295: Play More, Fight Less: The Secret to Happier Relationships with Greg Tavares and Amber Nash

Workday Playdate

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In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin explores what every team—at work and at home—needs more of: play. Joined by real-life partners and improv powerhouses Greg Tavares and Amber Nash, this episode dives into how playful communication can defuse tension, deepen connection, and make conflict feel a whole lot less... combative.

Greg, an improv teacher and facilitator with decades of experience helping teams collaborate more creatively, joins forces with Amber, a voiceover actor best known as Pam on Archer, to unpack how the tools of improv aren’t just for the stage—they’re for the conference room, the kitchen, and everywhere in between.

From mismatched communication styles to stuck-in-a-rut dynamics, this episode is a fresh take on resolving conflict without losing your cool—or your connection. Whether you're managing workplace drama or relationship tension, this one’s packed with practical wisdom and plenty of laughs.

Inside This Episode:

Why “Yes, And” is more than an improv cliché—it’s a relationship game-changer
How to argue less by listening more (and differently)
The science behind play and its impact on emotional regulation
Spotting your partner’s “bids” for connection—and not missing them
How to fight in ways that are productive, not punitive
Real-world exercises to bring more curiosity and humor into conflict
Why improv-trained teams collaborate better—and how to borrow their tricks
Why laughter really is the best medicine for tension
What makes couples and coworkers more resilient together

Who This Episode Is For:

This one’s for anyone tired of the same old arguments—whether with your partner, your teammate, or your boss. If you want to replace reactivity with creativity, and tension with trust, tune in. Whether you’re leading a team or living with one, this episode is your permission slip to play more, fight less—and have way more fun doing it.

Take a break from your emails, slam your laptop shut for 30ish minutes, and come have a Workday Playdate with us.

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