The Magic Circle: June - July 2024

When our relationship with play changes, we change, the world around us changes. Play isn't just good for us. It's good for everyone.

The golden key to game-changing transformation is by changing our relationship to play. The process of this deep shift, including the ripples that manifest, is what we at The School of Play call Play Tectonics. Imagine a world where what is good for you is good for the system, too.

To play is to pursue self-expression through true play. Our definition of True Play begins with what play expert Dr. Stuart Brown defines as "safe play, fair play and being a good sport." Play begins with getting clear on who we are and what we stand for.

Play isn't just an act of hope or faith. Play is an aria of consciousness. Play enables us to self-actualise through accompaniment and mutual support. This is why laughter is the sound of play. Laughter is the sound our heart makes when we are having fun.

We play so that everyone can flourish - so that we can each realise our unused potential and put to good use the gift of life we have been given. In this masterpiece of which we are the weft and the weave, we play for our life because that's how we know we have arrived.

Play is the portal of our next collective evolution.

The Feast at the Party of Life.

You are invited.

LEARN HOW TO:

• Recognise your playful self through personal play preferences and play types
• Notice when your play is blocked
• Come up with ingeniuous ways to unblock yourself and flow again
• Optimise your play cycles to experience more joy and be more effective and efficient in things that you set your heart on
• Increase your sense of resourcefulness
• Increase your sense of resilience more than you ever hoped

SCHEDULE

Join us at this online Magic Circle on Tuesdays from 18.00 - 20.30 UK time for 6 consecutive weeks: Tuesdays 18 & 25 June then 2, 9, 16 and Wednesday 31 July 2024. Please let Portia know in advance if you are unable to attend a session. Since the sessions are live only, it may be possible to arrange a catchup session with Portia afterwards.

We meet in commitment to supporting one another's reconnection with our playful selves. During our time together, we will explore the art and science of Play Alchemy depending on what emerges and use these opportunities as invitations to meet our playful selves where we are as we are.

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?

This course is ideal for individuals who wish to reconnect with their intuition in order to make more effective choices - be it at work, at home or anywhere they go. It is also a rich source of exercises for those who wish to change themselves, not just the systems they work in service of.

Folks who will benefit most include leaders, managers, Constellation facilitators, workshop facilitators, public speakers, creatives and catalysts of change.

PRE-REQUISITES

The curiosity to explore, create and a desire to enable oneself and others to be fully themselves and at their best.

Terms and Conditions + FAQs

Here are the Ts & Cs and FAQs.

ABOUT PORTIA TUNG

Portia is the Play Alchemist, an Executive & Agile Coach and a Systemic Constellations Facilitator. She is dedicated to promoting happier adulthood through lifelong play. By combining her skills with her desire to bring about positive and enduring change, she has stumbled upon a wholesome way of leading she calls Playful Leadership, a manifestation of play alchemy. Based on Portia’s 20+ years in enabling change in organisations and with individuals, it is through play alchemy that we can enable transformational change that is fun, effective and efficient – at work, at home and anywhere we go. Portia is a popular international speaker and workshop presenter well-known for her creative and energising sessions at Agile conferences. She is also the author of the first ever Agile business novel where you, as the reader, get to determine the outcome of the story The Dream Team Nightmare – Boost Team Productivity Using Agile Techniques. In her spare time, Portia enjoys befriending Jabberwockies, practising yoga and having tea with fantastic creatures.

WHAT THE SCHOOL OF PLAY ALUMNI SAY 

“It’s impossible to describe the experiences Portia creates. Her knowledge and practice of play alchemy is second to none. Her courses always feel magical yet grounded in reality and what’s practical. Thanks to Portia, I’ve grown in ways I had only previously dreamt of.”

“Portia works in mysterious ways. It’s always a surprise and delight to receive her creations because she is so generous in sharing her magic, especially through her lovingly curated goodie packs!”

“I’ve been on tens of courses in my career and attending the Playful Leadership: Rejuvenation course is the most transformative, enjoyable and fun experience I’ve ever had!”

“Having participated in many of Portia’s events over the past 4 years, I’ve learned what seems like pressing inquiries when I first arrive on a course quickly give way to profound explorations that have changed my life as a leader and that of those of I serve for the better.”

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

What if the price of this event is outside of your budget right now?

We appreciate these are challenging times. Contact portia[at]portiatung.org and let's see if we can figure out how to enable you to join the workshop.

What if you are VAT-exempt?

Contact portia[at]portiatung.org and we can arrange a direct payment of your ticket minus VAT instead.

What if your plans change or you change your mind?

We understand play plans change, so you can get a refund on your ticket minus ticket fees up to 45 days prior to the day of this event.