what leaders say

We could tell you how good our work is. But these people already did - and they're more convincing than we are.

  • “This is the most unique, wild, engaging and fun workshop I have ever been to. The experience and the learning will stay with me for a long time.”

    Cordula Plassmann | Coach & Facilitator

  • "I think this is an awesome way to bring leadership teams together. Role playing removes the natural inhibitions from the participants and lets you learn new aspects and perspectives, ultimately bringing you a better understanding of the team you work with as well as yourself. "

    Ed Letifov | TechTime

  • “The game creates a safe and engaging environment to explore leadership strengths and areas for growth. The debrief sessions were especially powerful, offering insights that conventional leadership courses often overlook.”

    Annelies Griemink | Thankyou Payroll

  • "Most people have done at least some of the stock-standard professional development that's out there, so why not try something new? The worst case is *just* having a whole lot of fun, and the best case is that fun sparking deep insights and reflections that help you to be a better leader. It's a win win, I reckon."

    Nicole Skews-Poole | Anchordown

  • “I was super sceptical, having never done anything like this before and it being VERY out of my comfort zone! BUT by the end of session one, I had one of those "ah ha" moments, and I then understood what it was all about! I learned so much about myself that I never knew or realised before.”

    Beckie Coe | Thankyou Payroll

  • "A Quest Within" was incredibly fun and engaging. I gained valuable insights into myself and the leadership skills I want to develop. It also inspired me to take action!

    Wenjing Xie | Snapper

  • "one of the best outcomes of 'A Quest Within' is not only the learning you have for yourself as a leader and your own motivations, but also the way you work as a team. Working in the 'play' space, allows for greater freedom and learning around the way we work together."

    Serena Lawrence | Wellington College

  • "It was very enjoyable to partake in a Quest Within and immensely beneficial to learn and reflect on applying leadership skills in an adventure with my co-workers."

    Participant | Snapper

  • "This is the kind of workshop to attend whether or not you have been to other leadership trainings. It will bring up new ideas and experiences that you wouldn't have been able to tap into before. I thoroughly enjoyed this new take on a leadership workshop that I know I will be referencing to others for months and years to come."

    Victoria Young | Zealandia

  • "I haven't been able to stop thinking about the workshop. I discovered unexpected things about myself, learnt a lot from my fellow adventurers, and it has sparked an interest in and joy for incorporating gameplay into my leadership, but also my day to day life - including parenting!"

    Kelly Hudson | Five and Dime

  • "The journey showed me parts of myself that I'd like to focus on, as well as some comparitive strengths through the reflection process. I highly recommend!"

    Angela Wei | Wētā FX

  • "Seeing how your team members react in a situation free of judgement teaches you a lot about them. It's worth doing for any team."

    Patrick Peters | TechTime

  • "It's refreshed my love of giving specific feedback. Receiving feedback on my gameplay was really helpful for reflection."

    Julie Reddish | Catapult NZ

  • "It's a practical, on the court, safe way to enhance leadership skills"

    Rachel Collingridge | Totara

  • "A Quest Within taught me to be more open and engaged with others, showing me the power of proactive interaction in team settings. I gained insights into how diverse problem-solving approaches can spark creativity. It makes me want to explore how I can continue to build stronger connections and confidently take on new roles."

    Neil Wu | Australian Spatial Analytics

  • "This workshop helped me put words to things I hadn’t fully realised about myself. Since then, I’ve used those insights, and honestly, I’ve seen the results."

    Amy Thomson | The Attention Seeker

  • "one of the best outcomes of 'A Quest Within' is not only the learning you have for yourself as a leader and your own motivations, but also the way you work as a team."

    Serena Lawrence | Wellington College

  • "This game brought a great balance of fun and practical leadership insight. Would happily recommend to other founders and teams."

    Louisa Murray | Whiringa

  • "I recommend this game to anyone who wants to be pushed out of their comfort zone as a leader and maybe find some hidden leadership qualities that you didn't know you had."

    Rachel Wilson | Counted

  • "It wasn’t just a leadership session. It was a moment of connection, reflection, and real growth. Thank you for creating an experience that reminded us leadership is an adventure worth embracing."

    Brooke Walker | The Attention Seeker

  • "I would recommend this Leadership Play Day to anyone who is ready to be taken out of their comfort zone and tap into a new creative way of self-development."

    Louisa Rodani | NZGDA