Podcasts about breakthrough play

On the 98th episode of The Hennessy Report by Keystone Partners, Dave is joined by Gary Ware, founder and corporate facilitator of "Breakthrough Play," author of "Playful Rebellion," and frequent Keynote speaker. His mission? To help creative professionals in sales and marketing use the power of play to be more creative, confident, and develop deeper relationships with their team and clients. Are you struggling with workplace stress and declining creativity? Listen in to discover how strategic play can revolutionize your organization's performance. In this episode you will learn about: The science of play and productivity MAP Framework for workplace transformation Evidence-based strategies for reducing stress Real success stories from transformed organizations Learn why leading companies are embracing purposeful play to boost innovation, enhance team collaboration, and drive sustainable growth.

This is part two of our Season 7 reunion / Season 8 kick-off! If you're new here, we kick-off every new season with reunion shows, welcoming back each guest from the previous season. We briefly revisit their episodes and ask them one BIG question! It's always super fun, and we hope it will encourage you to listen back if you missed their episodes. This is part two of two. The one big question: What is a business lesson you have learned (positive or negative!) in 2024 that would help our listeners? Our Guests... Courtney Smith Kramer: Outsourced Executive Creative Director, Fractional CMO, author, and shenanigan maker. Courtney shares her experience of moving from San Jose, California to Lisbon, Portugal and the transformative impact it had on she and her husband Bryan's lives and businesses (Bryan and Angus Nelson were guests on the same episode). Episode 150 - Career and Living Transitions Gary Ware: Founder of Breakthrough Play, author, corporate facilitator, and keynote speaker. Gary discusses the importance of play in combating burnout and shares insights on how to incorporate play into professional life. Episode 151 - Play to Combat Burnout Stefan Slattery: Head of Strategy in Emerging Markets at Halo Media. Stefan talks about the evolving role of events in marketing strategies and the importance of adapting to changes in event participation. Episode 138 - Events as Part of Go-To-Market Strategy Brooke LeBeau: Owner and Creative Guru at Artfully Creative Studio. Brooke discusses the challenges and rewards of freelancing, especially after a significant life change like moving to a new city. Episode 135 - Freelancing and Finding Balance Phil Mershon: Director of Experience at Social Media Examiner and author of "Unforgettable Experiences." Phil shares his expertise on creating memorable events that leave a lasting impact. Episode 134 - Creating Unforgettable Experiences Jessica Phillips: Relationship Marketing Agency Owner at NOW Marketing Group and host of Social Media Week Lima. Jessica talks about the CARE approach to marketing and the importance of building meaningful relationships. Episode 143 - Exploring the CARE Approach to Marketing   ~._.*._.~ Making a Marketer is brought to you by Powers of Marketing - providing exceptional podcast experiences & online and in-person events. Check out episode 156, and if our show moves you, share it and let us know your thoughts! Take our LISTENER Community Survey!!! HERE ** Our editor Avri makes amazing music! Check out his music on Spotify! **

On this episode, we have a special guest who knows about business and about play… and has created a business around combining them to make people be better leaders (and have a better time at work because of it). Our guest Gary Ware returns to our show after four years to discuss the transformative power of play in combating leader burnout. Learn About... Using Play to Improve Work Life: Discover how incorporating play into your professional life can enhance creativity, confidence, and collaboration. Overcoming Leader Burnout: Understand the signs of burnout and actionable strategies to alleviate it through play and intentional breaks. Creating a Playful Workplace Culture: Learn the steps to foster a resilient, innovative, and inclusive culture by integrating play into daily routines and meetings. Success Stories: Hear about real-life examples of organizations that transformed their culture and improved employee retention and satisfaction through playful strategies. Our Guest... Gary Ware: Founder of Breakthrough Play and author of "Playful Rebellion," Gary is a corporate facilitator and keynote speaker with over 20 years of experience. He has partnered with top-tier companies like SAP and Intuit, using improv and playful methodologies to enhance team dynamics. Recognized as one of the top 25 emerging culture creators, Gary brings a wealth of knowledge on how play can maximize workplace success. Join us for an enlightening conversation filled with practical tips and inspiring stories. Whether you're a leader, a marketer, or someone seeking to rejuvenate their work life, this episode offers valuable insights for everyone.   ~._.*._.~ Making a Marketer is brought to you by Powers of Marketing - providing exceptional podcast experiences & online and in-person events. Check out episode 151, and if our show moves you, share it and let us know your thoughts! Take our LISTENER Community Survey!!! HERE ** Our editor Avri makes amazing music! Check out his music on Spotify!**

Meetings are often seen as necessary but dreaded events that everyone complains about. But do they have to be?  As a leader, you can transform these gatherings from mundane to meaningful. The answer lies in creating a safe environment that nurtures idea-sharing, collaboration, and innovation. Podcast guest, Gary Ware shares essential strategies to make your meetings more engaging, productive, and enjoyable. Gary is the Founder of Breakthrough Play and is a sought-after Corporate Facilitator and Keynote Speaker with nearly a decade of experience as a performer in improv theatre. He assists teams with unlocking creativity, confidence, and sparks collaboration with experiential methods proven to drive peak performance. In this episode, we start with some questions to ask before you pull people together and how to set your meeting up for success. Gary shares some connection activities to use at the start of meetings and describes how to create group agreements. We discuss how to get a meeting back on track, the best ways to brainstorm, and code words you can use. Finally, Gary shares how to get feedback after the meeting to ensure the meetings are valuable for everyone. Join us as we uncover practical strategies and valuable tips to transform your meetings, foster creativity, and cultivate a positive atmosphere that inspires collaboration within your team. For full show notes visit www.growthsignals.co. Connect with Gary on LinkedIn. Connect with Jen on LinkedIn. 

When was the last time you were genuinely playful at work? If you are like most of us, it might have been a while. We've been conditioned to believe that work and play don't really mix. Not only we've been taught to draw a clear demarcation line between work and play, we've also been convinced that work is somehow way more noble and more important that play. But what if truly great work couldn't happen without a healthy dose of play? What if, unless we can have fun with the work itself, at least occasionally, we can't really achieve greatness? Today's conversation with Gary Ware, the Founder of Breakthrough Play a keynote speaker, and author of the book Playful Rebellion: Maximize Workplace Success Through the Power of Play addresses these questions. Gary talks about the relationship of workplace productivity and play, play as the driver of innovation and performance, the eight play personalities and how we can integrate purposeful play into our workday. You can follow Gary Ware on LinkedIn. You can find the transcript HERE. Join the CultureBrained® Community– a one-of-a-kind virtual community for Heads of Culture, founders, and leaders who want to up their culture game. Check out more of our free resources 

“The opposite of play is not work; it's depression.” Dr. Stuart Brown. So why do we think play doesn't belong at work? Because I'm pretty interested in avoiding depression. For myself and those I lead! Gary Ware says, “Play is the cheat code to business success,” and great leaders find ways to develop play for themselves and their teams. How does this strike you? Do you get excited, or do you feel resistant? When I met Gary, I was thrilled to meet someone whose energy fills a room as mine does, and someone who is as passionate about whole life living! Join Gary and me this week on Monday Mentor to talk about the power of play. Gary, founder of Breakthrough Play, works as a corporate facilitator, keynote speaker, certified coach, and author helping organizations improve their workplace through play. Time stamps: 1:27 Gary's journey 7:17 What is play? 8:40 Purposeful play 9: 51 Play vs Playfulness 11:35 The playful map Method Audience Purpose 13:20 How does play help us as a team? 15:57 Teams that are playful have a higher level of psychological safety. 18:31 Where to start? - some quick start tips from Gary! 22:17 Where to find Gary - [x] **How to have an innovation mindset - Leo Chan** - Leo was a powerhouse of innovation! And how we build this skill that is accessible to everyone. - 3:00 How Leo found innovation and the beauty of it - 5:30 The definition of innovation and why it's for everyone - 8:00 How to have a mindset of innovation 8:45 The future is coming. How do we shape it? 10:30 The difference between innovation and invention 11:00 What's a prototype mindset and how to fight perfectionism 13:50 The beginners mindset 15:00 How to apply innovation to our whole lives 15:38 How innovation empowers your people 20:30 Some homework and vision casting. You can create the future you want.

Unleash the power of play.  Gary Ware integrates playfulness into every aspect of his work. It's not for the sake of play itself, but to help teams unlock and be more productive. He is an author, founder, speaker, and improv actor who quickly discovered that combining improv and play could be a powerful solution to achieving various business challenges. Thus, Breakthrough Play was born. In their conversation, Gary gives actionable advice on how he goes about opening up a team to have a hard but necessary conversation to speak their truth.  They also discuss Gary's book, Playful Rebellion, a literal “play” book for unlocking success across your organization. Join us for our Courage Week “Courageous ActionChat" on Zoom, Friday, September 8th at 2pm PST.  Over the course of the pandemic,  a community came together for 55 online ActionChats. The forum created a space to feel connected over genuine conversations.  As the world re-opened, we recognized that the ActionChats served a purpose while we were all stuck in our homes.  It has been 18 months since our last Zoom ActionChat and it's time to check in and get a temperature check from across the country. Join us as leaders from all four corners of America come together to share how life has been since hybrid work has become the new normal.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/courageous-actionchat-tickets-707463722037?aff=oddtdtcreato

In this episode I totally geek out with Gary Ware, Founder of Breakthrough Play. Gary shares how he went from working the corporate rat race to now inspiring others to bring more playfulness in their lives, whether they are the CEO or a stay -at-home mom. Gary's work is backed by research and his own personal testimony of feeling run down and burnt out until he discovered the wonderful world of improve and play. This episode will have you wanting more playfulness in your life, for home and even your work. To follow and learn more about Gary and Breakthrough PlayWebsiteInstagramLinked InYoutubeFacebookCheck out Gary's new book, Playful RebellionTake the Play Personality Assessment 

Do you have a relationship with play?Do you integrate time to play into your life around work and rest?Or does play feel elusive or like a luxury?If it does, you're not alone.So many of us are weary and weighed down, trying to stay afloat while keeping up with life, work, and being engaged citizens. And we live in a culture that continues to prioritize work and productivity over play and rest.But building a relationship with play can be an antidote to toxic hustle productivity. And play can help quiet the noise in our minds and temporarily distract us from our burdens, leaving us in a better place to come back and tackle them.Today, I'm so excited to dig into the benefits of play with Gary Ware.Gary Ware, the Founder of Breakthrough Play, is a corporate facilitator, keynote speaker,certified coach, and author of the book Playful Rebellion: Maximize Workplace Success Through The Power of Play. Gary has over 14 years of experience in the corporate world holding various leadership positions. Gary also comes with nearly a decade of experience as a performer in improv theater.After experiencing burnout in his pursuit for success and happiness, he realized that what was missing was play. Committing to a life of play is what led Gary to discover his passion for facilitating. Gary uses the power of applied improvisation and other playful methods to assist people in unlocking creativity, confidence, and better communication. Gary was recently featured as one of the Top 100 HR influencers of 2021 by the Engagedly HR software platform. When Gary isn't leading workshops or speaking, you can find him learning magic or off on an adventure with his wife Courtney and sons Garrett and Cameron.Listen to the full episode to hear:Why Gary defines play as an accelerantHow we become play-deprived and how that contributes to burnoutWhy adults need to reclaim play and rebel against productivity cultureTips for bringing play into your work life and enlivening meetingsWhy play needs to be an invitation and you can't just book a ropes course Three major barriers to play and their antidotesHow to find micro moments of play and rest in your dayLearn more about Gary Ware:Breakthrough PlayInstagram: @garyware Connect with Gary on LinkedInPlayful Rebellion: Maximize Workplace Success Through The Power of PlayLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:Hilton CarterPlay: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul, Stuart Brown7 Gems Of Intercultural Creativity, Genein LetfordTed LassoReal Genius

Today's guest helps adults transform their lives, be more creative, and regain joy with purposeful play. He is the Founder of Breakthrough Play, a corporate facilitator, keynote speaker, certified coach, and author of the book “Playful Rebellion: Maximize Workplace Success Through The Power of Play.” Featured as one of the Top 100 HR influencers of 2021 by the Engagedly HR software platform, he has over 14 years of experience in the corporate world, as well as nearly a decade of experience as a performer in improv theatre. He uses the power of applied improvisation and other playful methods to assist people in unlocking creativity, confidence, and better communication.  Please join me in welcoming Gary Ware.  In this week's On the Schmooze episode, Gary Ware shares his playful approach to unlocking creativity, fostering better communication, and transforming workplaces, inviting listeners to embrace the power of purposeful play for personal and professional growth. In this episode, we discuss the following: Gary emphasizes that leadership involves listening, inclusivity, and championing the people in one's care, creating a supportive environment. His experience of building a mastermind group in elementary school highlights his early inclination towards collaboration and shared learning. Through therapy and reflecting on his childhood, Gary embarked on a journey of self-discovery, aligning his passions and talents with his career choices. As a multi-potentialite, Gary's varied interests, including science, naval service, and music teaching, demonstrate the value of exploring different paths for personal and professional growth. Listen to this episode to "play their way" to success with Gary Ware as he shares how incorporating purposeful play and the power of improvisation can unlock creativity, boost communication, and bring joy to the workplace. Links Gary Ware on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. www.BreakthroughPlay.com Other Resources Listen to my episode with Jeff Harry. On the Schmooze is a podcast that features interviews with talented professionals who have overcome challenges to achieve success. I ask probing questions, and guests share untold stories about their leadership journey and how they built and sustained their professional network. Subscribing (or following) and leaving a rating and review wherever you are listening helps this podcast be discovered.

Are you feeling burnt out from the relentless pursuit of success and happiness in the corporate world? In this episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Gary Ware, the Founder of Breakthrough Play, a renowned corporate facilitator, keynote speaker, certified coach, and author of the book "Playful Rebellion: Maximize Workplace Success Through The Power of Play." Join us as Gary shares his transformative journey from burnout to finding joy and fulfillment through play. Gary's extensive background includes over 14 years of experience in various leadership positions within the corporate world. But it was his nearly decade-long involvement as a performer in improv theatre that ultimately led him to a breakthrough realization. Burnt out and searching for something missing in his pursuit of success, Gary discovered that play was the key ingredient. Embracing a life of play not only rejuvenated him but also sparked his passion for facilitating and helping others unlock their creativity, confidence, and better communication skills. Tune in to this episode as Gary discusses how he utilizes applied improvisation and other playful methods to empower individuals and teams in the corporate environment. Learn how incorporating play can lead to enhanced workplace success, improved teamwork, and increased productivity. Gary's unique approach has gained him recognition as one of the Top 100 HR influencers of 2021 by the Engagedly HR software platform. Ready to infuse your workplace with the power of play? Don't miss this enlightening episode with Gary Ware. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or visit www.CreativeChats.me. And remember to share this episode with someone who needs to hear the valuable insights Gary has to offer. For more visit: www.breakthroughplay.com Join the free Facebook community, "Daily Creative Habit," where you can connect with like-minded individuals and cultivate your creative journey. Make sure to subscribe to the "Daily Creative Habit" newsletter, delivered right to your inbox twice a week, for a dose of inspiration and practical tips. And don't forget to grab your copy of the "Daily Creative Habit" guided creative journal, designed to ignite your imagination and help you develop a consistent creative practice. www.DailyCreativeHabit.com

If you are one of the many people eating lunch at your desk and working too many hours a day, this episode is going to change your life! Today's guest, Gary Ware, is an advocate for the importance of fun; not only does incorporating play into your life make you happier and healthier, it actually makes you better at what you do! Tune in today to hear how to rebel against the idea that work and play don't mix and turn your world into a playground! Meet Gary Ware: Gary Ware, the Founder of Breakthrough Play, is a corporate facilitator, keynote speaker, certified coach, and author of the book Playful Rebellion. Gary has over 14 years of experience in the corporate world, where he has held various leadership positions. Gary also comes with nearly a decade of experience as a performer in improvisation theatre. After experiencing burnout in his pursuit of success and happiness, he realized that what was missing was play! Gary now uses the power of applied improvisation and other playful methods to assist people in unlocking creativity, confidence, and better communication. Episode Highlights: Don't conflate hard work and burnout. Work can be hard, but it shouldn't lead to burnout. The core concept of Gary's book, Playful Rebellion, is that we need to learn to see work “as a playground rather than a proving ground.” [01:34] Set time aside every day for play. For example, after each meeting you have during the course of your work day, block out ten minutes in your calendar to dance, read a book, play with legos, or whatever works for you! When you get back to work, you will find that you are much more engaged and productive. [03:43] Mezzo-rest (as opposed to micro-rest) occurs when you take more than just a short break from your work to do something creative. Research has shown that people who have hobbies outside of work are more successful than those who don't. [09:26] Celebrate your failures! If you're not making mistakes, you're probably not pushing any boundaries, which probably means you aren't growing. So, embrace your failures because they are a sign of growth. [16:57] Find allies on your Playful Rebellion journey. These are the people who will play with you in the workplace, support you during challenging times, and make your working world lighter, brighter, and more fun. [25:52] Resources Mentioned: The Fun Habit by Mike Rucker The Science of Wellbeing Ferris Bueller's Day Off Todoist SuperBetter by Jane McGonigal Follow Gary: Instagram Website Playful Rebellion Follow Will Moore to #gamifyyourhabits: ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Podcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Will's #1 mission in life is to help you GAMIFY YOUR LIFE by replacing your failure habits with success habits in the FIVE CORE areas of your life scientifically linked to happiness. Sign up for the newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mooremomentum.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow the success stories: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mooremomentum.com/success-stories/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  What's your core score? Take the FREE Life Evaluator Quiz to see where you currently stand in the 5 Core areas of life scientifically tied to happiness: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mooremomentum.com/quiz⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/5corelife/message

You don't often hear the words work and play together. You couldn't possibly be productive at work and have fun at the same time. Could you? Yes. On this episode, Deloitte Chief Well-being Officer Jen Fisher talks with Gary Ware, author of “Playful Rebellion” and fonder of Breakthrough Play, about the importance of fun in the workplace and the gifts play can bring including vulnerability, quicker problem solving, and joy.

You don't often hear the words work and play together. You couldn't possibly be productive at work and have fun at the same time. Could you? Yes. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Gary Ware, author of Playful Rebellion and founder of Breakthrough Play, about the importance of fun in the workplace and the gifts play can bring including vulnerability, quicker problem solving, and joy.

How afraid of failure are you? Does it shine through in perfectionism? In not attempting certain things? In not going for your dreams because it may not work out?In this episode I'm chatting with Gary Ware, who is the founder of Breakthrough Play, a corporate facilitator, keynote speaker & certified coach all about Failure! He shares his philosophy on failure, and ways that you can take action and get in the habit of failing more often. The more you “fail” the more the fear of failure disappears. Gary is super dynamic and a real treat to listen to, enjoy!Where to find Gary:Gary Ware, the Founder of Breakthrough Play is a corporate facilitator, keynote speaker, certified coach, and author of the book Playful Rebellion: Maximize Workplace Success Through The Power of Play. Gary has over 14 years of experience in the corporate world holding various leadership positions. Being a multifaceted individual Gary also comes with nearly a decade of experience as a performer in improv theatre. After experiencing burnout in his pursuit for success and happiness, he realized that what was missing was play. Committing to a life of play is what led Gary to discover his passion for facilitating. Gary uses the power of applied improvisation and other playful methods to assist people in unlocking creativity, confidence, and better communication. Gary was recently featured as one of the Top 100 HR influencers of 2021 by the Engagedly HR software platform. When Gary isn't leading workshops or speaking, you can find him learning magic or off on an adventure with his wife Courtney and sons Garrett and Cameron.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyware/LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyware/Email: gary@breakthroughplay.comWhere to find Alicia: Instagram: @alicia.rose.wood Tik Tok: @alicia.rose.wood Join Hina's Success Circle: CLICK HERE Book a Complimentary Clarity Call: CLICK HERE Audio Editing & Music provided by: Jordan Wood: www.instagram.com/jordan.m.wood

Gary Ware is the Founder of Breakthrough Play and a Play Consultant who helps leaders and companies use play in order to help people and businesses become their most successful and fulfilled selves. Turns out that with play, you can learn more about who you are so you can lead with it. In my conversation Gary, you'll learn about the 9 play-types so you can identify which one is yours. You'll get a prompt to help you connect how you play with how you lead and show up in other contexts in your life. One of the key takeaways here? You need to make play part of your routine. You can learn more about Gary and Breakthrough Play here.Get Gary's book “Playful Rebellion: Maximize Workplace Success Through The Power of Play” here.Check out all things Dia Bondi here.

Meet the delightful Gare Ware, author of "Playful Rebellion" ! Gary Ware, the Founder of Breakthrough Play is a corporate facilitator, keynote speaker, certified coach, and self-proclaimed Creative Catalyst. Gary has over 14 years of experience in the corporate world holding various leadership positions. Being a multifaceted individual Gary also comes with nearly a decade of experience as a performer in improv theatre. After experiencing burnout in his pursuit for success and happiness, he realized that what was missing was play. Committing to a life of play is what led Gary to discover his passion for facilitating.

In this episode of Your Story Medicine, I welcome Gary Ware, Founder of Breakthrough Play, a corporate facilitator, keynote speaker, certified coach, and self-proclaimed Creative Catalyst. Gary has over 14 years of experience in the corporate world holding various leadership positions. Being a multifaceted individual, Gary also comes with nearly a decade of experience as a performer in improv theatre. After experiencing burnout in his pursuit for success and happiness, he realized that what was missing was play. Committing to a life of play is what led Gary to discover his passion for facilitating. Gary uses the power of applied improvisation and other playful methods to assist people in unlocking creativity, confidence, and better communication. Gary was recently featured as one of the Top 100 HR influencers of 2021 by the Engagedly HR software platform. Main Topics Discussed: Overcoming the guilt of diving into play to live a life with joy and abundanceThe choice between overwhelm vs. easeMoving from a playground of possibilities to a proving groundHow improv helps us see the “offers” in the world Learn more about Breakthrough Play: Visit their website: www.breakthroughplay.com Buy the book Playful Rebellion: www.playfulrebellion.com Follow Gary on Instagram: www.instagram.com/garyware

We are so excited about this conversation with Gary that is all about the power of play in life and in relationships! Gary Ware is the Founder of Breakthrough Play, a corporate facilitator, keynote speaker, certified coach, and self-proclaimed Creative Catalyst. Gary has over 14 years of experience in the corporate world holding various leadership positions. Being a multifaceted individual Gary also comes with nearly a decade of experience as a performer in improv theatre. After experiencing burnout in his pursuit for success and happiness, he realized that what was missing was play. Committing to a life of play is what led Gary to discover his passion for facilitating. Gary uses the power of applied improvisation and other playful methods to assist people in unlocking creativity, confidence, and better communication. Gary was recently featured as one of the Top 100 HR influencers of 2021 by the Engagedly HR software platform. When Gary isn't leading workshops or speaking, you can find him learning magic or off on an adventure with his wife Courtney and son Garrett.   Check out the full show notes here. Click here to learn about our upcoming in-person events! Click here to join our upcoming Virtual Meet and Greets! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Gary Ware was working as a VP at a digital ad agency when he realized that  being completely depleted, feeling broken, and having no drive to do anything was perhaps *not* normal. Gary was experiencing what many of us have faced, especially during the pandemic—burnout. So Gary took an improv class and realized play is what was missing in his life. On the podcast this week, Gary chats with Erica about his journey from burnout to breakthrough by incorporating play and games into the work day. He illustrates how applied improvisation and games help teams and colleagues unlock creativity, confidence, and better communication. Gary shares the challenges of reimagining in-person games to an online environment once the pandemic hit, signs an employee may be on the verge of burnout, why playing a silly game as a team before a client call can make everything go more smoothly, and why sense of intimacy must be created if we want to form a genuine connection.  Please Subscribe, Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts You can also listen to the show on: StitcherOvercast GoogleSpotify Resources:Quotes:On his former position: “The vibe was, ‘You sleep when you're dead. Hey, you know what, we're here to work, we're here to work hard.' It was interesting because it was, ‘work hard, play hard,' however there was no playing at all. When you work a 12-hour day and then you go home, the last thing you want to do when you go home is do anything other than sleep.”“As a leader you can start to understand, are people showing up to meetings and *not* bringing their whole selves? And I don't think it's intentional. When you're running at that [overworked] level for so long, you start to deplete yourself. Are people being a little bit more cynical than before? Those are some of the early signs that people may be starting to burn themselves out.”“That's the beauty of play. Play is pleasurable and when you're in true play you want to share with other people.”“We started creating psychological safety just by playing these silly games. We started seeing the purpose of, ‘Oh, wow, this is actually helping us listen better. This is helping us connect better with each other.' And of course, performance increased.”“One of the cool things about [the 5 Things game] is that it starts to prime your brain to look for connections, to look for these blind spots. And then when we would go into meetings, we would be more open to suggestions from our clients. We would actually see [more] ways that we could help our clients.”“When the pandemic first happened and everything stopped being in person and went virtual, it was challenging. How can we create this intimacy when we are miles apart, on camera, and people are stressed out. And so I had to reimagine everything. I had to essentially dissect all my activities and say, ‘Alright, what's the purpose here. Can it work in a virtual environment?' But in the spirit of ‘Yes, and,' I would go into these meetings, and I would just be quite frank with them, and I'd say, ‘Look, I get it. You've probably been on Zoom meeting after Zoom meeting, and the last thing that you want is to do some silly games.' And I would just call out the current environment. And by doing that, it creates this level playing field of like, ‘Alright, cool. You're not trying to sugar coat this situation like nothing wrong is going on in the world.'”“When you create a sense of intimacy, that's where the oxytocin happens. That's where we get the dopamine and the endorphins and then we can focus.”“With the companies I'm working with, how they're looking at their office is almost like a clubhouse. ‘We're all together. This is going to be the time when we're going to connect. This is the time when we're going to do things that are more experiential so that when we disperse, we can be more productive. We will feel like we made those connections.'” Links to Websites or Resources, text numbers email signupsGary's website, Breakthrough PlayErica's websiteOrder Erica's book, Rituals RoadmapOrder Erica's book, Bring Your Human to WorkText ‘human' to 66866 to sign up for Erica's newsletter where she shares how to honor relationships well and how to bring your human to work and life. Connect with Gary:InstagramTwitterLinkedInFacebook Connect with Erica: InstagramTwitterLinkedInFacebook

Mike and Gary talk about the innovative idea of bringing play into our work lives. They talk about how someone who is very high energy, like Gary, transitioned to online presentations, and how Gary wins over the skeptic in the room. Finally, Mike almost gets Gary kicked out of the Magicians' Alliance by asking him to explain a magic trick.Gary Ware is a Play Consultant for Breakthrough Play, where he helps professionals and companies incorporate play into the workplace to improve creativity and strategic thinking. He's on social media @garyware.Host Mike Pacchione is at bestspeech.co, where listeners can join the weekly email list, get free speaking tips or hire Mike to help your own storytelling skills. Follow Mike on social media @mpacc.

The power of play -- yes as in fun! Yes as in games!  Yes as in whatever is playful to you!  In this episode, Gary Ware of Breakthrough Play shares how we {adults!} can find and use play to help during times of stress.His personal journey through the corporate routines led him to return to childlike curiosity and learning how to incorporate play back into his days, along with research to support why it has the powerful impact that it does.  Turns out, the actual neurochemistry that takes place is extremely similar to the effects of meditation -- boosting feel good chemicals in the brain and all that follows.And guess what else -- "play" doesn't look the same for everyone or mean the same thing for everyone.  Gary explains the "play personalities" [free assessment below!] where you can connect with what makes you feel fun, it's not all jungle gyms and board games.Listen up and send to a friend who may use these uplifting reminders and more!Gary's Links:Breakthrough Play's websiteGary's Play Personality AssessmentThe Accountability Success Circle {ASC}Follow Gary on IG _______________________________________________

Two years into the pandemic, things still feel heavy. To cope, some professionals have turned to self-medication versus meditation (or other healthy habits). For many of us marketers, our creative candles have flamed out. Instead of focusing on discussing the theme, "The Great Resignation," what if we made 2022 "The Year of PLAY?" In Episode 51, we explore the connection of PLAY to performance with my colleague, Gary Ware. You may think I'm glossing over the severity of the pandemic. I'm not. I recognize and feel the collective global trauma on a daily basis. Instead, I'm inviting you to sit in the sandbox for a bit, and try on a new perspective.  Let me offer additional context from Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk. He is the author of the seminal book, The Body Keeps the Score.  Van Der Kolk believes that we have become overly dependent on pharmacological solutions to address trauma and mental illness in Western cultures. He calls it the "brain-disease model."  The model overlooks four fundamental truths: 1) Restoring relationships and community is central to restoring well-being  2) Language gives us the power to change ourselves and others and find a shared sense of meaning;  3) We can regulate our physiology…through basic activities such as breathing, moving, and touching; and  4) We can change social conditions to create environments where we can feel safe and where we can thrive." PLAY enables all four. That was enough for me to reach out to Gary Ware. In this livestream he outlined the strategies that he uses with marketing and leadership teams to re-ignite creativity, trust, and passion. He is the president of Breakthrough Play in San Diego, CA. Tune in this episode of The Mindful Marketer now—  Re-Engage Your Marketing Team: The 2022 Playbook. Watch the replay on LinkedIn.   Some key moments include:  ✔️ The PLAY model helps us create the right environment for learning and experimentation. Ware has taught this framework at AARP, Intel, Salesforce, SAP, and Kaiser Permanente. The PLAYbook consists of these 4 qualities: #1 - Psychological safety: Create an environment where people aren't afraid of being judged. Allow yourself to say something vulnerable. This gives other permission to do the same. #2 - Listening: Leaders must always listen to understand. #3 - Adapt - Adaptability is crucial to play.  #4 - Y- "The Why" - how can you accept reality and build on it? ✔️ The PLAY model isn't a trite acronym. It is a proven way to re-ignite job satisfaction, trust, and team confidence, especially in high stakes situations. Most people think of play as "it's childish" or "it's what kids do." In reality, Ware points to proven science of how play helps engage teams. Listen to the replay on Stitcher.  ✔️PLAY helps you spend much less time repeating your messages–and hoping they stick.  Dr. Karyn Purvis conducted a study on how we learn and retain information. She found that creating a new synapse neural pathway requires about 400-420 repetitions before it sticks. However, you can shortcut that to as few as 10 repetitions if you add play. When you are playing, you are engaging all of your senses. Listen to the replay on Stitcher.  You create a sandbox for your employees to play by creating those elements. Listen to the replay on Stitcher.  ✔️ Being a PLAY-full culture starts with one step: Find the moments or rituals in your organization that could use more playfulness.  Then, set your intentions using a template from Tiny Habits author,  BJ Fogg: "Before we start our brainstorming session, I will take 5 minutes and brainstorm ideas by myself, because I know it will pry my brain to be more creative." May your holidays be PLAY-full! See you next year. Copyright 2021, Lisa Nirell. All rights reserved. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Lisa Nirell of EnergizeGrowth™ LLC helps courageous marketers and CEOs accelerate growth and get promoted faster. Download your Mindful Marketer learning bonuses at themindfulmarketer.com/bonus. You will also join the "know ahead" list for our upcoming Life Streams. Do something NEW in 2022—for your career and your personal growth. If you are feeling isolated, consider applying to the Marketing Growth Leaders. It's a collection of some of the country's top marketing leaders that have taken us ten years to cultivate. Learn more here. Gary Ware is the Founder of Breakthrough Play, a corporate facilitator, keynote speaker, certified coach, and self-proclaimed Creative Catalyst. Gary uses the power of applied improvisation and other playful methods to assist people in unlocking creativity, confidence, and better communication. Copyright 2021, Lisa Nirell. All rights reserved.

On the Profitable Joyful Consulting podcast, I teach you how to increase your profits and enjoy your business more. In this episode, you'll learn how to end your day on time with embodied success expert Ashley DePaulis. If you arrive home from work completely tapped out and struggle with ending your workday on time so you can invest in other areas of your life like your family, friends, and meaningful hobbies, this episode is for you. I struggled with this for years, too - I felt like I could never leave my office because I always needed to get back in there to do just one more thing. But never leaving your office or consistently ending your workday hours later than you intended to isn't the recipe for a profitable, joyful consultancy. That's the recipe for burnout.    That's why I invited Ashley on the show. Ashley DePaulis is an embodied success expert who works with highly driven team leaders to solve the stress, disengagement and declining ROI of professionals in the hybrid workplace so that both the organization and its people can thrive. Tune in to learn how to end your workday on time so you can thrive, too.  Key areas discussed in this episode: 2:49 How one of Ashley's clients started making little shifts that ended up changing everything for her  4:24 Why it's so hard for consultants to end their day at a reasonable hour  7:07 How the “blended life” of many consultants can really set us up for failure (and what to do about that) 8:49 How to emphasize and mark the transition out of your work day  12:49 How to get out of the “long day equals good day” habit  15:10 How to understand where your time actually goes (and where it could go if you ended your workday on time) 18:17 What businesses and individuals should do to solve the burnout problem and support their people as we continue into the future of hybrid workspaces  19:08 Four common themes that lead to burnout based on Ashley's research on corporations  27:50 How to be better and gentler bosses to ourselves  31:31 Adult recess and building breaks into your day  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NA7q6U9AUCw or listen on your favorite podcast app: www.enlightenedmarketing.com/podcast to learn how to have a profitable and joyful business by ending your workday on time. You can connect with Ashley on Medium and LinkedIn. Episode Hashtags: #ThriveAtWork #ConsultingBusiness Long show notes: 

On the Profitable Joyful Consulting podcast, I teach you how to increase your profits and enjoy your business more. In this episode, you'll learn how to end your day on time with embodied success expert Ashley DePaulis. If you arrive home from work completely tapped out and struggle with ending your workday on time so you can invest in other areas of your life like your family, friends, and meaningful hobbies, this episode is for you. I struggled with this for years, too - I felt like I could never leave my office because I always needed to get back in there to do just one more thing. But never leaving your office or consistently ending your workday hours later than you intended to isn't the recipe for a profitable, joyful consultancy. That's the recipe for burnout.    That's why I invited Ashley on the show. Ashley DePaulis is an embodied success expert who works with highly driven team leaders to solve the stress, disengagement and declining ROI of professionals in the hybrid workplace so that both the organization and its people can thrive. Tune in to learn how to end your workday on time so you can thrive, too.  Key areas discussed in this episode: 2:49 How one of Ashley's clients started making little shifts that ended up changing everything for her  4:24 Why it's so hard for consultants to end their day at a reasonable hour  7:07 How the “blended life” of many consultants can really set us up for failure (and what to do about that) 8:49 How to emphasize and mark the transition out of your work day  12:49 How to get out of the “long day equals good day” habit  15:10 How to understand where your time actually goes (and where it could go if you ended your workday on time) 18:17 What businesses and individuals should do to solve the burnout problem and support their people as we continue into the future of hybrid workspaces  19:08 Four common themes that lead to burnout based on Ashley's research on corporations  27:50 How to be better and gentler bosses to ourselves  31:31 Adult recess and building breaks into your day  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NA7q6U9AUCw or listen on your favorite podcast app: www.enlightenedmarketing.com/podcast to learn how to have a profitable and joyful business by ending your workday on time. You can connect with Ashley on Medium and LinkedIn. Episode Hashtags: #ThriveAtWork #ConsultingBusiness Long show notes: 

The first thing you notice about Gary is his kind smile. The second thing you notice is the hidden Mickey on the wall behind him. It's not hard to see why companies across the world trust him to bring play into their organizations. Gary Ware is the founder of Breakthrough Play, a Strategic Play Consultant, and a TedX Speaker. In this episode, we talk about the magic that play can unlock for individuals and teams, the risks of play, and creating an environment where it is okay to fail. Combining his background in Marketing and Improv, Gary is an impressive individual who makes you want to drop everything and just be a kid for a few minutes. When was the last time that you just ... played? References: Becoming Better Grownups, Brad MontagueDisclaimer: : As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Support the show

Interview with Gary Ware – Gary is the Founder at Breakthrough Play. He has many years of experience in developing teams, making them grow by unlocking their creativity, performance, and collaboration with play-base strategies.

Are you curious about ways to share your gifts and your light with the world? My guest today, Pete Longworth is a creativity genius and will help you create content that serves humanity through your gifts. You're going to LOVE today's episode of The Awakened Being, because we are all CREATORS here to share our unique divinity. One of Pete's biggest passions is introducing people to themselves through photography and videography. His work is about revealing the layers buried deep within people to help them uncover their True Selves. This process is an awakening to deep beauty. Pete is also an expert at SEEING, and teaches that how you see things, and your ability to share your unique perspective with the world, is one of your greatest gifts. In today's era, everyone has a camera, and your unique perspective will set your content apart from others. It's not about having the fanciest, most expensive equipment. It's about authentically sharing your thoughts and feelings with others. If your content is disingenuous, it shows through and dulls your message. It's important to ask yourself, “Why am I creating? What drives me?” And when you start to create, notice what comes up for you. Strip away the notion of creating for others, and make it for you. Let your perspective inform composition and remember that your mood and energy affect your subject. Take responsibility for your own energy. Give yourself grace to enjoy the playground of creativity and putting content out into the world. Apply these, and many more tips that you'll discover once you press play on today's episode of The Awakened Being, and watch your creativity create transformation in the world. Now is the time! To find a way to bring your message to the world, harness your energy, and create. It doesn't have to be hard -- just start creating, and be authentic. And, if you want to go even deeper into your journey of infinite pleasure, play, and creativity, then we are here with open arms to support you in your next steps of creating your greatest life.  Visit my website to get the free special gift for only those here on the podcast to quantum leap you into a new reality, and take a look at the coaching programs, activations, meditations, the “Awakened Being” book, and communities to tune into if any are a perfect fit for your next step of alignment.  You can always check out what's latest on my Facebook or Instagram pages below. This podcast exclusive gift is just for you, Lover! Just go to marcilock.com/shop. Click on Quantum Leap Transformation to receive all this juiciness and yumminess. Your exclusive podcast package contains 5 of the best products I've created to support my clients in creating Quantum Leaps in every area of their lives. And while this package is valued at well over $197, you can get yours today for free just for being a part of my podcast community. Simply enter the code ALCHEMIST (all caps) at checkout to get our Quantum Leap Transformation Package for free. And if you want support in integrating all that you receive from the Quantum Leap Transformation Package, please join my Best Life Tribe. You'll receive quarterly Breakthrough Play coaching calls with me, as well as support from my team of coaches, access to my foundational programs, and so much more. Finally, my highest recommendation for those who've been on the journey for some time now is my Magical Mastermind Mystery School: Aligned to Manifest. Consider this the training and playground for the New Humans of the New Earth. Learn more, and fill out an application/take our Aligned to Manifest Assessment below. And to get the special extra goodies that Pete has shared so generously, please go to https://www.petelongworth.com/marci-treats . I love you infinitely, completely, always, and in all ways, SunDari The Alchemist of Light Marci Lock Mentor https://www.marcilock.com https://marcilock.clickfunnels.com/best-life-tribe-new-20201599457587133 https://www.marcilockexpansion.com/a2m https://www.facebook.com/marcilockmentor/ https://www.instagram.com/marcilockmentor/ Connect with Pete Longworth: https://www.petelongworth.com/ https://www.instagram.com/petelongworth/?hl=en

This episode reminds me of why I created this space in the first place. And also why I share my vulnerability, authenticity, and experience. I've felt called to share my own journey to give you a roadmap to heal trauma from any time in your life. The traumatic experience I had recently shook my core foundation. But I know our mess becomes our message, and that's why it's important to learn to transmute your trauma into your greatest strengths. Before we dive into what happened, we'll go in depth into how trauma happens. It's not an event, it's an inability to express the event. There's no releasing point. Life is a contraction to expand and release, and it allows us to go deeper into our being. It may be easier to understand with a personal story, which is what I'm sharing in this episode today. It's not just about what happened, but also how I responded to it, and how this influenced my processing. As I was experiencing what I was moving through, it was important to feel fully seen, witnessed, and expressed. Even though a part of me has wanted to ignore it and move on, I know that speaking and sharing is part of my healing. I reframed the way I understood what happened without giving my power away to the event. I will share in this episode how you can transmute trauma and heal. You don't have to live with the effects of trauma. Transmuting can require time and space, and you can also simply allow it to move through. Remember that you are your own greatest teacher, so call on your inner alchemist and prepare to heal and transform. Enjoy today's episode of The Awakened Being – Conversations to Create Change, giving you the tools you require to transmute trauma and heal. And, if you want to go even deeper into your journey of infinite pleasure, play, and life as your greatest adventure then I am here to journey with you.  You can visit my website and take a look at my programs and products, or check out what's latest on my Facebook or Instagram pages below. I also have a podcast exclusive gift for you, Lover! Just go to marcilock.com/shop. Click on Quantum Leap Transformation to receive all this juiciness and yumminess. Your exclusive podcast package contains 5 of the best products I've created to support my clients in creating Quantum Leaps in every area of their lives. And while this package is valued at well over $197, you can get yours today for free just for being a part of my podcast community. Simply enter the code ALCHEMIST (all caps) at checkout to get our Quantum Leap Transformation Package for free. And if you want support in integrating all that you receive from the Quantum Leap Transformation Package, please join my Best Life Tribe (link below). You'll receive quarterly Breakthrough Play coaching calls with me, as well as support from my team of coaches, access to my foundational programs, and so much more. Finally, my highest recommendation for those who've been on the journey for some time now is my Magical Mastermind Mystery School: Aligned to Manifest. Consider this the training and playground for the New Humans of the New Earth. Learn more  and take our Aligned to Manifest Assessment below. I love you infinitely, completely, always, and in all ways, SunDari The Alchemist of Light Marci Lock Mentor https://www.marcilock.com https://marcilock.clickfunnels.com/best-life-tribe-new-20201599457587133  https://www.marcilockexpansion.com/a2m  https://www.facebook.com/marcilockmentor/ https://www.instagram.com/marcilockmentor/

What are our options for sovereignty and agency over our own bodies and minds? And how can we alchemize our healing to bring ourselves to unity? With the GREATEST Awakening of our planet that has begun and we've experienced over the last 18 months, many people have experienced their own struggle with their individual truth. Everyone has differing viewpoints and perspectives, whether they want to participate or not in what's happening in all the forms we've been told to participate, and coming to harmony with everyone in their own sacred has right that we can live in unity and peace with everyone honored in their own truth. Where we can come together is shedding judgement on each other's choices and beliefs. Today on the show, I'm joined by one of my life long Soul Family & Soul Beloved Dallas Michael Cyr. Dallas is a public speaker and master life coach and it's his mission to help leaders transform. He's been fully active through this experience and encompassed in all the information and research to share aspects and pieces that we can all be aware of in coming to our own truth.  That's why I asked him to be on the show with me today. He's the perfect person to talk with us about all things C and V and we both have our own and different transmission that we bring together in unity. We talk about body sovereignty around everything we're moving through collectively. If someone decides they don't wish to get the V that's their choice; respect their sovereign free will. No matter what you believe, in any aspect of your life, your “no” gets to be respected and that it is just as sacred to honor the “yes” of someone else and their perfect choice.  Get curious with us about the reasons BEHIND what is being mandated to us. Our ownership of our own experiences allows us to question the reasons behind what we are being told, form our own opinions and hold our truths close to us. No matter what your beliefs, we invite you to hold the beliefs of others in high regard and allow them to do the same for you. Can we release separation and come together once again in Unity consciousness? Join us on today's show to do just that. There are two video's also referred to in this conversation about how to Alchemize all the pain, fear, stress, anxiety and feelings of lower density and vibration around this that Marci shares about her own experience and many of us can relate to as we have family, friends, and Beloveds all around us making different choices.  You can find those video's here. When our Beloveds get the Vax & Ending all Separation: https://vimeo.com/574198306 Part 2: How to Come to Unity:  https://vimeo.com/574201673 You can also get access to a full document with all the research/resources links referred to in this video via Dallas's Telegram feed, T.me/DallasMichaelCyr (Document pinned at the top of Telegram feed). And if you want to go even deeper into your journey of infinite pleasure, play, and creativity, let me be your guide. Visit my website and take a look at my programs and products, or check out what's latest on my Facebook or Instagram pages below. And, I have a podcast exclusive gift just for you, Lover!  This gift is just for being here, fully worthy to receive support as you are participating in your healing that is healing the planet.  This is only accessible with this special code for our podcast listeners.  Just go to marcilock.com/shop. Click on Quantum Leap Transformation to receive all this juiciness and yumminess. Your exclusive podcast package contains 5 of the best products I've created to support my clients in creating Quantum Leaps in every area of their lives. And while this package is valued at well over $197, you can get yours today for free just for being a part of my podcast community. Simply enter the code ALCHEMIST (all caps) at checkout to get our Quantum Leap Transformation Package for free. And if you want support in integrating all that you receive from the Quantum Leap Transformation Package, please check out and join my Best Life Tribe.  You'll receive quarterly Breakthrough Play coaching calls with me, as well as support from my team of coaches, access to my foundational programs, and so much more.  And if you've been on the journey a while and are ready to live and operate from 5D Unconditional Love, to access and activate all your multidimensional gifts, and align your Human experience to your absolute bliss in every area then our highest recommendation is to check out and apply for the upcoming Aligned to Manifest Mystery School Mastermind. I love you infinitely, completely, always, and in all ways, SunDari The Alchemist of Light Marci Lock Mentor https://www.marcilock.com https://www.facebook.com/marcilockmentor/ https://www.instagram.com/marcilockmentor/ https://marcilock.clickfunnels.com/best-life-tribe-new-20201599457587133  

My man, Gary Ware, stepped into the diner and brought a bunch of truth and his expertise in play to the booth. Before we dove into all that we compared notes on how we both eat our pancakes. Then we discussed our mutual love, improv comedy. I asked Gary how Gary got into improv (turns out it was completely on accident!) and what improv taught him about himself. We then chatted about getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and where the shame creeps in. Gary made a huge shift going from a full-time marketing job to selling everything to starting his own company as an entrepreneur, so naturally, we had to talk about it. Then we got into his bread and butter: Play. We discussed why it is hard for adults to play and what we need to do to incorporate more play in their lives. This one ended super strong, y'all!   About the Guest:  Gary Ware, the Founder of Breakthrough Play is a corporate facilitator, keynote speaker, certified coach, and self-proclaimed Creative Catalyst. Gary has over 14 years of experience in the corporate word holding various leadership positions. Being a multifaceted individual Gary also comes with nearly a decade of experience as a performer in improv theatre. After experiencing burnout in his pursuit for success and happiness, he realized that what was missing was play. Committing to a life of play is what led Gary to discover his passion for facilitating. Gary uses the power of applied improvisation and other playful methods to assist people in unlocking creativity, confidence, and better communication. Gary was recently featured as one of the Top 100 HR influencers of 2020 by the Engagedly HR software platform. When Gary isn't leading workshops or speaking, you can find him learning magic or off an adventure with his wife Courtney and son Garrett. Connect with Gary and learn more: https://www.breakthroughplay.com/ (https://www.breakthroughplay.com/) http://instagram.com/garyware (http://instagram.com/garyware) https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyware/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyware/) About the Host:  Friends! Here's a somewhat stuffy bio of me:   I am an author, professional speaker, coach, host, and entrepreneur. My first book, Leading Imperfectly: The value of being authentic for leaders, professionals, and human beings, is available wherever people buy books. I speak internationally to willing and unwilling attendees about authenticity, vulnerability, and leadership. My clients include American Express, General Electric (GE), Accenture, Yale University, The Ohio State University, and many others. As a speaker, I am doing the two things I loves the most: making people think and making people laugh!  I host my own events multiple times a year. They are 2-day events called Living Imperfectly Live (and sometimes they are 1-day virtual events). They are a space where humans from every walk of life can come together to be part of a community on the pursuit of badassery. The goal is to help attendees start living the life we say we want to live. Alas, you're here because of an idea I had a number of years ago and didn't think I was good enough to pull it off. I finally acted on it and alas Diner Talks with James was born! As you can see from what I do in my professional life, Diner Talks is alligned with everything I believe in and teach.  If this wasn't dry enough, and you would like to know more info about my speaking, events, or coaching feel free to check out my website: JamesTRobo.com. Let's Be Friends on Social Media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamestrobo (https://www.instagram.com/jamestrobo) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamestrobo (https://www.facebook.com/jamestrobo) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrobilotta/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrobilotta/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/JamesRobilottaCSP (https://www.youtube.com/JamesRobilottaCSP) Twitter:...

How do we move through resistance and discover all that we are? How can you step into the creator you are destined to be? Adam Roa joins me today to dive into opening yourself up to your potential. He is an entrepreneur and 7-figure coach who works with actors, CEOs, and professionals across the world. You may also know him from his video on Goalpost of a spoken word poem called “You Are Who You've Been Looking For.” His life is centered around creativity, and he believes expressing creativity is how you can lead a fulfilled life that nourishes your soul. Like many seekers and spiritual people, Adam found himself always searching the shadows and for what he could correct in himself. Eventually, he found that was exhausting. The only things that are sustainable are things that we enjoy. When you say “I'm going to play and create,” all the limiting beliefs and uncomfortable feelings associated with creating and playing are going to come up to be healed. Creation is a fun way to bring up whatever still gets to be moved through, loved, and healed. To become the creator you're destined to be, just PLAY! Allow yourself to be in the innocence of curiosity. You don't need to focus on being perfect – focus on play. Remove the pressure and allow yourself to do it just for enjoyment. Enjoy today's show, and if you want to go even deeper into your journey of infinite pleasure, play, and creativity, then it is all available and here for you to be guided into playing into a new reality. Visit my website and take a look at my programs and products, or check out what's latest on my Facebook or Instagram pages below. And, I have a podcast exclusive gift for you, Lover! I've made this accessible to you for free just because you are here as soul family diving into your healing and transformation to create your best life.   Simply go to marcilock.com/shop. Click on Quantum Leap Transformation Package to receive all this juiciness and yumminess. Your exclusive podcast package is designed to create a quantum leap into a new reality and experience and it contains 5 powerful products and foundational shifters that I've created to support my clients in creating Quantum Leaps in every area of their lives. And while this package is valued at well over $197, you can get yours today for Free just for being a part of my podcast community. Simply enter the code ALCHEMIST (all caps) at checkout to get our Quantum Leap Transformation Package for Free. And if you want support in integrating all that you receive from the Quantum Leap Transformation Package and to continue on a path to consistently evolve and manifest your dream reality, then I'd recommend joining my Best Life Tribe. https://marcilock.clickfunnels.com/best-life-tribe-new-20208gtoxzmy.  You'll receive Breakthrough Play coaching calls with me, as well as support from my team of coaches, access to my foundational programs, and so much more.  If you've been on the path a while and ready to take everything to living in 5D, accessing ALL parts of your Multidimensionality as well as upgrading your human experience to be the greatest life adventure then check out Aligned to Manifest.  https://marcilockexpansion.com/a2m. You are worthy of ALL of it and playing into your most luscious life.  See you there Beloved.  I love you infinitely, completely, always, and in all ways, SunDari The Alchemist of Light Marci Lock Mentor https://www.marcilock.com https://www.facebook.com/marcilockmentor/ https://www.instagram.com/marcilockmentor/

Some founders are natural improvisors who are able to handle changes on the fly.Every founder needs to get good at improvisation. It's a core skill we draw on again and again. Find out how to get great at improv with Gary Ware, Founder of Breakthrough Play.Rather watch? Catch the video recording: https://bit.ly/35hvMAuHave feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedInVisit foundersfocus.com to connect with other founders and see what topics are up next.

Gary Ware joins to talk about his 'Breakthrough Play' strategy, emotional intelligence, and all the ways Improv can keep life fun Learn more about Gary and Breakthrough Play at http://www.breakthroughplay.com/ and Follow Breakthrough Play on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/breakthroughplay

Shannon Hughes founded Enlivened Studios, a coaching practice that uses connective, experiential learning practices to embolden you to live fully, lead consciously and impact the world. Gary Ware founded Breakthrough Play to help you reach your breakthrough moment while playing and having a great time. These two play rebels are making the world a better place to be!

Joining ProjectHR is Gary Ware, the Founder of Breakthrough Play, an organization designed to help professionals use the power of play to become more creative, more confident, and to develop deeper relationships with their teams and their clients.

Gary Ware is a creative yet strategic Play Consultant that was brought here to make your life even better than it already is. By day, Gary helps companies and professionals level up their skills, and by night he is an improv comedian. In between all of Gary's passions, his most desirous one is helping people become the best versions of themselves through fun and entertainment. Now that you know that Gary is a real playful human,  hear more about why he created Breakthrough Play.Find Gary at: https://www.breakthroughplay.com/In this episode, you'll hear:The Joke of the WeekHow our guest plays for a living and helps others do the sameHow to have the most fun in your life and workIf our guest can win the Wheel of Weird in a faceoff with MikeThe show is brought to you by Playful Humans. If you need a little more fun, flow, and fulfillment in your life, join our club where we transform the burned out and bored quantity-seekers into energized and engaged playful humans focused on their quality of life.Take the free playfulness quiz or join the club at https://www.playfulhumans.com.Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or YouTube, and leave us a 5-star review!Theme Music:Chasing the Sunshine by Pink Zebra - Licenced at Envato ElementsSupport the show (https://paypal.me/mikedmontague)

 Gary Ware is quite simply one of my favorite people on the planet. To know him is to love him.In this episode, Gary and I talk about how PLAY unexpectedly saved both of our lives.  You have probably heard that the opposite of play is depression and perfection. Yes, And...We go quickly and deeply into conversation about our painful and pivotal catalyst moments that lead us to a place where we value PLAY and pleasure. Gary is masterful at encouraging companies/schools to use play to improve productivity, collaboration, and engagement. We discuss how play can even save your relationships. Couples that play together, stay together! This conversation is rich with tips on living with ADHD, pleasure/play practices, having difficult conversations, parenting, worthiness/self care, and the magical healing powers of games. Follow your compass of joy, commit to those things that bring you joy, and witness yourself saving your own life. Gary  Ware is a creative yet strategic Play Consultant. He helps companies and professionals level up their skills. He is also an improvisational comedian AND a brilliant magician. Gary's mission is to help people become more creative, confident, and collaborative through play. He is the founder of Breakthrough Play and, most importantly, a husband and father. Gary is simply inspirational and completely lovable. I feel like he brings out the best version of everyone he meets. "For every job that must be done, there is an element of fun, and (SNAP!) the job becomes a game" Mary Poppins"We are all wired for play and we need to find our way back to the playground" Gary WareTo reach Gary: breakthroughplay.comIG  @garyware and @breakthroughplayTo reach Pasha:pashamarlowe.comFB/IG @pashamarloweBOOK YOUR FREE LIBERATION CALL HERE  https://calendly.com/pashamarlowe/30minSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/pashamarlowe)

I’ve known Gary Ware for over 10 years now. He’s a true expert when it comes to play – it’s not just associated with kids. In this conversation, I pick his brains to find out how play can help boost productivity. Day-to-day, Gary helps professionals level-up their confidence, creativity, and happiness using play. He is the Founder of Breakthrough Play, a corporate facilitator and keynote speaker with a decade of experience as a performer in improv theatre. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers you access to your own licensed professional therapist – all from the comfort of wherever you are. You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price. And anything you share is confidential. I’ve been using BetterHelp for a while and I am highly impressed. It’s been a huge help for me and I know it can be the same for you. Start living a happier life today with BetterHelp. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting https://betterhelp.com/timecrafting (betterhelp.com/timecrafting). Give BetterHelp a try today. This episode is sponsored by TextExpander. With TextExpander, you can unlock your productivity with its many features. With TextExpander you can make everything you write repetitively available everywhere you type: text documents, spreadsheets, web forms, and more. Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Visit https://textexpander.com/lp/podcast?utm_source=productivityist-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=textexpander-Apr-2021 (TextExpander.com/podcast) for 20% off your first year. In this interview, we explore how so many of us have been conditioned to play after we work, purposeful play activities, cliffhangers, and the hustle culture. Talking Points The productive power of play (1:54) The different forms of play (5:46) Some distracting play ‘traps’ (13:04) The infinite versus the finite mindset (24:11) Practical applications of play you can do today (29:52) Quote "Play is an advantage." Helpful Links https://productivityist.com/podcast-adhd-kirsten-milliken/ (Episode 90: Productivity & Play with Dr. Kirsten Milliken) https://www.amazon.com/Playdhd-Permission-Prescription-Adults-ADHD/dp/0997004509/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1456003135&sr=8-1&keywords=PlayDHD (‘Playdhd’ by Dr. Kirsten Milliken) ‘https://www.amazon.com/Finite-Infinite-Games-James-Carse/dp/1476731713/ (Finite and Infinite Games’ by James Carse) https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Game-Simon-Sinek/dp/0241385636/r (‘The Infinite Game’ by Simon Sinek) https://www.amazon.com/Unmistakable-Only-Better-Than-Best-ebook/dp/B016JPTK9G/ (‘Unmistakable’ by Sriniva Rao) https://www.amazon.com/SuperBetter-Living-Gamefully-Jane-McGonigal/dp/0143109774/ (‘SuperBetter’ by Jane McGonigal) https://productivityist.com/thebigready/ (The BIG Ready) https://worlddominationsummit.com/ (World Domination Summit) https://www.breakthroughplay.com/ (BreakthroughPlay.com) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.captivate.fm/listen (here).

In this lighthearted HRchat episode, we embrace the essence of April Fool's Day by having some fun and talking about the power of play in the workplace. Our guest is Gary Ware, TEDx Speaker, Facilitator, Coach, and Founder at Breakthrough Play. Gary Ware is a self-proclaimed creativity catalyst helping people reach their potential using the power of play. A sought-after facilitator, TEDx speaker, and Founder of Breakthrough Play, Gary combines his passion for improv theatre with over a decade of experience in the advertising industry specializing in digital marketing to help creative professionals develop deeper relationships to drive performance.Gary’s obsession with learning how to use play as a transformational tool led to his own transformation, moving him out of digital marketing into a world of transformation to help people improve their business, relationships, and life.With a belief that humans are wired for play and if you can tap into their play drive you can create magic, Gary and his team deliver training and retreats for organizations to help them increase psychological safety, reduce voluntary turnover and increase job satisfaction.

SHEESH... In this episode of "Letting it all hang out", I'm joined by Gary Ware. Throughout the episode, we talk about everything from why the world is so serious right now & how we can start to loosen up; to what your brain is doing when it's in Play-Mode & how that makes us more adaptive, creative human beings. Gary is an absolute joy to be around and is the Founder of Breakthrough Play. He's a Keynote Speaker and has nearly a decade of experience as a performer in improv theatre. He assists teams with unlocking creativity, confidence, and sparks collaboration with experiential methods proven to drive peak performance AKA - Play. After spending over a decade in the corporate world and originally pursuing improv to master public speaking, he quickly discovered that combining improv and play could be a powerful solution to achieve various business challenges. Naturally, he created workshops for his team and other executives in his network to deepen relationships and improve creativity! Here's how you can be involved in today's episode... Take the Play-Personality quiz! We all have an inner child that gets unleashed when we're playing. Active play develops important life skills, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving prowess. Take this quiz to see which of Dr. Stuart Brown's eight play-personality types fits you, and what can motivate you to play more. My play-personality is The Kinesethete: I pursue play through movement, sports, and running around outside. What's your play-personality? Let me know! Learn more about Gary here: - Breakthrough Play - Gary's Youtube - Instagram - LinkedIn Catch up with me (Haylee) here: - All my best content - Where I put the most pictures of my dog - Go support a Just Cause - Everything that is Haylee - My Venmo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/haylee-kalani/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/haylee-kalani/support

This week's guest is Gary Ware of Breakthrough Play, which facilitates personal and professional breakthroughs through the power of play. As adults, we often forget how to do that; Gary rediscovered the power of play himself through comedic improv training, and figured out how to apply that to something new. Marketing is a creative application when you think about it. Gary very brilliantly made that twist from a marketing career into creating Breakthrough Play, where he works with corporations and teams and groups to rediscover the power of play to enhance their creativity, productivity, and facilitate team building.This episode was initially broadcast as a livestream on November 13, 2020. It has been edited from its original format.***Follow Christine Gritmon on Twitter: @cgritmon and join her each Tuesday for the #ChatAboutBrand Twitter chatSubscribe to the Let's Talk About Brand Newsletter that goes out every Monday to ensure you don't miss a beat!Listen to Let's Talk About Brand on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek's podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we sit down Gary Ware, a corporate facilitator and keynote speaker who uses the power of play to transform lives! He has been recommended by previous guests and for good reason, so sit down, listen up, and enjoy.Gary acknowledges that finding diverse talent requires extra effort. Companies that struggle to find diverse candidates need to peel back the layers on their recruitment efforts to find the problem. Are they looking for talent in schools that promote diversity? Perhaps your company needs to support efforts in the local community to help young people of color get exposure to the tech industry. Gary supports the push to remove CS degree requirements from software engineering roles because many of the necessary skills for the trade can be self taught or learned through mentorship. An apprenticeship is a great way to identify people who have the hunger and drive to learn. This model works because it teaches the apprentice the technical skills needed to get the job done and it also allows them to learn the grit and adaptive skills that cannot be taught in a classroom. In regards to retaining talent, Gary recommends that a company set metrics on their culture by referencing Primed To Perform a book by Lindsay McGregor and Neel Doshi. Additionally, he believes that the workplace should be one where employees feel like they want to be at work, their needs are heard, and their leadership cares about them.Gary Ware, the Founder of Breakthrough Play is a sought-after Corporate Facilitator and Keynote Speaker with nearly a decade of experience as performer in improv theatre. He assists teams with unlocking creativity, confidence, and sparks collaboration with experiential methods proven to drive peak performance. Gary became obsessed on learning how to use play as a transformational tool and as a result, happily transitioned from marketing to pursue facilitation full time.Gary Ware: www.linkedin.com/in/garywareBreak Through Play: www.breakthroughplay.comTwitter Account: www.twitter.com/garywareInstagram Account: www.instagram.com/garywareFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/breakthroughplayMore episodes of the SnackWalls Podcast: http://podcast.snackwalls.comSnackWalls is powered by San Diego Code School: https://sdcs.ioPlease share like and subscribe for more reach

On the Profitable Joyful Consulting podcast, I teach you how to increase your profits and enjoy your business more. In this episode, you'll learn how to use play - yes, PLAY - to become more creative, achieve your goals, and experience more joy in your business.  Of all the consulting niches I've come across, Strategic Play Consultant Gary Ware's is my favorite! He joins me to share his experience helping clients with team building and problem-solving through “purposeful play” — something that's missing from most of our adult lives.  You might be thinking…”I don't have time for play.” Well, Gary says you're looking at play through the wrong lens. Play and creativity are muscles. They're skills that we can develop.  In addition to fun creative ideas for improving your work and home life, you'll hear Gary bringing in the science to support making these changes.  Key areas covered in this episode: Gary shares the breakthrough experience his client had when he played a game with their sales team. What Purposeful play us and why it matters (including an amazing fact about the benefits of play for the brain). How games reveal people's true nature and what you can learn about yourself and others through them. Play might not be exactly what you think it is. You can use play in your business — and we talk about how.  3 intrinsic and 3 external motivators, and how tapping into the intrinsic motivators helps you achieve your goals. Gary works with some impressive Blue-Chip companies. He shares how he got a foot in the door (and how he's pivoted and adapted this year with COVID-19). Catch this episode: 

Gary Ware is concerned about your plan to work an all-nighter to finish that project. You might want to listen to his advice, because he's been where you are. Gary is the founder of Breakthrough Play, where he helps teams be more creative, confident, and collaborative using play. He has over half a decade of experience with improvisation, and over 14 years in the field of Digital Marketing. I first encountered Gary as the featured speaker for the Creative Mornings newsletter. His talk hit home, and I think it'll hit home for you as well if you've ever said to yourself, "I'll play when I get all of my work done." That may have worked when we were kids, but for us adults, the work is never done. And if we never play, we suffer. That suffering is called play deprivation - and Gary Ware is a great guide to help us understand it as well as overcome it.

Gary Ware is on the podcast this week! Gary Ware, the Founder of Breakthrough Play, is a sought-after Corporate Facilitator and Keynote Speaker with nearly a decade of experience as a performer in improv theatre. He assists teams with unlocking creativity, confidence, and sparks collaboration with experiential methods proven to drive peak performance.Gary spent over a decade in the corporate world and originally pursued improv to master public speaking. He quickly discovered that combining improv and play could be a powerful solution to achieve various business challenges. Naturally, he created workshops for his team and other executives in his network to deepen relationships and improve creativity. Gary became obsessed on learning how to use play as a transformational tool and as a result, happily transitioned from marketing to pursue facilitation full time. Gary was also recently featured as one of the Top 100 HR influencers for 2020 by the Engagedly HR software platform.In this conversation, we discuss: how to bring play into corporate environments, the science behind play, creating safety in facilitation settings, the broadening definition of games and play, the different play personalities, and the different paths to play.https://www.breakthroughplay.com/playpersonalities

We live in a world where busyness and burnout are worn as a badge of honor.  Driven by a need to prove ourselves, we hustle and grind in the hope that one day we'll escape the rat race - and ultimately - be happy.  But, what if there was another way?   Gary Ware is a self proclaimed creativity catalyst helping people reach their potential using the power of play. A sought-after facilitator, TEDx speaker and founder of Breakthrough Play, Gary combines his passion for improv theatre with over a decade of experience in the advertising industry specialising in digital marketing to help creative professionals be more creative, confident, and develop deeper relationships to drive performance.   Join me on today's episode as Gary share's his story, from the moment that almost cost him his life, to an activity and life-long passion that he says not only saved his life but gave him the courage to show up and make some fundamental changes to get his life back on track, to his top 5 strategies for activating a playful mindset and creating a space for people to be heard. Gary's obsession with learning how to use play as a transformational tool led to his own transformation, moving him out of digital marketing into a world of transformation to help people improve their business, relationships and life.   Ignite Your Passion. Text Kylee Stone +61-434-079-807, book a consultation online, check out our transformational programs at The Performance Code to realise your potential and follow The Uncharted Leader on Instagram. Proudly supported by TrinityP3 Global Marketing Management Consultants.

Years ago, Gary Ware felt ashamed at his growing sense of unfulfillment in his career. He had everything he wanted in his career with key responsibilities and important influence as a director at a successful startup. He kept wondering: am I broken?Gary's world changed when a friend invited him to an improv class. He realized he could help others discover the awakening he experienced.Today, Gary Ware is the founder of Breakthrough Play, where he helps professionals level-up their confidence, creativity, and happiness using play.In this episode, we chat about:Why not everybody should take an improv class but everybody should play regularlyIdentifying which of the 7 types of play personalities you areWhat his first improv class taught him about himselfHow we can play more in our adult lives like we used to as childrenHow we’ve been conditioned to associate play as acceptable to partake in only after work is doneHow to avoid play shamingWhy you might benefit from having some Legos and a timer at your desk The importance of designing an environment that invites play

Gary Ware is a Play Strategist & Creativity Catalyst, and founder of Breakthrough Play. He is a sought-after Corporate Facilitator and Keynote Speaker with nearly a decade of experience as a performer in improv theatre. He assists teams with unlocking creativity, confidence, and sparks collaboration with experiential methods proven to drive peak performance.  Gary spent over a decade in the corporate world and originally pursued improv to master public speaking. He quickly discovered that combining improv and play could be a powerful solution to achieve various business challenges. Naturally, he created workshops for his team and other executives in his network to deepen relationships and improve creativity. Gary became obsessed on learning how to use play as a transformational tool and as a result, happily transitioned from marketing to pursue facilitation full time.  When Gary isn't leading workshops and keynote speaking, you can find him learning magic or off an adventure with his wife Courtney and son Garrett. Site https://www.breakthroughplay.com/ Free ebook: https://www.breakthroughplay.com/free-ebook Insta/twitter: @garywar LinkedIn: /in/garyware

In this episode of The Coffee & Convos Podcast, we chat with Gary Ware, Play Catalyst and Founder of Breakthrough Play. We chat about his transition from a traditional corporate background into the world of play, and how his workshops built around improv and play psychology help others become a better version of themselves. Tune in to hear his actionable tips on how you can utilize the power of play to amplify different aspects of your lives including creativity, life satisfaction, and work productivity. Follow along on Instagram at @coffeeandconvos and visit us at coffeeandconvos.com for more information on how you can get in touch with Gary and follow along on his journey. #coffeeandconvos