Playful Professional Development

Workshops . . . Trainings . . . Events

Why play?

Because happy people
do better work.

  • WELCOMING TO ALL
    It’s accessible, inclusive, and low-stakes.

  • INTRINSICALLY MOTIVATING
    It’s active, engaging, and experiential.

  • A LASTING LEARNING EXPERIENCE
    It’s substantial, practical, and memorable.

Recent & Upcoming Places to Catch Us...

  • CalGovHR Conference & Expo

    Wed. 3/13 - Fri. 3/15 (Sonoma, CA)

    California's premier HR conference for Public Sector & Nonprofit Human Resources professionals is back and stronger than ever!

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  • New England Camp Conference

    Thurs. 3/21 - Sat. 3/23 (Manchester, NH)

    Over 800 attendees, from 250+ camps, for 3 days of learning and networking with dynamic speakers, established industry experts, & each other!

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  • CAHR24

    Mon. 5/20 - Wed. 5/22 (Anaheim, CA)

    Access cutting-edge HR education, make lasting connections and discover valuable resources for your organization!

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  • TU 2/13 @ 7-9pm ET (4-6pm PT) Empowered Leadership for Emotional Caregivers: A Talk-Story Gathering & Co-Creative Play Space for Asian Women & LGBTQ+ People! with headshots of 4 Asian women who are speaking.

    NAAAP NY: Hive & Honey

    Tues. 2/13 @ 7-9pm ET / 4-6pm PT (virtual)

    Empowered Leadership for Emotional Caregivers: A Talk-Story Gathering & Co-Creative Play Space for Asian Women & LGBTQ+ People!

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Popular Workshop Series:

Play It Forward

Cultivating More Effective, Productive, & Joyful Teams.

1) Playing with Your Purpose

2) Productive Play At Work

3) Team Building Play-shop

“I Hate It Here”

Dismantling Toxic Work Environments (Work Shouldn’t Be Terrible.)

1) Psychological Safety 101

2) Building A Team Without Team Building

3) Leadership/Management Focus (Choose Your Own Adventure)

Workplaces For All

Building Inclusive, Thoughtful, & Just Workplaces.

1) DEI 101

2) All Brains Welcome: Neurodiversity in the Workplace.

3) Power, Privilege, & Perspective at Work

**All programs can be done in-person or virtually. Size, scope, & series length can be negotiated. Single workshops are also an option, but relationship building through repeated practice is encouraged.**

"This was incredibly helpful, and the insight you gave us was beyond measure. I love [our] organization with all of my heart, and you have given us focus on how to make it even better."

— Danny Mercer, NAHDN Board Member