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What if the idea you’re stuck on could change the world?

Through her ongoing journey of transforming childhood trauma via creative acts, Dr. Marion Piper explored a groundbreaking theory during her PhD research: what if creativity and posttraumatic growth are the same process?

Both take something challenging, process it through human ingenuity and resilience, and create something valuable. The main difference? Creativity produces tangible results you can see, where posttraumatic growth produces the intangible transformation within you.

This isn't theory. This is a proven method that literally transmutes pain into purpose.

Get Dr Maz in your corner with expert creativity coaching designed to expand your impact, reach and courage.

Unlike a life coach, a creativity coach won’t needle you about your limiting beliefs or push you to ‘quantum leap’.

Creativity doesn’t work like that.

It’s a process of connecting the dots in new and interesting ways so you can ‘Spiral Up’ through an idea.

It’s taking small steps, one after the other, with trust: in the process, in your own genius and an even deeper trust in the creative process itself.

Who you are…

  • You unapologetically dream BIG. There’s alway a few ideas or creative projects on the go and your brain moves fast. You get bored of normal life and constantly seek new adventures, new cafes, new restaurants and new people. You’re sick of small talk and yearn for a creative partner you can dive deep with.

  • The thought of doing just one thing makes you literally gag. When people tell you to ‘niche down’, you want to punch them in the face (you don’t, but still lol). You know there’s a way to do everything you love but you’re not sure where to start or what to prioritise. And that keeps you paralysed.

  • Your brain operates at a different level to everyone around you. Ideas overwhelm you, so much so that you struggle to start and don’t know where to stop. You’re a brilliant collaborator but find leading people challenging. And yet you lead a rich, unique life, often to the jealousy of anyone you share with it.

  • With dozens of wins under your belt already, you’re well on your way to new heights. But with each new success, you find that internal flame dulling. You know you’re meant for greatness but get easily distracted. Success, however, feels inevitable.

* Meet Dr Maz

* Meet Dr Maz

Dr Marion Piper didn't just study posttraumatic growth… she continues to live it. Through her ongoing journey of transforming childhood trauma via creative practice, she developed a theory that creativity wasn't just helping her heal, it was the same process as posttraumatic growth itself. This personal insight led to groundbreaking PhD research (Southern Cross University, 2017) that explored how creativity and posttraumatic growth could be powerful transformative processes.

As both artist and researcher, Dr. Piper bridges lived experience with academic rigour. Her research represents the perfect fusion of creative practice and scholarly research, becoming the fertile soil she continues to grow from today.

With over 15 years in creative industries and partnerships with brands like Atlassian, FunLab, and CreativeMornings, Dr Maz now dedicates her expertise to teaching others how to transform trauma through creativity.

Past Clients

What Creativity Coaching can do

Your big idea is an unique as you are. But powerful action requires a titanium plan backed by a flexible structure. Choose your own adventure below…

    • Naming & Taglines

    • Key Messages

    • Tone of Voice

    • Positioning Statements

    • Value Propositions

    • Brand Story

    • Brand Archetypes

    • Website Copy

    • Content Strategy

    • Blog & Social Media Planningng

    • Content Design

    • Information Architecture (IA) & Taxonomy

    • Thought Leadership

    • Ideation & Concepting

    • TVC & Radio Scripts

    • Print Collateral

    • Digital Ads Copy

Creativity Coaching packages

Get Unstuck

This 2 hr online workshop is for you if you’re feeling stuck: on your ideas, content or how to talk/write about what you’re building. We can dive into your pitch deck, website copy or any other sales materials you need to help you take action. You’ll walk away with an action plan, more ideas and know exactly how to move forward (and not get stuck like that again!).

VIP Day

If you’ve got an assortment of copy tasks that need to be done, this is the package for you. We can work on email sequences, website copy, digital products, social media profiles, pitch decks, blogs and more. The VIP day is 7hrs, plus a planning call the day before, and can be delivered online or in-person (location depending).

Brand Foundations

Getting clear on the value of your product/s, where you exist in the market, what you stand for and who you are is foundational for success as a Startup. In 4-5 weeks, we’ll craft targeted value propositions, laser focused positioning statements, inspiring key messages and a unique tone of voice for your Startup. Without these foundational pieces, you’ll sound like everyone else and struggle to produce content that gets any cut-through.

Creative copywriting that hits the mark…

  • "Marion consistently proves to be my go-to resource for content and copy needs of my clients. I confidently vouch for her expertise by staking my own reputation on her involvement in projects, often describing her as the creator of copy that yields exceptional results. Marion's work transcends mere social media engagement; she delivers tangible revenue growth. With a clear understanding of both strategic objectives and target personas provided by me, Marion consistently delivers exceptional results on the first attempt. Her ability to grasp product positioning and customer challenges across various industries enables her to craft compelling content effortlessly. Our collaboration is characterized by efficiency, as revisions are rarely needed, allowing me to promptly deliver outstanding work to clients. Marion's contributions, whether in crafting mission statements, advertisements, or websites, consistently lead to rapid revenue generation. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to continue working with Marion in the future."

    Raquel Bowles, Growth Marketer

  • "Marion is one of a kind combination of incredible creativity, wit, research and exceptionally good writing. For us Marion's academic background and her down to earth style is able to flex for our diverse community. Marion writes in depth scientific content in a very human way for our product, blog and white papers. Marion is a great culture add, the first to jump in and make fun."

    Michelle Duval, Founder & CEO, Marlee

  • "I worked with Dr Marion briefly at a part time role and let’s just say, in the short time we worked together, she had a profound impact on me professionally & personally. Dr Marion is not only a talented copywriter, but a multifaceted, highly experienced coach. She not only brings a creative flair to otherwise boring SEO copy, but also understands the principles of SEO and together we delivered amazing copy for our clients. Dr Marion was also a fantastic coworker, super helpful, knowledgeable and a reliable person to lean on within the team. She is a born leader, whose words come with impact and she has the ability to command words as well as commanding the room. It was a pleasure to work with Dr Marion and anyone she works with - whether through copywriting, consulting or creative coaching would be lucky to have her!"

    Chloe Chiang, SEO Specialist

  • "Marion is one of the most skillful and creative writers I've ever had the pleasure of working alongside of. I couldn't speak more highly of her as both an employee and coworker. She's smart, ambitious, a team player, and extremely diligent. She produces high-quality work at a fast pace. As the SEO Strategist of our agency, I especially appreciated Marion's interest and enthusiasm for learning how to integrate SEO best practices and keyword optimization strategies into her writing. She's a quick learner and always enthusiastic about helping the team in any way possible. On top of her professional acumen, she is a genuine pleasure to work with. Her talents and charm make her a rare, valuable asset that any company should be honored to have on-board."

    Kimberly Forney, Director of Search Marketing, Greenhaus

  • "Marion and I worked together on a large transformational project and prepared tone of voice guidelines for our brands. As a communications contractor, Marion quickly understands briefs and delivers quality results quickly. She always maintains a positive demeanor and she quickly builds rapport with colleagues and stakeholders. Her writing skills are stellar, and she always presents copy that meets your objectives and speaks clearly to your members and customers. Marion has quickly become my go-to communications contractor and I highly recommend her."

    Petra Barraza, Marketing & Comms Manager

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