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Founder of Culture Hero, Dara Simkin believes all work and no play make for an overwhelmed and unengaged workforce. As Australia’s leading play-at-work specialist, Dara has worked with organizations like The LEGO Foundation, McKinsey & Co, IDEO Play Lab and world-renowned play researcher Stuart Brown. As a sought-after speaker, playful facilitator and creative workplace engagement expert, Dara has carved her own path to becoming a professional play-maker. The next step? Leading a major research project into the impact of play with RMIT University in 2024. For more information visit www.culturehero.co/our-story