Have you ever taken a leap that led to unexpected opportunities?

Yesterday, I gave my first workshop as a life coach: 'The Power of Playfulness in Growth.' It was held at the newly opened Seekers of Truth Wellness Collaborative here in Boise, Idaho. I had a really fun time doing what I love most—sharing ways people can enhance their lives.

In the workshop, we dove into how playfulness can radically enhance personal and professional growth. Play is how we learn best, and playful experimentation is how we grow. A significant focus was on transforming our relationship with failure—seeing it not as a setback but as a crucial step toward success.

From there, we discussed how play can lead to Flow State. This is something I’m actively working on with my ADHD clients. Flow State is like a more controllable version of hyperfocus, and learning to harness it can improve your everyday life and career. While Flow State is generally achieved by aligning activities with skill, it can also be accessed through the joyful engagement of play.

Afterward, Wayne, the owner of Seekers of Truth, and I reflected on the workshop. He suggested that I create two more versions: one for businesses focused on team building, and another for teachers to help keep their students engaged (he’s a retired teacher).

This feedback resonated with me deeply because it aligns with my own experience. When my husband and I owned our restaurant, our philosophy was to 'set people up for success and then get out of their way so they could be awesome.' By creating a safe place for our team to fail and experiment, we fostered growth and innovation.

I'm excited to develop these new workshops! They fit nicely into my niche in ADHD career advancement with a focus on leadership development.

I would love to know: In what ways has having a safe space to fail contributed to your personal growth or that of others?

ADDITIONAL:

Wayne took photos of me during my presentation, which I truly appreciate! But somehow when I received them, the size was very small and the photo quality was poor. This is the best I could do to improve the image quality. It's not sharp and beautiful, but the photo does its job of depicting me delivering my presentation.