The Art of Presence: Intuition, Attention & Meaning in a Distracted World
Mindfulness and intentional attention
We live in an age of constant stimulation, endless notifications, information overload, and growing pressure to move faster than ever before. Yet many people report feeling increasingly disconnected from themselves, their work, their creativity, and each other. This…
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Workshop
Description
We live in an age of constant stimulation, endless notifications, information overload, and growing pressure to move faster than ever before.
Yet many people report feeling increasingly disconnected from themselves, their work, their creativity, and each other.
This reflective and highly engaging workshop explores the often-overlooked skills of presence, intuition, deep listening, and meaningful attention.
Drawing on insights from storytelling, psychology, contemplative traditions, creativity research, and more than two decades of work helping people navigate complexity and change, Brooke Burgess guides participants through practical exercises and discussions designed to help them reconnect with what matters most.
Participants will explore:
• Why attention is becoming one of our most valuable resources
• The relationship between intuition and decision-making
• How noise, distraction, and overstimulation affect creativity and wellbeing
• Deep listening as a leadership and relationship skill
• The role of meaning and purpose in motivation
• Recognising internal signals before burnout occurs
• Cultivating reflection in a culture of constant reaction
• Practices for accessing clarity, insight, and creative thinking
The workshop blends storytelling, discussion, reflection exercises, guided inquiry, and practical tools that participants can integrate into both their personal and professional lives.
This is not a religious or dogmatic experience. Rather, it offers a grounded exploration of how greater awareness, attention, and intentionality can improve wellbeing, relationships, leadership, creativity, and decision-making.
Benefits
• Reduced stress and mental overload
• Improved focus and attention
• Stronger intuition and decision-making
• Increased emotional intelligence
• Greater resilience and self-awareness
• Enhanced creativity and problem-solving
• Improved listening and communication skills
• Stronger sense of purpose and alignment
• Better work-life integration
• Increased overall wellbeing
Hosted by Brooke Burgess
About the Host
I'm an award-winning writer, filmmaker, creative strategist, and narrative architect with more than two decades of experience in helping people make sense of complexity through story. A former trailblazer in the gaming industry and the creator of multiple acclaimed transmedia projects, I've spent my career at the intersection of storytelling, innovation, technology, and human engagement. My work spans games, film, publishing, live experiences, leadership development, and emerging AI-driven systems. Today, I design and facilitate workshops, keynote presentations, and interactive experiences that help teams communicate more effectively, think more creatively, navigate change, and uncover the narratives shaping their organizations. Known for an energetic, thought-provoking, and highly engaging style, I aim to blend practical frameworks with memorable stories drawn from decades of work across entertainment, technology, entrepreneurship, and culture. In my sessions, I explore topics such as storytelling for business, creative thinking, communication, innovation, AI and human creativity, audience engagement, leadership through narrative, and building meaningful experiences that resonate more deeply with audiences and users. Whether speaking to executives, entrepreneurs, creative teams, or emerging leaders, my goal is simple: help people see their challenges through a new lens…and leave with a clearer sense of what story they want to tell next.
Travel Locations
Based in Maastricht, Netherlands.
Available for workshops, keynote presentations, facilitation, and special events throughout Europe and internationally.
If the conversation is compelling and the fit is right, I'm happy to travel almost anywhere. Travel and accommodation requirements can be discussed as part of the engagement.
Past Clients
Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Warner Bros, FOX Home Video, Universal Interactive, Disney Interactive, Telefilm Canada, DevGAMM, Wooga, The Travel Channel, New Media BC, The Island Hideout
Focus Areas
Creative/Culture
Location
Maastricht, Netherlands
Languages
English
Corporate Experience
Significant
Session Types Offered
Interactive & Passive
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
Client Requirements
Wireless microphone, projector, etc.
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