Pressure doesn’t always bring out the best in us — it often shuts down the very systems we need to think clearly, take risks, and work together. Playful Intelligence™ is the switch that turns them back on.
In this fast-paced, interactive keynote, Brandi Heather shows how play isn’t the opposite of work — it’s the underused driver of creativity, trust, and performance. You’ll explore the science of how our brains respond under stress, practice tools to shift from protection to possibility, and see how small moments of play can spark big results.
Key Takeaways:
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A science-based framework for keeping motivation high when pressure is higher
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Simple tools to unlock fresh ideas and solve problems in new ways
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Strategies to build trust and collaboration that last beyond the keynote
Energizer. Educator. Expert.
An award-winning college professor, best-selling author, and leading voice on the science of play at work, Brandi brings more than 25 years in education, inclusion, and lived-in mental health experience to the stage.
Equal parts energizer, educator, and expert, she brings laughter, movement, and meaning to every stage.
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I saw people connect in ways they weren’t before. They laughed, supported each other, and any stress they felt in the moment was lowered. Play isn’t just good for our personal lives. It’s also good for business. I’m thinking differently, and I'm glad I was in the audience for this experience.
-Justin Patton, CSP
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It's the small details that matter.
Each audience member will be able to take home a personalized, pocket-sized reminder of how to activate their Playful Intelligence in the office and in their day-to-day life.
*Remembering each others shapes of play, and knowing your people, place & place will change the way you work together.
