Heather L. Hodges, PhD
Heather
High Point University

Leading for Innovation: How to Foster a Culture of Creativity in Healthcare Report

Audience Feedback on Sep 17, 2025

Attendee Responses

167

99% found this session valuable

Attendees found this session

Interactive

97%

Engaging

96%

Inspiring

94%

Summary: Unleash Your Creative Genius: Heather Hodges' Talk Transforms How We Think About Everyday Creativity

Heather Hodges delivered an incredibly engaging and interactive session that opened my eyes to creativity in daily life. "It was very eye opening - I hadn't really looked at how I was walking through life," shared one attendee, while others praised her impressive drawings and thought-provoking activities. Her passion was contagious as she helped us realize "creativity is not just about the arts" but a powerful way to transform our thinking.

Presentation Outcomes Achieved:

  • Creativity exists in everyone and can be developed through practice and divergent thinking

  • Breaking out of conventional thinking patterns leads to innovation and personal growth

Summary generated based on Heather's attendee testimonials


How attendees describe this talk

It was very eye opening. I hadn’t really looked at how I was walking through life and I feel I have been just going through the days without really thinking about how I walk through my days. I now have the idea again to think creatively and figure out what I want to change because I am smart and creative.

Kathryn Figgatt

It was very engaging and it was different from typical lectures. The points she made were very applicable in my life and it was a good reminder that our life isn’t separated into work and creativity. She was very inspiring to listen to and I hope to apply a lot of what she talked about in my life.

Mariah Talford

If you want someone engaging and enjoyable do not be afraid to bring here back. I think her message was inspiring and the manner in which she presented everything was so wonderful. I appreciate having such a different outlook on healthcare, and the places I am planning to go in my career.

Delaney Purtee

An interactive experience that makes you think about your level of creativity. It’s eye opening to realize how convergently we think and that we should strive to think in a more divergent way to enhance our lives and those of others around us.

Michalina

Dr. Hodges talk reminds us that we have the power to effect change. We can create innovative solutions and we all have this super power. We just need the right leaders and safe space to let those ideas fly! (Or to be that type of leader)

Katie Beaudoi

I’d say that I realized that the only way to tap into creativity is to want to be creative. She made me realize that everything around you is meant to make you less creative and keep you in the box instead of outside it.

Connor Garfield

It is an engaging insight to think about the ways that we, as adults and healthcare providers, can be creative and compassionate in treating patients and solving current issues.

Samantha Heider

This is one of those talks that is mildly inspiring short term. Not a life changing event for me personally. Reasonably engaging. Would be cool to hear more profound ideas.

Attendee

The session was inspiring and interactive. Her drawings were impressive and her talk was thought provoking and made me want to figure out how I can be more creative

Madeline Musacchio


Feedback for Heather and the event

Thanks for coming to speak with us, and it was really inspiring to hear your passion on such a simple topic

Gavin Post

Using the human mind to your advantage is cool. Speaking curiosity and anticipation is interesting

Connor Garfield

I loved this presentation, inspired me to get back in touch with my divergent thinking.

Jaytonio Littlejohn

We need more people like you in the industry! Thanks for sharing your light!

Paula Stuart

I really enjoyed listening to her speak and talk about creativity

Hannah schall

This event was very interesting and opened my eyes to creativity.

Casey Fisher

You put on a well organized event, well structured event.

Attendee

This session was extremely motivating and inspiring.

Alexandra McComas

This was awesome, best lecture I’ve been to!

Reagan Badgett