Cindy Wider

I'm Cindy Wider, a speaker, artist, and Creative Identity Transformation™ coach specializing in empowering women through creativity with drawing as the carriage. Based in Cairns, Far North Queensland, Australia, I bring over 34 years of experience transforming more than 22,000 people through keynote presentations, interactive workshops, private coaching, books, online courses, and magazine articles. My Expertise & Approach: I've proven that drawing is the fastest way to awaken dormant creativity—and I make the bold statement that analytical minds are creative advantages, not barriers. My methodology helps accomplished professionals, particularly corporate executives and retired women from analytical fields (nursing directors, school principals, executives), break through "I can't draw, so I'm not creative" beliefs and discover new creative possibilities. I specialize in team bonding workshops and creative awakening experiences that transform how teams collaborate, innovate, and think. Professional Credentials: Qualified Art Therapist – HH Prac. (Art. Th) Derwent Ambassador (since 2016) St Cuthberts Mill Ambassador Published author of six books including Your Creative Identity Transformation (2026), Paint In Your Pyjamas: Every Woman's Guide to Finding Your Life Purpose Through Art (2006 – SOLD OUT), and children's picture book Mummy's Biggest Best Birthday Surprise Ever! (2025) Featured in Ann Kullberg's Color Magazine, UK Coloured Pencil Society publications, and multiple international art magazines 12+ solo, joint, and group exhibitions including Queensland Regional Art Awards touring exhibition and London's Menier Gallery Corporate & Organizational Experience: I've delivered corporate training for Derwent ACCO Brands nationally, including: Eckersley's Art Stores National Conference (40 managers) – Sydney OfficeWorks Australia-wide staff training The Art Shed Brisbane I've appeared on UK National TV (Hochanda), demonstrated at international art festivals (Patchings Art Festival UK), and have been commissioned by Cairns Regional Council for their Flying Fox Awareness Campaign, creating educational resources. What I Offer Culture Vitale Clients: My sessions combine creativity (systematic drawing instruction), wellness (art therapy principles for stress reduction and identity discovery), and development (empowerment coaching for life transitions, particularly retirement). Participants experience immediate transformation through interactive exercises that prove their analytical minds are creative superpowers. Sessions are perfect for: Corporate teams exploring creativity and innovation Team bonding workshops that unlock collaborative thinking Leadership development and creative awakening experiences Retirement communities and aging wellness programs Women's conferences and empowerment events Organizations supporting employees through life transitions Business Foundation: I founded DrawPJ.com in 2009, an international online art education business serving students worldwide. Previously, I co-founded StuartCindy Art (2003-2007), which became the largest privately-owned ongoing art education center on the Sunshine Coast (80 students weekly). My Unique Value: As a working children's book illustrator, qualified art therapist, and multi-award-winning artist, I walk the talk—living the creative life I help others discover. My sessions create memorable "I can't believe I just did that" moments while delivering profound insights into creativity, identity, and human potential that participants carry forward long after the experience.