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Bring Play-Based Leadership to Life
Transform your next event, PD day, or team gathering with an unforgettable, research-backed experience that blends learning, laughter, and lasting impact.
Energy. Connection. Transformation.
When people feel safe, curious, and energised, they learn faster, collaborate better, and leave with ideas that stick.That’s what Play-Based Leadership experiences are all about, creating the conditions where joy fuels growth.
Whether it’s a one-hour keynote, a hands-on FunShop, or a full-day team experience, every session is designed to inspire leaders and teams to:
Reconnect with purpose and play
Strengthen trust and culture
Turn pressure into possibility
Leave smiling, lighter, and ready to lead
Keynotes, FunShops & Workshops That Spark Change
Our sessions combine science, storytelling, and hands-on play to help participants rediscover what truly drives performance and connection.
The Power of Play-based Leadership
A high-energy, story-filled keynote that redefines leadership through the lens of play. Discover how joy, curiosity, and kindness build trust, unlock creativity, and drive results.
Ideal for:
Conferences, staff PD days, corporate events.
Takeaway:
A renewed sense of vitality and courage to lead differently.
(Keynote – 45–60 mins)
Aspirant Leaders Workshop
Develop emerging leaders through the Influence, Inspire, Impact model. This experience stretches comfort zones, deepens self-awareness, and builds confidence to lead authentically and collaboratively.
Ideal for:
Leadership programs, graduate or middle management teams.
Takeaway:
Tools to influence with integrity and inspire through action.
(Half or Full Day)
Play-Based Team Building Experience
An interactive, laughter-filled session that helps teams connect, communicate, and collaborate through play-based challenges.Designed to dissolve silos, strengthen trust, and remind teams that joy and performance go hand in hand.
Ideal for:
Conferences, staff PD days, corporate events.
Takeaway:
A renewed sense of vitality and courage to lead differently.
1.5 - 3 hours
The Leadership
PlayLab
A deep-dive exploration into the Five Pillars and Play Profiles.Participants learn how to apply the framework to their everyday leadership while reflecting, moving, and connecting through play.
Ideal for:
Leadership teams and organisations ready for cultural transformation.
Takeaway:
A custom action plan for embedding Play-Based Leadership across your team or workplace.
Full-Day Immersion
Every Session Delivers Three
Powerful Outcomes
Choose
play
play
Mindset first. Lead with energy and curiosity, not control.
Real
Learning
Learning
Grounded in neuroscience and psychology, every activity has purpose and evidence behind it.
Lasting
Change
Change
Participants leave with practical habits and tools to sustain the energy long after the session ends.
“The Most Engaging Professional Learning We’ve Ever Had”
“Dale and Paul don’t just present. They create experiences that transform the room.”
“Our staff walked out smiling, laughing, and connected. The shift in culture was immediate.”
“Play-Based Leadership reminded me why I got into education, to lead with joy, not just responsibility.”
“The laughter, movement, and insights were incredible. I’ve never seen our team so open and energised.”
Trusted by Leaders Across Education, Sport & Business
Play-Based Leadership experiences have inspired thousands of leaders and teams
We tailor every keynote and workshop to your people, your purpose, and your desired outcomes.
We tailor every keynote and workshop to your people, your purpose, and your desired outcomes.
Play-Based Leadership experiences have inspired thousands of leaders and teams
Energy
Creator + Challenger
Innovation
All four together
Safety
Carer
Belonging
Connector
Let’s Create a Play-Based Experience for Your Team
If you’re looking for something different, something that builds connection, laughter, and leadership that lasts, you’ve found it.Let’s design an unforgettable session that transforms how your people lead and live.
The School of Play acknowledges the Traditional Owners of County Throughout Australia.
We pay our respects to Elders past and present
We pay our respects to Elders past and present
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