TJ Carter

TJ is a people-first leader who believes that workplaces thrive when trust, collaboration, and confidence take center stage. With over a decade of experience in people leadership and organizational culture, he has helped teams at universities, nonprofits, and startups build stronger, more connected communities.

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Outside of HR, TJ has spent 16+ years performing and teaching improv comedy — a practice that has shaped his unique approach to leadership. Blending these two worlds, he created Prescriptive Play: a consulting practice that uses play as medicine to help organizations unlock creativity, strengthen relationships, and navigate challenges with resilience.

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An award-winning facilitator and coach, TJ has led workshops on everything from conflict resolution and bias response to suicide prevention training and leadership development. Whether running a staff retreat, coaching executives, or leading a room full of people through improv games, he brings humor, empathy, and clarity to every space he enters.

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When he’s not helping teams transform through play, you’ll likely find him on stage, on the frisbee field, or diving into his latest passion project — always chasing the joy that comes from connection.