BoredLess, established by Acey Holmes, transforms corporate cultures and enriches employee experiences by seamlessly incorporating flexibility, purpose, psychological safety, and inclusion into the essence of work through play and flow. Acey's expertise shines in workshops, consulting, and talks that not only inspire teams to unlock creativity and foster collaboration but also embed these four pillars into their work, paving the way for more meaningful and productive environments. Recognized as a leader in Employee Engagement Consulting, Acey empowers organizations to reimagine how they connect with and inspire their people.

Acey Holmes, with her vibrant energy and engaging style, infuses workplaces with a sense of joy and connection. As both a TEDx and 4x DisruptHR speaker, she shares innovative strategies that intertwine the pillars with play and flow, enhancing workplace dynamics and personal satisfaction. Her work as a Team Collaboration Improvement Consultant emphasizes actionable approaches to fostering stronger connections and boosting team innovation and creativity.

Her unique blend of experience in the educational and clinical (speech-language pathology) fields, coupled with a deep understanding of play, flow, and neuroscience, enables Acey to translate intricate concepts into relatable narratives. Her sessions are dynamic, offering practical tools for integrating play and the pillars into daily work life, fostering an atmosphere where creativity and collaboration thrive. As a Psychologically Safe Teams Consultant, she helps organizations build trust and openness, creating environments where all employees feel valued.

In her role as a consultant, Acey has made a lasting impact on numerous organizations, nurturing creative thinking and deepening connections. Her tailor-made programs, rooted in Flexible Work Environment Strategies and Employee Well-being and Burnout Prevention, are infused with evidence-based practices that not only bolster team morale and connectivity but also encourage a reimagining of workplace culture. As a Workplace Culture Transformation and Mission-Driven Work Culture Consultant, Acey aligns team efforts with purpose and vision, driving meaningful results.

Positioning BoredLess as a key partner for those looking to breathe new life into their corporate environments, Acey also supports Leadership Development for Team Connection, Organizational Development, and Team Cohesion through her role as a Playful Work Design Expert. Her approach ensures that organizations not only retain top talent but also benefit from Employee Retention and Engagement Strategies that lead to sustainable growth.

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Playful. Dedicated. Creative.

PUBLISHED WORK

Genius of Play Expert Advice - Our Future Leaders Need Play Now

Good Play Guide Blog - How to Avoid Counterfeit Toys (ghostwritten)

Castle Rock Parks and Trails Foundation Blog - Why are Parks and Trails So Important?

TESTIMONIALS

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Anonymous Attendee

I really appreciated how this was not centered only on neurotypical brains. I tend to be very resistant to PD sessions about burnout and stress because neurodivergent people like myself are usually not considered in those conversations. This session was really affirming because flow and play reminded me a lot of my hyperfocus states (adhd brain) and it was affirming to see that as a strength and skill vs a hindrance or distraction. Thank you for that AND for having sensory toys, fidgets at the table - I felt like I could unmask when usually I’m heavily masking during those types of sessions. Thank you!!!

Tawny P, Principal | Gallup Global Strengths Coach

Focused on work and the monotony of routine, it can be easy to lose sight of “play," and particularly, how it can benefit our daily successes and performance. Thank goodness Acey Holmes from “BoredLess” is here to remind us. In this two hour session we learned the advantages of play, the ways it impacts our feel good hormones and endorphins, and how this subtle shift drastically increases our capacity to “do” with greater gusto. From fidget toys and inspirational stickers scattered down the center of the table, to evidence-based data delivered in a polished presentation you’ll leave this session fully aware of how to reframe the mundane into interesting, stimulating, and entertaining situations-effectively enhancing your team’s amplitude for success. A must have for any team desiring greater employee engagement!

Nicki C, Principal Executive Recruiter

Acey is an amazing presenter and facilitator. She excels at hosting inclusive, informative and engaging events. Here energy and passion are infectious. I love the way Acey balances deep insights and research, with experiential learning exercises that can be applied in real-time.

Katelyn M, HR Generalist

Working with Acey has been a fun and refreshing experience! She brings a new perspective to play in the workplace, a topic that is new, engaging and innovative to our employees. She allows her attendees to think outside of the box and explore new areas of their roles to keep them excited and engaged. We will definitely continue working with Acey to provide our employees a diverse and collaborative learning approach!

Logann Grasteit

Three words to describe my experience working with Acey Holmes to organize a meeting? Friendly, focused, and flexible. Acey was responsive and able to adapt her content and material to a diverse audience of stake holders in a unique meeting setting. She delivered a presentation that was enjoyed by all.

Alexis Fowkes, Events Manager

Acey was wonderful to work with – she was incredibly responsive and easy to communicate and work with. Our attendees absolutely loved her session, “The Power of Play for Adults.” They particularly loved how interactive the session was, and how it was a great way to break up a long day of conference sessions.

Denver Workforce Development Board

Your passion for engagement coupled with play, really made for an invigorating presentation. Thank you for sharing your time and enthusiasm.

Logann G, Senior Management Analyst

We really enjoyed learning the theory behind your practice. Your ability to intertwine engagement and passion into work and adult learning is inspiring! Thank you for sharing your talents and expertise with us!

Barbara Brooks, CEO, Second Act Women

Acey and BoredLess provided strategic and purposeful playfully designed break options for our two-day conference. A large percentage of the participants participated and it was clear they had renewed energy throughout the day. They exhibited a readiness to learn even late in the afternoon because of the playful breaks Acey provided. She was organized in her planning process and communicated well with my team. I enjoyed working with her and would utilize her services again.

Valerie R., Facilitator & Business Strategist

(re: following attendance of “Creating a Meaningful and Engaging Work Environment” workshop.)

“Excellent learning today, and great insights that people can put to work ASAP.”

Kristy H, Chamber Professional

I really enjoyed the Failure Awards that Acey conducted at our ACCE conference. In the world of Chambers, and probably in other worlds too, comparison becomes discouraging and often toxic/unmotivating. When we sit around with other Chamber executives, we usually only focus on our successes and achievements. To actually peel back layers, get raw and discuss things that didn’t go well was a refreshing twist on the “comparison” game! I learned from the other people at my table and in the room that there are definitely more strikeouts than successes in life, but you only get the big hits by continuing to swing and strikeout! It was refreshing to be vulnerable and honest and admit failure…knowing that I wasn’t alone!

Jillian R, Global PMO Lead

Acey recently facilitated a team building workshop for us at Schneider Electric for our virtual team of 10 employees. It's not easy to make something fun when everybody is calling in via Teams but Acey managed to start out the day Tuesday and Thursday with 15 minutes to wake us up and then spend an hour on Wednesday getting our brains in the right space for a brainstorming session on strategic initiatives later on that day. She even snuck in a lesson on WHY play is so important for us adults. She did an excellent job of keeping us engaged, having activities that we didn't expect but turns out we had fun with, and everybody truly enjoyed team building virtually (which is a very tall order if you've ever tried to engage a global team from Singapore to the States to Serbia!) It was a pleasure working with you!

Leah B, COO

I always love starting meetings or events with something fun to break the ice and get people laughing, but I often run out of ideas or feel nervous about picking something that no one else will think is fun. It was wonderful to work with Acey to have her facilitate 'fun' to kick-off an all-day strategy session with a newly developing team. We laughed, worked together, and got comfortable being vulnerable with one another. Also, the fidget toys that she left for us for the rest of the day were fantastic! Highly recommend working with Acey to facilitate 'fun' and get the creativity and team building flowing!

Community Event Organizer Partner

Acey had a strong facilitator voice and made the session easy because she put as much energy into it as she wanted the participants to give.

Erica W, toy industry professional

Acey’s contributions tremendously impacted the energy and engagement of every WiT “Casual Friday” and “Virtual Recess” event she facilitated. Backed by her stellar attitude and contagious positivity, our interactions were always the highlight of my work week. 10/10 would recommend to a friend or colleague!

Amanda Gummer, PhD, Good Play Guide

Acey quickly understood the project presented using professional insight to complete the task independently. The product she was delivered was well-written, comprehensive, and applicable for the client to affect positive change.