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Fonteyn's artistic talent emerged at a young age, and she honed her skills through extensive practice and experimentation. Her unique style has garnered her widespread recognition, and her works have been exhibited in galleries across Europe and North America. Her current inspiration for art focuses on themes of self-awakening and empowerment, encouraging you to see that you can free yourself from the perceived boundaries imposed on yourself and become creators of your own lives through a mindset shift. Steph Fonteyn began her artistic journey as a self-taught visual artist as a means of self-expression and communication. Since then, she has become an award-winning public speaker, an internationally collected artist, a long-listed artist with the Visual Artists Association, and an expert in facilitating creative team-building experiences. Born in the UK, she has lived in Spain, Miami, and Switzerland, where she resides as a Swiss citizen. In addition to her artistic achievements, Fonteyn has established herself as an accomplished public speaker. In 2021, she was the champion of Toastmasters Public Speaking in Swiss Romande. She won second place in Central & Southern Europe in the same year with her speech entitled "Creativity & Co". She also won second place in Swiss Romande in 2022 with “The conversation that changed my life". Fonteyn has shared her expertise on creativity and communication at various events, including TEDxZurichWomen in 2015 and at Webster University, Procter & Gamble, and The Aspen Institute in Aspen, Colorado. Fonteyn's team-building services, called Collaborative Art®, were founded in 2011 to unite teams around a shared vision through art. Drawing on her experience in HR and communication, Fonteyn has developed innovative techniques to unlock the creative potential of teams, helping them achieve greater success. With her unique combination of artistic talent, public speaking expertise, and team-building skills, Fonteyn has become a respected figure in art, communication, and leadership. Her passion for creativity and ability to connect with audiences and teams have inspired countless individuals and organisations to reach their full potential.