Traditional leadership training is about as thrilling as watching paint dry.

Endless theory, bad slides, and not a single useful insight you remember a week later.

A Quest Within flips that. It’s an immersive role-playing experience that helps you build real leadership skills — like handling conflict, making tough calls, and actually working well with other humans — all through play.

You’ll strategise, experiment, reflect, and grow. Not by sitting still, but by jumping into a world that mirrors the mess and magic of real leadership.

It’s weirdly fun. And wildly effective.

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why our leadership programme works

🔹 Step into the role - You’ll embody a character in a rich, fantasy-world setting, facing unpredictable challenges that test your leadership instincts in real time.

🔹 Interactive learning - hands-on experiences that keep you engaged and growing every step of the way.

🔹 Real-time feedback - See the direct impact of your leadership choices and refine your approach on the spot.

🔹 Collaborative adventure - Leadership isn’t a solo mission. You’ll work with others to tackle complex problems and navigate the world around you.

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What you’ll gain from your adventure

🏹 A deeper understanding of your leadership style - Step into challenges that reveal your strengths and growth areas.

📜 Enhanced leadership skills - We focus on 8 core leadership skills, and you’ll get to choose which ones to sharpen throughout the game.

🎤 Stronger communication & teamwork - Navigate high-stakes scenarios that strengthen your ability to lead and collaborate.

🔥 Greater confidence - By the time the quest ends, you’ll have conquered challenges that prove you’re a badass leader.

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Who should embark on this quest?

✅ Leaders who are tired of the same old training and want something fresh, engaging, and actually useful

✅ Teams looking to build stronger connections through shared experiences (and a bit of friendly chaos)

✅ Anyone who wants to develop real-world leadership skills in a fun, unforgettable way

What leaders are saying

  • “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

  • "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 my day on the Leadership Side Quest, 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

How does it work?

  • One epic session - A half-day (about 4 hours) of hands-on, high-energy gameplay

  • Custom-built pre-survey - Aligns game dynamics with your team's current challenges and goals

  • Expert facilitation - Guided by trained storytellers and leadership coaches

  • All-inclusive experience - We provide the tools, the story, and the setup. you just bring your team

  • WINTER DISCOUNT PRICING - only $1,500 plus GST!

  • Limited places available

ready to play?

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If you’re done with the same old leadership grind and ready to take on a bold, interactive, and transformative challenge,
A Quest Within is your next step.

Leave outdated training methods behind. Step into the adventure. Discover the leader within.