Play Nice with The Sandbox System™

Build Productive, Peaceful, Profitable Relationships at Work

Workplace Relationships Expert Harvard-Trained Mediator Keynote Speaker Author

Dynamic workplace relationships expert Penny Tremblay, with over 20 years of experience, helps organizations resolve conflict, build thriving cultures, and maximize productivity. She is the founder of The Sandbox System™, delivering innovative strategies for peaceful, productive, and profitable workplaces.

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Penny Tremblay – Workplace Relationships Expert

About Penny

Introduction

With warmth, engaging insight, and real-world expertise, Penny helps leaders and teams navigate workplace conflict with clarity, confidence, and lasting results.

As a workplace relationships expert and creator of The Sandbox System™, Penny shows how even the most challenging situations can become opportunities for stronger communication, accountability, and trust.

Her Harvard PON mediation expertise — combined with practical tools such as 5-step conversation models, emotional scales, and actionable worksheets — transforms workplace conflict into lasting collaboration, leaving leaders inspired and equipped to foster psychological safety and team success.

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Signature Keynote

"Building Peaceful, Productive, and Profitable Relationships — A Modern Approach to Workplace Challenges"

With high-energy stage presence, dynamic movement, playful sandbox props, relatable storytelling, and interactive elements, the keynote is designed to leave leaders inspired and equipped to build stronger, more effective teams.

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📽 Penny's Story

Penny Tremblay's Intro Video

Watch Penny’s keynote introduction video and experience her dynamic speaking style, audience engagement, and stage presence.

Penny's Story

Learn about Penny's journey and what inspired her to create The Sandbox System™.

Press & Media

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Media

Virtual Training Videos

Engaging, practical video content for leaders and teams — available on YouTube. Click any thumbnail to watch.

Roadmap Through Conflict to Collaboration

A 9-video playlist — the only way through conflict is through it.

Be Humble and Be Rich

A mindset-shifting perspective for leaders.

High Tech and High Touch

Balancing technology with genuine human connection.

Workplace Conflict Resolution

Practical strategies for resolving conflict efficiently.

Position Yourself — Step #1 to Play Nice

First step in The Sandbox System™ — positioning yourself for collaboration.

High Tech High Touch Learning

Virtual programs connecting teams remotely in the new normal.

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Resources

Handouts & Workbooks

Practical tools that translate learning into lasting, measurable workplace change for leaders and teams.

5 Biggest Mistakes Handout
What's in Your Suitcase
Raising A Concern
What's Your Why
Who's Playing
Sandwich Technique
Active Listening Checklist
Activity Matrix
Improv-ing Collaboration
I Want I Am
Circle of Influence
PLAY NICE Formula for Conflict Resolution
Managing Change
Perception Checking
Difficult Conversation Starters
5 Step Model to Plan Difficult Conversation
Balance Wheel Activity

Psychological Safety - 13 Risk Factors
Step Up Your Psychological Safety
Sand Shapers Activity
Relationship Bank Account
Balance Accountability and Empathy
Professional Boundaries – What to Say When
Workplace Gossip Do’s and Don’ts
Generational Handout Activity
Forgiveness Form
Difficult Conversation Worksheet
Non-negotiable Boundaries
Self-Care and Well-Being Check-In
Setting Up for Success
Your WHY Form
Building Self-Confidence
Feed Me Feedback Form

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Impact

Quantitative Impact Survey

The 2023 Conflict Resolution Impact Survey demonstrates measurable results across organizations that completed The Sandbox System™. Participants reported significant reductions in workplace conflict, improved team communication, and a stronger culture of accountability and trust.

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What We Do

Capabilities Statement

Penny Tremblay helps leaders and teams turn conflict into collaboration, creating high-performing, engaged workplaces. Through innovative digital learning, live workshops, and actionable strategies in leadership, conflict resolution, and psychological safety, Penny empowers organizations to build trust, foster inclusion, and achieve measurable results.

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Publications

Books by Penny Tremblay

Two impactful titles that put The Sandbox System™ philosophy into the hands of every leader and team.

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Sandbox Strategies for the New Workplace

Conflict resolution from the inside out through The Sandbox System™ — published by Rowman & Littlefield (2023).

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Give and Be Rich

Tapping the Circle of Abundance — with a foreword by Kody Bateman, Founder and CEO of SendOutCards.

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Testimonial

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Penny spoke at our 2025 NorthEast Contact Center Forum. Working with Penny pre, during and post conference was the best experience I could have asked for. She immersed herself in the content we were looking for and the end result was an engaging and insightful presentation that struck the perfect balance between real world examples and actionable strategies. I especially appreciated how Penny addressed challenges and provided useful tools both from the team member's perspective but also the leaders angle as well. This made the session feel practical and forward-thinking and her energy kept the audience engaged throughout!

Stacey Swim

Board Member – Event Planner | NECCF

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