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.

In an age of fast-paced digital consumption and curated perfection, there are rare artists who remind us of the unfiltered beauty of life.

Discover how Louise Sommer blends art, education, psychology, and cultural storytelling to create a unique, creative consultancy for today’s learners, educators, and creatives. She says: "My work has always centered around one essential question: How do we communicate knowledge in ways that resonate across backgrounds, intelligences, and cultures?"

We need to return to depth, originality, and courage in our writing. We need to take blogging back from the machine.

Turn Up Your Influence, Visibility & Creative Magic. “Girls just wanna have fun!” and bloggers just wanna create, shine & express themself.

But here’s the good news: your blog mojo isn’t gone—it’s just waiting for a little spark. Try one of these five FUN ways to bring the magic.

In a world buzzing with clickbait and chaotic content, your blog can be a lighthouse of meaning. A place where people can breathe and feel.

Culture is a powerful lens through which we view the world. It shapes our language, values, even how we communicate and understand others.

The legend of the Holy Grail, much like the adventures of Indiana Jones, continues to captivate our imaginations.

Remedios Varo wasn’t just painting from imagination; she was painting from a mythic state of consciousness. She lived in tune with the muse.

Gertrude Bell’s story goes far beyond exploration. Discover the real diplomat, visionary, and cultural bridge-builder who shaped the modern Middle East. Learn how her creative intelligence and cross-cultural empathy offer timeless lessons for today. Written by artist and storyteller Louise Sommer. Explore creativity, history, and cultural myths at louisesommer.co. #GertrudeBell #CreativeIntelligence