Educational Psychologist & Creative Intelligence Consultant

Are we asking the wrong question? Much of the conversation around AI in education is framed around efficiency: faster grading, quicker content creation, automated assessments. But efficiency is not the future of education, or in the creation of our future leaders. So the real question is: how can AI empower human creative intelligence, so we don’t lose our voice and vision in the process?This question is not only timely; it’s existential.

Ancient Malta’s Hypogeum reveals how Neolithic societies engineered the brain for learning, empathy, and long-term thinking. Combining archaeology, neuroscience, and cultural history, Louise Sommer explores how past reward systems shaped human potential — and what we can learn to design better education, leadership, and social systems today. A thought-provoking read for researchers, educators, and innovators.

AI is no longer a question of if in higher education, but how. The real challenge is using it to enhance human Creative Intelligence rather than replacing our voice with its echo. This blog explores how scholars can lead with AI as a teaching partner: shaping learning through creativity, ethics, and presence. The real power of AI is not in replacing the educator, but in amplifying the educator’s leadership.

In a world that increasingly demands innovation, adaptability, and clarity, we often forget that the most powerful solutions come from the ability to think across disciplines. Over the years, I’ve come to realise that my most meaningful work doesn’t live in a single domain. It lives in the spaces between where psychology meets art, where teaching becomes design, and where coaching becomes a shared language of empowered learning. This is what I call creative intelligence in mo

In a time where technology is reshaping education, leadership, and even identity, I believe we need a deeper conversation about the emotional, relational, and creative layers of learning. Whether you’re an educator, researcher, leader, or creative thinker, my aim is to offer ideas that support your voice, your presence, and your impact. Many of the ideas in this article are rooted in my real-world experience from working with researchers and thought leaders.

Once upon a time, blogging conjured images of travel diaries, food journals, or the early internet’s version of an open letter. But today? The landscape has changed. Blogging has evolved into something far more layered, strategic, and powerful. Yet strangely, the word stayed stuck in the past. What we used to call a “blog” is now a very specific form of professional communication; one that builds credibility, sharpens your voice, and attracts the right clients, collaborations

Discover how creative intelligence and emotional learning shape impactful thought leadership in education. Louise Sommer explores the value of art in education, symbolic communication, and cross-cultural clarity—featuring insights from Isabel Allende and academic research. For educators, creatives, and changemakers building meaningful digital presence and leadership.

Everyone carries a story behind their eyes. A moment that closed something down. Or moment that made something possible. A memory of feeling stupid, or a memory of feeling seen. These stories are not always visible. But they’re present; in how we speak, how we learn, how we show up. And that means teaching is never just about content. It’s about creating the conditions where someone can unfold again.

I remember the moment clearly. I was standing in front of my very first class in Australia. In front of me sat a group of adults from six different countries and vastly different cultural backgrounds. There were 20-year-old backpackers from France and South America, published authors and artists from all over Australia, emerging entrepreneurs, and even two senior scholars who wanted to learn how to communicate their field to 'outsiders.' No pressure, right?

There is so much performance in education today; teachers performing knowledge, students performing achievement, institutions performing innovation. But real learning is quiet, relational, and deeply human. My blog became a place where I could share what that looks like. Not for the sake of branding or self-promotion, but because I believe that reflective storytelling is essential for leadership.

Education as leadership: In the 21st century, education is no longer defined by the four walls of a classroom, or even by static curricula. It is shaped by visionaries who can navigate complexity, inspire innovation, and re-imagine what learning can be. At the heart of this transformation lies a powerful concept: thought leadership in digital education.

Creative Innovation & Cultural Identity: 1980s NYC. A professional exploration of how 1980s New York shaped global identity, media, and creative leadership through icons like Madonna, MTV, and subcultural movements.