About Us
playsthatwork is a collective of dedicated professionals who bring together unique combinations of skills, experiences, and perspectives.
Our mission is to help individuals and organizations grow, thrive, and make lasting, meaningful change in their culture, business processes and business outcomes.
Who We Are
Our team consists of experts who continue to work within the various areas of their specialties in the marketplace, including:
- Academia: Leaders in education and research, contributing cutting-edge knowledge and understanding of adult learning principles.
- Acting: Skilled performers who bring simulations to life, making every scenario feel authentic and engaging.
- Business: Professionals with real-world experience in corporate environments, leadership, and strategy.
- Coaching: Certified coaches who specialize in personal and professional development, guiding their clients to uncover new and better ways forward.
- Finance: Experts with deep knowledge of financial services and how they intersect with leadership and decision-making in organizations.
- Healthcare: Professionals who understand the complexities of human interaction, care, and service, providing valuable insights into communication and teamwork.
What Drives Us
We believe that learning is most effective when it feels real, relevant, and personal. We have been exploring this contribution to life in business for more than 20 years.
Our history pushes us to create immersive, hands-on experiences that engage people on multiple levels – mentally, emotionally, and practically. We know that growth happens when individuals reflect on their actions, challenge their assumptions, and explore new ways of thinking, feeling and doing.
Our Story
By blending the world of theatre with professional development, we discovered a powerful way to help people actively engage and learn. Our philosophy is simple: when people are given the opportunity to practise, receive feedback, and deeply reflect on their choices, they become more clear, confident and capable of enacting the change that they and their organizations need them to make.
Over the years, playsthatwork has grown into a trusted partner for organizations across many industries. We’ve helped their people expand both skills and self-awareness in every way imaginable. From sales and service to leadership and executive management to board governance – we’ve created a learning experience that gets to what’s important – and what’s critical.
Today, we continue to lead the way in experiential learning, helping organizations empower their people to grow and change, one simulation at a time.
Meet the Team
Peter Gardiner-Harding
Founder, Executive Director
Jacqueline Peter
Director, Actor/Simulator
Our Commitment
Our commitment is simple: to deliver meaningful, lasting change. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Every engagement is customized, ensuring that the experiences we create align with your goals and values. We aim to empower your people:
- to increase their self-awareness,
- to lead with confidence,
- to communicate more effectively, and
- to drive better results.