What if fun isn’t a distraction from meaningful work, but one of the things that makes it possible? In this episode of The Gathering, we’re joined by Alice Ramsay, communications strategist, speaker, workshop facilitator, and self-described champion of fun. From her journey from international law into communications to her work helping people navigate pressure and workplace wellbeing, Alice brings a fresh perspective on what it means to feel energised, connected, and fully yourself at work.

We explore why fun doesn’t have to mean big gestures or elaborate team activities, but can be found in small moments of play, creativity, connection, and permission to be ourselves. Alice shares thoughts on boredom, screen habits, human connection, sensitivity, and the importance of presence over performance — as well as some simple ways to check in when you’re feeling stuck or out of balance.

In this episode:

• Meet Alice Ramsay: Communications strategist, speaker, facilitator, and champion of workplace wellbeing and fun.
• Fun at Work: Why fun isn’t frivolous, but can support creativity, energy, connection, and better collaboration.
• Permission to Be Yourself: How authenticity and feeling safe to show up as you are can change the way you work.
• From Law to Communications: How Alice’s legal background shaped her ability to research, translate, and make complex ideas accessible.
• The Creativity of Boredom: Why stepping away from constant stimulation can create space for ideas and imagination.
• Human Connection: What we gain from genuine, in-person relationships in an increasingly digital world.
• When You’re Feeling Stuck: Alice’s simple four-pillar check-in — sleep, food, movement, and mood.
• Presence Over Performance: Rethinking how we work, connect, and show up without always feeling the need to perform.

The Ways to connect:

ABC book store – book club in person event

alice@aliceramsay.co

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliceramsay/

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