tasha golden, phD

Welcome, CHC. I’m glad you’re here.

I’m an international speaker and consultant, career singer/songwriter, and health scientist. I help leaders across industries question assumptions, bolster wellbeing, and drive meaningful change.

I also help creative orgs discover the overlooked health benefits of their work — igniting new opportunities for growth.

⬇️ Below are resources I gathered just for CHC… and a few ways to work with me. I’d love to be a support.

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“All creativity is rooted in Refusal.”

I wrote this FREE ebook to support creatives & change-makers of all kinds. Art can do more than we tend to think… Dig into the possibilities here. (Revised 2025 version coming soon!)

Learn why “all creativity is rooted in Refusal” - and why building better systems and outcomes starts with saying “no” to the ones we have.

Already have our FREE “Arts on Prescription Field Guide”? I made these Discussion & Reading Guides to help you get the most out of it! (They’re free; click the image) ✨

✔️ Peer-reviewed studies and reports: Publications

✔️ More guidance and free resources: My blog

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Work with Me:

BOOK a Keynote or Workshop

My virtual and in-person talks have helped audiences around the world get more creative about who they are, what they do, and where they can go next. [ SXSW, US Conf. of Mayors, POLITICO, CogX, corporate events, etc. ]
Attendees have described the presentations as “riveting,” “compelling,” “downright beautiful.”
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get Consulting, Courses, or 1:1 coaching

I work with individuals & orgs across the globe — leveraging the science of creativity help them question assumptions, reimagine their work, and move bold ideas into action.
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CHC attendees:

I take on just a few 1:1 coaching clients each year, Seeking transformation? Hit burnout? Need creative, science-backed guidance?
Reach out for details.

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book a training

“How We Human” is a unique training in mental health & trauma-informed practice. Inspired by my own experience with depression and burnout, and by my research and practice with artists and arts orgs, this training is designed for creatives and offered to groups/teams. Build clarity and confidence, get practical tools, and boost wellbeing and creativity for your group:
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“In times of upheaval and mounting difficulty, the capacity to question, imagine, and act is essential.”

TASHA GOLDEN, PHD

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ABOUT…

As a behavioral scientist, I study what makes people tick, what gets them stuck, and what drives real change.

As an artist, I know that creativity isn't just about making things. It’s about seeing possibilities that others miss.

As both, I help people re-see their work and its potential… so they can grow their impact and ignite change.

Scroll the About Page for my bio/story, or look around for more info.