Mastering Change through Art

What does it feel like when you're trying to master a new skill and it just doesn’t click? You ask for instructions, study the instructor’s technique, try to mimic every move—but no matter how many attempts you make, that seemingly simple trick that others pick up with ease remains out of reach. It's frustrating. There's often a moment when you want to give up, when it feels like progress just isn't happening.

But then something shifts. You lean into one of your own strengths. It's quiet and almost invisible, but it's powerful. It’s that natural, often overlooked ability to adapt. The result might not be immediate or spectacular, but it signals something essential: growth is still possible. Even when we’re struggling, even when things don’t go according to plan, we have the capacity to pivot. That small moment of adjustment can make all the difference.

This month, I’ve been leading several corporate workshops for pharmaceutical companies focused on navigating change in the workplace. These sessions have had me reflecting on how often we’re asked to accept that change is inevitable—yet we’re rarely shown how to handle it in real, human terms.

Art offers an unexpected yet powerful toolkit for adapting to change. Whether you're in a high-pressure industry or simply navigating personal transitions, engaging in a creative process can help you develop flexibility, presence, and resilience. Art gives us room to explore discomfort, shift perspective, and approach challenges from new angles. It's not about becoming an artist—it’s about building emotional tools that help us deal with the unexpected.

As we move through environments filled with uncertainty, developing strategies for change isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. And creative expression, in all its forms, can be one of the most effective ways to do just that.