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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 post-traumatic growth: she continues to live it. Through her ongoing journey of transforming trauma via creative practice, she developed a theory that creativity wasn't just helping her heal, it was the same process as post-traumatic growth itself. This insight arrived via groundbreaking PhD research (2017) that explored what a journey of post-traumatic growth feels like.

As a writer, artist and researcher, Dr Maz bridges lived experience with academic rigour and marketing. Combined with more than 15 years in the creative industry – including partnerships with brands like Atlassian, FunLab and CreativeMornings – Dr Maz now dedicates her expertise to teaching others how to transform pain through creativity.

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Past Clients

So, what’s it like to work with Dr Maz?

  • Photo of Belinda Humphrey, Feelance Fashion Designer

    "Marion understands the challenges of creative life and can help you decide on the next best step forward, however small. I leave feeling light, inspired and confident as well as armed with the practical tools to move forward in my creative process or project."

    Belinda Humphrey
    Freelance Fashion Designer

  • "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

  • Photo of Bec Evans Gray, Senior Graphic Designer

    "Marion has given me an abundance of support and guidance on my creative journey which has allowed me to implement more flow and have the confidence to share my creativity with the world 💫"

    Bec Evans Gray
    Senior Graphic Designer

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    "Marion was an amazing panel host at our Summit event, expertly guiding the discussion and getting the best out of our creative panellists, allowing them to shine. We would love to work with her again and she was a great fit for our community."

    Sarah Thornton
    Managing Director and Co-founder
    The Finders Keepers

  • "Marion consistently proves to be my go-to resource for content and copy needs of my clients. 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."

    Raquel Bowles, Growth Marketer

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    "Marion managed the energy of the audience masterfully, and the Q&A segment had her demonstrating some really deep insights. She’s whip smart and incredibly funny – a natural speaker. We felt very lucky to have her at VizConf."

    Debbie Wood
    VizConf Organising Committee Member

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