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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What message do you want to AMPLIFY? Last year when I got this new tattoo I felt compelled to put this easter egg in the artwork so I would see it often as a reminder to amplify the messages that are important to me. Which, honestly, can be really scary at times. As I’ve grown and bloomed
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How it started/How it’s going My comedy/public speaking career started when I was a wee youngin’ and I’ve had a hunger for talking into microphones ever since. I love the opportunity to share stories and points of view. And I love how microphones amplify a person’s voice so more people can hear it. For many people, public speaking
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Whether you are an entrepreneur or working for a company building your career, there is power in harnessing new tools for your individual development. Time is valuable and limited. This program is a 1:1 coaching experience with award-winning author, award-winning comedian, and expert improv coach and entrepreneur, Megan McCaleb. The 12-week program includes 10 1-hour
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What do you think about when you hear “Team Building?” I spent a LOT of time working in the corporate world and we had a variety of speakers, a raft trip, trust falls, or sometimes a “Team Building” event of going bowling. And hey, I love to bowl, I just didn’t find it necessarily fortifying
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By Megan McCaleb, Director of Communications and Connections; Idaho Women’s Business Center The temperature gauge on the dashboard of my bright orange Jeep Wrangler indicated 22 degrees. It was 6:38am on a Saturday and I had a date with the sunrise. As a Boise Idaho native, I have been well aware of the expansive recreational
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