The Power of Play: Building Better Teams with Alexandra Suchman
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📌 Episode Summary:
In this thought-provoking episode of Mastering Business Skills, hosts Erin Alli and Sharon Savage sit down with Alexandra Suchman, CEO and co-founder of Barometer XP, to explore how play can transform workplace culture.
Alexandra shares how her background in organizational development and her curiosity about team dynamics led her to co-create a platform that uses games to spark trust, connection, and collaboration. From breaking down resistance to play at work to launching a searchable game database and facilitator certification program, Alexandra offers fresh, practical insights for anyone ready to improve how their team communicates and grows—together.
You’ll learn:
Why most workplace issues are rooted in broken interpersonal dynamics
How non-competitive games build psychological safety and mutual accountability
How to use storytelling, reflection, and play to strengthen team performance
Ways to overcome fear or awkwardness around introducing play in professional settings
Alexandra’s personal journey from burnout to building a mission-driven business
Whether you’re a leader, coach, facilitator, or team member, this episode will inspire you to think differently about culture—and maybe even have a little fun while you're at it.
🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform:
🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mastering-business-skills/id1817446208
🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3pA7iQAoo2gvhBGnjPpIr8
🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzFg-Yn62awp-lzhJ_5blXg
Connect with Alex and Barometer XP:
Barometer XP: https://www.barometerxp.com
Play Concierge Platform (free to join): https://app.barometerxp.com
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