Today’s guest helps adults transform their lives, be more creative, and regain joy with purposeful play.

He is the Founder of Breakthrough Play, a corporate facilitator, keynote speaker, certified coach, and author of the book “Playful Rebellion: Maximize Workplace Success Through The Power of Play.”

Featured as one of the Top 100 HR influencers of 2021 by the Engagedly HR software platform, he has over 14 years of experience in the corporate world, as well as nearly a decade of experience as a performer in improv theatre. He uses the power of applied improvisation and other playful methods to assist people in unlocking creativity, confidence, and better communication. 

Please join me in welcoming Gary Ware. 

In this week’s On the Schmooze episode, Gary Ware shares his playful approach to unlocking creativity, fostering better communication, and transforming workplaces, inviting listeners to embrace the power of purposeful play for personal and professional growth.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

• Gary emphasizes that leadership involves listening, inclusivity, and championing the people in one’s care, creating a supportive environment.
• His experience of building a mastermind group in elementary school highlights his early inclination towards collaboration and shared learning.
• Through therapy and reflecting on his childhood, Gary embarked on a journey of self-discovery, aligning his passions and talents with his career choices.
• As a multi-potentialite, Gary’s varied interests, including science, naval service, and music teaching, demonstrate the value of exploring different paths for personal and professional growth.

Listen to this episode to “play their way” to success with Gary Ware as he shares how incorporating purposeful play and the power of improvisation can unlock creativity, boost communication, and bring joy to the workplace.

Links

• Gary Ware on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.
• www.BreakthroughPlay.com

Other Resources

• Listen to my episode with Jeff Harry.

On the Schmooze is a podcast that features interviews with talented professionals who have overcome challenges to achieve success. I ask probing questions, and guests share untold stories about their leadership journey and how they built and sustained their professional network.

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