Episode 237 – Em Stroud – Finding Your Clown and Own Sense of Play
The Power of Fun and Play in Business Success with Em Stroud Most business owners and leaders usually spend a lot of time thinking about how to grow and improve their business. In meetings where they discuss these important plans, they usually just talk about work stuff. But starting a meeting with a fun activity or game can be really helpful. This might seem like a waste of time, but it is not. It actually helps to calm down and refocus everyone’s minds. When people are in a good mood and working together, they make decisions and plans more quickly and effectively. So, having fun and playing together is not just for fun; it is crucial for making a business successful. If you learn how to include these things in your business, you will see that success comes more easily and quickly. Join this conversation with Em Stroud and learn tips and strategies to master fun and laughter in business. Em Stroud is a Clown, best-selling author and the co-founder of the new Global Movement, Laugh, Think and Play. Em is an experienced performer and successful entrepreneur. She works with high-level businesses, helping their leaders and teams put the fun back into work so they can be more confident, creative, collaborative and ultimately more successful. Let’s jump in! Key Highlights from the Episode; [00:01] Episode intro and a bit about our guest, Em Stroud [01:36] What it means when someone calls you a clown in the U.K [04:02] How is having fun in what you do related to success [06:41] Em’s coffee encounters on days she is drinking it [11:00] Em’s global movement company and the things she has been working on lately [16:32] Why does the focus of the mindset begin with “Laugh, then Think and finally Play [21:20] Tips on how to develop fun and laughter in your business engagements [24:27] Significant results Em has seen by partnering with more founders in her business [26:51] Obstacles she faces when presenting the idea of laughter and play to businesses [30:02] Golden takeaways from Em that you can start implementing today in terms of play [35:13] How to reach out, connect, and find out more about Em [36:44] Em’s experiences with riding a unicycle [38:13] The hero Em will have her next coffee with, and the question she will ask [39:55] Wrap up and end of the show Notable Quotes * Have fun, and the money will come. – Simon Meadows [03:40] * Laughing is the easiest way to be your best self and feel better. – Em Stroud [18:10] * Sharing what makes you laugh can be as powerful as being the one that makes people laugh. – Em Stroud [22:32] * When you think you do not know how to play, use curiosity and go in within yourself. – Em Stroud [32:29] Resources Mentioned Ruby Wax: https://www.rubywax.net/ Let’s Connect Em Stroud Website: https://emstroud.com/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/emma-stroud Twitter: https://twitter.com/emmastroudldn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmastroudldn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmastroudldn/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDikKVWPQucwT23mB7urYkQ *****Thank you so much for listening. You can check out this episode and subscribe for others on Sterling’s Business Success & Coffee P...