How Imagination Can Transform Your Leadership and your Team: The Power of Creative Thinking

How Imagination Can Transform Your Leadership and your Team: The Power of Creative Thinking

Most of us want to inspire their teams, but feel stuck in traditional ways of thinking. We want to innovate, but are often unsure how to start. I remember a conversation I had with a client who felt overwhelmed by the challenges of leading a large team. They were bogged down by routines and felt…

Theresa Bailey from Starfish Synergies and friend in Kingston before Canada Day focusing on Wellness.

The Importance of Taking Time to Recharge: How to Avoid Burnout and Boost Productivity

The Importance of Taking Time to Recharge: How to Avoid Burnout and Boost Productivity In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of work, deadlines, project plans, and budgets. But as important as it is to stay productive, it’s equally important to take time to recharge and relax….

Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks stands with Starfish Synergies CEO Theresa Bailey at the Collision Conference

Grateful Moments at the Collision Conference

Earlier this week, I had the incredible opportunity to attend a thought-provoking talk titled “Expanding the Toy Box: Hasbro’s Path to Digital Gaming,” featuring Hasbro’s CEO, Chris Cocks. The discussion, masterfully moderated by Charlie Hall of Polygon Gaming and Entertainment News, was nothing short of enlightening. As I dive deep into preparing our upcoming IMAGINATION…

Two women team building during international day of Play as declared by the General Assembly of the United Nations

Celebrate the First Ever International Day of Play on June 11th!

June 11th is now recognized as the International Day of Play, a special day established by the Global Assembly of the United Nations. This day highlights the critical importance of play for people of all ages. Here’s everything you need to know about this celebration and how you can incorporate more play into your life….

small gestures help with corporate culture, team building and wellbeing starting with this tiny duck

How a Tiny Duck Brightened My Day: The Power of Small Gestures in Building Positive Corporate Culture

Sometimes the largest impacts come from the smallest things. Yesterday was my birthday and after some morning festivities I was a bit scrambly getting to my office. I was thinking about all the work I had to catch up on after being on a conference circuit for a few weeks and how to get it…

PlayDoh Hands

Unleashing Collaboration: The Importance of Play at Work

In the bustling world of productivity and deadlines, the concept of “play” might seem out of place in the context of the workplace. However, in recent years, the idea of incorporating play into work environments has gained significant traction, and for good reason. Play isn’t just reserved for children; it holds profound benefits for adults too, especially in the realm of creativity, collaboration, and overall job satisfaction.