Tired of planning end-of-year team events that feel like 'forced fun'? After 25+ years in high-pressure banking, I've seen the awkward 'mandatory socials' and 'pizza parties' that fail to connect. But I also saw what works, like the time my team and I made tiramisu together.

The secret isn't 'fun', it's genuine connection achieved through hands-on, sensory focus. Stop planning parties and start designing a 'Sanctuary.' Here's my 5-step guide to planning an event that actually resets your team.