{Guest} Why Play Is the Missing Link to Creativity, Connection & Innovation with Dara Simkin

In this episode of the Made For More Podcast, Ally Nitschke sits down with Dara Simkin to explore why play is not a luxury; it is a leadership and performance advantage.

Together, they unpack how play improves creativity, builds stronger connections, reduces burnout, and helps teams innovate in high-pressure environments.

If work has become all output and no energy, this conversation is a timely reminder that the best workplaces are productive because they are human.

Tune-in to the Made For More Podcast for weekly conversation on courageous leadership, fulfilment and meaningful impact.

Timestamps[00:02:58] The importance of adult play.

[00:03:52] Adult play in professional life.

[00:09:45] Importance of play in life.

[00:11:36] Joy and play in adulthood.

[00:15:46] Play as a productivity tool.

[00:19:38] Joy, play, and fun distinctions.

[00:24:05] Redefining success and achievement.

[00:28:38] Cultivating ease in life.