Break the cycle of resistance and cynicism– Spark energy, creativity and collaboration

Reset and Rise-Neurowellness for Change is a science-based flagship series of events powered by PEPE Neuroscience™ designed and delivered by Events Upon Thames and Sparkling Performance. Reset and Rise brings together neuroscience, play, and purposeful experience to recharge, reconnect and support positive adaptation to change. Support real transformation in the workplace during times of high volume of change.

These experiences help your team navigate uncertainty, overcome resistance, and build a culture of emotional agility and creative collaboration. Each event is crafted to reduce cynicism, spark connection and restore energy, while boosting a growth mindset and a healthy appetite for innovation.

Why Reset and Rise – Neurowellness for Change?

Rooted in Science: Grounded in the latest neuroscience, our events activate the brain’s natural ability to rewire through storytelling, movement, relaxation and serious play.

Designed for Change: Ideal for transitions, leadership shifts, or post-crisis resets, we help people shift from fear and lean into possibility.

Joy and mind wandering as Strategy: We treat joy not as an outcome, but as an essential mechanism for learning, healing, and community-building.

Tailored for Impact: Whether you’re a startup or a legacy organization, our format flexes to your culture and your goals.

What We Offer

Playful/mind wandering retreats: Indoors or outdoors, designed for restoring energy, promote creativity and resilience. 

Immersive Workshops: Navigate key challenges like burnout, change fatigue, or resistance to change.

Executive Labs: Empower leaders to think differently, regulate emotions, and take bolder risks.

Joy Labs: Unleash play as a tool for engagement, bonding, and idea generation.

Mind wandering labs: A space to let your mind roam, reset, and rewire—because wandering is where breakthroughs begin.

Powerful Keynote: Get the team inspired, science-backed insights through concise and impactful sessions grounded in neuroscience and the PEPE© Model, led by a leading neuroscientist and expert in change and coaching.

Our Events Help Teams:

• Build active resilience

• Strengthen emotional self-regulation

• Ignite community and collaboration

• Embrace a growth mindset

• Turn resistance into innovation

• Rediscover energy, purpose, and joy

• To positively adapt to change with confidence

Our Venues

Set along the beautiful Thames corridor, our venues combine convenience with inspiration, places where nature, light, and space invite calm and renewal. With both indoor and outdoor options, they provide the perfect backdrop for transformation and celebration.
Because every event we design is bespoke, you may also choose a different location anywhere you wish. We bring the Events Upon Thames experience to the setting that best tells your story.

Let's Build Something Transformative

Whether you’re facing cultural shifts, onboarding new leadership, or simply want to boost team energy, we’re here to design your next experience with care, creativity, and scientific integrity.

Reset and Rise – Neurowellness for Change is proudly produced and facilitated by Events Upon Thames and Sparkling Performance, specialists in curated, high-impact events that blend beauty, science, and transformation.

Let’s explore how we can tailor an experience that’s unforgettable, effective, and uniquely yours.

Our Prices

Programmes are tailored to your needs. As a guide, most clients invest between £180–£250 per person for a full-day Reset & Rise experience. This price varies depending on number of participants and venues.