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Why Play Works.
Lucy Taylor and Tzuki Stewart
17 episodes
6 days ago
Do you have a niggling feeling, a secret hope, that work could be more joyful, more fun and (maybe) a little bit wilder? Do you sense deep down that doing great work doesn't need to be a slog? In Why Play Works, Lucy Taylor and Tzuki Stewart hear the stories of people who are radically reshaping the idea of work as play - from play practitioners to academics to organisations who take play seriously. How can working on serious problems be fun and delightful? Is play the opposite of work, or is it actually how we unlock success? How can reconnecting to our playfulness create more fulfilling and enlivening experiences of work? We investigate how we can harness the power of play to boost resilience, improve well-being and foster collaboration, connection and creativity in the way we work.
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Do you have a niggling feeling, a secret hope, that work could be more joyful, more fun and (maybe) a little bit wilder? Do you sense deep down that doing great work doesn't need to be a slog? In Why Play Works, Lucy Taylor and Tzuki Stewart hear the stories of people who are radically reshaping the idea of work as play - from play practitioners to academics to organisations who take play seriously. How can working on serious problems be fun and delightful? Is play the opposite of work, or is it actually how we unlock success? How can reconnecting to our playfulness create more fulfilling and enlivening experiences of work? We investigate how we can harness the power of play to boost resilience, improve well-being and foster collaboration, connection and creativity in the way we work.
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We’re wired for play - So do it!
Why Play Works.
48 minutes 58 seconds
2 years ago
We’re wired for play - So do it!

Gary Ware needs curiosity, exploration and imagination in his life. How can we bring these qualities into our day to day life?

Gary grew up as the class clown and got into a lot of mischief. As he got older and became an adult he suppressed his playful side. His goals became the standard that society set; go to university and get a good job. But he felt unfulfilled.

He unintentionally rediscovered his playful side from an improv class where he played silly games to be a better storyteller. 

Through co-running his own digital marketing agency he involved play in everything. Until he was sidelined by his business partner who didn’t buy into this methodology. 

From this setback he started on the path of facilitation and bringing playful methods to others. He is now a Strategic Play Consultant and created his company, Breakthrough Play.

Things to consider

  • The overarching meaning of play is to do something for the sake of it - we’re wired for play
  • Adults think play is something is frivolous or what kids do and feel guilty for feeling playful
  • Don’t judge yourself when indulging in play 
  • How to sell play to corporate clients by not telling them about play
  • Rebel against the status quo - play is the answer, not more hard work

Links

  • Gary Ware, LinkedIn
  • Breakthrough Play
  • Dr Stewart Brown, Play
  • Gary Ware, Playful Rebellion: Maximize Workplace Success Through The Power of Play

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Why Play Works.
Do you have a niggling feeling, a secret hope, that work could be more joyful, more fun and (maybe) a little bit wilder? Do you sense deep down that doing great work doesn't need to be a slog? In Why Play Works, Lucy Taylor and Tzuki Stewart hear the stories of people who are radically reshaping the idea of work as play - from play practitioners to academics to organisations who take play seriously. How can working on serious problems be fun and delightful? Is play the opposite of work, or is it actually how we unlock success? How can reconnecting to our playfulness create more fulfilling and enlivening experiences of work? We investigate how we can harness the power of play to boost resilience, improve well-being and foster collaboration, connection and creativity in the way we work.