The Bag of Lies: Wake-Up Call to True Success with Alexandra Suchman (Ep 23)
Cassandra Goodman hosts a conversation with Alexandra Susman, CEO and co-founder of Barometer XP, about the importance of staying true to oneself and the value of authentic leadership. Alex shares her journey of realizing the misalignment with her career and pursuing a life that reflects her core values. The discussion delves into the transformative power of play and games in fostering human connection and business development by creating positive workplace cultures. Listeners will gain insights into navigating discomfort, reclaiming agency, and integrating joy and authenticity into their personal and professional lives.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to True Power Podcast
00:53 Meet Alexandra Susman: Transforming Workplaces
02:31 Alexandra's Personal Journey and Passions
03:48 The Concept of Games as a Service
07:19 The Tricky Business of Authentic Leadership
07:42 Realizing the Bag of Lies: Alexandra's Story
20:16 Navigating System Dynamics and Personal Wellbeing
26:49 Finding Joy and Insights Through Personal Passions
32:20 The Power of Games in Building Connections
36:24 Conclusion and Where to Find Alexandra
About the guest:
Alexandra Suchman is a dynamic team builder, change catalyst, speaker, facilitator, game enthusiast, humanist, and tap dancer with a passion for fostering strong organisational cultures. Believing that play is the key to productivity and profit, she has spent over a decade studying the science of play at work. In 2019, she co-founded Barometer XP, which was recognised in 2023 by the Story Exchange as one of 12 Brilliant Business Ideas. Alexandra uses a database of over 80 games, such as Apples to Apples and Family Feud, to build connected, engaged teams while combating employee burnout and disengagement. Her innovative Pressure Matrix helps identify organisational needs, allowing her to select the right games to make essential skill sets both sticky and transferable to the workplace.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Barometer XP | The Science of Play at Work
- Alexandra Suchman | LinkedIn
- @alexbxpteams
- Pure, Deep Gratitude From My First NASAGA Experience
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