Improvisational theater, or simply “improv,” is a type of performance art that has been enjoyed for decades. But lately, businesses and organizations have been tapping into its benefits on leadership skills and collaborative communication in the workplace. Here are three reasons why improv can be a powerful tool for strengthening these essential skills. 1. Improv […]
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If you want a standing ovation, you have to be authentic. Several years ago I was prepping to give the opening keynote for a business conference. It was a brightly lit, stark beige hotel ballroom setting with a room full of people chattering with one another. Many had coffee in hand, still getting their engines
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In the age of quiet quitting, burnout, and the great resignation, adding improv games might improve company communication and could lead to a more fulfilling workplace. – Yahoo Finance We need more levity, more collaboration, better communication in this world, and we can start by creating happier, healthier human connections with humor in the
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I can make them listen. And when people are listening, they are more willing to learn. Not just from me. From everyone in the safe space that is created by laughter and connection. My most profound lessons in public speaking have been discovered while performing comedy. We all desire to be heard and understood. Understanding
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Let the positive principles of Improv become an anchor in your personal development or the foundation of your signature speech and stage presence as a presenter. My unique skill set as an improv coach, comedian, and personal development strategist is that I can pull together my years of career experience (working in corporate roles WHILE
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If you are a corporate professional who wants to transition into consulting, the best vehicle to do that is to speak from the stage. It’s your turn to step up to the mic and amplify your message to reach more people and expand your influence in a meaningful way! It doesn’t have to be a long, confusing
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THREE MISCONCEPTIONS of “DOING” IMPROV: You have to BE FUNNY. The ability to improvise is something that some people were born with and not a skill that can be learned. You’ll have to perform in front of your peers. Good news! These are just misconceptions. The idea of “doing improv” freaks a lot of people
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My life before “Yes, And” — I was working as a bank manager, and that meant I often got to handle the difficult customer situations. I dreaded conflict. I would absorb the negativity of customer and feel flustered and defeated. Sometimes, that negative experience would spill over onto other customer interactions because I was so
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