Why?

The World Health Organization has declared burnout a workplace phenomenon., caused by unresolved chronic stress. The current reported rate is at 66%, an all time high and rising.

With mega mergers, mass layoffs and the fear of AI coming for our jobs, the world needs creativity and human ingenuity more than ever.

But, we can’t be creative when we’re burned out. We can’t be in creative flow when we’re afraid. Growth and innovation suffer.

Who?

Former Chief Creative Officer at Walmart, Head of Global Creative at Disney, Jean Batthany is the founder of the Art of the Pause. After 30 years in the business of creativity, both agency and brand side, she is pioneering a new operating system for how we create, work and lead the work: Regenerative Creativity. Creating conditions for ideas to flow in abundance versus being extracted by fear and scarcity. Building psychologically safe cultures brave and bold enough for big swings, failing forward and innovation.

Named one of Business Insider’s Most Creative Women in advertising, Jean has spoken at TEDx, NASA JPL, Cannes Lions and ThinkLA. Her message moves beyond burnout and toxic productivity, toward something more radical and more human. Creativity that restores rather than depletes: people, culture, the planet.

Jean Batthany

Regenerative Creativity

A new creative operating system

creating the conditions for

ideas to flow with abundance

versus being extracted

through fear and scarcity

Inspired by nature

seasons for fields to lie fallow

seasons of exponential growth

Where rest is a right not a reward

burnout is not a byproduct of productivity

and well-being is a metric of success

Designed for evolution

and leaving people and places

better than we find them

  • Jean has given keynotes on the Art of the Pause, Regenerative Creativity and Failing Forward at TEDx, NASA JPL, Cannes Lions, Disney, ThinkLA, LYFT and more. She is available to inspire your team to take big creative swings, rest and recover and create impact.

  • Hands on work and play sessions based on the principles and practices of the Art of the Pause. Designed to create psychological safety, regenerate creativity and inspire the flow of ideas and innovation. Co-created for your team, your culture. 60 minutes, half day and full day curricula available.

  • Retreat to advance. Pause to focus on your physical, mental and spiritual wellness immersed in beauty and community. Move your body. Calm your mind. Soothe your soul. Regenerate your creative spark away from the world in Bali October 2026. Space is extremely limited.

  • Recently pushed out or ready to jump off the mountain? Maternity leave or Midlife Collision? Jean is offering limited one-on-one executive mentoring. Give yourself permission to pause. Get in alignment with your assignment. Pivot away from what sucks your energy and steals your joy. Pivot towards what makes you feel excited and alive. Let’s co-create your plan for re-entry.

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