
How do we help?
At Starfish Synergies, we do professional development differently, and that’s exactly the point.
As the exclusive North American provider of PLAY-DOH POWER SOLUTIONS Corporate Training, we lead creativity-based, hands-on training that helps teams tackle challenges in bold new ways. Whether your team is remote, hybrid, or in-office, our programs spark imagination, build cohesion, and create real results.
Our courses provide hands-on opportunities to enhance team cohesion, adaptability, and innovative thinking.

Why now?
The workforce has changed—and so have the rules of engagement.
In the new climate of constant uncertainty, companies are realizing that success hinges on adaptable, connected, and resilient teams. That’s where we come in.
What makes us different?
We blend neuroscience, experiential learning, and yes, PLAY, to help people think differently.
Our sessions engage all the senses, using sound, visuals, and tactile materials to activate deeper learning pathways in the brain. It’s not just memorable, it’s transformative.
And yes, it’s fun.
Fun isn’t a distraction from productivity, it’s a catalyst for it.
Research shows that play fosters creativity, trust, and collaboration. Our workshops create space for meaningful connection and fresh perspectives setting the foundation for long-term growth and team success.
What can you expect?
Our sessions:
Boost adaptability and innovation
Enhance communication and collaboration
Strengthen trust and psychological safety
Inspire action and accountability
Your team will leave feeling energized, equipped, and excited about what’s next.

Mission
To be bold, innovative, and energetic as we use creativity-based learning to lead teams to their fullest potential and foster environments that encourage diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.
Vision
We will change the landscape of team training by offering engaging, experiential, and informative workshops. We evolve team communication and inspire participants no matter where they are in the world.

We focus on resilience and adaptability because we were born out making the best out of the worst situation....
Hi, I’m Theresa Bailey, bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and founder of Starfish Synergies Inc.
Over two decades ago, I was conducting graduate research with young women in a homeless shelter, searching for answers to a question that still fuels my work today:
What makes people and teams thrive, even in the face of adversity?

From community programs to executive boardrooms, I’ve spent my career exploring the science of resilience, adaptability, and connection. And in March 2020, that research met reality.
As the pandemic hit, I was a single mother of three, watching my consulting income disappear almost overnight. But instead of folding, I leaned into what I knew: I bet on myself, got creative, and transformed a crisis into an opportunity.
That’s when Hasbro invited me to develop a training program for their team, and from that collaboration, Play-Doh Power Solutions was born.
Now, as the exclusive North American license holder for Play-Doh Power Solutions Corporate Training, my team and I deliver experiential, neuroscience-based training that is as impactful as it is unforgettable. Our programs fuse research with play to help teams communicate better, innovate faster, and thrive together.
We’ve worked with teams across Canada, the U.S., and internationally, helping companies stay resilient, inspired, and ready for what’s next.
In 2025, I was honoured to receive the Export Plan of the Year Award from the World Trade Centre Toronto for our ambitious strategy to scale globally. And as a bestselling author, I continue to share stories that amplify human potential and spark change.
Starfish Synergies stands for more than just training, it’s about empowering teams to grow, adapt, and succeed together.
If you’re ready to build connection, boost engagement, and develop a team that thrives, we’re ready to work with you.
Learn more about our Corporate Training, or Self-Guided Learning.


Behind the Brand
Starfish represents resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness.
Cutting off a starfish appendage doesn’t slow a starfish down. It grows back a new limb and the detached appendage can grow into a new starfish. Starfish are remarkably resilient creatures. Each team has the potential to be remarkable, too.

What clients are saying...


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