The Creative Connection: Fostering Belonging in Teams and Organizations with Jamie Woolf & Christopher Bell

Hosted by Steven Morris

The Creative Connection: Fostering Belonging in Teams and Organizations

A dynamic conversation with Jamie Woolf and Dr. Christopher Bell, hosted by Steven Morris

Live & Virtual Event — Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET


In thriving organizations, creativity and belonging often feel like distant cousins—related but rarely seen together. Innovators like creatives, designers, developers, and engineers drive new ideas, while HR typically nurtures a sense of belonging.

But why should these forces operate in isolation? What if, instead of being separate, creativity and belonging could actively fuel each other?

The key lies in creative connection.

Join us on October 16 for a powerful conversation as Jamie Woolf, Dr. Christopher Bell, and host Steven Morris explore how creativity drives not just innovation but the creation of workplaces where individuals feel valued, connected, and empowered to bring their full selves to work.

What you’ll gain:

  • Stories and insights on balancing innovation with genuine human connection
  • Practical strategies to foster belonging and creativity in your team or organization
  • A fresh perspective on how creativity can transform workplace culture

Why Attend?

Are you ready to learn how creativity can unlock deeper connections and belonging within your team? This event offers practical insights, inspiring stories, and actionable takeaways to help you foster a more connected, creative workplace.

Reserve your spot today for this engaging and transformative event!

About the speakers

Jamie Woolf
Founder of Creativity Partners, Former Director of Culture at Pixar
Jamie Woolf is an innovation cultivator and speaker with 30+ years of experience in organizational psychology. As the first Director of Culture at Pixar Animation Studios, Jamie was a force for “constructive disruption,” helping teams embrace creativity as a catalyst for personal and organizational transformation. Having worked with top organizations like Google, DreamWorks, and Gilead, Jamie brings contagious passion and a wealth of experience in empowering leaders to lead with creativity. Outside of her work, Jamie enjoys tennis, hiking, and life in the Bay Area with her partner and two grown children.

Dr. Christopher Bell
Chief Associate at Creativity Partners, Executive in Residence at the University of Colorado
Dr. Christopher Bell is a nationally recognized speaker and scholar who uses the power of storytelling to build healthier workplace cultures. With over 20 years of experience, Chris has redefined the approach to “diversity training,” working with organizations such as AT&T, Pixar, and the United States Air Force Academy. He’s a TEDx speaker with over 1.3 million views and is passionate about using storytelling and play to spark creative innovation in organizations. When not speaking, Chris enjoys playing tabletop games, experimenting as an amateur chef, and strumming the ukulele in Los Angeles with his family.

Steven Morris
CEO of Matter Consulting, Brand & Culture Building Expert, and Best-Selling Author of “The Beautiful Business”
Steven Morris helps leaders build high-performing, purpose-driven organizations where creativity and belonging thrive. As the founder of Matter Consulting, Steven’s work integrates brand, culture, and strategy, showing leaders how to cultivate innovative, connected environments. His best-selling book The Beautiful Business offers a compelling vision for how businesses can flourish when creativity and purpose align.

“At the end of the day, creativity is not the domain of the few, but it’s also not something that just happens. It’s cultivated, guided, and, most importantly, respected. No matter your industry, cultivating creativity means solving today’s vexing problems”

— Jamie Woolf

I’ve spent my entire career learning about what audiences want from stories
and what audiences do with the stories we tell them.

― Christopher Bell, Ph.D

Most organizations are trying to solve big and complex problems — so big that they can’t be solved by one person alone. Solving them requires teams to create the conditions for creativity to flourish.

― Steven Morris