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.

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?

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.

There are cities you visit, and there are cities you live in. And then there is Paris; a place you inhabit with your soul.To walk the cobbled streets of Montmartre or the Left Bank is to wander through time, brushing shoulders with the ghosts of artists and writers who defined entire epochs. One of the most iconic of them all, in my opinion, is Gertrude Stein.

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?"

This is the kind of creative courage Madonna embodied. And it’s the kind of creative courage I’ve been learning to live. Here's my TOP FIVE