The Playful Warrior At Work
Boost creativity, connection, and well-being with unforgettable team experiences designed to spark joy and drive results.
Why PLAY in the workplace?
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In today’s fast-paced work culture, play is not just a break from the serious stuff. It makes people better at their work. Research shows play activates the parts of the brain tied to decision-making, communication, and innovation.
When employees play, they:
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Boost well-being and morale (hello less stress, goodbye burnout)
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Strengthen collaboration and trust
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Unlock creativity and innovative problem-solving
Play creates an environment where employees feel inspired, connected, and ready to tackle problems with fresh perspectives and enthusiasm.
Trusted by thought leaders and teams around the world
Off-the-charts energy and we're still talking about it months later!
"Kara, thank you so much for the amazing session you led for our team! Everyone absolutely loved it, and the energy was off the charts. You truly brought the FUN and creativity we needed. Your playful approach made such an impact that our team members are still talking about it!”
Brock Johnson, Founder, InstaClubHub
Transformative, joyful, and deeply impactful!
"I am so grateful for the transformative PLAYShops and energy Kara brought to the SelfHealers Circle. Her playshops were refreshing, informative, and filled with joy. My inner child felt alive, and I could see the same light in our members as they embraced play. Kara’s wisdom and passion are truly felt, and her creative approach continues to resonate with our community. Thank you, Kara, for sharing your gifts and helping us heal in such a joyful, empowering way!"
Dr. Nicole LePera, The Holistic Psychologist
We were laughing, connecting, and didn’t want it to end!
"Kara is gifted as a teacher and a facilitator. Her workshop for our community provided a perfect blend of education and fun. The session FLEW by because of the way she kept us engaged, laughing, in the moment and fully connected. Our community loved the PLAYshop and I highly recommend it for team bonding, community building, or just plain FUN!"
Robin Long, Founder/CEO, Lindywell
Teams everywhere are raving about this
A critical reset that left us energized and inspired!
"As part of strengthening relationships between Starbucks and Nestlé, we hosted a virtual play session with Kara to tap into our creativity, connect, and recharge. It was exactly what we needed to address burnout and gave us two hours of engaged fun. Laughing together in the middle of a busy workday felt amazing."
Jason Javid, Global Channel Development, Starbucks
The ultimate team connector that boosted mental health!
"Our leadership team wanted an uplifting experience and Kara delivered more than we knew we needed. We laughed, cried, and danced our way through the session. Everyone wanted more! I can confidently say it had a significant positive impact on our team’s mental health and brought us closer together."
Brandon Laan, VP of Sales, Race Roster
A breath of fresh air that brought our team out of their shells!
"Kara did an amazing job leading our employees through a lunch and learn about the Power of Play. Kara’s enthusiastic, approachable facilitation style is a breath of fresh air, and was incredibly helpful in having our group come out of their shells to focus on their well-being, all while having tons of fun!”
Kyle Armstrong, Program Manager, McMaster University
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What makes this different
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Most corporate “fun” comes with competition, pressure, or a predictable agenda. That’s not what we do.
The Playful Warrior sessions are built around curiosity, surprise, and non-competitive joy. There are no winners or losers. You don’t have to prepare, perform, or be “good” at anything.Â
Participants show up not knowing what’s coming, and that’s exactly what unlocks that spark of childlike wonder and creativity most of us haven’t felt in years.
As adults, opportunities for true spontaneity are rare. This is a chance to be fully present, let your guard down, and reconnect with the part of you that once played just for the joy of it.
Taking away the pressure to “perform” gives people freedom to be themselves. And that’s when connection deepens, walls drop, and innovation happens naturally.
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When teams play, magic happens
The whole world needs more of this!
"Kara led my team through playful activities that pulled out parts of us we had forgotten. People said they hadn’t laughed that hard in ages.  Kara is a master facilitator and has a basket of activities that just pull you into your inner child and playful self seamlessly. I am already thinking of building in a “play” accounting line into my budget…Thank you Kara. The whole world needs more of you and your offer.”
Maxine Cunningham, CEO, Pick My Brain
Brightened the darkest day of the year with play!
"Kara offered a PLAYshop for Laurier alumni on Blue Monday, known as one of the saddest days of the year. You’d never have known it as the Zoom call was full of smiles, laughter, bright colours, and fun. Kara captivated and inspired the audience to step outside their comfort zones and let joy in. The workshop left me so energized to start the workday!"
Lisa Andreana, Alumni Relations Officer, Wilfrid Laurier University
Boosted morale, reduced burnout, and lifted us up!
“Kara is doing tremendous work in the corporate world as she helps teams spark creativity, minimize burnout, improve productivity, increase joy, reduce anxiety, and boost morale. I’m grateful that my team and I got to experience one of Kara’s play sessions firsthand and highly recommend this experience. It brought us closer together, lifted us up and boosted our mental health. It’s the ultimate team connector and an amazing way to bring fun to the workplace.”
Jose Dimaculangan, Manager, ProcoreÂ
Playful Problem-Solving: Innovation Without the Pressure
Got a real challenge your team is facing? Play isn’t just about having fun; it’s also one of the most effective ways to unlock fresh ideas and innovative solutions.
In a Playful Problem-Solving Session, we use interactive games and creative exercises to help your team:
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Tackle challenges from a new angle
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Collaborate without ego or hierarchy
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Spark curiosity and out-of-the-box thinking
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Turn serious problems into opportunities for innovation
By lowering the pressure and making space for play, teams often find breakthroughs that don’t happen in a typical brainstorming meeting.
The power of play, in their own words
A highlight of our year!Â
"Having Kara lead one of our team building activities this year was one of the highlights of our year and we have since recommended you to other teams at UKG as well. We had such a wonderful experience.Thank you for bringing out fun and play within teams!”
Nicole Elmore, Senior Human Insights Program Specialist, UKG
An hour of pure joy for our families!
"Working with Kara and The Playful Warrior was a wonderful experience. She planned so many fun and creative activities for our hour together and kept our families engaged throughout. The hour went by so fast because of how much fun we were having. It was a great experience and I would definitely book another play session in the future!”
Jessica Steele, Service Navigator Team Lead Autism Ontario
Still raving about it days later!
"I want to thank you so much for the wonderful play session you provided for our board of directors. They are still raving about it! It really helped break up our long meeting and kept us energized."
Lori Prospero, CEO, Rising Oaks
A refreshing reminder to play and let go
"Wow, what an amazing opportunity for our team to escape our daily routine. Kara made our session so fun, playful, and interactive, even in a remote setting! It was a refreshing reminder to let go of the self-judgment we place on ourselves and tap into our inner child. Kara ended with a powerful guided meditation that opened the door to meaningful self-reflection. If you’re thinking of booking Kara, don’t hesitate, you won’t regret it!"
Nicole Deslippe, Sales Manager, Race Roster
Broke down virtual walls and built confidence
"Kara led a wonderful virtual play session as part of our summer youth workshop series. She easily engaged a group of quiet teens with her enthusiasm and compassionate manner. It was heartwarming to see the virtual walls come down as our youth became more relaxed and confident. Kara also shared her personal story in a way that was authentic, inspiring, and grounded. Thank you, Kara!"
Elana Ellison, Coordinator of Children and Youth Services, Epilepsy Toronto
Teams love to PLAY
Ready to Bring More Joy and Well-Being to Your Team?
Whether your team needs a burst of playful energy or a calming reset, we’ll create an experience that fits.
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Playful team sessions: Spark creativity, connection, and curiosity with interactive activities designed for joy and spontaneity.
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Guided meditations: Gentle, tailored sessions that help your team relax, focus, and feel grounded, even on busy days.
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EFT tapping: A simple mind-body technique that lowers stress and boosts confidence by calming the nervous system.
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Hypnosis sessions: Guided relaxation that helps quiet mental chatter and unlock clarity, focus, and a sense of well-being.
Book a call below and let’s design something unforgettable for your team.