In this episode of the Selling Creative Podcast, host Brad Eather sits down with Erin Faehrmann, Chief Play Officer, to unpack the surprising power of play in adulthood.

From boosting team collaboration and emotional safety to enhancing resilience and problem-solving, Erin shares how integrating play into the workplace can transform culture and support change management. Discover how understanding individual play styles and team dynamics leads to stronger trust, better communication, and increased motivation—especially in remote environments.

👉 Learn why leaders need clear intentions when introducing play, how to spark creativity through imagination, and why upstream thinking can prevent downstream issues.

👉 Whether you're a team leader, creative professional, or culture builder, this episode offers fresh insight into the transformative potential of play in professional spaces.

Listen now and rethink the role of play in your organization.

Contact Erin Faehrmann at 📧leadwithplay@hotmail.com

00:00 The Importance of Play in Adulthood

03:07 Understanding the Role of a Chief Play Officer

06:09 Reclaiming Freedom and Autonomy in the Workplace

09:00 The Impact of Play on Workplace Culture

11:59 Exploring Individual Play Styles

15:09 Creativity and Play: A New Perspective

17:55 Navigating Change with Play

20:55 Building Resilience Through Play

23:52 Motivation and the Role of Play

26:47 Facilitating Collaboration Through Play

33:34 Building Trust Through Collaboration

36:04 Understanding Roles and Interdependencies

38:47 The Importance of Upstream Thinking

42:49 Engaging Through Play and Creativity

48:49 Fostering Connection in Virtual Environments

52:58 Defining Creativity and Its Many Forms