CreativityWorks is a learning and development consultancy. It was set up in 2002 by Martin Shovel and Martha Leyton to promote creative thinking, and in particular to help people discover and develop their visual thinking potential.

Martin Shovel is a communications expert, writer, cartoonist, facilitator and teacher... read more

Martha Leyton is an experienced teacher, trainer and group facilitator with a background in publishing and research… read more


Martin and Martha have spent several years researching creativity and visual thinking, and have developed their own unique approach to helping people make the most of their visual thinking abilities.

As CreativityWorks, Martin and Martha have worked with a wide range of clients, from banks, insurance companies and large retail companies to NHS trusts, universities and NGOs. Their work is increasingly focused on helping executive and board-level clients to construct and deliver presentations that embody their values as well as engaging and persuading their listeners.