of struggling, the ideas start flowing. You know exactly how to prime your brain for creativity-no more forcing it, no more frustration. You leave each session with clear, innovative ideas that excite you. No more creative blocks. No more staring at a blank page. Just effortless breakthroughs, every time.
Are you ready to unlock your most creative, powerful thinking? Join Brenda for this game-changing session!
Areas Covered in the Session:
- Why Your Brain is Stuck & How to Shift It - You’ll uncover the real reason ideas feel forced and why traditional brainstorming methods fail
- 11 Proven Strategies to Ignite Creativity - From removing judgment to changing environments, you'll walk away with actionable tools to generate powerful ideas effortlessly
- How to Remove Mental Roadblocks That Keep You Stuck - Learn how to identify and eliminate hidden obstacles (like fear, self-doubt, or perfectionism) that are killing your best ideas before they even form
- The Secret to Making Creativity Feel Natural - Instead of dreading brainstorming, you'll create an environment where ideas flow freely, and you actually look forward to the process
Who Will Benefit:
- Business Leaders & Decision-Makers
- CEOs, executives, and managers who need to generate fresh strategies for growth and innovation
- Team leaders who want to encourage more creative problem-solving in their organizations
- Business owners who need to think outside the box to stay ahead in their industry
- Speakers, Coaches & Course Creators
- Professional speakers who want to create compelling new content for their keynotes
- Coaches who need to constantly innovate their messaging and offers
- Course creators looking for new ways to structure and deliver their expertise
- Writers & Content Creators
- Bloggers and authors struggling with writer’s block or idea fatigue
- Social media content creators who need to keep their content fresh and engaging
- Copywriters and marketers who need to craft high-converting messaging
- Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
- Solopreneurs who wear multiple hats and need a system to generate ideas fast
- Startup founders who need to brainstorm solutions for growth, funding, and branding
- Anyone developing new products, services, or offers and needs powerful brainstorming techniques
- Creatives & Innovators
- Designers, artists, and musicians looking for new ways to tap into inspiration
- Innovators and product developers who need to push past creative blocks
- UX/UI professionals who need to generate original, user-centered solutions
- HR Professionals & Team Builders
- HR managers who need to create engaging training programs and employee initiatives
- Team facilitators who want to lead more effective brainstorming sessions
- Anyone responsible for developing company culture and internal problem-solving
- Anyone Who Wants to Think More Creatively!
- Professionals who feel burned out by repetitive thinking patterns
- Individuals who want to problem-solve more effectively in work and life
- Anyone who has ever said, "I’m just not a creative person"- this session will prove otherwise!
Instructor:
Brenda Neckvatal is a three-time bestselling author, an award-winning Human Results professional, and a serial entrepreneur who has been featured in publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Inc., and US News and World Reports. Perseverance, integrity, and relentless optimism are just a few of the ingredients you experience when meeting and working with Brenda.
Not only does she help business leaders tackle their toughest people challenges, but she is also a recognized expert in crisis management and group dynamics. As a trusted mentor to leaders and managers at all levels, she equips them with the skills to navigate complex interpersonal issues, resolve conflicts, and lead with confidence. By mastering these skills, they can lead their teams into tomorrow’s rapidly evolving business landscape with resilience, clarity, and purpose.
She really enjoys helping people solve their unique problems, and human resources offered her the ability to support her co-workers in a greater capacity. Having the benefit of working for a total of six Fortune 500 companies, she converted her experience into advising her audience to use tried and trusted best practices that help leaders achieve their workforce goals.
In her 30-year career in human resources and business, she has consulted to over 700 small businesses and 1,000 leaders. She has optimized employee effectiveness and helped leaders develop high-performing teams and navigate intense employment-related decisions.
Brenda is a devoted volunteer in the Navy SEAL Community and is constantly finding new ways of supporting veterans of Naval Special Warfare. She dedicates 32 weeks a year to working with The Honor Foundation to support the career transition of Special Forces personnel by providing them with her knowledge, insight, and creativity.