Episode 2

From Corporate Burnout to Playful Rebellion with Breakthrough Play Founder Gary Ware

· 31:48 · Host: LuRae Lumpkin

Gary Ware, founder of Breakthrough Play and author of Playful Rebellion , shares his journey from corporate burnout to leading a movement that redefines success in the workplace through the power of play.

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Gary Ware, founder of Breakthrough Play and author of Playful Rebellion, shares his journey from corporate burnout to leading a movement that redefines success in the workplace through the power of play.

Gary discusses how incorporating play and improv into corporate culture can transform leadership, boost team morale, and create a more fulfilling and balanced work environment.

He offers insights into how the practice of play can lead to personal and professional breakthroughs, helping individuals and teams thrive by embracing their authentic selves.

Chapters:

  • 00:00:00 - Introduction: Prioritizing People for Workplace Success
  • 00:00:33 - Meet Gary Ware: Transforming Work Through Play
  • 00:01:08 - From Burnout to Breakthrough: Gary's Story of Renewal
  • 00:06:28 - Discovering the Power of Improv in Leadership
  • 00:11:05 - Building a Positive and Balanced Work Culture
  • 00:12:20 - Gary's Entrepreneurial Journey: Overcoming Challenges
  • 00:18:51 - How Play Drives Corporate Success and Innovation
  • 00:28:00 - Engaging Keynotes and Insights on Playful Leadership
  • 00:31:19 - Conclusion: Embracing Authentic and Fulfilling Work Lives

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And Then I Did This shares the unfiltered stories of people who reinvented their lives in the middle of them. Host LuRae Lumpkin sits down with guests who changed careers, started over, or finally did the thing — and walks through the moment everything pivoted. Proof that your next chapter doesn't care how old you are.

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