WorkPlay Solutions Podcast

Special Episode
Get tickets for the Deep Leaders: One Day Leadership Experience.
September 30, 2026
9am - 3pm
Rome, GA

Deep Leaders - Dr. Chris Auger, BCC

• Why it's important for leaders to "first look in the mirror"
• Who is leadership training for?
• What will attendees experience at the Deep Leaders: One Day Leadership Experience?
• What are the origins of servant leadership?

Dr. Chris Auger, BCC, is a Retired US Navy Seal, the Founder of Deep Water Leadership, Executive and a Leadership & Team Performance Consultant

LinkedIn: Dr. Chris Auger, BCC
Email: [email protected]

Shoutouts and References:
Servant Leadership
Robert Greenleaf
John Maxwell
Daniel Goleman
Simon Sinek
Jesus

News and Updates
Get tickets for the Deep Leaders: One Day Leadership Experience.
September 30, 2026
9am - 3pm
Rome, GA

What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train teams to communicate and leaders to get results - the fun way!  WorkPlay Solutions is an authorized partner of Everything DiSC® and the Five Behaviors®.


Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Final Episode of Season Three. Stay tuned for updates on Season Four.

Musical Facilitation Methods - Dan Miller - Part 2 of 2

• Why music makes experiences better
• What are your favorite musical activities?
• What role does music have in empathy and compassion?
• What is the future of musical facilitation?

Dan Miller is the President and Chief Consultant of Fifth Pillar Consulting. Dan loves Experiential Education, Leadership Development, and Shenanigans.


LinkedIn: Dan Miller
Website: fifthpillarconsulting.com
Email: [email protected]


Shoutouts and References:
Association for Experiential Education (AEE)
Billy Boughey
Sean Specie
Chad Littlefield
Joseph Cook
Lorilei Dreibelbis
The Muppet Movie
High Five Adventures
Phil Brown
Dancing with Scissors
Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT)
Bring Training to Life workshop
Jeff Goldberg
Live and Learning Consulting


What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring.

News and Updates
Want to create learn how to create the perfect environment for learning? Our Bring Training To Life workshop is for you. Thank you to everyone who enjoyed Season Three of the WorkPlay Solutions Podcast.

Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train teams to communicate and leaders to get results - the fun way!  WorkPlay Solutions is an authorized partner of Everything DiSC® and the Five Behaviors®.


Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Musical Facilitation Methods - Dan Miller - Part 1 of 2

• Why music makes experiences better
• How do incorporate music into experiential learning events
• What is the human orchestra?
• When is the last time you did something for the first time?

Dan Miller is the President and Chief Consultant of Fifth Pillar Consulting. Dan loves Experiential Education, Leadership Development, and Shenanigans.


LinkedIn: Dan Miller
Website: fifthpillarconsulting.com
Email: [email protected]


Shoutouts and References:
Emotional Intelligence
EQi
Dr. Chris Auger
Ms. Hall
"Simon Says" - Michelle Cummings, Scott Gurst
Fox in Socks by Dr. Suess
Bobby McFaren
Jacob Collier
Association for Experiential Education (AEE)
Techno-folk Extravaganza
Keller Williams
Victor Wooten



What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring.

News and Updates
Want to read the WorkPlay blog or enjoy humor and satire stories? Check us out on Medium: medium.com/@workplaysol

Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train teams to communicate and leaders to get results - the fun way!  WorkPlay Solutions is an authorized partner of Everything DiSC® and the Five Behaviors®.


Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Strategic Planning - John Losey - Part 2 of 2

• Tell us some success stories of Strategic Planning.
• How does “picturing success” affect our personal, professional, or organizational planning?
• Why trust falls, don't build trust.
• What is the "Pottery Panda"?

John Losey is an Organizational Ecologist, Advisor, Facilitator, and Founder of the IntoWisdom Group, and author of The Pottery Panda


LinkedIn: John Losey
Website: intowisdomgroup.com
Youtube: IntoWisdom Productions
Picture Sucess: Picture-Sucess.com

The Pottery Panda book is available on April 21, 2023. Order here


Shoutouts and References:
IntoWisdom Group
Craig McNair Wilson
Walt Disney Imagineering
Patrick Lencioni
Dunning–Kruger effect
Fred Harburg
Motorola
Six Sigma
Saturn
General Motors
Steven R. Covey
Mark Twain
Dan Pry
The Pottery Panda - Order here


What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring.

News and Updates
We have three new 90-minute Workshops to give your professional skills a quick boost.

• The Essential Rule of Collaboration
• How to Generate Mountains of Ideas
• Surprising Strategies for Effective Meetings

Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train teams to communicate and leaders to get results - the fun way!  WorkPlay Solutions is an authorized partner of Everything DiSC® and the Five Behaviors®.


Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Strategic Planning - John Losey - Part 1 of 2

• What is Strategic Planning?
• How can entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small businesses do Strategic Planning?
• How does “picturing success” affect our personal, professional, or organizational planning?
• Where is the wildest place you fell asleep?

John Losey is an Organizational Ecologist, Advisor, Facilitator, and Founder of the IntoWisdom Group


LinkedIn: John Losey
Website: intowisdomgroup.com
Youtube: IntoWisdom Productions


Shoutouts and References:
IntoWisdom Group
Campus Life
Catalina Island Marine Institute
Ryland Mann
Appalachian Trail
Standing Indian Campground


What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring.

News and Updates
We have three new 90-minute Workshops to give your professional skills a quick boost.

• The Essential Rule of Collaboration
• How to Generate Mountains of Ideas
• Surprising Strategies for Effective Meetings

Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train teams to communicate and leaders to get results - the fun way!  WorkPlay Solutions is an authorized partner of Everything DiSC® and the Five Behaviors®.


Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Fun with Education - Katie Malcolm Carter - Part 2 of 2

• How has experiential learning influenced your teaching methods?
• What are your favorite activities to facilitate
• What makes Isaac Phillips an amazing human being?
• Spin the Wheel of Embarrassing Moments

Katie Malcom Carter is a Community Moderator at Incident IQ, challenge course facilitator, and trainer.


LinkedIn: Kathryn Malcolm Carter
Email: [email protected]


Shoutouts and References:
Berry College
Incident IQ
BOLD
Berry College Elementary & Middle School
Association for Experiential Education (AEE)
8 R's of Leading Activities
Ken Weisner
Beach Play Company
Sojourn Adventures
Keypunch
Noodle Ninja
Whale Watch
50 Ways to Use Your Noodle - by Sam Sikes and Chris Cavert
50 More Ways to Use Your Noodle - by Sam Sikes and Chris Cavert
Isaac Phillips
Georgia Facilitator Summit



What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring.

News and Updates
Want your own UnConference? Learn more.

New Team Event coming in in Fall 2023 - The Escape Box!

Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train teams to communicate and leaders to get results - the fun way!  WorkPlay Solutions is an authorized partner of Everything DiSC® and the Five Behaviors®.


Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Fun with Education - Katie Malcolm Carter - Part 1 of 2

• How has experiential learning influenced your teaching methods?
• What are some of your favorite ways to engage students?
• What was challenging about teaching virtual and hybrid during the pandemic?
• What is a zombie toe?

Katie Malcom Carter is a Community Moderator at Incident IQ, challenge course facilitator, and trainer.


LinkedIn: Kathryn Malcolm Carter
Email: [email protected]


Shoutouts and References:
Berry College
Incident IQ
Burress & Kristen McCombe
Chacos
Jon Whisenant
Sojourn Adventures
Perimeter Church
BOLD
Signature Research
Shiny- Jermaine Clement
Moana
You're Welcome - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Kahoot



What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring.

News and Updates
Do you appreciate humor or satire writing? Or enjoy reflective stories about work culture? Check out the blogs written by Mark Suroviec, M.Ed., on Medium.com

New Team Event coming in in Fall 2023 - The Escape Box!

Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train teams to communicate and leaders to get results - the fun way!  WorkPlay Solutions is an authorized partner of Everything DiSC® and the Five Behaviors®.


Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Extraordinary Facilitation - Dr. Jim Cain - Part 2 of 2

• Insights from half a century of working with groups
• What is your writing process?
• What advice do you have for aspiring authors?
• What does facilitation look like in the future?

Dr. Jim Cain is a legend in the field of adventure education. Jim is a gifted facilitator, activity creator, and author of 28 books in the world of experiential learning.

Website: teamworkandteamplay.com/
Email: [email protected]


Shoutouts and References:
Sam Sikes
Chris Cavert
Michelle Cummings
Jennifer Stanchfield
High Five Adventure Learning Center
Extraordinary Facilitation - Buy the Book
Teamwork & Teamplay - Buy the Book
A Teachable Moment - Buy the Book
Tony Morrison
The Adventure Trail - Buy the Book
Shawn Moriarty
Association for Experiential Education (AEE)
Tuckman's Stages of Group Development
American Camping Association (ACA)
Stan Rogers
Rise Again - Buy the Book
The Teambuilder's Toolbox - Buy the Book
Medium.com/@workplaysol
The Worldwide Rave
The Revised and Expanded Book of Raccoon Circles - Buy the Book
Tom Smith
Karl Rohnke
Michael Brandwein
Squeeze the Lemon project
Training Wheels

What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring.

News and Updates
Do you appreciate humor or satire writing? Or enjoy reflective stories about work culture? Check out the blogs written by Mark Suroviec, M.Ed., on Medium.com

New Team Event coming in in Fall 2023 - The Escape Box!

Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train teams to communicate and leaders to get results - the fun way!  WorkPlay Solutions is an authorized partner of Everything DiSC® and the Five Behaviors®.


Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Extraordinary Facilitation - Dr. Jim Cain - Part 1 of 2

• Insights from half a century of working with groups
• What does it mean to "squeeze the lemon?"
• What advice would you give to a facilitator that wants to level up their skills?
• What's a memorable Christmas present from your childhood?

Dr. Jim Cain is a legend in the field of adventure education. Jim is a gifted facilitator, activity creator, and author of 28 books in the world of experiential learning.

Website: teamworkandteamplay.com/
Email: [email protected]


Shoutouts and References:
4H
Barry Jolliff
Teambuilding at the Barn
Extraordinary Facilitation - Buy the Book
Bring Training to Life
Teamwork & Teamplay - Buy the Book
PBS
Rochester Public Library System
Disc golf
Association for Experiential Education (AEE)
Zoom
Microsoft
Michelle Cummings
Games So Old They are New Again
Georgia Facilitator Summit
Dale Robinson


What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring.

News and Updates
WorkPlay Solutions now offers the Bring Training to Life half-day workshop. How to make learning fun, memorable, and effective.

Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train teams to communicate and leaders to get results - the fun way!  WorkPlay Solutions is an authorized partner of Everything DiSC® and the Five Behaviors®.


Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Discover Your Team - Dave Vermilye - Part 2 of 2

• What is the DISC, and why should I care?
• What are some tips to keep DiSC useful after the initial training?
• How has DISC affected your clients?
• What is the largest misconception about DISC?
• Spin the Wheel of Embarrassing Moments

Dave Vermilye is the Owner of Edgeline Resources, DISC Trainer, and "People-Stuff" Consultant

Website: www.edgelineresources.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: davevermilye

Shoutouts and References:
Wiley
EVERYTHINGDISC®
Catalyst
Teeter Totter / Whale Watch
Denny Macha

What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring.

News and Updates
WorkPlay Solutions now offers a Discover Your Team half-day workshop. Unleash the power of your team with the DiSC.

Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol

Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train teams to communicate and leaders to get results - the fun way!  WorkPlay Solutions is an authorized partner of Everything DiSC® and the Five Behaviors®.


Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay