For Organizations

For Organizations

(Facts)

Psychological safety is the foundation of high-performing teams

When people don’t feel safe to speak up, ideas stay hidden, problems go unaddressed, and collaboration suffers.

Research consistently shows that psychological safety, the ability to share opinions, ask questions, and challenge ideas without fear, is one of the strongest predictors of team performance.

Gallup research shows that when employees feel their opinions count, organizations see measurable results:

→ 27% lower turnover
→ 40% fewer safety incidents
→ 12% higher productivity

When people don’t feel safe to speak up, ideas stay hidden, problems go unaddressed, and collaboration suffers.

Research consistently shows that psychological safety, the ability to share opinions, ask questions, and challenge ideas without fear, is one of the strongest predictors of team performance.

Gallup research shows that when employees feel their opinions count, organizations see measurable results:

→ 27% lower turnover
→ 40% fewer safety incidents
→ 12% higher productivity

At Designfulness™, we build the human foundation teams need to collaborate, innovate, and implement ideas effectively.

At Designfulness™, we help build the kind of workplace where people feel safe to speak up, share ideas, and show up as their full selves — creating better collaboration, communication, and innovation.

Through mindful presence, creative thinking, and play as a communication tool (LEGO® Serious Play®), our workshops support teams in generating ideas, making sense of complexity, and translating insight into action together.

Whether you’re navigating change, working remotely, or building something new, we create experiences that strengthen connection, reduce stress, and unlock creative potential.

Corporate Wellbeing

Want to support your team’s energy and wellbeing?
Support balance, reduce stress, and recharge through nervous-system regulation, mindful movement, breathwork, and embodied practices.

Great for: retreats.burnout prevention, wellness weeks, leadership retreats.

Format: 1 hour · 2 hours · Half-day · Full-day · Weekly sessions.
In-person or hybrid · Always tailored to your context.

Session examples:
→ Nervous system regulation
→ Mindful movement & breathwork
→ Stress resilience

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Education & Training

Looking to introduce new ways of learning?
Tailored learning experiences that integrate design thinking, creativity, and embodied presence for modern teams and organizations.

Great for: skill-building, creative problem-solving, collaboration, and resilience.

Format: Half-day · Full-day · Multi-day.
In-person or hybrid · Always tailored to your context.

Session examples:
→ Design thinking training (hands-on or course format)
→ Creative problem-solving & facilitation skills
→ Embodied presence for creative work

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Team Identity and Culture

Do you really know your team?
A transformative team-building experience to understand each team’s strengths, build connection, and cultivate belonging to support resilience and sustainable performance.

Great for: new teams, teams in transition, hybrid collaboration, morale resets.

Format: Half-day · Full-day · Multi-day.
In-person or hybrid · Always tailored to your context.

Session examples:
→ Team identity & shared values
→ Strategic storytelling
→ Psychological safety & trust-building

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Embodied Innovation™

Ready to turn your ideas into action?
Train your team’s creativity to tackle real challenges and move ideas into action through design thinking, embodied presence, and play.

Great for: innovation labs, ideation sprints, strategic planning.

Format: 2 hours · Half-day · Full-day · Multi-day.
In-person or hybrid · Always tailored to your context.

Session examples:
→ Design thinking workshops
→ Design sprints
→ Co-creation & prototyping

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Not sure which one is right for your team?

Every experience is designed to fit your unique culture and goals. Please fill out the following form so we can reach out to you for an exploratory call.

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Explore services

Team Identity and Culture

Do you really know your team?
A transformative team-building experience to understand each team’s strengths, build connection, and cultivate belonging to support resilience and sustainable performance.

Great for: new teams, teams in transition, hybrid collaboration, morale resets.

Session examples:
→ Team identity & shared values
→ Strategic storytelling
→ Psychological safety & trust-building

Format: Half-day · Full-day · Multi-day.
In-person or hybrid · Always tailored to your context.

Embodied Innovation™

Ready to turn your ideas into action?
Train your team’s creativity to tackle real challenges and move ideas into action through design thinking, embodied presence, and play.

Great for: innovation labs, ideation sprints, strategic planning.

Session examples:
→ Design thinking workshops
→ Design sprints
→ Co-creation & prototyping

Format: 2 hours · Half-day · Full-day · Multi-day.
In-person or hybrid · Always tailored to your context.

Corporate Wellbeing

Want to support your team’s energy and wellbeing?
Support balance, reduce stress, and recharge through nervous-system regulation, mindful movement, breathwork, and embodied practices.

Great for: burnout prevention, wellness weeks, leadership retreats.

Session examples:
→ Nervous system regulation
→ Mindful movement & breathwork
→ Stress resilience

Format: 1 hour · 2 hours · Half-day · Full-day · Weekly sessions.
In-person or hybrid · Always tailored to your context.

Education & Training

Looking to introduce new ways of learning?
Tailored learning experiences that integrate design thinking, creativity, and embodied presence for modern teams and organizations.

Great for: skill-building, creative problem-solving, collaboration, and resilience.

Session examples:
→ Design thinking training (hands-on or course format)
→ Creative problem-solving & facilitation skills
→ Embodied presence for creative work

Format: Half-day · Full-day · Multi-day.
In-person or hybrid · Always tailored to your context.

Not sure which one is right for your team?

Every experience is designed to fit your unique culture and goals. Please fill out the exploratory questionnaire and we will reach out to you for an exploratory call.

Take me to the questionnaire

Designfulness Process

01

Understand

We begin with open and honest conversations to learn about your team’s vision, culture, and challenges. Together we uncover what’s working, where there is friction, and what goals matter most. This step builds clarity and trust, setting the foundation for a process that feels both safe and inspiring.

02

Create

We design an experience that truly fits your team’s unique needs, introducing the Designfulness framework in a way that feels practical and engaging. Each experience is tailored (whether in person or remote) to spark curiosity, support connection, and open the right environment for growth and alignment.

03

Act

This is where the team moves from ideas into action. Whether the focus is innovation, collaboration, or well-being, we create space to practice new approaches and experiment together. Workshops become a safe place to apply insights in real time and build confidence for daily work.

04

Integrate

We anchor the learning into daily routines and culture so it naturally becomes part of how you work. This stage is about continuity and depth, ensuring that alignment, creativity, and well-being don’t remain as one-time experiences but evolve into lasting practices the team can rely on.

FAQs

FAQs

Who are these sessions for?

Our work is designed for teams of all sizes, from startups to larger organizations, who want to strengthen collaboration, think more creatively, and navigate complexity with clarity.

Do we need experience with design thinking?

Not at all. We meet your team where they are. Whether you're new to design thinking or already familiar with it, sessions are tailored to your level and goals.

How large can the team be?

Most sessions work best with 6–12 participants to ensure depth and engagement. For larger teams, we adapt the format or break into smaller working groups.

How long are the sessions?

Sessions can range from two hours to multi-day experiences. The format depends on your objectives and the depth of exploration needed.th depends on your goals and the depth you’d like to explore.

What’s the difference between a workshop and training?

Workshops focus on solving a real challenge together. Training builds internal capability, equipping your team with tools and methods they can apply independently.

Can these sessions be run virtually?

Yes. All sessions can be delivered in person, virtually, or in hybrid formats using digital collaboration tools.

What kind of outcomes can we expect?

Teams leave with greater clarity and alignment, stronger collaboration and communication, practical tools they can apply immediately, increased creative capacity, and a more sustainable way of working.

Happy clients

(Testimonials)

  • Elisabet is an absolute sweetheart and the workshop that she facilitated for our RCA students during the Design Thinking Conference was very informative, engaging and fun. She made sure all the delegates were on the same page during the workshop and provided mentorship, direction and feedback throughout the entire workshop.

    Insiyah Hussain

    President, Ryerson Consulting Association | Toronto, Canada

  • Eli is a talented UX professional with a strategic mindset and a passion for not only how we can improve the customer experience, but how we can implement UX strategies (Workshops, LEGO Serious Play, etc.) to improve operations.

    Chris Menezes

    Head of Personalization @ BMO | Toronto, Canada

  • Elisabet facilitated a team-building workshop for my team and by the end I definitely felt closer to my coworkers. I felt like I gained a lot of insight into how each team member works individually and how we can work better as a team. The blend of yoga and Designfulness framework, as well as hands-on creative work were the strengths of Elisabet’s workshop. She was clear, concise, and inspirational. I highly recommend it!

    Yaiza Lopez Garcia

    Content Creator, Behst Machinery Corp | Calgary, Canada