Creative trespassing: a totally unauthorized guide to unleashing your inner rebel and sneaking more imagination into your life and work

**"At once playful, smart, easy to implement and, dare I say, punk rock, the pages of this book will wake you up to your personal power and remind you just how enjoyable your life, and work, can be. I highly recommend you let Katan trespass all over your sitch and get yourself this fabulous book."__-__**__Jen Sincero, #1 New York Times bestselling author of__****You are a Badass****__and__****You are a Badass at Making Money****Creative disruptor, inspirational speaker, and co-creator of the internationally viral campaign #ItWasNeverADress shows you how to put the spark back into your work and life."You don't have to turn into a corporate drone to kick ass in the working world," says Tania Katan. After more than ten years of smuggling creativity into the business sector without getting busted, Katan is here to tell you that any task or pursuit can be a creative one. You just need to be willing to defy conformity and be ready to conjure imagination anywhere, at any time.If you're feeling stuck in a dullsville job, a windowless cubicle, or an ill-fitting polyester work shirt, chin up! Katan has been there, too, and she's lived to tell the story. How? By choosing to stand out rather than fit in, to find her light, and to bask in it with all of her quirks and flaws. "The moment you choose to let the world see the real you--messy, imperfect, warts and all," she says, "is the moment you choose to shine too."Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking new ways to innovate, a newbie trying to spice up routine entry-level work, a free spirit with a rich creative life outside the office looking to bring more of that magic into your job, or just someone who occasionally feels the urge to scream "Why does it say paper jam when there is no paper jam?!!," Katan will show you how to transform monotony into novelty and become more energized in your work and in the world.Peppered with stories of her own shenanigans--from organizing a wrestling match in the middle of an art museum to staging a corporate culture intervention via post-its--and lessons from the rule-breaking exploits of artists, change-makers, and totally legit business leaders alike, this book is a rollicking, uninhibited guide to using creativity as fuel for a freer and more joyful life. "At once playful, smart, easy to implement and, dare I say, punk rock, the pages of this book will wake you up to your personal power and remind you just how enjoyable your life, and work, can be. I highly recommend you let Katan trespass all over your sitch and get yourself this fabulous book." - Jen Sincero, #1 New York Times bestselling author of You are a Badass and You are a Badass at Making Money Creative disruptor, inspirational speaker, and co-creator of the internationally viral campaign #ItWasNeverADress shows you how to put the spark back into your work and life. "You don't have to turn into a corporate drone to kick ass in the working world," says Tania Katan. After more than ten years of smuggling creativity into the business sector without getting busted, Katan is here to tell you that any task or pursuit can be a creative one. You just need to be willing to defy conformity and be ready to conjure imagination anywhere, at any time. If you're feeling stuck in a dullsville job, a windowless cubicle, or an ill-fitting polyester work shirt, chin up! Katan has been there, too, and she's lived to tell the story. How? By choosing to stand out rather than fit in, to find her light, and to bask in it with all of her quirks and flaws. "The moment you choose to let the world see the real you--messy, imperfect, warts and all," she says, "is the moment you choose to shine too." Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking new ways to innovate, a newbie trying to spice up routine entry-level work, a free spirit with a rich creative life outside the office looking to bring more of that magic into your job, or just someone who occasionally feels the urge to scream "Why does it say paper jam when there is no paper jam?!!," Katan will show you how to transform monotony into novelty and become more energized in your work and in the world. Peppered with stories of her own shenanigans--from organizing a wrestling match in the middle of an art museum to staging a corporate culture intervention via post-its--and lessons from the rule-breaking exploits of artists, change-makers, and totally legit business leaders alike, this book is a rollicking, uninhibited guide to using creativity as fuel for a freer and more joyful life. "Creative Trespasser (noun). 1: Someone who sneaks creativity and imagination into the most mundane tasks or buttoned-up workplaces. 2: Someone who finds extraordinary ideas in ordinary places. 3: Someone who uses creativity as fuel for a freer, more joyful life. 'You don't have to turn into a corporate drone to kick ass in the working world,' says Tania Katan. After more than ten years of sneaking creativity into the business sector, Katan is here to tell you that any task or pursuit can be a creative one. You just need to be willing to defy conformity and ready to conjure imagination anywhere, at any time. If you're feeling stuck in a dullsville job, a windowless cubicle, or an ill-fitting polyester work shirt, chin up! Katan has been there, too, and she's lived to tell the story. How? By choosing to stand out rather than fit in, to find her light and to bask in it, with all her flaws. 'The moment you choose to let the world see the real you--messy, imperfect, warts and all,' she says, 'is the moment you choose to shine, too.' Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking new ways to innovate, a newbie trying to spice up routine entry-level work, a free spirit with a rich creative life outside the office looking to bring more of that magic into your job, or just someone who occasionally feels the urge to scream, 'Why does it say paper jam when there is no paper jam?!,' Katan will show you how to transform monotony into novelty and be more energized in your work and in the world. With chapters like 'Fire Hierarchy,' 'Ditch School.' 'Kick Imposter Syndrome in the Arse,' this book is filled with stories of Katan's shenanigans, lessons from rule-breaking artists, change-makers, and totally legit business leaders alike, and dozens of exercises to help you ignite that creative spark. Consider this book your invitation to reconnect with your inspiration and map your own unique path to the life you desire."--Dust jacket “Playful, smart, easy to implement, and, dare I say, punk rock, this book will wake you up to your personal power and remind you just how enjoyable your life, and work, can be.”—Jen Sincero, #1 New York Times bestselling author of You Are a BadassWINNER OF THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD “You don't have to turn into a corporate drone to kick ass in the working world,” says inspirational speaker Tania Katan. After more than ten years of smuggling creativity into the business sector, Katan is here to tell you that any task or pursuit can be a creative one. You just need to be willing to defy conformity and be ready to conjure imagination anywhere, at any time. That's where Creative Trespassing comes in. Creative Trespasser /cre-at-ive tres-pass-er/ noun1: Someone who sneaks creativity and imagination into the most mundane tasks or buttoned-up workplaces.2: Someone who finds extraordinary ideas in ordinary places.3: Someone who uses creativity as fuel for a freer, more joyful life. Peppered with stories of her own shenanigans—from organizing a wrestling match in the middle of an art museum to staging a corporate culture intervention via post-its—and lessons from the rule-breaking exploits of artists, change-makers, and totally legit business leaders alike, Creative Trespassing is a rollicking, uninhibited guide to using creativity as fuel for a freer and more joyful life. Whether you're seeking new ways to innovate, trying to spice up routine entry-level work, or looking to bring more of your rich creative life into your day job, Katan shows you how to transform monotony into novelty and be more energized in your work and in the world. Playful, smart, easy to implement, and, dare I say, punk rock, this book will wake you up to your personal power and remind you just how enjoyable your life, and work, can be.Jen Sincero, #1 New York Times bestselling author of You Are a Badass WINNER OF THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD You dont have to turn into a corporate drone to kick ass in the working world, says inspirational speaker Tania Katan. After more than ten years of smuggling creativity into the business sector, Katan is here to tell you that any task or pursuit can be a creative one. You just need to be willing to defy conformity and be ready to conjure imagination anywhere, at any time. Thats where Creative Trespassing comes in. Creative Trespasser /cre-at-ive tres-pass-er/ noun 1: Someone who sneaks creativity and imagination into the most mundane tasks or buttoned-up workplaces. 2: Someone who finds extraordinary ideas in ordinary places. 3: Someone who uses creativity as fuel for a freer, more joyful life. Peppered with stories of her own shenanigansfrom organizing a wrestling match in the middle of an art museum to staging a corporate culture intervention via post-itsand lessons from the rule-breaking exploits of artists, change-makers, and totally legit business leaders alike, Creative Trespassing is a rollicking, uninhibited guide to using creativity as fuel for a freer and more joyful life. Whether youre seeking new ways to innovate, trying to spice up routine entry-level work, orlooking to bring more of yourrich creative lifeinto your day job, Katan shows you how to transform monotony into novelty and be more energized in your work and in the world. Introduction: Normal Is Where Creativity Goes To Die -- Fear Is So Last Year -- Transform The Norm -- Take Permission : Cause No One Is Gonna Give It To You -- Suspend Disbelief -- Let Your Freak Flag Fly -- Ditch School -- Think Inside The Box -- Lose The Map, Find Your Sense Of Direction -- Unleash Your Inner Rebel -- Kick Imposter Syndrome In The Arse -- Outgrow Adulting -- Turn Into The Skid -- Crash The Company Picnic -- Level Up Your Listening -- Resuscitate Your Work Culture, For Art's Sake! -- Fire Hierarchy -- Reframe The Blame -- Turn Your Vocation Into A Vacation -- If All Else Fails -- Keep Rehearsing -- Show Up -- Recommended Resources To Ignite Your Creative Spark. By Tania Katan. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.