#034: The Power of Play with Paul Sanbar

I have a very important question for you - when was the last time that you really played? 

Bare feet in the grass, smiling on a swing set, or something more like what today’s guest provides in his coaching practice - building LEGOS?

On today’s show I welcome Paul Sanbar, Executive Coach, certified LEGO Serious Play facilitator, and among other accolades - simply a big kid at heart. He comes on to talk to us about getting in touch with our inner child through play and how he supports leaders to step into their authentic leadership by connecting back to the things that really make them happy. 

We dive into:

• [8:25] The best way you can navigate through being an adult and the important skill you can acquire to do it!
• [9:35] Why Paul’s realization that he is not built to work in a Win-Lose environment led to his transitions from the business world to psychotherapy to coaching. 
• [12:50] His special place and how he honors his authentic self (hint: it has to do with PLAY!)
• [15:20] One of Paul’s favorite exercises to do with clients so they can understand their core values. 
• [20:10] Understanding the messages that we are given as children about play vs. work. 
• [22:10] A powerful message about play that can really help shift your mindset. 
• [25:50] How looking back at your past accomplishments and winnings might be holding you back (and what to do about it!)
• [29:00] What PLAY is really about and how you can use it to bring more joy to your life. 
• [33:10] An inspiring story about an Australian airline who took a silly, playful idea and turned it into a sold-out endeavor. 
• [39:00] The importance of psychological safety in the workplace and how it helps creative ideas flourish. 
• [43:50] Paul’s advice if you currently work in an environment that is not playful and want to invite more playfulness into your life. 
• [48:20] The KEY PIECE to finding fulfillment in your job and life through play. 
• [52:00] A fact about taking vacations that might surprise you!
• [56:20] The MOST IMPORTANT state of mind to be in to find contentment and Paul’s mission to help people get into that state. 
• [59:30] How he uses LEGOS to guide clients through constructing thoughts and the elements involved in the process.
• [1:02:40] My mindset shift after a LEGO session with Paul and realizing my limiting beliefs from childhood. 
• [1:09:00] A lesson from Paul about the importance of play and making time for it!

Connect with Paul on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulsanbar/

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