The Power of Play: Career Tips & Creativity with Mike Montague | A2 The Show #522

Join us on A2 THE SHOW as we welcome Mike, the Global Head of Content at Sandler Training and host of the How to Succeed and Playful Humans podcasts! With a background in award-winning speaking, game show hosting, and DJing for Billy Idol, Mike shares his insights on the power of playfulness in enhancing relationships, creativity, and well-being. Don't miss his tips on embracing play, adapting to new environments, and his humorous stories from his eclectic career. Tune in for a lively and inspiring conversation! 👉Websites: https://playfulhumans.com/ 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedmontague/ 👉 Playful Human Quiz: https://playfulhumans.com/quiz/ For more information, please visit our website: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/ ⏰Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 05:01 - Playfulness in relationships 09:43 - Active vs. passive play 15:06 - Music and movement in play 20:00 - Societal pressures and playfulness 25:00 - Tips for embracing play 30:10 - John Hunzinger’s “Homo Ludens” 35:05 - Advice for young professionals 41:57 - Opening for Billy Idol 47:04 - Solo vs. social play 51:00 - Adapting to new environments 53:04 - Family Feud-style game 🔔Get on an unforgettable adventure with 'A2 The Show'! From inspiring resilience to tickling your funny bone, our podcast is your beacon in the mental health fog. https://www.youtube.com/@A2TheShow/?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Audio Music is currently on your favorite platforms: 👉Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2GQye3rZo6oMf7bMXNyXy7?si=BZmmuvLjT6afpYRsVovWUg&nd=1&dlsi=2e7ed237a1b04221 👉ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a2-the-show/id1516414362 ✨Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/a2theshow 🔗 Linktree https://linktr.ee/a2theshow ✅ Stay Connected With Us. 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a2theshow 👉Threads: https://www.threads.net/@a2theshow 👉Website: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/ ✅ For Business Inquiries: asquaredtheshow@gmail.com ============================= ✅ Recommended Playlists 👉 A² - Psychology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8R-GSmOLFA&list=PLJSbTfMFhOybbbcU4kKikwrRffQBtza6P&pp=iAQB 👉 A² Trending ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 Nicky Billou on Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Personal Transformation | A2 The Show #521 https://youtu.be/Fu8Kbj7PqtI?si=ZAfTf7w5hShun9yv 👉Enhancing Parent-Child Relationships & Social Media with Marcus Aurelius Higgs | A2 THE SHOW #519 https://youtu.be/EZkPNsVDUqA?si=2d7GL8jVOLoJZ2zw 👉Narcissistic Abuse Recovery insights from Dana S. Diaz on Healing and Support | A2 The Show #518 https://youtu.be/yjhvqRBxpfA?si=wNrhriP4XJOb2DL6 👉Prof. Mike Barnes on Transforming Medical Cannabis in the UK | A2 THE SHOW #517 https://youtu.be/hNi91A6-X5Q?si=y_c_ep6pzizcKNJP 👉Laugh Out Loud With The Hilarious Habibis: Mena Comedy At Hollywood Improv! | A2 THE SHOW #516 https://youtu.be/PvZ4prZ5yjk?si=J3foQEsy-BJ38_i0 ============================= Ride the digital waves with us on social media: @a2theshow Ali "The Professor" Haajl @alitheprofessor alitheprofessor.com Saeed El Jammal @saeedjay97 Mohamed Owydat @mowydat Abbas Jawhar @abbasjawhar3 Ameer Asmar @cold_and_flew Sherif Seif El Nasr For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: asquaredtheshow@gmail.com