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Mary Hendra

Why Now?

Published almost 2 years ago • 1 min read

September 26, 2024

Breath of Grace

A couple weeks ago, I shared two gifts to my community in relation to play: Play Portrait workshops held a couple weeks ago, and Permission to Play (packages go in the mail soon!)

The Play Portrait workshops brought such rich reflections around joys and obligations, growth, and questions still to be considered. They also brought doodles and a little laughter. That’s one of the amazing things about “play” - it is far from frivolous. Rather, it can be the gateway to inspiration, creative ideas, and deep thought.

I’ve been asked - why am I doing this now?

Permission to Play has been percolating for a while. It feels ready! I’d scaled back a bit on programs as I made a professional transition that was a significant pivot, but integrating play remained a constant for me. The ability to integrate play fluidly - in both small and large ways - has helped me make the leap into a new industry, new role, and new workstyle.

Bringing a playful mindset is part of what I’ve brought into the company - into leadership team meetings, coaching of managers, and organizational routines. Playfulness brings strategic perspective.

It turns out, play is the best thing I can do both for myself and for the company!

So I’ll turn it around for you - why might this be the perfect time for you to play with play?

  • Considering or making a significant transition of your own?
  • Starting your strategic planning for 2025?
  • Wanting to hold onto the playfulness we often feel in summer?
  • Needing a release during a high stress time?
  • Looking to grow your motivation going into the Fall?

I’ve seen that a lot of people want to bring in a dash of play, BUT it needs to fit with and support their professional lives. We want the joy and freedom of play - while still being an adult.

If any of this sounds like you, consider this the warmest of invitations to join us! Registration closes Monday.

Play has helped me find clarity, be more creative, connect with others, and release some of the stress of our times. Permission to Play is designed to bring that out for others.

Mary

Mary Hendra

Mary Hendra

Mary Hendra brings curiosity, creativity, and compassion to individuals and teams through Move with Grace. Redefining “play” for the modern, busy adult, her workshops and cohort programs foster self-reflection and build clarity so that you can take action.

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