The Zoo at Work

A 30-Day Safari into Our Workplace Instincts

Welcome to The Zoo at Work — where metaphors roam free and familiar behaviours take on unexpected shapes. Over 30 days, you’ll meet pairs of animal archetypes drawn not from nature documentaries, but from real teams, awkward meetings, and yes — the person in the mirror.

Each duo highlights a contrast: loud vs. quiet, cautious vs. quick, visible vs. overlooked. But this isn’t about boxing people in. We all shift, adapt, and occasionally surprise ourselves. Most of us are a little Macaw and a little Bat, depending on the day.

This series isn’t a test. It’s an invitation to observe with humour, reflect with honesty, and maybe shift how we show up.

So take a breath. Scroll slowly. And let the safari begin.

Note: I created all visuals on this page using Canva.com, an online graphic design tool, with the support of AI.

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