Building High-Performance Teams Through Science and Fun
We help organisations optimise productivity and team performance through experiential programmes.
We have worked with teams and leaders from:
Do your team-building activities really build up your team?
Team-building activities are everywhere. But what do many employees say after that?
- “It was a waste of time and money.”
- “I didn’t learn anything.”
- “I could have been doing real work.”
- “It wasn’t fun.”
- “The organisers don’t know who we are.”
- “I didn’t learn about my team members.”
That’s because they use generic, plug-and-play activities taken directly off the Internet just to fulfil checkboxes – and you know it.
Our solution: Customised, intentional, engaging sessions rooted in research and organisational psychology
Every organisation is unique – and needs a unique solution. We provide:
- contextualised solutions based on a situational analysis of your organisation
- concrete learning outcomes based on your needs
- fun and experiential sessions that create lasting change
- thoroughly researched activities based on research and evidence
- grounded in Positive Organisational Scholarship – the application of Positive Psychology with Organisational Development
Engagement is the key to creating lasting change and positive impact in your organisation.
What we offer
Engaging team activities and workshops that create lasting impact. Available as full-day workshops (recommended), half-day sessions, or lunchtime talks.
Attack of the Toxic Productivity Zombies: An Educational Escape Game about Toxic Productivity
“My team is overworked and burning out!”
Learn about how to avoid burnout and overwork through an adorable escape room game. Solve puzzles to stop cute toxic productivity zombies, then create your solutions for sustainable, positive productivity.
What’s included:
- Experience gamified learning with an array of puzzles
- Learn about symptoms and causes of toxic productivity
- Develop your own protective factors to avoid burnout and overwork
Minding the Mind: Develop Character Strengths, Maximise Archetypes, and Create Strength Packages
“I am surrounded by idiots.”
Find out what makes each person tick by discovering their Character Strengths and Archetypes, and discover what works best for yourself and how to improve team performance through synergies.
What’s included:
- Learn about your Character Strengths through the VIA Strengths Survey
- Discover your Archetype through experiential activities
- Create a holistic package of Character Strengths & Archetypes to achieve team outcomes
Energy Through Communication: Recharge with High-Quality Connections and Speech Acts
“It’s so tiring talking to that person…”
Communication either creates or depletes energy. By creating High-Quality Connections and leveraging the right Speech Acts, you can prevent communication breakdowns and energise teams through communication.
What’s included:
- Understand how to make each interaction a High-Quality Connections
- Discover the power and flexibility of using suitable Speech Acts
- Experience first-hand the impact of High-Quality Connections and the Speech Acts
Emotions, a Valuable Resource: Reframing Stress and Leveraging Moods as an Energy Source
“I don’t dare to talk to my colleague because he/she is always so stressed.”
Stress, emotions, and moods – these are all expressions of energy. But energy can be redirected through techniques for Reframing Stress or by leveraging your Emotions and Moods. And when energy is in the right place, you can achieve your outcomes with greater ease.
What’s included:
- Find out why energy and emotions are natural and valuable sources of energy
- Discover how to integrate (not just “live with”) work pressure by Reframing Stress
- Find out how to adjust your Emotions and Moods for greater productivity
Five Letters for Adversity: Resilience & Self-Coaching for Everyday Challenges
“I always lose control in high pressure situations.”
We face adversity every day, whether it be small inconveniences or major issues. That’s because when something is important to us, we fear losing it. Learn the SPARK Resilience technique and the CTFAR Self-Coaching technique to turn such situations into success.
What’s included:
- Find out what resilience really means – it’s not about being “tough”
- Learn and apply SPARK Resilience (Situation-Perception-Affect-Reaction-Knowledge)
- Learn and apply CTFAR Self-Coaching (Circumstance-Thoughts-Feelings-Action-Results)
Lenses of Perception: Understanding Systems and Thinking Traps for Better Accuracy
“I can’t think of how to solve this problem.”
Accurate perceptions are the key to identifying optimal solutions. This means being able to see a situation from different systemic perspectives by Understanding Systems. Knowing our biases will also eliminate our Thinking Traps when assessing an issue.
What’s included:
- Discover perspectives you have never seen before
- Find out why Understanding Systems gives you multiple and truthful viewpoints about any situation
- Disarm the internal Thinking Traps you have to increase your range of options when handling issues
What our clients said
“The feedback from the team was positive — they valued having the space to focus on the human side of things. We recognised communication gaps and expressed a willingness to address the challenges — it’s encouraging to see that people haven’t given up on the team. Overall, I thought the session went really well.”
– Joe, GovTech Manager
“The writing and explanations consistently reflect deep understanding, creativity, and an infectious enthusiasm that energises those around them. They are reliable, articulate, and imaginative professionals who can turn ideas into meaningful experiences through the power of storytelling and collaboration.”
– Mak Wai Keong, Founder of Edtrix Solutions
“One of things that stand out about them is the ability to combine imagination with discipline. It was something completely new for us, and they made it work not through gimmicks, but through solid educational thinking. He understood that when the learners are emotionally engaged, real learning happens.”
- Adrian Kuek, Dean of Joyous Learning
Who we are
Desmond Chua
At 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘩 𝘌𝘺𝘦𝘴, 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘥 empowers individuals and organisations to unlock their potential and take bold, intentional steps towards a truly fulfilling life. Over a decade of experience in business, design, and user research has given 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘥 a firsthand understanding about why people struggle to live the life they truly desire. 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘥’s passion for people, the art of living, and the courage to embrace one’s true self drives his work forms the foundation for his work as a personal and organisational transformation coach.
Marcus Goh
𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘴 was an overwhelmed and burnt-out salaryman. Then one day, he discovered the secret to sustainable, optimal productivity – positive psychology. Positive psychology is the science of optimal human functioning. Now he’s a productivity coach and educational escape room designer who runs 𝘏𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘉𝘶𝘴𝘺 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦. His mission? To help time-starved professionals optimise their potential through wellbeing – by leveraging his decades of experience in adult learning, gifted education, and media production.
Interested in an impactful session?
Tell us your needs and we’ll propose a solution for you – or let us know which service you prefer and we’ll customise it for your organisation.
Change is only one call away.
FAQ
Yes, we work globally and offer remote-friendly sessions.
We typically kick off within 30 days of the first call.
Through pre- and post-intervention health metrics.
Yes, we will make recommendations after a discovery call and the relevant situational analysis.
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