Tabletop Learning Experiences

Leadership & Team Development Through D&D

What if the best team-building didn't feel like work at all?

I design custom tabletop RPG experiences that develop real leadership skills through guided narrative play. Think: strategic decision-making, collaborative problem-solving, and psychological safety - all disguised as an epic quest.

Strategic Play

Real-time decisions

Team Building

Organic collaboration

Leadership Growth

Adaptive thinking

Proven results: 80+ session campaign running since 2021, with players citing improved communication, creative confidence, and strategic thinking.

D&D session in action

Why Tabletop RPGs for Professional Development?

Experiential learning through guided narrative play develops real-world skills that traditional workshops can't touch. It's learning science meets game design.

Safe to Fail

Players experiment with leadership styles risk-free. Try bold strategies, learn from consequences, build confidence without real-world stakes.

Real Collaboration

No scripts, no powerpoints - pure team chemistry emerges. Watch how your team naturally communicates under pressure.

Complex Problem Solving

Navigate ambiguity, adapt to change, and think creatively. Every scenario challenges teams to find innovative solutions together.

Perfect for:

Leadership team offsites seeking fresh engagement
Cross-functional teams building trust and communication
Creative problem-solving workshops that break the mold
New manager onboarding with experiential learning
Change management initiatives requiring adaptability
Psychological safety training through lived experience

"My 80+ session campaign has taught me more about group dynamics and adaptive facilitation than any workshop ever could. Now I bring that insight to corporate teams."

- Sean

See It In Action

Real teams, real challenges, real growth through collaborative storytelling and strategic play.

D&D session - team collaboration and strategic play

Teams engaging in collaborative problem-solving through immersive storytelling

Your Custom D&D Experience

A structured, professional process designed to deliver real learning outcomes. This isn\'t just play - it\'s purposeful development.

1

Discovery

30-60 min call

Tell me about your teams challenges - communication gaps? Decision-making friction? Creative blocks? We will identify the core skills you want to develop.

2

Design

1-2 weeks

I craft a custom narrative arc with embedded scenarios that mirror your real-world challenges. Every encounter is designed with specific learning outcomes in mind.

3

Facilitate

2-4 hours per session

Run the session(s) as Game Master, guiding the team through collaborative storytelling. No D&D experience needed - I handle all the mechanics.

4

Debrief

30-45 min

Connect in-game decisions to workplace behaviors. What did we learn? How do we apply it? This is where the magic becomes actionable.

Session Details

2-4 hrs

Per Session

1-12

Participants

Hybrid

In-person or Remote

Flexible

One-shot to Campaign

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about D&D for professional development

Ready to roll for initiative?

Let's chat about your team's learning challenges and design something that sticks - whether that's digital, in-person, or around a table.

Or email me directly: hello@tinyshoe.com