# MindfulPlayUK | Renegade IT Consultants

> Mindful Coaching and Facilitation Consultants. We Understand Knowledge Management. We Practice Mindfulness. We Play Seriously.

## About Us
MindfulPlayUK provides premium coaching and facilitation services led by Karen Grayburn. We specialize in the intersection of cognitive mindfulness and creative problem-solving methodologies.

### International Reach
- **Regions**: Denmark, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, UK
- **Languages**: English, Spanish, French (Fluent professional delivery)
- **Accessibility**: All services delivered via a specialized 2026 platform meeting **WCAG AAA** standards.

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## Professional Credentials & Certifications


- **Inthrface**: Certified Training Partner of the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method and materials (2026)
- **LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP)**: Enhanced Facilitator
- **Association for Coaching (AC)**: Accredited Member (2020 - 2026)
- **Mindfulness Association (MA)**: Member (2015 - 2026)
- **Mental Health First Aid (MHFA England)**: Trained Mental Health First Aider
- **Agile Methodology**: Agile Project Management & Scrum Practitioner

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## Core Service Methodologies

### 1. Transformational & Executive Coaching
Using cognitive mindfulness to increase self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and reducing workplace stress through present-moment non-judgmental observation.

### 2. LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP) Facilitation
A hands-on, multi-sensory problem-solving methodology. We use LEGO bricks to:
- Visualize complex organizational challenges
- Foster open, inclusive communication
- Facilitate 100% participation in strategic workshops

### 3. Mindfulness & Compassion Training
Evidence-based training programs designed for organizational resilience and personal development.

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## Research & Publications
- **MSc Studies of Mindfulness**: University of Aberdeen
- **Core Thesis**: "*How can the practice of Mindfulness enhance the facilitation of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® workshops?*" (Autoethnographic Research, 2018)
- **External Insights**: Regularly updated blog at /blog.html providing original thought leadership on LSP and Mindfulness.

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## Digital Ecosystem & Engagement

### Key Resources
- [Home](https://www.renegade-it.com/) - Overview of consultants and services.
- [Toolbag](https://www.renegade-it.com/toolbag.html) - Methodology deep-dive and credentials.
- [Blog](https://www.renegade-it.com/blog.html) - Latest insights (internalized experience).
- [Research](https://www.renegade-it.com/research.html) - Publications and academic references.

### Forms & Booking
- [Contact Inquiry](/forms/contact.html) - General professional inquiries.
- [Booking Request](/forms/booking.html) - Service and workshop scheduling.
- [Coaching Agreement](/forms/coaching-agreement.html) - Formal engagement onboarding.

### Professional Presence
- **Email**: Reachable via contact form.
- **Location**: Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
- **LinkedIn**: [Karen Grayburn](https://uk.linkedin.com/in/karengrayburn)
- **Facebook**: [MindfulPlayUK](https://www.facebook.com/MindfulPlayUK)
- **Bluesky**: [@mindfulplayuk](https://mindfulplayuk.bsky.social)
- **Instagram**: [@mindfulplayuk](https://www.instagram.com/mindfulplayuk)