What if the key to unlocking better results—in business, sports, and life—wasn’t about pushing harder, but about bringing more fun into the process?
In this episode of WTF: Where’s the Fun?, we’re debunking the cultural myth that fun is frivolous—and proving why that couldn’t be further from the truth. From corporate boardrooms to championship hockey games, we’re sharing real-life stories of how choosing fun over frustration has led to massive breakthroughs.
Andrea shares a powerful moment with a CEO who had spent decades believing that fun was an afterthought—until he realized it was the missing ingredient for a thriving, high-performing team. Mel takes us behind the scenes of her NCAA hockey days, where a losing streak turned into an unforgettable winning moment—all because their coach decided to ditch the drills and bring the joy back into the game.
In this episode, we explore:
✨ How fear and frustration keep us stuck in cycles of burnout
✨ Why fun isn’t just a “nice-to-have”—it’s a game-changer for success
✨ The surprising way a hockey team went from losing streak to sweeping a top-ranked team
✨ Tangible ways to shift your energy and bring the joy back into your work and life
Tag us @fun.x.perience on IG sharing ONE way you can bring fun into your business today—we’d love to hear your story!
Because fun isn’t a “nice-to-have”—it’s a game-changer. 🎉 🎉

HIGHLIGHTS:
00:00 - Welcome to WTF: Where’s the Fun?
00:31 - The myth that fun is frivolous
00:46 - A CEO’s aha moment about fun in business
01:56 - How we’re shifting corporate culture (and personal mindsets)
02:38 - Why school taught us that success isn’t fun
03:37 - From frustration to fun: sports as the perfect example
04:10 - The NCAA hockey losing streak that changed everything
05:15 - The unexpected fun-first strategy from our coach
06:06 - Playing hockey in costumes? Yes, really.
07:08 - How having fun led to a championship win
08:25 - What made the difference? Taking the pressure off
09:41 - The power of permission: Why we need space to play
10:44 - The leadership lesson from Steph Curry’s coach
12:14 - Actionable ways to shift your energy & create momentum
13:12 - How an outside perspective can help you reframe your approach
14:49 - Simple, practical ways to bring more joy into your day
15:22 - Why shifting your energy leads to better results
15:50 - What’s one way you can follow the fun?

LET'S HAVE SOME FUN:

• Download The FUN Audit: https://theandreaparker.com/fun-audit/
• Explore Andrea’s keynote: WTF?! Where's The Fun
  https://theandreaparker.com/speaking/

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• Follow Mel on Instagram: @iammelmills
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