Podcast appearances and mentions of norm laviolette

In this final segment of Norm's talk with Mike, Jen, and Kevin, the four of them cover topics including but not limited to how to stay calm, the different types of leadership, and the four most feared words in Norm's companies.Want to comment or ask Norm a question that might get answered on the podcast? Drop us a line at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com! You can find Norm and all his upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and other links at his website normlaviolette.com

In this second part of Norm's conversation with Mike, Jen, and Kevin, the four of them talk about achieving perfection, career milestones, and what keeps them all going.Want to comment or ask Norm a question that might get answered on the podcast? Drop us a line at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com! You can find Norm and all his upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and other links at his website normlaviolette.com

In this episode Norm sits down with Mike Lemieux and Jen MacDonald of HGTV's Houses with History along with their good friend Kevin Harrington. The four of them chat about the time it takes to succeed, how comedy leads to successful entrepreneurs, and the value of leaving one's comfort zone. Want to comment or ask Norm a question that might get answered on the podcast? Drop us a line at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com! You can find Norm and all his upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and other links at his website normlaviolette.com

In this continuation of the business meeting between Norm and Urbanity Dance, Norm gives some excellent advice to a fellow CEO.Want to comment or ask Norm a question that might get answered on the podcast? Drop us a line at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com! You can find Norm and all his upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and other links at his website normlaviolette.com

In this episode, Norm sits down with the people behind Boston's Urbanity Dance to chat about collaboration, big ideas, and the intersection between dance and comedy.Want to comment or ask Norm a question that might get answered on the podcast? Drop us a line at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com! You can find Norm and all his upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and other links at his website normlaviolette.com

This episode takes us back in time a few years to an interview Norm did for a local reporter at the Duxbury Mass restaurant Tsang's Cafe. Norm answers questions about his book, his career, and his future!Want to comment or ask Norm a question that might get answered on the podcast? Drop us a line at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com! You can find Norm and all his upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and other links at his website normlaviolette.com

This episode brings you back to the Sam Adams brewery where Norm leads a handful of exercises for their corporate team. Topics covered include how to create as a group, having a can do culture, and how to deal with a devil's advocate.Want to comment or ask Norm a question that might get answered on the podcast? Drop us a line at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com! You can find Norm and all his upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and other links at his website normlaviolette.com

This episode takes you to the Sam Adams brewery where Norm leads their employees through one of his corporate trainings. The segment you are bout to hear focuses on the power of yes, the power of no, an how to manage expectation vs reality.Want to comment or ask Norm a question that might get answered on the podcast? Drop us a line at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com! You can find Norm and all his upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and other links at his website normlaviolette.com

Norm continues to chat with his good friend Jonathan Bekemeir this week. They chat about what a class taught by Jonathan might look like were he to work for the Improv Asylum Training Center.Check out Jonathan's website here!Reach out via email at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com to find out more about Norm's upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and more. Or just drop a line to say hello!You can find Norm and all of his links at his website normlaviolette.com

In this episode Norm sits down with his good friend Jonathan Bekemeir. Jonathan is a prolific Boston based filmmaker who has produced commercials you have absolutely seen many times. Norm and Jonathan talk about making professional connections, long term goals, and building for the future. Check out Jonathan's website here!Reach out via email at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com to find out more about Norm's upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and more. Or just drop a line to say hello!You can find Norm and all of his links at his website normlaviolette.com

In this episode, Norm talks about his creative process behind writing his book, how to maintain a high quality of work when there is a high quantity of work, how to build professional casts, and how to retain your audience.Reach out via email at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com to find out more about Norm's upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and more. Or just drop a line to say hello!You can find Norm and all of his links at his website normlaviolette.com

In today's episode you're going to hear Norm answer some more questions from our Training Center students. Some of the things discussed are the reasons why comedy "works", how relaxation leads to success, the biggest differences between stand up and improv, and memorable disasters.Reach out via email at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com to find out more about Norm's upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and more. Or just drop a line to say hello!You can find Norm and all of his links at his website normlaviolette.com

In this episode we're taking you back to San Diego to the big HR conference that Norm led a keynote at. In this part of that conference, you're going to hear Norm lead a couple of fun exercises that focus on negating, agreeing, trust, and status.Reach out via email at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com to find out more about Norm's upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and more. Or just drop a line to say hello!You can find Norm and all of his links at his website normlaviolette.com

Today's episode is a chunk of a business meeting Norm had with Tito Jackson and Justin Brown, the men behind Apex Noire, Boston's newest and best dispensary, located over on State Street. Norm and Tito chat about exclusivity, barriers to entry, and how commodity is often a race to the bottom.Head over to apexnoire.com to learn more about Tito and his amazing business!Want to comment or ask Norm a question that might get answered on the podcast? Drop us a line at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com! You can find Norm and all his upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and other links at his website normlaviolette.com

In this episode Norm sits down with Ryan Johansen, Member of Improv Asylum's House Teams and CEO of his own professional development company "Stress Less And Get More Done". Norm and Ryan chat about the benefits of taking improv classes, what happens when you find yourself working too hard, and how to get yourself out of a rut.You can find Ryan on Linkedin here.You can find Ryan's company here.

In this episode, Norm talks about living up to the quality of the content that you produce, the need to just go out and find what you're looking for, and then he gives an abridged version of the evolution of Improv Asylum.Reach out via email at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com to find out more about Norm's upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and more. Or just drop a line to say hello!You can find Norm and all of his links at his website normlaviolette.com

This episode is a portion of a great keynote that Norm led in San Diego at a huge HR conference where he took everyone through an ideation and positive reinforcement exercise. There's always lots of fun and often weird things that happen on these keynote stages. We hope you enjoy this prime example of that! Reach out via email at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com to find out more about Norm's upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and more. Or just drop a line to say hello!You can find Norm and all of his links at his website normlaviolette.com

In this episode Norm sits down with Eitan Levine, who you may recognize from the hit series on TikTok, "Jewish or Antisemitic?". Norm and Eitan chat about his upcoming show at AsylumNYC, "That's Sooo Jewish", breaking world records, content creation, and the intersection of Judaism and comedy.You can find Eitan on Instagram and TikTok @eitanthegoalieFind Eitan on Instagram hereFind Eitan on TikTok hereReach out via email at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com to find out more about Norm's upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and more. Or just drop a line to say hello!You can find Norm and all of his links at his website normlaviolette.com

In this very fun episode, Norm answers a question he's been waiting to get asked, what does he do everyday as a CEO? Along with answering that, Norm talks about the difference between owning a company and owning a job, empowering others, and how to draw audiences to you.Reach out via email at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com to find out more about Norm's upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and more. Or just drop a line to say hello!You can find Norm and all of his links at his website normlaviolette.com

In this episode, Norm continues to chat with his good friend Kris Meyer. This time he and Kris answer questions from some of the Asylum's students about how to overcome barriers to entry, transitioning from stage to screen to stream, how to manage the time it takes to create, and what they would tell their younger selves today.You can find Kris @muddhousemedia on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Reach out via email at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com to find out more about Norm's upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and more. Or just drop a line to say hello!You can find Norm and all of his links at his website normlaviolette.com

In this episode Norm sits down with his good friend Kris Meyer who you may recognize as the producer of many of the Farrelly Brother's films such as Fever Pitch, Me Myself and Irene, and Dumb and Dumber. Kris tells stories about his life, what it takes to get into the film industry, and how he knows icons such as Adam Sandler and Tina Turner. You can find Kris @muddhousemedia on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Reach out via email at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com to find out more about Norm's upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and more. Or just drop a line to say hello!You can find Norm and all of his links at his website normlaviolette.com

In this great episode, Norm answers questions at a student Q&A at the Asylum CoLab. He talks about the cross section between humor and wellness, the physiological effects of laughter, and taking risks and taking chances.Reach out via email at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com to find out more about Norm's upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and more. Or just drop a line to say hello!You can find Norm and all of his links at his website normlaviolette.com

On this episode of Beyond The Norm, Norm talks with award winning comedian and writer Paul Mecurio about what it takes to keep reinventing yourself and taking risks. Along the way we get to hear a voicemail from Sir Paul himself, and the right way to “shoot your shot”!You can find Paul on Instagram at @paulmecurioYou can find Paul on Twitter at @PaulMecurioListen to Inside Out With Paul Mecurio HereReach out via email at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com to find out more about Norm's upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and more. Or just drop a line to say hello!You can find Norm and all of his links at his website normlaviolette.com

In this episode Norm talks about his dream meeting, the fact that your parent's only job is keeping you alive, and why you shouldn't listen to your parents when trying to pursue your dreams.Reach out via email at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com to find out more about Norm's upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and more. Or just drop a line to say hello!You can find Norm and all of his links at his website normlaviolette.com

Beyond The Norm is back! In this episode, Norm sits down with broadcast legend Jordan Rich, of WBZ and host of "On Mic with Jordan Rich." Norm and Jordan chat about everything that's been going on since our last episode, so you'll hear about our brand new facility, the Asylum CoLab, you'll hear about how the theater has been doing, and what we've been up to. All that and more on this episode of Beyond The Norm. Reach out via email at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com to find out more about Norm's upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and more. Or just drop a line to say hello!You can find Norm and all of his links at his website normlaviolette.com

Episode #62 features author and entrepreneur Norm Laviolette! He is the owner of comedy clubs, Laugh Boston and Improv Asylum. He also wrote the book "The Art of Making Shit Up". You can follow him on social media @beyond_the_norm_and!

Norm LaViolette is the CEO and co-founder of the Improv Asylum. He is also a comedian, actor, author, corporate trainer, public speaker and a serial entrepreneur. In this conversation we talk about how Covid-19 has effected his business, what he's doing about it, and how the correct mindset can find opportunities even in the midst of a pandemic. Norm is an incredibly positive person and a lot of fun to talk to!

Everyone loves a crossover! This week Norm takes the role of guest as we feature the conversation he had with radio show host Louie b. Free on his own show "BrainFood from the Heartland - The Louie b. Free Radio Show". Norm and Louie chat about current events, life lessons, and using Spongebob as an escape from reality. You can find Louie on Facebook hereor atlouiefreeshow.comDonate to No Rest For The Wicked Funny hereCheck out our new biweekly streaming show Anything For Money here

Swords and axes and armor, oh my! Four time World Champion and eight time U.S. Champion Jaye Brooks joins Norm this week for a very peaceful talk about his field of work that is anything but. Jaye is the owner and founder of The Knights Hall, an armored combat training and fitness center with the mission to explore the best ways possible to motivate, train, and educate combatants and grow the sport of armored combat in North America and beyond. For more info, go to http://www.theknightshall.com/ or https://www.armoredcombatsports.com/You can also find The Knights Hall and Jaye on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @TheKnightsHall and @sirjaye respectively.Questions for Jaye? You can email him directly at jaye@armoredsports.com Donate to No Rest For The Wicked Funny here: www.improvasylum.com/shows/norestCheck out our new biweekly streaming show Anything For Money here: Improvasylum.com/live

Character extraordinaire and lover of pugs, Vicki Hanes joins Norm this week. Vicki tells Norm what it was like living in New York City at the height of the pandemic. They also discuss the question of how many years it takes to get to the main stage. In the moment it may feel like two is enough, but there is always more to learn.  You can find Vicki on Instagram @TheyoungvicDonate to No Rest For The Wicked Funny here: www.improvasylum.com/shows/norest

You know her from hit shows like Leverage, Clipped, and so many more but Norm knows her from the early days of The Asylum; Lisa Schurga is our guest today. All the way from Los Angeles, Lisa and Norm talk inground pools, auditioning vs. burgers, knowing when to move on to the next big thing, and getting the second best reading from a local psychic.  See Lisa at the GroundlingsLisa's Twitter: @lisaschurgaDonate to No Rest For The Wicked Funny here: www.improvasylum.com/shows/norest

Doug DiPietro takes a break from being an absolute star and joins Norm in the studio this week. Doug and Improv Asylum go way back, all the way to 2003, so he has tons of juicy stories to tell. From cruise ships to drag shows to fake-orgasm-offs with drunk bachelorette parties, Doug shares some never before heard tales from the early days of the Asylum.Doug's Instagram: @WinedietDonate to No Rest For The Wicked Funny here: www.improvasylum.com/shows/norest 

Self proclaimed renaissance man Trevor Livingston joins us on the show this week to tell his story.  From public school public defender to manager at a multi-million dollar seafood restaurant all the way to main stage at Improv Asylum in Boston and New York, Trevor takes us through his pre, post, and present (in that order) time with Improv Asylum. Also, BEES! You can find Trevor on Twitter at @HoagieJR Donate to No Rest For The Wicked Funny here: www.improvasylum.com/shows/norest

We hope you've brushed up on your Chinese for this week's episode! International improviser Jesse Appell joins Norm to discuss the comedy scene in China and his surprising rise to fame within it. Jesse's FacebookJesse's YoutubeJesse's TwitterJesse's InstagramWeibo: @艾杰西Bilibili: 爱笑的艾杰西 Donate to No Rest For The Wicked Funny here: www.improvasylum.com/shows/norest

You can find Alex at:Instagram: @SayAnythingAlexFacebook: TDSx2Www.thedavissisters.com Donate to No Rest For The Wicked Funny here: www.improvasylum.com/shows/norest

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You can find Dan's law practice at http://www.honestlawoffice.comDonate to No Rest For The Wicked Funny here: www.improvasylum.com/shows/norest

Kiley is an actor with The Second City Chicago and will be featured on an up coming episode of the Those Who Aunt podcast follow them @ThoseWhoAunt on Instagram and ITunes!IG: @KileyFitzTwitter: @Kiley FitzgeraldDonate to No Rest For The Wicked Funny here: www.improvasylum.com/shows/norest

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Travis' website: www.liveyesand.comTravis' book: https://preview.tinyurl.com/ycwfy2gzTravis' Social Media: @LiveYesAndEuphrates: https://www.euphrates.org/

In this Special Edition of Work Human Radio, a long-time friend of WorkHuman, Norm LaViolette of the Improve Assylum in Boston and New York. He talks about the impact of Covid on his business, and different ways we can get through the crisis with a little bit of laughter.

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Host Mike Wood chats with Norm Laviolette, founder of the Improv Asylum and author of the new book, The Art of Making Shit Up. Norm has also been a speaker at WorkHuman Live for the last four years. He and Mike talk about his book, and his approach to team building. The Improv Approach Norm started Improv Asylum with his partners 21 years ago. Soon they were asking themselves how they could expand and bring the principles of improv to the workplace. He says that their IP was that they were able to create teams in a pressurized environment, a valuable skill in the business world. They created a program based on improv principles, that taught businesses how to build teams and cultures. Norm says that they wanted to address common challenges such as how to help teams work better together and build better ideas, as well as create healthy cultures where people want to listen to each other and are okay with taking appropriate risks and sometimes failing. Today, he gets to share these principles around the world. Your Job Is To Get Good Mike asks how Norm got started with launching his book. Norm responds that his clients kept asking him if he had written a book that they could use as a resource. It was when Wiley, the publisher, approached him that he finally decided to write one. The lesson in this, he says, is that if you put yourself out and start doing stuff, you attract people to you. That’s how we find a lot of the speakers for WorkHuman Live, Mike comments. Norm emphasizes that your job is to get so good with your message that people will find you. It may not be as quickly as you want, but keep going nonetheless. When you start working,  you’re taking the steps to greater things. Laughter Is Good Medicine Mike has taken an Improv Asylum class and he has thoroughly enjoyed it. Laughing with people is valuable, Norm says. You’re relieving stress and that’s always a good thing. There’s a deeper strategy as well: when people start laughing, they relax. When they relax, they're willing to think differently or hear messages that they would have been closed off to before. Laughter is really good medicine. Resources Get the book: The Art of Making Shit Up See Norm Laviolette at WorkHuman Live 2020 

Norm Laviolette is the co-founder and CEO of Improv Asylum, IA Innovation and Asylum Gaming and Esports (AGE). He has performed, directed or produced more than 10,000 improvisational comedy shows on three continents. He brings the experience of building companies from the ground up into multi-million dollar businesses. His new book, The Art of Making Sh!t Up: How to Work Together to Become an Unstoppable Powerhouse (Wiley, May 7, 2019), describes how the techniques of improv can transform teams into more powerful, creative and healthy organizations. “stop giving a shit about what other people think about you. That's my best advice. It's irrelevant what they think about you. It's nothing, it's air, it's ether. You need to stop that and you need to say this is what I believe and this is what I'm trying to do. You may succeed, you may fail. Either way though what others think about you is irrelevant to either of those outcomes ”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-7fj

Writing a business book is a delicate balancing act between being fully yourself and being fully in service of your reader. How do you "do you" to the max, without tipping over into self-indulgence or over-sharing?  In the last few episodes of The Extraordinary Business Book Club we've explored this question from a number of angles. In this Best Bits episode, discover: Karen Skidmore on how writing a book deepens and shifts your own thinking Andrew Hill on curiosity, clarity and curation Nancy Youssef on the vulnerability involved in telling your own story  Chris Hirst on the discipline of what to include and what to leave out   Norm Laviolette on writing in your own way and owning your material Marianne Cantwell on recognising that what worked for you won't work for everyone Kelly Glover on pitching your message to fit the audience. 

Interview with Improv Asylum Leader Norm Laviolette Developing a creation mindset, where you begin to see possibilities everywhere, is a learned skill. The chances of landing on a good business idea are improved exponentially by incorporating a wide range of viewpoints. Applying techniques of improvisational comedy helps in proactively coming up with new ideas that build business innovation. The ability to build off of other’s ideas invariably leads to unexpected places, and can get you from business-start concept to full-blown success. Richard “Capt’n” Henderson and Sherilyn Colleen interview Norm Laviolette (iainnovation.com), to help us better “Make S H” up, Norm Laviolette has been performing, directing and producing live comedy for more than 2 decades; and is author of “The Art of Making SH!T Up.” Subjects discussed in Podcast include: How Norm made the leap from improvisational comedy to corporate trainingWhat are some misconceptions around how innovation happens?What obstacles get in the way of maximizing our creative potential?How practices from improv and “making it up” help us to overcome these creative obstaclesHow can improv help you determine when a business idea is worth pursuing? Subscribe to Home Business TV YouTube Channel (Click)  Visit the Podcast Website Episode Sponsor:  The Magic Wand Company * magicwandcompany.com  Interview Guest:

Interview with Improv Asylum Leader Norm Laviolette Developing a creation mindset, where you begin to see possibilities everywhere, is a learned skill. The chances of landing on a good business idea are improved exponentially by incorporating a wide range of viewpoints. Applying techniques of improvisational comedy helps in proactively coming up with new ideas that build business innovation. The ability to build off of other’s ideas invariably leads to unexpected places, and can get you from business-start concept to full-blown success. Richard “Capt’n” Henderson and Sherilyn Colleen interview Norm Laviolette (iainnovation.com), to help us better “Make S H” up, Norm Laviolette has been performing, directing and producing live comedy for more than 2 decades; and is author of “The Art of Making SH!T Up.” Subjects discussed in Podcast include: How Norm made the leap from improvisational comedy to corporate trainingWhat are some misconceptions around how innovation happens?What obstacles get in the way of maximizing our creative potential?How practices from improv and “making it up” help us to overcome these creative obstaclesHow can improv help you determine when a business idea is worth pursuing? Subscribe to Home Business TV YouTube Channel (Click)  Visit the Podcast Website Episode Sponsor:  The Magic Wand Company * magicwandcompany.com  Interview Guest:

• How techniques used by improv actors can be applied to business • “That audience is often drunk and yelling at them” The laughter of an audience at a comedy improv keeps comedians going. But those warriors of the standup wars are also using techniques that can help business leaders be more effective. So says Norm Laviolette, who has been performing, directing or producing live comedy for more than 20 years. His new book, “The Art of Making Sh!t Up: How to Work Together to Become an Unstoppable Powerhouse,” describes how the techniques of improv can transform teams into more powerful, creative and healthy organizations. Listen to Norm Laviolette in this week's exclusive CVBT Audio Interview Podcast:

If you need some encouragement to write in your own voice, this could be just what you need. Norm Laviolette could have called his book 'Developing a Creative Mindset': instead, he stayed true to his roots and wrote 'The Art of Making Sh!t Up'.  In this conversation we discuss finding your voice, taking control of your life, and seeing what comes up. And also softball coaching, because improv, creativity and business success are all based on noticing unexpected connections and having the courage to act on them. 

Norm is the author of “The Art of Making Sh!t Up: How to Work Together to Become an Unstoppable Powerhouse and talks about how he made the leap from improvisational comedy to corporate training. He also talks about the obstacles that get in the way of maximizing our creative potential and the misconceptions around how innovation happens.W: theartofmakingshitup.comF: facebook.com/norm.lavioletteT: twitter.com/normlaviolette

Why do people have nightmares? Do they serve a purpose? This episode begins with some fascinating facts about nightmares and the people who have them. https://www.prevention.com/health/g20516173/6-creepy-things-you-never-knew-about-your-nightmares/Where do good ideas come from? Good ideas typically blossom in environments that encourage people to express their ideas. Yet we often shoot down people’s ideas before they have a chance to develop. One place that does NOT happens is in improv theater. That’s where someone throws out an idea and everyone adds to it to see if they can make it interesting or funny. And there may be a real lesson there for the rest of us according to Norm LaViolette an improv performer, founder of Improv Asylum in Boston and author of a book called The Art of Making it Up: Using the Principles of IMPROV to Become an Unstoppable Force (https://amzn.to/2YLvegE). Norm consults major corporations on how to use the skills of improv to nurture great ideas and he joins me to share his strategies with you.I know I’ve heard the advice that if you fake a smile that it can actually make you feel better. Or could it be that faking a smile when you don’t feel happy can actually make you feel worse? Listen and find out what the research says. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-02/msu-sfa022211.phpYou probably wouldn’t have guessed off the top of your head that mosquitoes are our deadliest predator - but they are according to Tim Winegard, a professor of history and political science at Colorado Mesa University and author of the book The Mosquito:A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator (https://amzn.to/31pWnHV). Tim joins me to offer a fascinating explanation of how the mosquito has killed more people and changed the course of history in ways you never knew.

Norm Laviolette shares his wisdom and some industry knowledge that is useful in business but also in regular life. If improv is hard so is his message as well. Not because the topic is difficult to understand but because the things sound so obvious and simple, yet so hard to carry out in practice.

Everybody is creative. But we let the fear of looking stupid hold us back. Norm Laviolette contends that if we keep practicing and push through feeling foolish, we WILL survive—and be that much stronger for it! In fact, he believes that the first step to greatness is sucking, and we have to say Yes, and to opportunities for growth, especially when it scares us. Norm is a 20-year veteran of comedy and entertainment, having performed, directed or produced more than 10,000 shows and workshops all over the world. He also serves as cofounder and CEO of Improv Asylum, a nationally-acclaimed professional improv and sketch comedy theatre based in Boston. Norm’s new book, The Art of Making Sh!t Up, explores how comedy and improv techniques can help people achieve beyond their expectations—both personally and professionally. Today, Norm joins Emerald to explain how he realized comedy was not just something he could do, but something he HAD to do. He discusses his transition from performer to CEO, sharing his early recognition that he would have to make his own opportunities and offering insight around the business side of show business. Listen in as Norm weighs in on practicing your creativity and saying Yes, and to the right projects! What You Will Learn How humor gave Norm a seat at the table with his funny family The moment Norm realized comedy was something he HAD to do Norm’s early recognition of the need to make his own opportunities Norm’s belief that everybody is creative but self-talk holds us back How to push through feeling foolish and develop your creativity How Norm used the improv principle of Yes, and in writing his book Norm’s insight that opportunities come from serving other people How Norm defines courage as trying things BECAUSE we’re afraid Why Norm refers to improv class as the gym for the mind How to earn what you deserve based on your contribution to society How money, love and intellectual curiosity help Norm choose projects How Norm celebrates accomplishments by taking time to disconnect Connect with Norm Laviolette Improv Asylum The Art of Making Sh!t Up by Norm Laviolette Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Resources National Publicity Summit This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Norm shares his experiences in Improv and how is relates to life and business. Improv is an excellent way to learn how to react to life and the principle of "Yes and" is powerful for creating new ideas and collaborating.    Take away: Take the first step there is nothing to be afraid of.    Action step: Where can you use "Yes and"?   Money Learnings: Norm grew up in a blue collar family and learned to work hard from an early age.  His parents taught him that he could do anything he wanted.   Bio:  Norm Laviolette is the co-founder and CEO of Improv Asylum, He has performed, directed or produced more than 10,000 improvisational comedy shows on three continents. He brings the experience of building companies from the ground up into multi-million dollar businesses. His new book, The Art of Making Sh!t Up: How to Work Together to Become an Unstoppable Powerhouse , describes how the techniques of improv can transform teams into more powerful, creative and healthy organizations.   Highlights from this episode: Show notes page   Norm learned to be funny from a young age.  The first step to greatness is sucking. People don't think about us as much as we think they do. Why take an improv class? Creating ownership of ideas.  Creating a team to work in a pressurized environment.  Expanding the pool of great ideas.  Building thicker skin.  Don't provide attention to the 1-2% who don't support your ideas. The book - The Art of Making Sh!t Up.  The power of laughter.  The voice in your head that holds you back.  The domino theory.  Nobody knows anything, including me.  The numbers behind the business.  How do you value yourself in the market? Be in the groove, not the rut.   https://www.improvasylum.com/ Book on Amazon Twitter @normlaviolette @improvasylum @improvasylumnyc @iainnovation  @laughboston   Instagram beyond_the_norm_and improvasylum improvasylumNYC LaughBoston LinkedIn normlaviolette improvasylum   Facebook Norm Laviolette Improv Asylum Laugh Boston Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom! Thanks for listening! If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul https://www.facebook.com/richersoul http://richersoul.com/ rocky@richersoul.com Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

I suck at improv. I've dabbled in it here and there, but I love it because it challenges me in all the ways I need to grow. I've been known to “prescribe” improv to clients, but they often don't end up taking a class. The fear of looking stupid holds a lot of people back from even trying it. Improv offers a huge number of lessons about life and business. It's another tool to add to your toolkit to broaden who you are. After all, if you work out the same muscles day in and day out, there will be a plateau where you don't see growth. We have to constantly push ourselves to try things that challenge us in new ways and knock us off our balance. To dive deeper into the lessons of improv, I've brought on improvisational comedy expert Norm Laviolette. As co-founder and CEO of Improv Asylum, IA innovation and A.G.E., Norm brings corporate as well as military experience toward the continued development and expansion of Improv Asylum's theatrical and IA Innovation's business divisions. Prior to a career in comedy and teaching, Norm worked in the marketing and PR industries in New York City.  He is a former member of the Massachusetts and Vermont Army National Guards and a graduate of the Vermont Military Academy's Officer Candidate School. Norm continues to lead Improv Asylum's strategic business and artistic vision locally, nationally and globally. To learn how to use lessons from improv in your life and business, download this episode now. THE COMPLETION WARRIOR   “Where can we go if we don't constantly think in a linear way?” - Norm Laviolette Highlights - Improv is a gym for the mind. Get over the fear of looking dumb by taking an improv class. Your brain will start to rewire itself to realize that “looking dumb” not that bad. It's about managing and taking appropriate risk. Improv teaches you to always make the other person look good, make a choice, and listen. It helps you build on other people's ideas. People connect with energy and passion. Improv helps you be ok with being yourself. Heightening is adding on in nonlinear ways. Patiently Impatient: you have no idea where the scene is going to go, but you get used to that feeling while being impatient about jumping into the scene. Guest Contact - Norm's Website Norm's Twitter Norm's Book The Art of Making Sh!t Up Contact Jeffrey - Website Coaching support My book, LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer's Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible is now available! Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share!  Resources - Have Your Website Brand Message Reviewed! Is your website and are all your marketing materials speaking the right LINGO of your ideal customers? Often it's not which is why you're not converting traffic and leads to clients and attracting your most profitable customers. Fill out the simple LINGO Review application and I'll take a look at your website. If I have suggestions for you to improve your brand message (I almost always do), we'll set up a complimentary 30-minute call to discuss. A select number of websites are also chosen for my LINGO Review Video Series. Fill out the application today and let's get your business speaking the right LINGO! Music by Jawn

Is art inherently valuable? The Family doesn't cost you anything. Meanwhile a two foot tall metal rabbit is "worth" $91,000,000. We may not have gone to art school, but that disparity seems a little wider than can be explained by a four year degree. Norm's book is more valuable than this show and dispenses significantly more wisdom than a metal sculpture, so we can say with certainty that it is in fact art. The Art of Making Sh!t Up: Using the Principles of Improv to Become an Unstoppable PowerhouseBook Link- amzn.to/2HtrGcvSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join Divya Parekh and Norm Laviolette, CEO of Improv Asylum, as they explore in the show itself how Improv can build communication skills. Norm shares how people can break silos to build the trust factor such that teams can communicate and collaborate to achieve the common outcome. They also shed light on how mindfulness and Improv go hand in hand. Mindfulness allows you to immerse yourself in the moment, actively listen to the other, and create possibility.This show is broadcast live on Mondays 8PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Norm and Patrick talk about overcoming fear and planning an epic motorcycle trip. Who is Patrick? Listen to find out. There is nothing to be scared of, I promise.

Wait, Dump Albums? Yes, Dump Albums. Norm mentioned he likes titles to hold mystery rather than information, so, Dump Albums! Along with the titular topic Norm announces something pretty big! Something that one of you listeners will have the chance to win.

It's been a while since we've had a guest on the show but this one was certainly worth the wait. Joining us today is Main Stage actor John MacGregor. From California to Cape Cod, John tells us his story of where he started, where he went, and how he (almost never) got to where he was going. Other topics discussed include literal garage bands, exceptionally poor advice, and the importance of learning from your mistakes. (Speaking of mistakes, we are still working through some audio inconsistencies) (Music credit: Judea "THC") Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

In this episode the crew talks "work life balance" and how different people at different places in their lives manage the balancing act. Other topics hit upon include secret comedy shows, smoked meat, and a new twist on brunch. Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

Following up from last week's episode, Norm now takes Joey's question of how to compartmentalize when going to your place of work while not working. Other discussion topics include Boise Idaho, showing rather than telling, the difference and growth of performers from day one to their last show, and the oddly consistent way relationships work in the comedy industry. Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

Norm asked Joey and Ari to each bring a discussion topic to the table. This week the crew tackles Ari's choice of House Teams. Listen to learn about how the program started, how it has grown, and among many other things, the difference between earning and deserving. Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

2018 was one hell of a year! But that's the past now. Everyone is talking about 2019 these days. Us included! We discuss some upcoming plans and drop some hints about potential business ventures. Also history, and not the company's history either, but the country's. Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world. .

After a week off, Norm hosts another question and answer session with Joey and Ari. Topics discussed include what's next in the entertainment industry, Joey's show Lit Night, how we assign value to what we offer, and the impact of tradition. Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

Improv Asylum is 20 years old! Norm brings us back to the beginning and then answers Joey and Ari's questions as they work their way through the next two decades. Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

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Norm Laviolette is the owner of Improv Asylum and Laugh Boston.   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the I’m Not Joking community today: petermcgraw,.org Peter McGraw Twitter Peter McGraw LinkedIn

Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

The Improv Saved My Life Episode #64 (Norm Laviolette Co-Owner of Improv Asylum and Laugh Boston) In this episode Tom is joined by Norm Laviolette (Co-Owner of Improv Asylum and Laugh Boston) and co hosts, Bill Fryer (Improv Asylum House Teams, “BusCow”) and Stephanie Simon (“My Dinosaur Life”). A truly inspirational episode that is a MUST listen. Topics discusses include Norm’s background including his years racing motorcycles, confidence, mitigating and taking risks, improv, the formation and history of Improv Asylum, changing casts and a ton of other topics. Check out Norm’s businesses Improv Asylum (ww.improvasylum.com) and Laugh Boston (www.laughboston.com) Check out Bill, Tom and My DinoSaur Life perform at The Riot Theater in JP this Saturday, 2/14 (Valentine’s Day) at 8:00pm at “I Choo-Choo-Choose You! A Valentine’s Day Improv Extravaganza”. Get Tickets Here: http://www.theriottheater.com/i-choo-choo-choose-you.html Do me a favor and subscribe and rate "The Improv Saved My Life Podcast” on iTunes at this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b.i.t.s-boston-improv-talk/id786818514?mt=2 Help Suffolk University's improv team "Seriously Bent", winners of this year's New England Regional College Improv Tournament go to Chicago to compete for the College National Title by supporting their GOFUNDME page. Every bit helps! http://www.gofundme.com/irvwdg