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Play with purpose. Lead with possibility.

From the classroom to the boardroom to the heart — we help you show up ready. Creative Recess is a rebellion against grind culture. Guided by the Possibility Quotient (PQ) – curiosity, clarity, creativity, and community – and PLAY (Possibility in Leadership, Arts, and You), our rigorously playful approach blends leadership studies, arts-based practices, and lived experience to reimagine what’s possible.

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Why Recess Matters

At Creative Recess, play isn’t frivolous — it’s how we unlock innovation, resilience, and belonging.

We blend:

  • Arts-based practices like storytelling, improv, collage, and movement.
  • Critical leadership frameworks including authentic, culturally relevant, adaptive, and emotionally intelligent leadership.
  • Identity-conscious coaching and consulting that honor who you are and the systems you navigate.
Students standing atop tables during KP’s Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation class.

Who We Grow With

Creative Recess is a haven for anyone ready to step out of grind culture and step into possibility. The Possibility Quotient (PQ) bridges across generations, sectors, and identities:

  • Students & Emerging Leaders — developing resilience, clarity, and purpose at the start of their journey.
  • Academic Exiles — faculty, staff, and students leaving higher education (by choice or by force), seeking new pathways after burnout, disillusionment, or systemic harm.
  • Professionals & Teams — navigating pivots, toxic workplaces, promotions, or leadership transitions.
  • Communities & Changemakers — seeking belonging, healing, and creative approaches to justice.
  • Individuals in Transition — LGBTQ+ professionals, people in recovery, and those navigating health challenges.
Creative Recess isn’t about fitting into a niche. It’s about building bridges across differences. Wherever you’re starting, the Possibility Quotient can be your compass for curiosity, clarity, creativity, and community.
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How We Play

I help people and organizations step into possibility through coaching, consulting, and experiences that blend rigor with imagination, rooted in the PQ pillars — Curiosity, Clarity, Creativity, and Community:

  • Coaching – one-on-one and small-group coaching rooted in the Possibility Quotient (PQ).
  • Consulting – tailored strategies for nonprofits, boards, universities, and teams that combine organizational tools with arts-based practice, dialogue, and PQ.
  • Field Trips – keynotes and facilitated dialogues that move audiences beyond passive listening into active imagination and courageous conversation.
  • The Playground – signature programs like Unleashing Your PQ, Failure Fairs, Igniting Creativity, and The Curiosity Culture.

What People Are Saying

“In a very unsure and stressful time in my life, most notably professional life, KP and Creative Recess helped me beyond belief. It had been over 10 years since I had visited my resume and not only was my current occupation not updated, but the resume format itself was very outdated. KP collaborated with me so well to update my recent role, volunteer work, and items I hadn’t even considered. This gave me the confidence to apply to several different roles immediately after it was complete. I went from feeling stuck and helpless to feeling like I could apply for any role I wanted! I had a scheduled interview within two days and was told “you have a very impressive resume”! KP is dedicated and professional throughout the entire process while working with you. I will absolutely be a returning client for further needs!"

— Michelle F., September 2025