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Why learning and having fun are not inimical
The Dreaded Icebreaker: 55 introvert-approved icebreaker questions
43 brainstorming techniques and games for creating new ideas | SessionLab
The Post-Pandemic Workplace: The Experiment Continues
Four Years After the Pandemic Began, Are We All Just Awkward Now?
Can we repair our social lives after the pandemic? | LSE Research
Our relationships are still suffering post-pandemic
A decade of power posing: where do we stand? | BPS
Stephen R. Covey (Author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People)
Serotonin: What Is It, Function & Levels
Social Facilitation – The Decision Lab
Learning by mistake: the role of humour in active learning
8 reasons to use humour as an engagement and communication tool in learning | PSHE blog
Playful Parenting: 7 Common Problems it Can Solve Easily – Raised Good
Playful Parenting: Turning the Dilemma of Discipline into Fun and Games – Weston, Denise Chapman
The Psychology Behind Gamification
Are joy and fun the same thing? | Maren Oslac
This week’s first guest is Jess Rogers, a leadership coach with almost 2 decades of experience helping ambitious, values-driven senior leaders find their voice, lead authentically, and advance their careers without compromise. She has coached directors, VPs, chiefs of staff, senior counsel and others who care deeply about their teams but
often feel unseen or pressured to fit conventional leadership models. Jess creates a supportive yet challenging space where leaders build confidence, resilience and clarity—unlocking their ability to inspire trust, foster inclusion, and make a meaningful impact.
w. https://www.jessicavrogers.co.uk/
LI. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessrogerscoach/
IG. https://www.instagram.com/jessrogerscoach/
Elaine Gosden is CEO and founder of Blue Gnu Consulting, a leadership development consultancy specialising in organisational growth. As a highly skilled facilitator with accreditations in Insights Discovery, MBTI, Hogan and Facet5, Elaine creates psychologically safe environments where teams can have authentic conversations and unlock their potential. Driven by her values and belief that life is too short not to make a difference, she connects the right people to the right solutions while enabling others to be their best selves.
As Co-founder of Emergent Learning, Kuva is a learning strategist and designer fascinated by the sweet spot between fun and effectiveness. Together with her award-winning learning design team, she explores how gamification can deepen engagement and drive performance, from role plays and characterisation to humour and chatterbox-style decision-making tools.
With a PhD in online learning design, Kuva writes and speaks about how curiosity, clever design, and a touch of mischief can transform dry learning experiences into something unforgettable.
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