Testimonials
A fantastic way to accelerate the learning
Monica served as Lead Facilitator for our Innovation Slam Competition at the 2018 YSEALI Summit in Singapore. It was a fantastic way to accelerate the learning of young change-makers and the development of collaborative social enterprises across ASEAN.
Inspired the creatively tentative participants to experiment
InnovatorsBox helps provide a framework through which anyone can connect with creativity. Monica inspired participants who were creatively tentative to experiment and see problem-solving as an opportunity to embrace creativity.
Brilliant and selfless connector. Truly a gem!
I was challenged every time I attended Monica's workshops to reflect on a new level. As a testament to her services and ability to inspire, I invited her to present to some of our consultants at IBM and am thrilled to say I recommend her without reservation.
Facilitated an instant connection with her audience
Monica is able to facilitate an instant connection with her audience. She's approachable, kind, but above all else, inspiring. Our students left questioning their own pursuits and how to reveal their inner "creative thought leader."
The session transformed the room
Monica and her team transformed the room. The Spark cards enabled our members to delve deeply into themselves - from values and priorities to life milestones - and understand better their needs and contributions to our community.
Championed innovation initiative and culture
Participants in both sessions were extremely pleased, rating each 5/5 in post-event surveys. Creativity is an important element of any innovation initiative and culture. Monica did a great job championing and teaching this to our attendees.
So many thought-provoking questions the group can use
Monica and her team came to our event well-prepared and organized. Her presentation posed several thought-provoking questions that the group can use to improve their everyday lives. It was a pleasure working with them!
Unique and thoughtful session for our event
Monica was such a great partner and a pleasure to work with! In the planning stage, Monica surveyed 90+ participants from around the world and thoughtfully grouped them in smaller teams, which added to the success of this session.
Provided direct, informative, and actionable thoughts
Monica provides direct, informative, and actionable thoughts. Each participant walked away with a clear "next step" to forward their professional careers. It was key for this moment of transition!
Set the forward-thinking, fun and challenging tone for the conference
As the Opening Keynote speaker for the Power Conference, Monica Kang brought her A game. She delivered an outstanding keynote on Creativity that set the forward-thinking, fun and challenging tone for the rest of the conference.
Walked away with key nuggets on how to do things differently
Through the interactive session not only did our participants get on their feet in real-time problem solving, but also walked away with key nuggets on how they can do things differently. It was a fresh reminder that we are creative and can do more with creativity.
Helped us open up space for creativity in every part of our work
The real genius of InnovatorsBox is that they help you realize your own potential. It’s easy to see creativity as “someone else’s job.” Monica helped us see that there was space for creativity in every part of our work.
Highly interactive experience that I encourage any group
I took away practical knowledge that went beyond simply saying “creativity is great”. This workshop showed me that anyone can find a space for creativity in their daily routine. It’s a highly interactive experience that I encourage any group to explore.
Activities designed to encourage creativity in the workplace
Johns Hopkins University SAIS was absolutely thrilled with the opportunity to experience a full afternoon of fun, engaging, and thought-provoking activities that are designed to encourage creativity in the workplace. I personally highly recommend InnovatorsBox.
Made every minute of 24-hour event count
GW was fortunate to have Monica lead the facilitation for the 2017 DC Climathon. She brought a fresh perspective and energy, helped a room full of innovators share their ideas, form teams, pitch solutions, and made every minute of the event count.
A tremendous amount of positive feedback!
Monica Kang's training on the creative and novel mindset was excellent! Our organization received a tremendous amount of positive feedback such as, "That event was life-changing!" Thank you, Monica.
The world is in desperate need of what they offer
Monica and the InnovatorsBox team did a fantastic job making creativity something tangible. Their exercises got the group to bond together quickly, to come up with dozens of new ideas, and helped us re-examine what we could be capable of.
Monica has introduced a new way of working
Through the workshops, we got to explore what creativity means in a business and how to apply new thinking to tired problems - a practice essential in bringing change and embracing creativity as a fundamental discipline for innovation.
Need more of this type of energy in our lives
Monica facilitated a interactive conversation which helped everyone become more aware, unlock their curiosity, and be intentional. From laughter to learnings, the workshops are a wonderful example of the type of energy we need more of in our lives!
Made sure everyone got something out of the event
Monica's workshop was helpful in helping our members understand how to think creatively in their career paths. She was warm, energetic, and paid special attention to the questions the group had to make sure everyone got something out of the event
Compelled innovative thinking
Not only did I find myself stepping beyond my comfort zone, but I explored a creative perspective deeper. The exercise “The Activity” taught me how incorporating creativity is truly a mindset and how important it is to practice and collaborate with others.
A safe space to challenge assumptions
I was feeling stuck as to how I could bring more creativity into my life. Attending the workshop pushed me to think outside of my comfort zone. Monica create a safe space to challenge assumptions and reflect. I was able to build my creative confidence.
Valuable, results-focused, and enjoyable experience
A valuable, results-focused, and enjoyable experience. I left the day with concrete ideas on how to enhance my team's day-to-day creative process to get results.
Witnessed a level of interest that was not previously seen
Monica was a great speaker who engaged the entire room, at their various levels of experience and professional positions. I witnessed a level of interest that was not previously seen in that audience. Her empathy skills make her an asset to any organization
Provides a great frame through which creativity is accessible to all
Monica’s session demystified creativity – taking the focus away from perfection and re-directing it toward problem-solving. Her personal story is compelling and provides a great frame through which creativity is accessible to all people in all disciplines.
Her questions asked the panelists to be vulnerable
Monica Kang from InnovatorsBox is an excellent moderator. Her questions asked the panelists to be vulnerable and reminded the audience how largely personal the issues in diversity in tech are.
Thought provoking talk that set the conference off to a great start
Monica was thought provoking and set the conference off to a great start! Her presentation was refreshing and demonstrated how slight behavioral changes to incorporate creativity into our lives can help us approach our technical problems in new ways!
Provided a uniquely enriching moment to get to know people and network
The session led by Monica provided a uniquely enriching moment to get to know people and network in a different way that is more meaningful to me. I strongly believe that InnovatorsBox can truly help you rethink and 'innovate' your life.
Breaks free from the humdrum and shows you how to tap into your creativity
I have attended several sessions that tend to stick to a script that is archaic and repetitive. Monica breaks free from the humdrum and does exactly what she is asking her audience to do - think outside of the box and tap into your creativity!
Shifted my paradigm to view creativity as a mindset
Somehow creativity had seemed like an elusive skill, something that people are either born with or not. Thanks to Creative Jump, I was able to shift my paradigm to view creativity as a mindset, something that we can build and strengthen over time.
So fortunate to have the likes of Monica in our wonderful industry
As a result of Monica's work, our green business entrepreneurs walked away from the Green Festival Expo B2B Power Session re-energized and more hopeful about their businesses. We are all so fortunate to have the likes of Monica in our wonderful industry.
We all felt like better employees after the workshop ended.
The creative workshop enlightened our understanding and ability to be creative in the workplace. The workshop was a reminder as well as a practice of how we can be imaginative and innovative in many different aspects of life.
Mindfully investigated our preconceived notions
The format was highly stimulating and we were able to mindfully investigate our preconceived notions about ourselves. I am thrilled that I was able to participate in such a dynamic group and grateful to have found InnovatorsBox.
Helped me to be in-tune with my inner creative
Before InnovatorsBox, I never really considered myself a creative. The habits I learned have helped me be in tune with my inner creative and sparked a shift in how I approach problem-solving.
Lost my sense of time as my imagination was churning
The InnovatorsBox workshop was such an amazing experience. I became so engaged during the creative exercises that not only did I lose my sense of time, I could tell that my imagination was churning and operating on a higher level because I was so present.
Instilled a creative perspective in me
Monica's activities in an hour made me feel unplugged and appreciative about things that I tend to easily forget. That day onwards, my thoughts would go beyond just work. Monica's program has instilled a difference and creative perspective in me!
Taught us how creativity is truly a mindset
Not only did I find myself stepping beyond my comfort zone, but I explored a creative perspective deeper. The exercise “The Activity” taught me how incorporating creativity is truly a mindset and how important it is to practice and collaborate with others.
Equips you with the skills needed to tap into creativity
I was feeling a creative block, but the workshop equipped me with the skills needed to tap into my creativity. My key takeaway was that creativity is a practice of mindfulness that must be exercised and great ideas come from collaboration and openness
Served as a safe place to teach, question, and learn
Creative Jump brought students and professionals from a multitude of backgrounds together under one roof to explore creativity and innovation. The program sparked storytelling, relationship building, and served as a safe place to teach, question, and learn
Activated part of my brain that gives birth to ideas
Creative Jump gave me an opportunity to reflect, connect, and learn about creativity. It 'activated' that part of my brain that wants to do more and better. That part of me that gives birth to new ideas and projects.
An inexplicable experience leading to clarity of thought
There was a balance of inspiration and applicability to ensure participants were able to gradually ascend into higher modes of thinking. It's an inexplicable experience that leads to clarity of thought that you can continue to lean on for years to come
Thoughtful, engaging, highly enthusiastic and a creativity genius
There are very few people that I recommend with all of my heart when it comes to engaging an audience and speaking about creativity other than Monica. Monica Kang is brilliant, creative, and a visionary
Only recommend to those who are serious about nurturing creativity values
Monica does not cut corners or function as some bureaucratic training requirement on creativity and innovation. I only recommend InnovatorsBox to those who are serious about nurturing and growing these values in their everyday personal and professional lives.
Intentionally aimed to draw out the passion and creativity
Monica and her team put together an invaluable experience intentionally aimed to draw out the passion and creativity in the participants. I had a great time sharing creative moments with change makers who are dynamic, supportive, and compassionate.
InnovatorsBox is an amazing space to open your mind
InnovatorsBox is an amazing space to open your mind. It gives you the opportunity to engage with aspects of your life on a deeper level. I now appreciate that creativity is a state of mind and how important it is to practice creativity regularly as a habit.
Allowed us to engage with each other in a more profound way
Monica’s energy and SPARK cards allowed our participants to engage with each other in a more profound way. It really changed the vibe of the room quickly – 'SPARKED' I would say. Her workshop reminded us how life (and work) can be more fun with creativity.