Anne Stieger
Facilitator for Empathy-Based Innovation & Design ThinkingAs a facilitator and trainer of Design Thinking, I love finding innovative ways to improve systems, services, experiences, and products walking in the user’s shoes.
I believe we can create change through the power Empathy.
If I’m not doing that, I love serving my community at the Community Oven in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
My Background
I have worked in the fields of facilitation, innovation, entrepreneurship and adult education for over 7 years. After completing my BA/MA of Education and working in teacher training for a couple of years, I met the worlds of Social Innovation and Empathy-Based Innovation.
The power of empathy – of stepping into someone else’s shoes and seeing through their eyes – paired with masterful facilitation and structured innovation fascinates me.
I ran my own business providing facilitation services for several years, worked as a consultant, coach and facilitator in the entrepreneurship space, and was able to bring Design Thinking to entrepreneurship in the Valley. I have most recently joined the team at Davis Pier in Halifax.
I am grateful for having learned from each of my colleagues and clients over the years, and for my highly-experienced teachers in the Art of Hosting, Design Thinking, Dynamic Governance, and more.
My Current Work
As part of a wonderful team at Davis Pier, I am able to continue doing what I love.