Play for Performance

Join Jolynn Ledgerwood, certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitator, on "Play for Performance," a podcast dedicated to transforming workplaces through play and creativity. Each episode features insightful conversations with professionals who integrate fun and innovative strategies to enhance leadership, communication, and team building. Discover how incorporating LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® and other playful approaches can boost team performance, foster collaboration, and create a vibrant organizational culture. Whether you're a leader, manager, or team member, tune in to gain practical tips and inspiring stories that will elevate your workplace dynamics. Available on all major podcast platforms. https://elevateyourtalent.co/

Play for Performance is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Play for Performance, a business show with 18 episodes published.

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  From Autopilot to Alignment: Leading with Values, Curiosity, and Play with Ann Sheu

  Mar 31, 202628 minS0

  Some careers end with a closing argument. Ann Sheu started there—and then shifted when life forced a reset. After losing her father and watching her in-laws separate, she and her husband had to confront a hard question: were they building the life they actually wanted, or just following the script.<br /><br />That moment led Ann from law into coaching and EOS implementation, where she now works with entrepreneurial families and leaders to align values, vision, and daily rhythms so success doesn’t come at the cost of the people who matter most. As a mother of four, she brin...

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  Innovation That Actually Works: Psychological Safety, Play, and Leading Across Cultures with Natalie Born

  Mar 17, 202641 minS0

  Welcome back to Play for Performance! Most leaders talk about innovation. Natalie Born builds it—one team, one country, one breakthrough at a time.<br /><br />As founder and CEO of Innovation Meets Leadership, Natalie has spent two decades working with organizations across 18 countries, turning bold ideas into results that actually stick. She holds two US patents, wrote Set it on Fire: The Art of Innovation, and specializes in the kind of facilitation that breaks down silos and gets people thinking differently.<br /><br />In this conversation with host Jolynn Ledgerwood, Natalie walks through what happens when teams stop hiding th...

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  Leading from the Heart: How Creativity Transforms Workplace Culture with Dr. Erika Powell

  Mar 3, 202636 minS0

  In this episode of Play for Performance, host Jolynn Ledgerwood engages with Dr. Erika Powell, the visionary CEO and founder of Powell Consulting Group, to uncover fresh insights into transforming workplace culture. With nearly two decades of expertise, Dr. Powell shares how she leverages creativity to drive meaningful change in leadership and team dynamics. Moving beyond conventional approaches, Dr. Powell introduces the power of hands-on creative rituals—such as painting, collage, and LEGO play—to ignite real behavioral shifts and lasting performance improvements.<br /><br />Listeners will learn how these engaging practices not only foster healing conversations but also build deep...

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  Storytelling, Creativity, and Disruptive Branding with Jeff Abracen

  Dec 2, 202538 minS0

  Welcome to Play for Performance, where creativity and play reshape the workplace. This week, host Jolynn Ledgerwood sits down with Jeff Abracen, a communication and storytelling expert. Jeff has collaborated with leading brands like 3M, PepsiCo Foods, Nivea, Pfizer, Durex, and Mucinex. He views storytelling as essential for building strong business connections, enabling brands and individuals to distinguish themselves through innovative and engaging narratives.<br /><br />In their conversation, Jeff shares experiences from his career, including how he made expectorant brands like Mucinex memorable and enjoyable, the significance of stories that convey without words, and the impact of embracing risk...

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  Kate Byrne on Intentional Leadership, Civil Discourse, and the Power of Play

  Nov 18, 202531 minS0

  Welcome to Play for Performance. Today, we engage with Kate Byrne—founder of Kate Byrne, CEO, and host of the Women Advancing podcast. With leadership roles at SoCap Global and Fast Company, Kate has been pivotal in promoting intentional leadership and advancing women's roles across various sectors.<br /><br />In our conversation, Kate discusses her new position at the Karsh Institute for Democracy, where she will facilitate civil discourse among a diverse group of students. We explore strategies for building collaborative teams and the importance of maintaining humanity in today’s fast-paced environment.<br /><br />Kate recounts her transition from corp...

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