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Kat Koppett is the Eponymous Founder of Koppett, a consultancy specializing in the use of improv and storytelling techniques to enhance individual and group performance. She has worked with diverse clients including Meta, Apple, Prezi, PwC, NASA, Havas Health, Mass General Hospital, the United Nations and the Clinton Global Initiative.Her book Training to Imagine: Practical Improvisational Theatre Techniques to Enhance Creativity, Teamwork, Leadership, and Learning , is considered a seminal work in the field of Applied Improv and is used by professionals around the world. She has given two TEDx talks on the use of improv to enhance non-theatrical performance.In 2019, Kat was the winner of the North American Simulation and Gaming Association (NASAGA)'s Ifill-Reynold's Lifetime Achievement Award. She is the co-director and a performing member of the Mopco Improv Theatre, a founding member and the current vice-president of the Applied Improvisation Network, and the co-host of the podcast, Performance Shift: The Art of Successfully Navigating Change.Give this a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marylee Fairbanks' childhood act of kindness comes with an unexpected lesson in empathy, leaving her with regret that she hopes to make right; Alexander Scott's quick thinking, and a box of candy, turn a dangerous encounter into an unlikely escape; and Kat Koppett holds onto a family story she's always believed...until a long-buried truth reshapes her world. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at https://worldchannel.org/donate/stories/

Today, we're exploring a topic that affects all of us: change. Whether it's in our careers, relationships, or personal growth, navigating change can be challenging—but what if we approached it like an improv scene? I'm thrilled to have Kat Koppett with us today. Kat is an expert in applied improvisation where she helps individuals and organizations harness the power of improv to think on their feet, adapt, and thrive in uncertain situations. You'll walk away with insights and practical tools to apply in both business and everyday life. You can reach Kat at: https://Koppett.com where you can find her books and links to the Improv theatre in New York. Here's the article helping you apply some of the expanded principles: https://goalsforyourlife.com/appied-improvisation    Make sure you're getting all our podcast updates and articles! https://goalsforyourlife.com/blog  Get them directly to your inbox here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/newsletter  Resources with tools and guidance for mid-career individuals, professionals & those at the halftime of life seeking growth and fulfillment: http://HalftimeSuccess.com Quick recap: Deborah and Kat Koppett discussed the application of improvisation principles in various aspects of life, including work, parenting, and personal relationships, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, resilience, and adaptability. They also explored the benefits of improvisation in personal and professional settings, highlighting its role in developing communication skills, creativity, and innovation. Next Steps: -Take an improv class to exercise spontaneity and comfort with discomfort. -Practice paying attention to thoughts, feelings and surroundings, then asking, “How can I accept and build with this? -Explore journaling or meditation as ways to increase self-awareness and acceptance. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:49 - Kat Koppett, Applied Improvisation Expert 03:07 - Kat's Journey to Improv Expertise 09:00 - Embracing Uncertainty in the Future 11:17 - Parenting as an Improv Scene 12:50 - Understanding Applied Improvisation 17:58 - Overcoming Fear of Going Off Script 22:45 - Cultivating Flexibility in Life 24:26 - Celebrating Failures for Growth 27:14 - Strengthening Your Resilience Muscles 32:50 - Improv's Benefits for Clients 34:33 - Boosting Creativity through Improv 41:06 - Navigating Change Effectively 45:30 - Finding Pat: A Personal Journey 46:56 - Thank You for Joining Us 47:58 - Outro

We are delighted to have the great Koreen Pagano join the podcast for the furthering conversation on skills. We get Koreen's perspective and definition of skills.  Matt alludes to the earlier LDA Podcast, The “What the Skills” Episode with Paul Kirschner, as well as the research work he did with John Sweller and Richard Clark published in their article: Kirschner, P.A., Sweller, J., & Clark, R.E. (2006). Why minimal guidance during instruction does not work: An analysis of the failure of constructivist discovery, problem-based, experiential, and inquiry-based teaching. Educational Psychologist. 41(2), 75-86. In the episode, we dig into whether one can teach, and how one can teach, conflict resolution, critical thinking, and even tease the subject of teaching leadership. The debate really gets playfully heated when they talk about critical thinking. Clark uses the famous phrase, “yes… and…” Matt references the great improv in business practitioner, Kat Koppett. Her first book, Training to Imagine is a great source to go into yes, anding… in more depth. Matt references evolutionary skills and brings up the references from Sweller: Sweller, J. (2016). Cognitive Load Theory: What We Learn and How We Learn. In M. Spector, B. Lockee, & M. Childress (Eds.), Learning, design, and technology (pp. 1–28). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17727-4_50-1 And Geary Geary, D. C. (2008). An evolutionarily informed education science. Educational Psychologist, 43(4), 179–195. https://doi.org/10.1080/00461520802392133 We discuss what it means to master skills, and develop automation. We also explore how to assess whether a person has a skill or the potential to develop a skill. We debate transferability and whether skills— especially complex skills need be taught within a contextual domain. Matt argues yes. Koreen argues no. Clark argues “It depends.” They also debate whether, and how much, talent plays into skill development. Heck… is talent even a thing? The big argument centers around Carnegie Hall and playing golf! And of course, Anders Ericsson is a part of the conversation. Ericsson, K. A., & Charness, N. (1994). Expert performance: Its structure and acquisition. American Psychologist, 49: 725–747. Matt referenced the Human Development expert, Richard Lerner. Koreen references the hostage negotiator, Chris Voss and his book, Never Split the Difference. And we even debate how transferrable the skill of game design is! And we talked about so much more!!! Of course, we run out of time because we had so much fun chatting with Koreen… that we didn't get to Best and Worst! Next time… and Koreen will be back! More about Koreen: Koreen Pagano, Chief Product Officer at Thrive Learning and founder of Isanno, is a globally recognized product executive with deep expertise in learning technologies, skills strategy, AI, analytics, and immersive technologies. Koreen has held product leadership roles at companies including Lynda.com, LinkedIn, D2L, Degreed, and Wiley. Koreen previously founded Tandem Learning in 2008, where she pioneered immersive learning through virtual worlds, games, and simulations. She has taught graduate courses at Harrisburg University and provided advisory and consulting services to a range of tech companies in the corporate learning, VR, and K12 education markets. Koreen is a seasoned international speaker, author of the book Immersive Learning and an upcoming book on organizational skills transformation due out in 2025. You can find Koreen here: https://isanno.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/koreenpagano/ 

In this episode, we reboot the Truth in Learning podcast. After catching up with Will Thalheimer, and introducing Clark Quinn, we give a brief update on the direction of the show. We then explore the question, "What should every CEO know... care about... concerning learning and development?" In fact, Will will share some of his recent insights into the topic based on his new and upcoming book.Folks can find Will at https://www.worklearning.com/.Learn about his upcoming book here: https://www.ceosguide.net/Then, Kat Koppett, renowned expert on applied improvisational theater techniques and storytelling, joins the conversation with Matt and Clark. Together, they explore what is meant by storytelling in the context of learning, and learning and development. They discuss some of the academic and research disciplines that are foundational to applied storytelling, referencing psychologist Jerome Bruner, cultural theorist Mieke Bal, applied researcher Roger Shank, and others. You can find Kat at: https://www.koppett.com/.Finally, the team brings back the best and the worst-- where hosts and guests share their best and worst observations in the industry.

Making friends with inner voices can be fun—and healing. For Monster Baby episode #97, Ted and Lisa are joined by fellow Applied Improvisor Kat Koppett to discuss (and play!) her mindfulness-and-improv-blending exercise, “Inside Out.” Lisa starts by asking about Kat's inspiration for exploring mindfulness (2:12) and about how mindfulness has affected her life so far [more…] The post Monster Baby #97 Inner Voices (a conversation with Kat Koppett) appeared first on Anima Learning.

Kat Koppett has traveled the world teaching companies like Apple, Facebook and JP Morgan Chase how to use improv for creativity. She's a teacher, presenter, coach, mentor.  She'll join us next on Failing Better.   

In this week's episode, I chat with Kat Koppett a coach, author and organizational psychologist about the payoff of improv skills and storytelling to teach creativity, teamwork, conflict resolution and leadership in the work place. Join us and discover how you can apply improv in the wild!

Kat talks about facilitation with Jeff Mitchell, President of Proteus International. Proteus and Koppett partner on a number of projects, including a series of programs to develop, coach and measure Facilitation Excellence.Through this lens, Kat and Jeff and Livia muse on collaboration, what's different and what's not at this strange time, and how great facilitation might just be the key to saving the world! (Oh, and check out our new logo!)

On episode #98 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we share emails from listeners and discuss our first Speak Up virtual show. We also discuss upcoming shows and workshops, all online! STORYTELLING SHOWS 2020 July 11: Solo show at MOPCO Improv Theater (7:30 PM) (virtual) October 17: Speak Up at The Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford CT STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2020 July 11: Advanced storytelling workshop in partnership with MOPCO Improv Theater (11:00-6:00 PM) (virtual) In our Homework for Life segment, Matt talks about a moment that happened just prior to the recording and how to handle it.   Next we listen to a story by Kat Koppett. Amongst the many things we discuss include: Opening with a clear and vivid scene Lists  Breaking the rules Names Preserving surprise Next we answer a questions about Hannah Gadsy's comedy special "Nanette" and revealing secrets in stories.  Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.  RECOMMEDATIONS Elysha: Schitt's Creek (television show) Matt: The Twilight Zone (television show) "To Serve Man" - https://bit.ly/2Nxubh6 _______________________________________________ Support Speak Up Storytelling through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/speakupstorytelling Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling:  https://amzn.to/2H3YNn3 Purchase Twenty-one Truths About Love:  https://amzn.to/35Mz1xS  Homework for Life: https://bit.ly/2f9ZPne Matthew Dicks's website: http://www.matthewdicks.com Matthew Dicks's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/matthewjohndicks  Matthew Dicks's blog: https://matthewdicks.com/blog

It's improv time! We're talking to Michael Burns and Kat Koppett from Mopco Improv Theatre about all things improv; from applied improv, to performance improv, to improv games, to the common actor's fear of improvisation. Just remember... "Yes, and!"

This episode was super fun. Have you ever done Improv? Or attended a performance.. Kat Koppett from Mopco shares her story and why Improv is great for organizations just like yours. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fundraisingsecrets/support

On episode #48 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we hear from listeners who are using Homework for Life in new and interesting ways.  ALSO, UPCOMING SHOWS: May 18: Speak Up Storytelling: Live podcast recording at CHS June 8: “Nature Calls: Stories of the Outdoors” at Infinity Hall August 17: Solo storytelling show, Taproot Theater, Seattle, WA In our Homework for Life segment, we talk about how identifying your own personal weirdness and asking yourself, "Why do you do the things that you do?" can often lead to new storytelling ideas.  Next we listen to Kat Koppett's story about a big decision involving a stripper pole, a broken popcorn popper, and an Obama impersonator. After listening, we discuss: The power of contrast in storytelling  The pros and cons of constantly dissecting stories The advantages of clearly defined stakes Being in the moment during the telling of a story The BAbC and CABC formats of storytelling  How changing the order of information being presented can really make or break a scene Next, we answer questions about privacy issues in storytelling and what makes a great host. Finally, we each offer a recommendation.   LINKS Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling Homework for Life: https://bit.ly/2f9ZPne Matthew Dicks's website: http://www.matthewdicks.com Matthew Dicks's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/matthewjohndicks  Subscribe to Matthew Dicks's weekly newsletter:  http://www.matthewdicks.com/matthewdicks-subscribe Subscribe to the Speak Up newsletter:  http://www.matthewdicks.com/subscribe-speak-up Dare To Be Human: https://www.daretobehumanpodcast.com MOPCO Improv Theater: https://www.mopco.org STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2019 July 29-August 2: Storytelling bootcamp, CT Historical Society October 25-27: Storytelling workshop (beginner), Kripalu Center for Yoga and Heath December 6-8: Storytelling workshop (advanced), Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health RECOMMEDATIONS Elysha: Adam Sandler's Chris Farley song Matt: 3 Brilliant Moments from The Battle of the Bastards

Kat Koppett - Actor, entrepreneur, and business leader. Kat is a 25-year improv veteran, including stints with Theatresports companies in New York City (Freestyle Repertory Theatre) and San Francisco (BATS Improv). In 1995, TheaterWeek Magazine named Kat one of the year's "Unsung Heroes" for her creation of the improvisational theater format, Spontaneous Broadway, which is now performed regularly all over the world. She has taken her acting and improve skills and turned them into a leadership training organization. Kat's improve company' Mopco https://www.mopco.org/kat-koppett Kat's leadership training company https://www.koppett.com/ Kat's book, "Training to Imagine" https://www.amazon.com/Training-Imagine-Improvisational-Techniques-Creativity/dp/1579225926 We love to hear from our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at bela.and.mike@gmail.com We will answer your questions in a future episode. This podcast is produced by Bizi Media, they can be found at www.bizimedia.co Thanks for listening, Bela and Mike --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bela-musits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bela-musits/support

Kat is joined by one of our newest members and favorite humans, Mary Darcy! Mary shares a Dare to Be Human Story about celebrating failure and discovering that there can be gifts in our mistakes if we remain present enough to see them. Send us your questions, comments, episode ideas or your very own Dare to be Human stories to hello@daretobehumanpodcast.com or join the conversation on our facebook! Mary Darcy moved to Saratoga Springs from Brooklyn in elementary school and has recently made the migration back to the land of pizza and bagels with her husband, Peter. She graduated from The College of Saint Rose and spent most of her career in radio news. Before starting local news site and blog All Over Albany with partner Greg Dahlmann, she spent eight years producing nationally syndicated radio programs and creating National Science Foundation programs about women in STEM careers. Mary has been a regular presence in a number of area theaters, acting, producing and mentoring young artists.Original Music by Mark S. MerittLogo by Derek Walker

Alex is joined by Livia Armstrong as she shares a Dare to be Human Story about speaking up on public transportation. We discuss stepping out of your comfort zone, group dynamics, and creating the world you want to live in. Send us your questions, episode ideas and DTBH stories to hello@daretobehuman.com and follow us on Facebook! Livia Armstrong, a senior facilitator at Koppett and program coordinator for the Mopco Improv Theatre, studied theater and psychology at SUNY Fredonia. As a Koppett facilitator, Livia has delivered programs for diverse clients including the New York State Governor’s Office for Employee Relations, Russell Sage College, Greene County Women in Business, GreenTech High School, and multiple clients in the SUNY system. Livia is a co-author of the TD at Work issue “Listen Up!” (ATD 2017) with Kat Koppett and Michael Burns. She is a member of the Mopco Main Stage company, the Mop & Bucket Co..

Tobey Fitch is a longtime pal, colleague and mentor to our very own Kat Koppett. He is the president and founder of Fitch Associates, a leadership and strategy consultancy, which works with all the coolest companies. He helped lead the establishment of Apple University and has prepped speakers for their Worldwide Developers Conference. Fitch's resume also includes working for Prezi, a dynamic presenting software company, which he helped guide through a rapid period of growth as its Head of Strategy and People.We discuss how Kat and Tobey first met in Portland and how improv principles have seeped into his personal life. There is also discussion of Tobey's spirit animal and his related personal mission of spreading friendship and connectedness. At the end of the episode Tobey shares an incredibly touching story about daring to be human in the most devastating times.Tobey Fitch BioLogo by Derek Walker Theme Music: Blue Dot Sessions - Planting Flags

Erika and her guest Kat Koppett, Founder of Koppett + Company, discuss the value of using story and improvisation to build creative leaders and they'll share practical ways leaders can become more effective utilizing the benefits of improv right away.

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Kat Koppett is the CEO & President of Koppett a coaching and consulting company specializing in the use of theatre and storytelling techniques to enhance individual and organizational performance. Her book on how to use improvisational theatre techniques for organizational development, Training to Imagine: Practical Improvisational Theatre Techniques to Enhance Creativity, Teamwork, Leadership and Learning, is considered a seminal work in the field of Applied Improv, and is used in organizations around the world. She holds a BFA in Drama from New York University and an MA in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. Kat has designed and delivered training such diverse clients as Apple, Facebook, Prezi, the Clinton Global Initiative, Chanel, GE, Ellis, St. Peters Hospital, JPMorgan Chase, Eli Lilly, Skidmore and Havas Health. She has spoken twice at TEDx conferences, and has lectured at UC Berkeley, Stanford University, RPI and Skidmore. She is on the board of Northeast Ballet and the Consulting Alliance. Kat is a founding member of the Applied Improvisation Network and a member of co-owner of the Mopco Improv Theatre, the Capital Region’s premiere improvisational theatre company producing shows and classes daily on N. Jay St. (www.mopco.org) TheatreWeek Magazine named Kat one of the year’s “Unsung Heroes” for her creation of the completely improvised musical format, “Spontaneous Broadway”. www.koppett.com

“Story is the way our brain makes meaning of the world.” In this interview with Kat Koppett we discuss her career origins in theatre and how she went back into the classroom to explore the qualities of improvisation as a tool for training. We also talk about improv in different cultures, and get a great viewpoint of the historical development of the improv scene in the US. New York, USA. Kat (@kopco) is head of Koppett.com, a company specialising in the use of theatre, improv and storytelling techniques to enhance individual and group performance. Bullet points: Connecting to yourself and ‘the practive of living’ Cultural differences Raising the bar of training in the improv training field www.koppett.com… Continue Reading The post Kat Koppett | Storytelling appeared first on Rocket Steps. The art of communication..

Kat Koppett is the author of "Training to Imagine: Practical Improvisational Theatre Techniques to Enhance Creativity, Teamwork, Leadership, and Learning", published by Stylus Publishing Inc. Kat holds a B.F.A. in Drama from New York University and an M.A. in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University.She specializes in applying improvisational theatre techniques to the organizational stage to improve individual and group performance. Her clients include JPMorganChase, Apple, GE, Havas Health, Kaiser-Permanente, NYSID and Eli Lilly. TheaterWeek Magazine named Kat one of the year's "Unsung Heroes" for her creation of the improvisational theater format, Spontaneous Broadway, which is now performed regularly around the world. She has been seen in television ads for Pillsbury, Quaker Oats, and Dr Pepper (she was a Pepper!). Her short play, Don't Get Around Much Anymore, was a winner in Playground's Emerging Playwrights Festival. She is currently the Training Director of and a performer with the Albany, NY based improv company, The Mop & Bucket Company. About the host John Register: Paralympic Silver Medalist | Certified Speaking Professional and International Speaker | Author | American Long Jump Record Holder | Gulf War Veteran | Disability Rights Advocate | Amputee | and Home-made Waffle Lover.  Showing businesses, military service members and college students how to create life’s new normal. Click HERE to book John to speak for your organization.  

I am Kathy Klotz-Guest, founder of Keeping it Human, coming to you live from San Jose, CA, in the heart of Silicon Valley.   Keeping it Human is about using human-speak and marketing storytelling to drive results. We are a jargon-monoxide-poisoning free podcast. Innovation Leadership, Agility and Applied Improv Improvisation has reached a tipping point in business. It's taught in b-schools and used by top companies to teach employees to be more innovative, adaptable, and to improve business performance. As an improviser and marketer, I know adaptability is critical to market success in dynamic environments. Join me Thursday, Dec 12, for a chat with my fellow improviser-in-chief, Kat Koppett, about how to apply improv to increase your agility and innovation leadership!  About Kat Kat is the Founder of Koppett and Company, a company that specializes in personal and professional performance.   She is the author of Training to Imagine: Practical Improvisational Theatre Techniques to Enhance Creativity, Teamwork, Leadership, and Learning. Kat has designed and delivered programs for such diverse clients as the Clinton Global Initiative, Apple, Chanel, Eli Lilly, GE, and more in places such as India, Brazil, Paris, Budapest and Oklahoma. Her areas of focus include executive coaching, leadership, communication, and creativity facilitation. She has given two TEDx talks on the use of improv to enhance non-theatrical performance. Kat performs with and is a Co-Director of The Mop & Bucket Theatre Company   Her most fulfilling improv gig is playing Mama to daughter, Lia.

Jon talk's to Kat about Improvisation, Life and how Improv will save the world.