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"Playformation was such an incredible value...It is so important to have creative, collaborative, safe settings to explore ideas and receive feedback from others. Every one of the ideas I came away with will a have huge impact on my business. Thank you." -Richard Baum

Are you struggling to make a living that's in line with your core passions?

…You want your work to be meaningful, fun, creative, passion-led and financially successful…

Yet, you’re feeling:

  • Blocked
  • Unsupported
  • Uncertain where to focus

What if you could tap into the power of Collaborative Creativity to help you get the support you need to move forward to more financial and personal satisfaction?

Get Connected. Get Creative. Get Moving Forward.

Are you a Passion-led Professional encountering blocks to moving forward with your business? A Passion-led Professional is simply someone who is doing their best to make a living, while also doing their best to connect their core passions to creatively make a difference in the world.

It all sounds great, and yet sometimes we can feel alone and like we're repeatedly banging our head against a wall. Einstein defined insanity as “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Isn’t it time to try something a little different?

Class Description
Join other Passion-led Professionals in a supportive, safe and fun environment, for a boost to your life that is guaranteed to:

  • get your creative juices flowing,
  • help you break through business blocks
  • move you toward clarifying & achieving your goals

You’ll engage in a combination of highly-interactive exercises, focused small group discussions, and transformative personal work all aimed at helping you to make innovative breakthroughs in your business with specific follow-up action steps.

About Your Facilitator:
Leif Hansen, CEO (Chief Engagement Officer) of Spark Interaction, has been using collaborative creativity to inspire, challenge and connect diverse groups for over two decades. Drawing primarily from the principles and practices of improvisational acting, Leif's vulnerable and yet dynamic energy sparks a group's ability to connect authentically, creatively and productively. His workshops have received international attention, including recent coverage by the Today Show.

Session Structure:
Part I Activities & games to get you connected, energized, and in a positive frame-of-mind

Part II We'll focus on specific areas where you're feeling blocked in your business, and we'll apply interactivities and small group discussions that will help you make innovative breakthroughs.

Part III We'll debrief our time together, focus on articulating your next action steps, and perhaps do some 'vivid imagining' for a successful future.

What can I expect?
You're going to experience breakthroughs. You're going to have fun. You’re going to make supportive connections. You’re going to learn powerful ideas to move your business forward. Sound good? Can you trust us at that? No? That's okay, we’re cautious buggers too. We understand. Read on...

A few Playformation Principles

  • The Power of the group's expertise & collaborative creativity
  • "Yes, and!" and other principles of improvisation
  • Making a bonfire from our 'coolness' and fears
  • Acceptance & re-framing our 'failures'

What WON'T happen in this class?

  • You won't leaving feeling you were made to do anything you didn't want to do -it's all about freedom and your own level of risk
  • You won't leave without having some fun and experiencing some transformation
  • You won't leave with all of your business problems solved

Cost This workshop would normally cost around $75, but as I'm still testing materials, it is currently offered at no cost but a request for feedback at the end of the class (and a small donation towards the venue if no drink/snack is purchased).

What have other Bizniks said about past workshops? (See compliments or comments from first or second playformation events.)

"Leif is an innovative leader who focuses on helping others achieve greatness! His creative nature really shines in the thoughtful exercises he has developed in order to allow the group to feel comfortable in no time. It really works!

Although we only had an hour and a half to get to know the group and experience something meaningful together it seemed like that after a few minutes I felt like I knew the group on a personal level.

Leif is a gifted facilitator and I feel honored to get the opportunity to work with him!" -Laura Cruikshank

18 Bizniks attended this event

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  • Joanne Victoria
    Posted by Joanne Victoria, Silverdale, Washington | Aug 19, 2009

    Hey there Leif, am doing a plus one fora newbie who will be joining biznik about the time of your event. Please add Plus1 to your rsvps and see you there.

    Joanne Victoria

  • Leif Hansen
    Posted by Leif Hansen, Port Townsend, Washington | Aug 19, 2009

    No problem Joanne. I think he/she will have a great time. Cheers, Leif

  • Nancy Hanauer
    Posted by Nancy Hanauer, Seattle, Washington | Aug 20, 2009

    Leif's workshops are fabulous and fun...can't wait! I may be a tad late though, as I will be coming from a meeting with clients.

    Nancy

    Hop to Signaroo

  • Leif Hansen
    Posted by Leif Hansen, Port Townsend, Washington | Aug 22, 2009

    With this filling up so fast, I am strongly considering moving to a bigger, nicer location so we can fit another 10 or so in. Suggestions welcome (we did one Playformation in the Good Shepperd community center, and that was nice). -Leif

  • Johnna Dietz
    Posted by Johnna Dietz, Seattle, Washington | Aug 22, 2009

    ohhhhhhhhh I missed signing up for this one! I'll try and keep a close eye out if you get a larger space - I'd LOVE to join you all!

  • Shannon Kringen
    Posted by Shannon Kringen, seattle, Washington | Aug 26, 2009

    this sounds so fun!

  • Leif Hansen
    Posted by Leif Hansen, Port Townsend, Washington | Aug 26, 2009

    Good news!

    I've secured a prettier, more spacious location just up the road at the Good Shephard Center (about 5 blocks from where we were.)

    What does this mean for you?

    1. We can now fit more people, so let your friends and other biz contacts know about the event.

    2. Make sure you check the directions and change your calendar details so you don't go to the wrong place.

    I look forward to seeing you next week. Remember to be thinking of a primary biz block to bust through.

    -Leif

  • Beth Buelow
    Posted by Beth Buelow, Tacoma, Washington | Aug 26, 2009

    This looks fabulous, Leif - wish I could attend. I have a standing teleclass on Tuesdays from 12-1:30 through the end of October. I hope you do it again in the future! Congrats on the great response and move to a bigger venue. Have fun and host this again, please! ~Beth

  • Leif Hansen
    Posted by Leif Hansen, Port Townsend, Washington | Aug 26, 2009

    Thanks Beth, look forward to having you at the next one.

  • Mike Biskup
    Posted by Mike Biskup, Port Townsend, Washington | Aug 31, 2009

    Highly recommended! - I had a great time at Playformation in Port Townsend. I left with a few simple, clear paths to travel. I Laughed, I Cried... And I'm not just saying that. - Mike

  • Leif Hansen
    Posted by Leif Hansen, Port Townsend, Washington | Aug 31, 2009

    Thanks Mike, it was great having you at the PT Playformation.

  • Allen Cooper
    Posted by Allen Cooper, Seattle, Washington | Sep 01, 2009

    Hi Leif,

    It looks like I will be tied up with a project and won't be able to make it today.

    I didn't want to show up late.

    Have a great event, Allen

  • Richard Baum
    Posted by Richard Baum, Seattle, Washington | Sep 01, 2009

    Leif,

    Hate to bail but I've been battling a flu or something and don't want to spread it to anyone. I'll be there next time.

  • Shannon Kringen
    Posted by Shannon Kringen, seattle, Washington | Sep 02, 2009

    thanks leif for having this event.

    i feel more clarity on my path. my niche sure is an odd one but someday i shall find it!

    thanks for your enthusiasm and positive supportive eNeRgY!

    -shannon http://www.shannonkringen.com

  • Ramona Lynne
    Posted by Ramona Lynne, Tacoma, Washington | Sep 02, 2009

    Great event. Thank you for helping me examine myself, goals and building blocks. This is one of the best workshops I have attended.

  • Howard Langeveld
    Posted by Howard Langeveld, Seattle, Washington | Sep 03, 2009

    Thank you for putting on the event. It was fun and educational. It was good to throw the ego onto the fire and play and learn for a while.

  • Nancy LaMont
    Posted by Nancy LaMont, Marysville, Washington | Sep 04, 2009

    Leif, I have to say that this was probably the most interesting/fun event I have attended. I love the blended playfulness, seriousness, and reality that you used.

    I think it showed us all that we can be serious business people and have fun while dealing with our business issues. You are great at what you do.

    You are welcome and thanks for the acknowledgement for the pictures.

Event Location

Good Shepherd Center

4649 Sunnyside Ave N
Seattle, Washington 98103
Tue Sep 1, 2009 12:30 PM

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  • breakthrough
  • collaboration
  • playformation
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  • passion
  • cooperation