OUR APPROACH:  WHY THE PLAYGROUND STILL MATTERS

Think back to when you first learned how to interact with others—likely on a school playground. That space had clear rules: Take turns. Don’t hit. Speak up. Share. Those simple playground rules were about creating fairness, safety, and respect.

Fast forward to today’s workplace, and those same rules still matter—especially in the high-stakes world of adult careers.

In  Play Nice, we return to the sandbox to confront workplace misconduct—bullying, harassment, and gender discrimination—with practical, no-nonsense strategies that don’t rely solely on HR.

In  Play Smart, we use those same foundational rules to offer women insider strategies to thrive in male-dominated environments— including, negotiating pay, finding mentorship, building respect, and rising through the ranks with grace and grit.

We call the day-to-day environment where women and men collaborate the sandbox. And the larger organization? That’s the playground. If the sandbox is healthy—built on equity, mentorship, and mutual respect—the whole playground thrives. If it isn’t, everyone loses… including the bottom line.

It’s time to revisit the rules—and rewrite the culture.