PLAY: Falling In Love With the Game of Business

How to find ease, fun and flow in business and get paid to be YOU

Dear Creative Entrepreneur,

Who says you have to work hard to be successful?

What fool told us we need to “hustle and grind” to make money?

Too many entrepreneurs with a mission to make a positive difference in the world struggle or suffer in business because they’ve bought into thoughts about Business As Usual that were never theirs in the first place.

Business can be a sacred vehicle for the change you wish to see in the world…

…and it doesn’t have to feel hard or overwhelming.

In fact, discovering the source of ease and flow not only makes business more fun, it gets better results for serving your clients and creating a profit.

But it does require a willingness to do things differently and look to your own guidance for the steps on your path.

In the PLAY program, we’ll challenge the myths that keep business feeling heavy and unleash your authentic voice and creativity, so you can get clients, impact and money on your own terms.

This program will help you to:
 
  • Fall deeper in love with what you do and how to share it (by forgetting about “business” and “marketing”)
 
  • Spark creativity for new projects, ideas, businesses, services and experiences that light you up

  • Connect to your inner guidance and create your own Game of Business

  • Discover to ease and flow in business done your way
 
  • And most of all...have FUN in the process
Created by Guruji Chastity Stafford
“This is the real secret of life -- to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.”
― Alan Watts

How to Easefully Multiply Your Impact, Income and Joy

If I could give you ONE GIFT that would have the greatest impact on your happiness, income and ability to create change in the world it would be:

PLAY.

I would sprinkle the fairy dust of play over your every action and relationship.

I’d add a dash to your heaviest thoughts so you’d have the freedom to laugh your way through them.

I am blessed to speak with amazing coaches, healers and world-changing entrepreneurs almost every day, and the biggest thing holding them back is taking it all so damn seriously.
We need to lighten the eff up, people.

When you’re stuck in your head and tangled in knots, piling on the pressure of deadlines, “stretching your comfort zone” and getting things done with all the shoulds and have-tos…

Does the pressure of all that make it easier to create?

Can you see more creative possibilities from that place?

Nope! Me, neither.

The secret of being playful is that it allows us to do lots of things...because we’re not "doing" with stress and strain. We’re playing.

You can be play-full in anything you choose to do, even the practical and mundane. Even in -- yes, I’m going to say it! -- MARKETING your business.

When you play, you’ll experiment, explore and discover the path forward, without expectation.

You enjoy yourself a hell of a lot more, and what you enjoy, you tend to do more.

The more actions you take over time, the more results you tend to get.

Play exponentializes your impact and results because you’re enjoying what you do... which means you stay in the game longer.

You can play your way into services and offers you’re beyond excited to share.

You can play your way into your message of deep purpose and transformation that speaks to your soulmate clients.

Your play can be infused with both joy and impact.

It may start as a tactic, tricking yourself into scheduling “playtime” on your calendar. Go ahead!

Once you remember the taste of playful creation, you’ll be back for more.

Play is your natural creative state.

You were born a curious, inquisitive, evolving ball of wonder.

The same curiosity, wonder and sense of play haven't been lost; they're your natural state before you started taking life so seriously.

Now is the time to meet your playful self again, and it begins in this moment.
Curious Little Fluffball by Maria Kober

PLAY is a journey of creating your Game of Business and playing it by the rules you choose.

You’ll join forces with a community of creative entrepreneurs to lighten up, discover ease and get inspired to serve powerfully, share joyfully and create unapologetic authenticity.

WARNING:

This experience will NOT be serious, agenda-driven, predictable or require loads of “hard work.”

Gasp, Grin, Giggle, Ease & Fun is the name of the game. (GGGEF for short.)

We may use storytelling, crazy idea spinning, wondering, visualizations or other random playful experiences that occur to us.

This is the journey of YOUR effortless, joyful way to create impact through business and sharing your message…

...and you’ll be part of the Grand Experiment in discovering what the hell that looks like. :)

If you haven’t been scared off by now, you gorgeous minx! --
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What community members are saying...

"I loved the no pressure, do what feels right, do what might not feel right atmosphere.  There's something so sweet and gentle yet 'you're gonna have to take some action to get clients' vibe.  It worked for me.  It helped me not care [as much] about the outcome of my efforts. There was such honesty and lack of shame on the calls that allowed us to be up front about what we did and didn't do regarding our experiment. What you offer is so heartfelt, IMO and effective in making me consider other ways of building my business."

- Melissa Gelineau

This program is for you if...

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You're a creative entrepreneur (or you'd like to be!) with a business that aims to create positive impact.
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You're tired of working hard and pushing yourself to exhaustion to succeed, and feel ready to try another way.
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You're ready to explore ease and play in taking action to discover YOUR Game of Business, even if it means getting messy and making mistakes.
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You place a high value on connection and relationship in life and business.

This
isn't for you if...

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You're looking for productivity hacks, high-pressure accountability or proven formulas. This is a voyage of discovery where you will learn by doing and following your inner guidance, not what someone else tells you to do.
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You think you've already learned everything about creating a successful business.  We're on a continuous journey of mastery where a beginner's mind is our greatest asset.
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You aren't willing to practice and share with an intimate community of helpers. This will require your active participation in experiments and exercises.

Here’s how we’ll flow in PLAY…

You’ll choose a focus for your Game of Business to play during our four weeks together, and explore what it means to fall in love with what you do in the process.

Week 1

Your Game of Business

Explore the game of business you want to play and drop the rules and games that don’t serve you. You’ll get clarity about what you want and how you’d like to grow your business with fun and ease.
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Week 2

Flow In Business to Serve and Profit

Discover what facilitates playful flow and what takes you out of it. You’ll see evidence that play not only feels good, it boosts your productivity, creativity and peak performance.
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Week 3

Work As Play

Dispel the myths of play and pressure that keep you from the joyful productivity and playful work you desire. You’ll approach work in an entirely new way with creativity and inspiration.
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Week 4

Unleash Your Creativity

Play in marketing, getting clients, money and content creation by tapping your natural creative power. You’ll engage the GGGEF Factor (Gasp, Grin, Giggle, Ease, Fun) through activities and exercises that inspire fun and flow in what you create.
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"Now I'm doing everything I wanted to do, but was always too afraid..."

"You gave me the permission slip I needed to have fun, make money and limitlessly create. Thank you for not having a formula...Hot damn this is living!!!"

- Sherryl Perry Gilligan

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Here's what community members have said...

"What I love is the exploration. The answer of previously unconsidered questions. A space full of like-minded souls. Stephanie's beautiful energy, exuberance and thoughtful ponderings. It provides space for things to come through me." 

- Clare Downham

"I love the light and fabulous creativity you bring to your work and open up for us, and the sparkle that is you, Stephanie. You so spacious and allowing for everyone and supportive of who people are and what they want to create."

- Caroline Sherrard

Here are the Need-to-Know Details

What you'll get:

  • Five 60 minute Community PLAY gatherings on zoom

  • Four short video lessons and Quests, one for each week

  • Access to the private community (not on social media!) for chat and questions

  • Connect with a PLAYmate for extra support and encouragement

  • Optional virtual CoWork Parties to get shit done with loving support

  • All the materials and recordings of our live sessions will be available for download and your own private use.

When is it?

We’ll meet live on Thursdays for five consecutive weeks starting on November 21st.

DATES:

  • November 21st
  • November 27th*
  • December 5th
  • December 12th
  • December 19th*This week we’ll meet on Wednesday to avoid conflicts with American Thanksgiving.

*This week we’ll meet on Wednesday to avoid conflicts with American Thanksgiving.

TIME: 11am PDT / 2pm EDT / 7pm BST for 60 minutes (Convert to your timezone)

What results can you expect?

You can expect to lighten up about business, especially the parts you dread (such as marketing, selling and admin *ahem*) and discover a renewed ease and flow in business. Having more fun means you show up fully engaged in growing your business, which means more results over time.

My intention is that you’ll discover more ease immediately, provided you show up and PLAY, of course, and the tangible results may take a bit of time. More energy and enthusiasm will be companions you can take with you.

How much is it?

The regular price for PLAY is $222.
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What makes this program different from other business trainings?

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 Play is the name of the game. Literally. 

  I’ve yet to see a business educator who takes play and fun as seriously as I do. 😉 Lightening up is not something usually found in Business As Usual.

We’re intentionally going to include stories, games and surprises in our adventure, just because we can.

As one of my IMPACT members put it:

“I think it’s unusual in a ‘business’ program to be smiling this much 🙂 I’m enjoying it!”
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 It’s an EXPLORATION, not a prescription. 

 It’s about discovery and learning, which means as long as you show up and take action, you cannot fail. Think of PLAY as a playground where you’ll paint with your fingers, jump in puddles and sing at the top of your lungs.

This is your opportunity to test out what happens when you break the “rules,” rather than following them. 
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 You’ll have the ongoing support of a creative community of change-makers and love–bringers like you. 

 Each week you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and get inspired by others. The wisdom in this community and the power of what we can do together is awe-inspiring!
 
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 PLAY is based on the premise that ease, flow and play are your natural state, not something to be learned. 

 It’s subtractive, rather than additive, which means there’s less for you to do and things get easier as you go. It’s counterintuitive, highly effective and freaking enjoyable. 

Why work and play with me?

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Learn with a lifelong explorer of transformation. 

Since I was a small child, I’ve been fascinated with how people think and what it means to be human. I became a seeker, a believer, an explorer of life, and that search inspired me to seek the answers in religion, poetry, yoga, psychology, personal development and coaching.

At some point, something woke up inside me. Now there isn’t a day when life doesn’t show me something new, fresh and miraculous.

You won’t just learn from me; you’ll learn with me.

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Impish delight and enthusiasm are my love languages.

Yes, we’ll be exploring the real actions you can take to create clients in ways that feel good, but we won’t be doing it “seriously.”

I’m serious about results, but without the heaviness of needing to get it right.

We’ll find humor in the beautiful absurdity of our human existence, and make space for both our deepest desires and most ridiculous foibles.

Let's laugh, love and go deeper together.

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Magic and miracles are invited to the party. 

Frankly, I’m tired of being realistic about what to expect from an experience, especially this one. The truth is that I can’t know until I go there.

I’m devoted to inviting miracles, magic and inspiration into our every interaction. We’ll be asking to give and receive what we REALLY desire, not just what we think we can get.

When we show up with life like that, you never know what’s going to happen, and miracles are on the menu.

Here's more of what community members have said...


“As soon as I signed up I felt transformational magic entering my bones! The permission to slow down and play - opened new tabs in my brain. And I moved forward more in 4 weeks than in 4 years!!! I am grateful for Steph modelling how to slow down, how to listen for inspiration and how to play!!!” 

- Sally Ann Bentham 

“I can trust myself 100% to know what the next step should be. And for me, that is incredibly huge. The main reason I’ve failed constantly is that I don’t go through with things I start, and I don’t go through because I don’t trust it’s the right thing to go through with. So for that, immense, immense gratitude. And with this trust in myself comes clarity. I really see now what I need to do, and because of that I have so much energy to actually do the things.”

- Lydia Jansen

FAQ

I've answered the most common questions below; for any others, please get in touch.

Will this work for my business as a [FILL IN THE BLANK]?
While many of the creatives in my community are coaches and service-based businesses, previous members have included…

Photographers, travel agents, nurses and magicians.

PLAY in particular is designed for flexibility, creativity and fun. As long as you show up with an open mind ready to try something new and think outside the box, I think you’ll have an amazing adventure with any business or project.

If you’re not sure whether this is for you, contact me with details about your situation and I’ll help you determine if this is a good fit.
What makes this different from other programs?
This is an experiential journey, rather than lectures or information. It's deliberately info-light and designed as an interactive game.

There are no "proven formulas" to follow. Rather, you'll be asked to listen to your own inner guidance and follow what you know to discover your own path, based on simple experiments and exercises that work for my clients.

Doing the actual work is built into the design of the program, making it practical and efficient, while you leverage the power of the community for creative and motivational support.
How much time will this take?
The weekly live gatherings require 60 minutes and you can take advantage of optional co-working times for taking actions on your game. In addition, I suggest setting aside at least 15 minutes per day (that’s less than 2 hours per week) for your quests and actions.

How much time you choose to play is really up to you, though the more engaged you are, the better your results will be!
What if I can't attend all the sessions live?
No worries! Our sessions will all be recorded and you can follow along from home on your own time.

If you can attend live, you'll get the additional benefit of community connection and support, but there's still plenty to enjoy and inspire.
How does the PLAYmate program work?
Having a PLAYmate is optional, but highly recommended. If you choose to participate, you'll be assigned a PLAYmate for the duration of the experience. Your job will be to check-in with each other via email, phone, zoom or chat in the community.

All you have to do is ask how it's going and see if they need any support. Simply having someone in your corner makes a surprisingly big difference when it comes to getting things done with ease!

How long will I have access to the program?
You'll have lifetime access to the audios and videos, as well as an invitation to participate in the experience again whenever we run it live in the community. You can also download the materials to keep and use whenever you like.
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PLAY Module Only
For coaches and consultants who want to get clients with ease

$222

one-time payment

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What people say about playing with Steph...
“Steph created order and simplified my path in a creative, playful and exciting way. She gave me permission to slow down, create space, and receive what I needed to in order to move forward- which helped me gain crazy amounts of clarity and focus. She helped me remove that pressure by going inwards and challenged me to play with this theme in my life and work as ‘experiments.’ It was an awesome adventure where at times I really wasn't sure where we were going yet we always ended up exactly where we needed to. Her method to play and invite in possibility ultimately helped me create more flow and ease.”
LISA LAURA HUGHES
Lisa Laura Creative Consulting
 Stephanie Benedetto, Coach & Community Catalyst. Lover of dragons and impossible questions. Inappropriately joyful. 

I'll be your Coach and Guide.

I call myself a coach and community catalyst because that’s what I do. I’m a former people pleaser, help addict and transformation junkie who’s fallen deeply in love with life and being a human.



My skills and experience include decades as a passionate entrepreneur, coaching thousands of people into living their dreams, telling stories of transformation, writing copy that sells, and creating courses and experiences to help changemakers create beauty and impact in the world.

The journeys I create with people are highly interactive and experiential, light-hearted and deep, without the sense of pressure normally accompanying a “business” program. We playfully explore and in so doing, discover that the feeling of pressure never comes from the things we do, but rather from what’s happening inside our heads.

Everything I do is grounded in the understanding of what’s known as the Three Principles, a simple and profound discovery of what it means to be human and how our minds work.

I’ve created PLAY because I know that enjoyment is always possible, and we can experience business as joyful creation, where work is play and business is a game. Years ago, I was a slave to my work. Over the years, I’ve seen that it can always be easier, and now there isn’t anything I do to “make a living” that I don’t love.

My wish for you is to discover an ease and joy in work you may have never thought possible, and to create the change you wish to see in the world simply by being yourself. And to know in the core of your being that...

You being YOU is your greatest service to the world.

I look forward to seeing you in the PLAY community!

Yours in love and play,

Steph
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