“Engaged from Start to Finish”: How One Corporate Trainer Builds Lasting Connections Through Team-Building

First impressions matter in any corporate event. Get it right, and participants are energized, collaborative, and excited. Get it wrong, and half the room is quietly observing while someone sneaks off for a coffee break.

Roy Tan, Director & Self Discovery Coach at Mindpower—a Malaysia-based training provider specializing in leadership, communication, and team-building programs—knows this all too well. 

With hundreds of employees to engage across industries, getting people hooked from the start is crucial. That’s where Goosechase comes in.

“We wanted everybody to engage at all times. Goosechase lets us do that."

Before Goosechase, Mindpower ran events manually. Teams received printed “passports” with clues, which often caused confusion. Big events meant extra staff, repeated training, and a higher chance of errors. Some participants would wander off or just observe, defeating the purpose of team-building.

Goosechase automates the tedious stuff. Rules, points, and submissions run in real time. Teams complete challenges, take photos, and accumulate points—all without the organizers chasing participants around. This frees up the facilitators to focus on making the event fun and memorable. That’s what makes it a powerful tool for someone like Roy: “It’s simple. It’s fun. And it works—even for 100, 200, or 300 people.”

No cookie-cutter Missions here. Mindpower tailors each Goosechase Experience based on the venue and the client’s objectives. Every challenge reflects the company’s culture, goals, and values, making the program relevant, engaging, and memorable.

For example, if a client wants to focus on collaboration, Mindpower will design Missions that require teams to work together on creative problem-solving tasks. This ensures everyone participates and the Experience reinforces the company’s values in a hands-on way.

Adoption of new technology in Malaysia started slow, but Mindpower quickly scaled. What began as a few “Mobile Adventure Challenges” per year is now happening almost monthly. With Goosechase running smoothly behind the scenes, Roy and his team can deliver flawless, high-energy Experiences that leave participants (and their managers) wanting more.“We’re exploring activities that continue throughout the year—keeping teams connected long after the main event,” Roy shares.

Running a team-building event can feel like herding...geese. But it doesn’t have to be chaotic. Roy shares some hard-earned wisdom from years of running large-scale programs—simple strategies that make life easier and the Experience way more fun for everyone involved.

• Plan for engagement from the start: Set the tone early by creating a pre-event Mission that builds excitement—like asking teams to snap a creative group selfie or share one word that describes their mood.
• Customize for your team: Tailor activities to your team’s goals and culture—think analytical challenges for finance teams or creative storytelling exercises for marketing groups. 
• Think long-term: Tie activities back to daily work in your next meeting, and follow up later with mini-challenges or new Experiences to reinforce lessons over time.

By designing team-building events with engagement, efficiency, and fun at the core, Roy has transformed corporate programs from routine activities into dynamic, interactive experiences. Teams immediately connect, collaborate, and feel invested in the process, making the learning stick long after the event ends.

For corporate trainers and HR professionals, Goosechase doesn’t just make events more engaging—it makes running them stress-free. By automating the logistics and keeping participants on track, it frees facilitators to focus on meaningful interactions, creative coaching, and delivering a polished program. The result? You look like the pro who pulled off a seamless, high-impact experience without breaking a sweat. It’s a simple approach with a big impact, and Roy’s experience proves just how powerful it can be.

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