workshops, retreats & keynotes that promote playful wellness & time management
Give your people energizing experiences that boost engagement, wellness, retention, and provide relevant tools to use right away.
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results you can expect
Reduce burnout and decision fatigue with practical tools
Align teams around shared values and clear next steps
Reignite connection & trust through playful, human-centered experiences
Leave with actionable rituals and resources you can use tomorrow
keynotes & panels
Interactive, story-rich talks that move audiences from insight to action—great for all-hands, conferences, summits, and podcasts.
Popular talks:
Becoming Well in a Culture of Burnout (TEDx)
Play as a Strategy: How Prioritizing Fun is Productive for All
Values → Action: Aligning Teams without Burning Out
workshops
Hands-on, high-energy sessions that blend reflection, connection, and practice so people integrate what they learn immediately.
Example Workshops
Living Your Values: Growing Ecosystems for Alignment & Impact
Rooted for Resilience: Cultivating Wellness in Uncertain Times
How to Maintain Wellness in a Culture of Burnout
Optimizing Impact Through Wellness & Time Management
retreats & offsites
Design a spacious, meaningful day (or two) where your team can think, connect, and reset; leaving with a clear plan & warm heart.
What we cover: intention setting, values alignment, visioning, playful reflection, mindfulness practices, movement, & action planning.
Typical formats: half-day, full-day, or 2-day. We can handle agenda design, facilitation, and materials.
custom program
For organizations ready to build culture change that lasts. We mix workshops, micro-interventions, and coaching with light-touch measurement.
What’s included:
Baseline & post pulse surveys (burnout, engagement, alignment)
Quarterly workshops + monthly “Play Labs” or manager huddles
Resource kits and rituals for sustainable time-well-being
Impact review + recommendations
Best for orgs ready to embed wellness and values into everyday work across 6–12 months
about morgan
Morgan Shidler is a facilitator, speaker, and creator of Hustle & Play—a values-driven framework that helps people design a more playful, sustainable life and work. Her TEDx talk, Becoming Well in a Culture of Burnout, and her interactive sessions blend story, neuroscience-informed practices, and joyful movement so audiences leave re-energized and equipped.
frequently asked questions
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Our programs serve teams, leadership groups, People Ops/HR, event attendees, college/grad students and conference audiences—anyone committed to improving engagement, reducing burnout, and building values-driven cultures.
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You’re a great fit if you care about wellness, values alignment, and want to empower your people to work with purpose and balance.
If you’re tired of burnout cycles and looking for meaningful, strengths-based change, we’d likely be a great match.
If your team is in acute crisis, we may recommend a specialized partner first so our work lands sustainably. Some of of our favorite practitioners for this: Anna Yeakley & Zee Clarke
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Yes! We offer both in-person and remote formats. Our workshops and panels are designed to be interactive and engaging regardless of setting. Retreats are usually in-person for immersion, but we can also create hybrid experiences.
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Workshops are typically 45–90 minutes long, including interactive activities, real-time reflection, and practical takeaways. They’re designed to energize attendees and leave them with actionable methods to apply at work and in their lives.
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We work closely with you to design a retreat aligned with your objectives: values alignment, strategic visioning, well-being integration, and/or team-building. We include playful reflection tools, visualization exercises, and collaborative design components to make time together meaningful and action-driven. We understand how precious these longer days together are, and we will make sure to optimize every moment.
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Organizations working with Hustle & Play often see improvements in employee engagement, retention, productivity, and reduced burnout. While every company is different, our framework emphasizes sustainable change and culture shifts, not just one-off moments.
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1. Discovery Call – we understand your needs, culture, and goals;
2. Custom Proposal – we propose a format, duration, and modules;
3. Planning & Logistics – collaborate on timing, platform, and structure;
4. Launch & Delivery – deliver your workshop, program, or retreat;
5. Follow-Up & Impact Review – reflect on outcomes and next steps. -
We customize each offering based on format, audience size, duration, and scope.
If we decide to work together, we’ll give you a personalized quote.
We’re committed to delivering ROI through our offerings.
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Yes—our offerings are designed to complement your current efforts! Whether it’s ongoing leadership development, DEI initiatives, or performance culture, we work hard to embed themes and align language so it feels connected to your brand and work.
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Morgan blends expertise in play-based wellness, time management, and values with compelling storytelling, playful experiences, and real-world strategies.
Her TEDx talk, ‘Becoming Well in a Culture of Burnout’, is one example of how she brings new perspectives to these topics. She engages audiences with practical tools they can apply right away.