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Dr. Tanya Knudsen
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Build Leaders, Drive Change, Improve Performance
Build Leaders, Drive Change, Improve Performance
Services
Build Leaders, Drive Change, Improve Performance
I’m a creative leadership coach, consultant, educator, and podcaster invested in accelerating individual and organizational transformation through the power of creativity to lead for innovation. My work focuses on developing creativity as a foundational leadership skill. In today’s fast-changing world, the ability to think differently, navigate ambiguity, and solve problems with originality is not a luxury. It's a necessity.
Creativity drives innovation, and innovation drives results. Companies who deliberately invest in creativity literally shift performance. I have experienced this transformation firsthand and while working with people in all echelons of life. Aligning an organizational culture with creative problem-solving tools and leadership strategies is a game changer for tolerance, efficiency and innovation.
Awareness, intention, transformation, and doing work that matters is what matters. The Innovative Mind at Work podcast shares stories and strategies from business leaders engaging creative thinking and exploring how innovation shows up in real workplaces and real lives.
Good Work is powerfully meaningful. Coaching new leaders and students in Madagascar is life-changing for us all, whether in person or remotely. Learning to think creatively is a setup for life long learning. 21st century skills are critical for everyone, especially for those in greatest need.
Creative leadership is human-centered process for an innovative mindset. imagination, and impact.
Learn to Lean In. And Lead.
I help organizations drive measurable results by improving team efficiency, decision-making, and alignment. Teams run more effective meetings, identify and address challenges faster, and take actions that strengthen the bottom line. In today’s fast-changing business environment, organizations that build these capabilities ensure resilience and long-term survival, while creating a workplace that is engaging, collaborative, and high-performing. The result is a company that adapts faster, performs better, and becomes a better place to work.
Dr. Tanya Knudsen
Services
Dr. Tanya Knudsen
I’m a leadership coach, consultant, educator, and podcaster dedicated to helping individuals and organizations transform their performance and deliver measurable results. My work focuses on developing leadership skills that enable teams to think strategically, navigate complexity, and solve problems effectively—essential capabilities in today’s fast-changing business environment. Companies that deliberately invest in leadership development see stronger team performance, improved decision-making, and tangible business outcomes. I have witnessed these transformations firsthand while working with people across all levels of organizations. Aligning culture, leadership strategies, and problem-solving approaches drives efficiency, collaboration, and results. The Innovative Mind at Work podcast shares stories and strategies from leaders who are shaping high-performing teams and achieving meaningful impact. Coaching new leaders and students in Madagascar, whether in person or remotely, reinforces that developing leadership skills is a foundation for lifelong learning and organizational success. Leadership is a human-centered process for driving results, building impact, and leading teams that perform at their best.
Dr. Tanya Knudsen
Works
Good Work
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What is creative leadership and why does it matter?
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What is creative leadership and why does it matter?
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Blogs
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Testimonials
Magdalena L.
Malakta Art Factory, Malax, Finland.
Our visioning session with Dr. Knudsen was incredibly helpful in clarifying our ideas and shaping them into a strong, well-structured proposal. She and Schmitz provided practical tools for brainstorming, research references, and visual aids that helped us express the complexity of our work. They listened closely, worked efficiently under time pressure, and quickly aligned with our needs and vision.
Ramon V.
Tata Consultancy Services, Budapest, Hungary
FourSight brought strength and insight to your team and how we work together. Through the process we learned language that has ongoing value at work. The principles of the creative process are proving to be useful.
Alka S.
T-mobile, Bellevue, WA, USA
Tanya brings energy and clarity to every challenge. From teaching children to solving business problems, her creative methods and thoughtful questions help define issues and guide effective solutions. She’s helped me better understand different thinking styles, making collaboration more productive and meaningful.
Afsana A.
Founder, Wings of Change, Dubai
Tanya is a multilingual educator and leader who brings energy, creativity, and innovation to every environment. Her passion for 21st-century learning, visual literacy, and community-building makes her a valued team member and a strong contributor across cultures and age groups.
Kent S.
Rainier Welding, Anacortes, WA
I am immediately impressed with the new tools I have to engage our team. In the post Covid environment, people require purpose and meaningful engagement to stay connected to the work. I have found tools to restart our team with a shared vision.
Testimonials
Magdalena L.
Malakta Art Factory, Malax, Finland.
Our visioning session with Dr. Knudsen was incredibly helpful in clarifying our ideas and shaping them into a strong, well-structured proposal. She and Schmitz provided practical tools for brainstorming, research references, and visual aids that helped us express the complexity of our work. They listened closely, worked efficiently under time pressure, and quickly aligned with our needs and vision.
Ramon V.
Tata Consultancy Services, Budapest, Hungary
FourSight brought strength and insight to your team and how we work together. Through the process we learned language that has ongoing value at work. The principles of the creative process are proving to be useful.
Alka S.
T-mobile, Bellevue, WA, USA
Tanya brings energy and clarity to every challenge. From teaching children to solving business problems, her creative methods and thoughtful questions help define issues and guide effective solutions. She’s helped me better understand different thinking styles, making collaboration more productive and meaningful.
Afsana A.
Founder, Wings of Change, Dubai
Tanya is a multilingual educator and leader who brings energy, creativity, and innovation to every environment. Her passion for 21st-century learning, visual literacy, and community-building makes her a valued team member and a strong contributor across cultures and age groups.
Kent S.
Rainier Welding, Anacortes, WA
I am immediately impressed with the new tools I have to engage our team. In the post Covid environment, people require purpose and meaningful engagement to stay connected to the work. I have found tools to restart our team with a shared vision.