Welcome to Xapa World
Where dysfunction meets development.
Meet the delightfully dysfunctional team at JoyWorx. They’ll help you activate change from the bottom up and the edges in.
JoyWorx is a fictional workplace packed with characters that feel familiar.
Maybe too familiar. These personalities show up at work, in life, and now, in your daily development.
Practicing new skills through choose-your-own adventure scenarios with them helps you activate transformational change, drive strategy, upskill and align people through humor and relatable situations. The dysfunction is deliberate. The laughs are intentional. The behavior change is real.
Connecting through relatable storytelling
Congitive learning and information exchange doesn’t create real change — in people or organizations. The reason Xapa is so effective at activating change and growth is that we go beyond passive information transfer. People practice in real-world, sometimes cringe-worthy and uncomfortable situations. We learn what to do, what not to do, and why. It’s the practice that activates the behavioral shift. It’s the humor that makes it fun and relatable.
Meet the Cast
Bringing life to Xapa world, meet the cast of Joyworx.
Odin Grinn
CEO of Joyworx
Overconfident, loud, narcissistic, and stuck in the “my-way-or-the-highway” mindset. Odin believes leadership is about control, not connection.
Pricklee Von Shush
Head of HR & Accounting (self-appointed)
A master of judgment and subterfuge, Pricklee uses bureaucracy as a shield and policy as a means of power. She knows everyone’s business—and comments on it too. She’s also a driver and knows how to get stuff done.
Polly Spark
Marketing Director & Poster Child for Toxic Positivity
Always sunny, even if the house is on fire. Polly means well, but avoids discomfort at all costs, making honest feedback a no-go and pushing the foil on toxic positivity.
Lennox Lumens
Engineer & Walking TED Talk
Competent and confident, but lacking in emotional intelligence (EQ). Lennox can code anything, but struggles with empathy, listening, and practical leadership in real-world situations.
Gilbert Glum
Top Salesperson & Full-Time Pessimist
Cynical, sarcastic, and somehow always closing deals. Gilbert expects the worst—and often finds it. Growth? Not if he can help it.
Ghostina Drift
Perpetual Temp
Master of avoidance. Ghostina disappears at the first sign of conflict, accountability, or extra work. Charming one minute, vanished the next.
Debra Doormat
Operations Lead & Fixer of Everything (Except Herself)
Reliable, perfectionistic, and overextended. Debra always says yes—even when she shouldn’t—and quietly burns out while making it all work.
Quip Quippington III
Creative Director & Bloviator-in-Chief
Old-school and out of touch, Quip speaks in metaphors, references 1980s ad campaigns, and often derails meetings with "big ideas" that fall short of the mark.
Xappy
Your Playful Guide to Growth
Young Xappy is curious, excited, and open to learning. Older Xappy has seen some things and brings wisdom (and occasional sass). Together, they help you reflect, laugh, and lead—without judgment.
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Doctor Neha
CEO of Joyworx
Overconfident, loud, narcissistic, and stuck in the “my-way-or-the-highway” mindset. Odin believes leadership is about control, not connection. Meet Xapa Xpert, Dr. Neha Sangwan
The Ugh
CEO of Joyworx
Overconfident, loud, narcissistic, and stuck in the “my-way-or-the-highway” mindset. Odin believes leadership is about control, not connection.
Odin Grinn
CEO of Joyworx
Overconfident, loud, narcissistic, and stuck in the “my-way-or-the-highway” mindset. Odin believes leadership is about control, not connection.
Why Story Matters
Because learning lands when it feels real.
Joyworx isn’t just a sideshow—it’s a core part of Xapa’s process for activating transformational change, for individuals, teams and companies. These characters help bring abstract concepts to life through humor, tension, and storytelling that sticks. They provide people with an opportunity to observe, reflect, and grow—in a safe and risk-free environment.
Not every Quest is character-based. Some are challenge-driven, others skill-focused. But when the cast shows up, they deliver lessons you’ll remember long after the laughter fades.
OUR WRITERS
Bringing JoyWorx to Life
We partner our subject matter experts, authors and PhD’s with professional writers from the film, TV, gaming, and media industries.
These creatives know how to balance comedy, insight, and workplace truth, turning awkward dynamics into immersive learning moments. They can Xapify your company’s mission, strategy, culture, sales process, and change agenda too.
Story-based quests designed for impact.
- Reflects real-world scenarios (with a twist).
- Behavioral change and transformation that sticks through practice and repetition.
- Keeps learning light, sticky, and relevant.