Podcasts about using improv

In this episode of the Helping Families Be Happy podcast, produced by Familius Publishing, host Christopher Robbins chats with author and former theater teacher Christopher Mannino about how parents can transform their relationships with children through the power of play. Drawing from his upcoming book, Making It Up: A Revolutionary Way to Bond with Kids Through Play, Mannino shares theater-inspired techniques like improv, emotional recall, and role-playing to help parents strengthen emotional connections, manage stress, and make everyday moments magical. This episode is filled with actionable tips for parents, caregivers, and educators who want to boost child development, encourage creativity, and build lasting family bonds—all in just 10 minutes a day. Episode Highlights [02:00] Why Play Matters in Parenting: Manino discusses how intentional play builds emotional connections and creates “core memories” that last a lifetime. [06:45] Using Improv to Spark Imagination and Bonding: Learn how the “Yes, And” technique from improv theater can validate children's ideas, encourage creativity, and deepen parent-child relationships. [12:15] Emotional Anchors: Staying Present with Your Kids: Discover how emotional recall techniques from acting can help parents tune out distractions and focus fully during playtime. [17:30] Managing Tantrums and Stress Through Playfulness: Manino explains how humor, role-playing, and dramatic distractions can quickly defuse tension and improve emotional regulation for both kids and parents. [23:10] Real-Life Scenarios for Play-Based Parenting: Practical examples highlight how parents can turn challenging moments into bonding opportunities by incorporating play. [28:40] Inside Making It Up—A Guide to Playful Parenting: Get a preview of Manino's upcoming book, packed with strategies for making playtime more meaningful, fun, and transformative. Key Takeaways Prioritize Focused Playtime: Spend at least 10 minutes daily in distraction-free, imaginative play to build stronger emotional bonds. Say “Yes, And” to Creativity: Use improv techniques to encourage kids' ideas and boost their confidence. Stay Present with Emotional Anchors: Focus on positive memories to stay grounded and engaged, even during stressful days. Defuse Stress with Humor and Playfulness: Role-playing and humor are effective tools for managing tantrums and shifting moods. Make Play a Habit: Consistent, intentional play can strengthen communication, trust, and joy in parent-child relationships.  

About Kristen Brun Sharkey:Kristen Brun Sharkey is an executive coach and facilitator who spent 15 years leading teams in ad tech and marketing at major companies, including Yahoo, Verizon, and Hearst. She holds a Master's degree in Management, Strategy, and Leadership from Michigan State University and is an ICF-credentialed coach. Through her company, Emboldify, Kristen leverages techniques and principles from improv theatre to enhance leadership skills, helping leaders at all levels improve their decision-making, drive innovation, and execute effective change. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Kristen Brun Sharkey discuss:Using improvisation to strengthen leadership presence and decision-makingImprov techniques for driving innovation and creativity in businessImproving team dynamics with collaborative storytelling and communicationStrategies to overcome fear and resistance to creative activitiesIntegrating improv methods into structured leadership coaching Key Takeaways:The "one-word story" exercise helps reduce overthinking, improve collaboration, and build trust by having participants contribute spontaneously to a collective story.The "Yes, And" technique fosters psychological safety in brainstorming, ensuring all contributions are validated and promoting an inclusive, innovative environment.Improv-based leadership exercises help leaders build authentic presence, overcome imposter syndrome, and engage their teams more effectively.Practical debriefs with improv activities provide actionable insights, turning creative exercises into real-world applications that enhance leadership and teamwork skills. "One of the things I really picked up from improv... I actually had a teacher who called it ‘yoga for the inner critic'… it really leads toward being able to separate what is your intuition from what is just your inner judge trying to shut things down.” — Kristen Brun Sharkey Connect with Kristen Brun Sharkey:  Website: https://www.emboldify.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenbsharkey/Love and Leadership Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-and-leadership/id175796804212 Improv Exercises That Anyone Can Do on Their Own to Improve Their Leadership Skills: https://embldfy.link/bZUT   See Dean's TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel AlvarezAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

HFMA Senior Editor Paul Barr talks with health system CEO Alan Kaplan about how an improv class helped him advance his career.

Making Fun A Habit Series30 days to add fun into your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you in a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30 day book and I will be tackling each day as if it were a week and providing you insights on how you can use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items and tips. Yes, AndDoing improv is not about being funny, its about taking what your scene partner gives you and running with it. Improv doesn't just happen on the stage, it happens when two or more people get together and trust each other enough that they can go along with whatever the other person gives them. Yes it can be funny and usually is when professionals do improv, but they have taken the time to get to know each other in order to know what the next person will do. Life doesn't have a script, neither should your art. Question to ponderWhat seems exciting or scary about improv?How do you think improv can create some fun and impact specific areas of your life and work?Who do you know whom seems to be a master of improv? What makes them a master?Action item: Learn some improv exercises such as Yes And, One word at a time, Scene swap, hot potatoTips: Be prepared to failListen to your partnerBe specific Be HonestHave FunReach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT ChannelIG: @createartpodcastTwitter: @createartpodCreate Art Podcast Newslettertimothybrien.substack.comSpecial MessageIf you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see. Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz.I am trying to utilize YouTube more, so make sure to check out my

Have you considered using improv techniques to improve communication within your organization? After this episode with Jordan Hirsch and Sarah Filman, you'll want to! Sarah is the Founder of Playful Perspectives, and with experience as a product manager and certified coach, she brings unique insight to team building. Jordan is the Founder and CEO of FishTree who uses his experience in consulting, improv comedy, and public speaking to create “a world where fear doesn't hold good people back.” In this episode of the Amazing Teams Podcast, Sarah and Jordan take Doug and Una through a few improv games to highlight the differences between “yes, but…” and “yes, and…”, demonstrate what a supportive team looks like, and share with us how improv games can be applied in any organization. If you're looking for ways to create a more supportive team environment, this episode will give you some great practical advice on how to get started.Key Takeaways:• How “Yes, but…” shuts people down, while “Yes, and…” can effectively build people up while improving on their ideas in a collaborative process. Jordan takes Dough and Una through a game to demonstrate how this works.• Why do people need encouragement, even when they get the answer wrong? Sarah uses a game called “Five Things” to show how good it feels when you have a team to cheer you on, even when the stakes are low and the wins are small.• How we can bring an “improv mindset” into our leadership. And how this will create more adaptable, happy, and resilient teams. Key Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome(01:27) - Building Amazing Teams: Key Ingredients(01:58) - The Power of Improv in Professional Development(03:29) - Applied Improvisation: Skills for Life and Work(07:03) - Interactive Improv Game: Five Things(11:55) - The Value of Play and Laughter in Team Building(13:02) - Practicing Spontaneity and Affirmations(16:05) - Overcoming Objections to Playfulness(17:12) - Validating Concerns and Building Trust(18:27) - The Power of Connection Through Laughter(20:11) - Improv Mindset in Leadership(23:39) - Practical Exercises for Team Building(25:41) - The Yes, And Technique(30:36) - Sharing the TacosKey Topics Discussed:Amazing Teams, Doug Dosberg, Una Japundza, Jordan Hirsch, Sarah Filman, improv games, learning development, Playful Perspectives, FishTreeMentions:Leading with an Improv Mindset: https://improvmindset.fun/Jordan's Website: https://fishtree.co/aboutSarah's Website: https://www.playfulperspectives.com/Jordan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanhirsch/ Sarah LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahfilman/  Build Stronger, Connected, More Engaged Teams:https://heytaco.com/Use Coupon Code: AMAZINGTEAMS for 15% off for the first 3 months.About the Amazing Teams Podcast:We started this podcast because we love teams, especially amazing ones. Michael Jordan said it best, "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." This is what we're all about!Our mission is to help others build amazing teams by having authentic conversations with remarkable people who are building amazing teams. We will explore the tactics, strategies, and frameworks that have helped them succeed.The Amazing Teams Podcast is produced by HeyTaco. Please share your feedback with us here: 

Join the Modern Pain Pro communityIn this conversation, Mark Kargela and Logan Buckley discuss the importance of communication in physiotherapy and how improv can enhance patient care. Logan shares his journey from being a physical therapist to discovering improv and how it has impacted his communication skills. They explore the role of communication in working with persistent pain patients and the influence of improv on navigating uncertainty and complexity. They emphasize the importance of authenticity and finding one's own voice in communication. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the complexity of communication compared to interventions and the power of purposeful curiosity. In this conversation, Mark and Logan discuss the importance of being authentic and vulnerable in patient interactions. They highlight the value of admitting when you don't have all the answers and being a real person rather than a paternalistic authority figure. *********************************************************************

Can improv comedy be used as a tool to improve your life? Drawing from her wealth of experience teaching improv to groups from nuclear physicists to CEOs, award-winning comedian, author, and speaker Katie Goodman demonstrates how the principles of improv can help you live more creatively, spontaneously, and courageously. Whether it's learning to navigate the unexpected, being present with what's right in front of us, or silencing your inner critic, Katie's contagious enthusiasm and practical wisdom prove that there's so much more that can be gleaned from improv than just making you laugh.In this episode, Erin gets specific with Katie to extract those practical gems you can apply right now. Here's what's on the table:The 8 ways improv comedy can serve as a practical tool for dealing with the unexpected, effective communication, being present, and more! Learn more HEREHow constraints can breed creativityGagging your inner critic and replacing it with an inner coach to guide your towards your goals and avoid the negative self-talkLearning to embrace small changes and the thrill of ‘getting lost' to uncover your authentic selfShowing up as our authentic selves, in both our professional and personal lives. Find your niche and rock it.OUR GUEST: Katie Goodman is an acclaimed comedian, author, and speaker with a comedic career garnering 3+ million online views and TV appearances. She's the creator of "Broad Comedy," a national Off-Broadway touring show blending comedy and self-help, recognized by luminaries like Arianna Huffington, Comedy Central, and more. With a Philosophy degree from the University of Pennsylvania, Katie's diverse expertise led to her MacArthur Genius Grant nomination for theater work. With over two decades of experience, she's empowered 30,000+ individuals through improv comedy tools to enhance creativity, courage, and confidence. Beyond her New York City base, Katie travels nationwide, sharing her wisdom through speaking events, comedy shows, and corporate workshops, helping people thrive in handling life's challenges. She's also the author of "Improvisation For The Spirit," offering insights into leading a more creative, spontaneous, and courageous life using improv comedy techniques.Want more Katie? Find her online at https://www.katiegoodman.com/ and follow her on:IG: ​​https://www.instagram.com/thekatiegoodman/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/KatieGoodmanComedy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KatieGoodman Want more Hotter Than Ever? Find us online at www.hotterthaneverpod.com and sign up for our mailing list! Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotterthaneverpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotterthaneverpod Youtube:

Kevin Allen is a Sarasota, Fla.-based improviser and corporate content leader. He performs regularly and teaches improvisation at Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota and frequently performs in the Tampa Bay area, which inspires him to bring the teachings and lessons of improv comedy into his corporate space as a means to lift up his colleagues and promote open collaboration. Kevin works for Discover Financial Services, which is the fourth largest credit card provider in the United States, a leading digital bank, and a global payments network. Discover Technology (his area) supports the technology behind the company's financial products. Connect with Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjallen/https://www.instagram.com/kevin_j_allen/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meganmccaleb/message

Kelly Leonard, Vice President, Creative Strategy, Innovation and Business Development at The Second City and host of the “Getting to Yes, And…” podcast, joins John Williams to talk about an upcoming podcast episode where he interviewed Ha Joon Chang about his book, “Edible Economics: A Hungry Economist Explains the World.” Kelly explains how a chapter […]

Kelly Leonard, Vice President, Creative Strategy, Innovation and Business Development at The Second City and host of the “Getting to Yes, And…” podcast, joins John Williams to talk about an upcoming podcast episode where he interviewed Ha Joon Chang about his book, “Edible Economics: A Hungry Economist Explains the World.” Kelly explains how a chapter […]

Kelly Leonard, Vice President, Creative Strategy, Innovation and Business Development at The Second City and host of the “Getting to Yes, And…” podcast, joins John Williams to talk about an upcoming podcast episode where he interviewed Ha Joon Chang about his book, “Edible Economics: A Hungry Economist Explains the World.” Kelly explains how a chapter […]

Listen to Dr Doug Shaw share from things about math to improv. Doug has a PhD in mathematics teaching at the University of Northern Iowa. He is the author of Social Nonsense, which are fun games to unleash your creativity. Doug also has experience teaching business, theatre, and communication. Tune in now to learn more about Doug! Hosted By: Josh Baker Guest(s): Dr Doug Shaw You can find Doug on Substack or either of his websites. socialnonsense.org dougshaw.com You can also stay up to date with the social nonsense on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook! Follow the Intelligent Conversations on Social Media to stay updated! Instagram Twitter LinkedIn TikTok Facebook Subscribe to Intelligent Conversations on Your Favorite Place to Listen! YouTube Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Audible Amazon Music

In this episode… we get to explore a comedic's approach to Mental Health and the connection between Comedy and Mental Health.Ryan Zeitz is a stand-up comedian from Richmond Hill, Ontario (even though he tells people he's from Toronto) with a comedic style that can best be described as honest (sometimes TOO honest), self-deprecating, and often edgy… As a staunch mental health advocate and peer support worker living with Bipolar Disorder and ADHD, Ryan also regularly explores the humor in his challenges with mental illness In this Episode, we shit talk on;The Comedic MindNavigating Dark HumorUsing Comedy as a Coping MechanismFinding Community and Support through LaughterExploring Mental HealthMental Health Treatments & MedicationBipolar & Bipolar DiagnosisAdventures in ThailandNavigating Trauma with ComedyBalancing Vulnerability and HumorUsing Comedy to Share Personal ExperiencesComedy as TherapyUsing Comedy to Address Mental Health Stigma.Using Improv and Stand-Up Comedy as a Tool for Self-Expression and Healing Comedy ClassesRichmond Hill (City in Ontario, Canada)Etc….Ryan is the co-producer and co-host of the weekly Amateur Night at Jokers Theatre & Comedy Club, and was recently featured at Paradise Theatre for BEST OF FRESH, a showcase of Toronto's top comedic rising stars He also teaches a 'Stand-Up Comedy for Mental Health' course with CAMH through their Collaborative Learning College  and he's work in mental health and comedy has also led him to produce and host a recurring comedy fundraiser, “Mental HELLth”, in support of the CAMH Foundation  You can follow Ryan at @ryanzcomedy &/or @ryguycomedyshows on all SM Platforms. ******#Podcasting #Podcaster #PodHost #PodcastHost #Podcasters #Comedy #Comedian #MentalHELLth #StandUpComedy #StandUp #AmateurNight #Community #Support #DarkHumor #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMatters #CAMH #MentalHealth #MentalHealthSupport #BreakingTheStigma #BipolarDiagnosis  #MentalHealthAwareness #ComedicMind #Bipolar #Medication #Treatment  #MentalWellness #Therapy #RichmondHill #CopingMechanismSupport the showFollow us on;IG: https://www.instagram.com/Talkshitwithp/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkshitwithpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkwhitwIthpTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TalkshitwithpSUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER &/OR Rock our merchandise out; www.talkshitwithp.shop & you can follow our merchandise page on IG https://www.instagram.com/Talkshitwithp.shop/Support The Show (whatever you can)Cashapp: https://cash.app/$TSWP20Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TswpBuymecoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/talkshitwithpAmazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2M9Q4HNKRO2WA?ref_=wl_shareWebsite under construction but keep an eye out; https://www.talkshitwithp.com/Learn my story;https://canvasrebel.com/meet-paula-sima-mulamula/https://herforward.com/a-mental-health-advocate-suggests-talking-shit/& FINALLY if you want to be a guest on the podcast... hit us up;https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVVE0FrJOD4xgDCzE5C_jIlgO7dVlpJBjVw5iyqnmEt5QVIQ/viewform OR IF YOU want to be featured... leave us a voicenote;https://www.speakpipe.com/talkshitwithp

On this episode of the Extraordinary Educators podcast, Danielle and Sari discuss how improv can improve connections in the classroom. Danielle explains the three improv games she's been sharing with educators in her travels. These games not only help build relationships, but they also flip the switch on how we typically feel about mistakes – simply by celebrating and encouraging them. This episode wraps up by explaining how these three games can be used in classrooms, especially if students are slightly hesitant.Curriculum Associates' BlogTwitterInstagramEmail: ExtraordinaryEducators@cainc.com

 In this episode of [Un]churned, host Josh Schachter speaks with Kelly Leonard, the VP, Creative Strategy, Innovation & Business Development at Second City in Chicago.They discuss how improvisation can improve creativity and collaboration in business and the importance of human behavior and relationships in customer success.They also touch on the concept of "Yes, and" and how it can be used to navigate disagreements or situations where agreement may not be possible. Overall, the podcast highlights the value of practicing human skills and using science to understand better and connect with customers. They also discuss - the importance of building relationships in business- how improvisational theatre exercises can help improve communication skills.- dealing with demanding customers who complain frequently.- the power of comedy in diffusing difficult situations, - the importance of avoiding toxic people and bosses, - the value of improvisation in business. 

“Your mind sometimes hijacks your emotions to think the worst-case scenario in order to protect yourself. You need to reclaim your mind in order to be in control.” Jay Sukow Jay began teaching for Second City in 2010 and teaches in both the Improv and Conservatory programs. He is also a facilitator with Second City Works, teaching improv to business professionals to drive behavior change. Previously, he was on faculty at The Second City Chicago, iO Chicago, and ComedySportz Chicago. He is the co-host of “Improvcast with Jay and Landon” and currently performs around town with the group Zer0 H0ur with Bill Chott and Jay Sukow, as well as the monthly show Improv Famous. He has over 25 years of experience as a leader. As an Improv leader and coach, Jay speaks about the dynamics of living the future and having a standard that we can never live up to instead of living in the moment and the “now.” A difference in how we look at the world shifts our focus from our failures into the zone of learning and growing. We will always have stressors in our lives, and instead of avoiding them, we need to learn how to deal with them because we all have seasons and ups and downs; just because it happens now doesn't mean that it will be the same forever. However, always having a positive mindset in all situations will lead you to a happy and more content life, both personally and professionally.  Listen to this and so much more in the episode; petermargaritis.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Leath (@jamesleath) is a mental performance coach, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and founder of Unleash the Athlete. He is the former Head of Leadership at IMG Academy and currently is a mental performance coach for EXOS. when not traveling the world speaking and presenting He is a long time friend, former co-host and producer of this podcast, and speaker for Changing the Game Project and the Way of Champions Conference. James has just released his brand new book Team Building Activities for Athletes, which collects over 50 of his favorite games that will help your team connect, compete, and find more joy in sport. We love the work James does and his new book will become a toolkit for you to bring to practice everyday and keep your athletes focused and having fun. You can learn more and get yourself a great free download at www.JamesLeath.com/woc  REGISTER NOW! The 2023 Way of Champions Conference will be held August 4-6, 2023 at Colorado Academy in Denver, CO. Click here to learn more and register.  You can save $100 until April 1 by entering EARLYBIRD at checkout, as well as get access to the best hotel rooms right across the street from Colorado Academy. Its going to be amazing to be back in person in 2023!  This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs.  There are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams.  Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our most popular online courses, a $300 value. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A code to get free access to our online course called “Coaching Mastery,” usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron. Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences. Thank you for all your support these past four years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

Can you be upset constructively? What is the first step to overcoming and getting past denial? Can you hold two separate truths at the same time? In this podcast episode, we speak about using improv rules for personal growth with Ben Winter. We discuss the ways in which you can overcome denial and how to build a positive-progress mindset. For show notes click here. Connect with us on Facebook @MarriedEntrepreneursPodcast  Sign up for the free e-course: Mixing Business with Pleasure Email us at: Info@marriedentrepreneurspodcast.com Visit our website: www.marriedentrepreneurspodcast.com

• From stand-up to outstanding – with a lot of work • “It is a leadership tool” (Total Recorded Time is 23:44) It takes a lot of practice to do improv, whether on stage as an entertainer or in front of your staff as the organization's leader, says Peter Margaritis, a CPA who calls himself the “Accidental Accountant” and who has been doing something other than crunching numbers for years. Not overly in love with accounting, Mr. Margaritis tried standup comedy in the late 1980s. Since he's not seen cracking jokes on late night TV, it may be apparent the spotlight failed to find him. But that attempt to make people laugh opened a new door for him as a leadership coach, speaker and author. “Improv … is about the ability to take our knowledge and experiences and bring it into any situation,” says Mr. Margaritis. “It is a leadership tool.” Peter Margaritis talks about improving your impro in this Bizgnis Interview podcast. Please click here to watch the interview: https://youtu.be/xHlxtxUZf2o His newest book is “Off Script: Mastering the Art of Business Improvisation,” (Silver Tree Publishing, November 2021). For more information: http://petermargaritis.com ======================================= ABOUT US Bizgnus reports, writes, edits and publishes business news in online, broadcast and printed publications. We have published unbiased, unfiltered and in-depth interviews with business and other thought leaders since 2005. Opinions are those of our guests. Bizgnus never endorses the viewpoints, products or services of its guests, who are selected based on their knowledge and experience. No one pays to get on our podcasts. And we don't accept advertising (although Google/YouTube sells ads on our videos.) We'd appreciate your financial support through Patreon. If you'd like to help, please click here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56957587 Our address is 150 Herons Run, #104, Sarasota, Florida 34232. Call us anytime at 209.470.3400. Our email address is editor@bizgnus.com

This is episode 491. Tips for Sales Career Success. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. BOB'S TIP: "Cling to, “Yes and.” There's an oversimplification that the majority of people use for ‘yes and' that it's an ideation tool only. At its core, it's a communication tool because you cannot ‘yes and' somebody without listening to them, without understanding them. And' is the bridge to your voice. This provides this opportunity to build bridges. ‘Yes and' links to that postponement of judgment. ‘Yes and' is a fantastic conflict management technique. Imagine some difficult questions being thrown your way or pushback that you're receiving. A way to deal with both of those is through ‘yes and.'

Owner and Head Instructor at Asphalt Anthropology, Ms. Baker joins us to talk about the use of improv in improving one's martial art, and the necessity of awareness in urban self-defense situations. Learn more about Ms. Baker at https://www.asphaltanthro.com/ Learn more about Rising Phoenix at https://risingphoenixtkd.com/ Music courtesy of https://podcastthemes.com/

Join us to learn how Improv Games can engage students while creating a safe space for practicing their language skills. Build student confidence while bringing down their affective filter. Listen to examples of games and learn about websites for more improv games. Adapt games to your particular learners and context. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ttelt/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ttelt/support

When it comes to managing adversity, do you know how to suffer well? How adaptable to change are you? Social scientists tell us society will see more change in the next ten years than we have in the last one hundred!! Think about that. What skills do we need to prepare for this fact? If you want to know more, tune in to my discussion with Nancy Watt, a brilliant pracademic who uses her vast knowledge and applied improv to help people be more vulnerable and more empowered to “Yes, and” their lives!

Fear is one powerful emotion. This week's episode focuses on how fear shows up in our lives (hello, there…imposter complex) and what we can do to move through it in order to open new doors. Joining me on the show is Judi Holler. Judi Holler is a keynote speaker, thought leader, podcaster, improviser, and author of the book, “Fear is My Homeboy.” Judi's energy is contagious. I  believe her work will resonate with you.  Together, we explore the everyday things that happen to us and the blocks that get in our way. Judi walks us through some improv exercises to help open new doors and keep you moving forward. And as Judi likes to say, “Old keys don't open new doors.”  In this episode you'll hear: Judi's view of the imposter complex and some ways she teaches people to combat it. The improv mindset and how it can help build confidence. How to turn obstacles into opportunities and tools to help navigate even the worst of life's storms. The fear-setting roadmap and how to keep your emotions in check in stressful situations.  Judi takes me through an improv exercise to showcase the true magic of the word, “and.” http://andreaowen.com/420  

We all know the benefits of clinical simulations  where we set up life-like scenarios, and often use hi-fidelity manikins to help nurses build the confidence and focus on honing their clinical skills. But what about situations involving high stress/high stakes communication and team dynamics? Our guest today talks about developing effective communication skills using Improvisational exercises and principles to help improve collaboration and patient safety. For complete show notes, please visit mylesparillaconsulting.com/podcast/ep7Don't forget to leave a rating and review in Apple Podcast: The Insightful Nurse Leader with Myles ParillaMore from The Insightful Nurse Leader:Subscribe: mylesparillaconsulting.com/podcastInstagram: instagram.com/mylesparillaLinkedIn:   linkedin.com/in/myles-parilla

In this episode of Own Your Career, Andy is joined by Erin Diehl, business improv educator, failfluencer, and professional zoombie who is ready to help you Improve It! In this episode, Erin shares what improv is, why we should be thinking about it in business and meetings, and how it can help you own your career. She also gives insight into how run a great virtual meeting with virtual icebreakers. Connect with Andy Storch here: https://andystorch.com/ (andystorch.com) https://www.linkedin.com/in/andystorch/ (linkedin.com/in/andystorch) https://tdtt.us/ (tdtt.us/) http://ownyourcareerownyourlife.com/bonus/ (ownyourcareerownyourlife.com/bonus) Connect with Erin Diehl: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erindiehl/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/erindiehl/) https://www.learntoimproveit.com/ (https://www.learntoimproveit.com/) @keepinitrealdiehl

In this episode of Own Your Career, Andy is joined by Erin Diehl, business improv educator, failfluencer, and professional zoombie who is ready to help you Improve It! In this episode, Erin shares what improv is, why we should be thinking about it in business and meetings, and how it can help you own your career. She also gives insight into how run a great virtual meeting with virtual icebreakers. Connect with Andy Storch here: https://andystorch.com/ (andystorch.com) https://www.linkedin.com/in/andystorch/ (linkedin.com/in/andystorch) https://tdtt.us/ (tdtt.us/) http://ownyourcareerownyourlife.com/bonus/ (ownyourcareerownyourlife.com/bonus) Connect with Erin Diehl: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erindiehl/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/erindiehl/) https://www.learntoimproveit.com/ (https://www.learntoimproveit.com/) @keepinitrealdiehl

In this episode of the Morning Upgrade podcast I talk with Joe Sanok about his morning routine, using improv for personal growth, stimulating your creativity and more. Hey guys! Do you enjoy listening to the Morning Upgrade Podcast? Do you think others would find value in it? If yes, please take 30 seconds and leave my show a review so more people find it. I appreciate you! https://ratethispodcast.com/morningupgrade -Ryan

Leaders, do you need a fun and unique idea for your virtual holiday party? How about a little HA-liday cheer? On today's minisode, one of our improve it! improvisers, Andy Junk, is here to talk all about how you can use laughter and improv to spark joy this holiday season. Listen in on this fun and insightful conversation. Want to see a Laugh Break in action? Join us for our Laugh Break Live on 11.16 at 12 pm CST. Join here:  LAUGH BREAK LIVE Use the promo code "laughwithus" for discounted tickets! About the Guest: Andy Junk is an improviser, actor, and teacher who hails from Chicago, where he is a member of the Improvised Shakespeare Company. He studied at both the iO Theater and the Second City Conservatory, and was an instructor at the iO. His work is primarily on the stage, but his television credits include roles on "Joe Pera Talks with You", "Chicago PD," "Shameless," and more.   Connect with Erin Diehl: Instagram LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Sign up for Daily 5 Challenge Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com   “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won't miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Fam :)

Need help spurring innovation, seeing things with a new set of eyes, or looking at the way you work differently? Then we've got a quick show for you. On today's minisode, one of our improve it! facilitators, Shadee Vossoughi, is here to talk to us about how improv is a great tool for spurring creativity in the workplace. About the Guest: Shadee Vossoughi is an Iranian American actor, writer, and veteran improviser based in Chicago, IL. After receiving her BFA in Acting from Southern Oregon University, Shadee moved to Chicago to study comedy. Shadee has trained, performed, and coached at some of the top comedy institutions in Chicago, including The Annoyance Theatre, iO Theater, and The Second City. Shadee was a recipient of the NBCUniversal Second City Bob Curry Fellowship in 2018. Shadee is represented by Stewart Talent Chicago. Connect with Shadee Vossoughi: Instagram: @shadeev Twitter: @shadee_v Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won't miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Fam :)

Facilitator Shannon Hughes shares how she uses improv and other experiential learning techniques to help her clients get the results they want and how to help prospective clients want to hire her to use these techniques.

“So, I have this concept which I call ‘Listening to Ignite', which is, you're listening for things that can really light up the other person. So, it's about what your curiosity clicks into. And can you ask a question that allows them a launchpad to show the best of their skill, their experience, their expertise, their background? And I think in that occasion, when you're thinking of those questions, when you're thinking of something you remember, not being present with that person is almost the more generous act.”That is Max Dickins, an improv artist who helps leaders and their teams get extraordinary outcomes through the use of improvisation techniques.Many months back, I had reviewed Max's superb book, 'Improvise: Use the Secrets of Improv to achieve Extraordinary Results at Work' and was delighted to have him on my podcast.For the uninitiated, improv, short for ‘Improvisational theatre' is the art of unscripted theatre. But it goes so much beyond that. It's a whole different way of thinking. A way of thinking that has applications in almost all aspects of life - whether at work or at home.In the book, Max shares several lessons from improv that can help you to: • Be more creative • Listen better • Become more mentally agile • Improve spontaneity • Enhance collaboration • Embrace failure and learn from it We touch upon all of these topics in the conversation. I specifically was curious to know how Improv principles can help us listen and present better at the workplace. Max has some great ideas for us. Links to resources:Max Dickins' websiteMax' Twitter handleHis LinkedIn pageHis Amazon author pageMy review of his bookThis podcast was hosted by me, Ravishankar Iyer. Audio editing by Kartik Rajan. Transcript editing by Amisha Jha and all-round support by Sanket Aalegaonkar.

Improve it! fam, are you looking for a tangible team building exercise that can help your team show up for each other in a more meaningful way? We've got your back. On today's minisode, our improve it! Director of Talent, Cristy Mercier, is here to talk to us about how improv is a great teaching tool for team building and how she's witnessed it transform teams time and time again.   About the Guest: Empirical evidence has shown that improvisational training has the ability to improve an employee's trust, teamwork, communication, presentation skills, creative problem solving, and can improve a company's overall corporate culture. No one knows that better than Cristy Mercier, she's studied and performed this amazing art form at many institutions, some of which are The Second City, the iO Training Center, the Annoyance, and Comedy Sportz . As the Director of Talent for improve it!, Cristy has conducted workshops across the country, leveraging improvisational techniques to improve employees' skills in corporate settings, facilitating sessions for clients such as Exelon, Motorola Solutions, Groupon, Elkay Manufacturing, Accenture, The PrivateBank, Quicken Loans, Milhouse Engineering, Crowe Horwath, and many more.   Connect with Erin Diehl: Instagram LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Sign up for Daily 5 Challenge Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com   “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won't miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Fam :)

Bob Kulhan, professor and performer, teaches how improvisation can improve communication, collaboration, agility, and adaptability at work and in your personal life.

Learn how improv and keeping yourself open to threads of possibility can enhance your creativity by bringing you into the present moment. Hear from actors Paul & Anna Nugent about their journey through life, love and acting.Visit Paul and Anna's website for About Face Theater | https://aboutfacetheatre.comListener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and engage with the creative community! Just visit https://the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.mn.co/ to sign up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I connected with Dr. Jennifer Christner, doctor, educator, and improviser. Jennifer G. Christner, MD is the Dean, School of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). Dr. Christner was practicing general pediatrics when early in her career, she was selected to become a National Faculty Development Scholar by the Academic Pediatric Association. This changed her focus from seeing patients to developing educational methods to train better doctors. This new path fascinated her, so since then, she has completed training programs in Medical Education as well as a Certification in Research. Dr. Christner works on research regarding new methods of medical education and faculty development. Most recently, Dr. Christner founded Christner Strategies, LLC to bring together all her skills and research. With this new business she is providing medical education consulting for her academic clients, and executive/life coaching for professionals in both academic and nonacademic environments. Dr. Christner also speaks at events about a variety of faculty development and leadership topics including the use of improvisation to enhance communication skills. When I met Dr. Christner (she told me to call her Jenny), we talked about how she got connected with the improv community in Houston, Texas. You see, the medical profession is tough (like really really tough), and Dr. Jenny needed a little break from all the hard work she had been doing. So she decided to take an improv class and completely fell in love with it. Dr. Jenny had already been focused on helping doctors tap into their creativity to work on soft skills like communication and professionalism. So when she found improv, it opened up a new door for her. She had found a new way to show her students how to open up, how to learn empathy, how to listen. In our conversation, we have a great chat about Dr. Jenny's creative path. We start with her dreams of being a ballerina and we follow her journey through to the creation of Christner Strategies, LLC, her new life coaching company that supports leaders in both academic and nonacademic environments. Support Dr. Jenny Christner by hiring Christner Strategies, LLC (or by telling someone else about her great services)! You can also help Dr. Jenny by supporting her improv community in Houston, The Station Theater! New classes starting IN PERSON on July 14th! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. You need a distraction. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service for workshop you buy! This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by True Hemp Science! True Hemp Science is our Austin-based resource for vegan friendly, whole plant extract CBD oil. Go to TrueHempScience.com to peruse all the therapeutic CBD product options! Use code YesButWhy7 to get 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free packet of 2 CBD edibles!

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I connected with Dr. Jennifer Christner, doctor, educator, and improviser. Jennifer G. Christner, MD is the Dean, School of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). Dr. Christner was practicing general pediatrics when early in her career, she was selected to become a National Faculty Development Scholar by the Academic Pediatric Association. This changed her focus from seeing patients to developing educational methods to train better doctors. This new path fascinated her, so since then, she has completed training programs in Medical Education as well as a Certification in Research. Dr. Christner works on research regarding new methods of medical education and faculty development. Most recently, Dr. Christner founded Christner Strategies, LLC to bring together all her skills and research. With this new business she is providing medical education consulting for her academic clients, and executive/life coaching for professionals in both academic and nonacademic environments. Dr. Christner also speaks at events about a variety of faculty development and leadership topics including the use of improvisation to enhance communication skills. When I met Dr. Christner (she told me to call her Jenny), we talked about how she got connected with the improv community in Houston, Texas. You see, the medical profession is tough (like really really tough), and Dr. Jenny needed a little break from all the hard work she had been doing. So she decided to take an improv class and completely fell in love with it. Dr. Jenny had already been focused on helping doctors tap into their creativity to work on soft skills like communication and professionalism. So when she found improv, it opened up a new door for her. She had found a new way to show her students how to open up, how to learn empathy, how to listen. In our conversation, we have a great chat about Dr. Jenny's creative path. We start with her dreams of being a ballerina and we follow her journey through to the creation of Christner Strategies, LLC, her new life coaching company that supports leaders in both academic and nonacademic environments. Support Dr. Jenny Christner by hiring Christner Strategies, LLC (or by telling someone else about her great services)! You can also help Dr. Jenny by supporting her improv community in Houston, The Station Theater! New classes starting IN PERSON on July 14th! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. You need a distraction. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service for workshop you buy! This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by True Hemp Science! True Hemp Science is our Austin-based resource for vegan friendly, whole plant extract CBD oil. Go to TrueHempScience.com to peruse all the therapeutic CBD product options! Use code YesButWhy7 to get 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free packet of 2 CBD edibles!

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I connected with Dr. Jennifer Christner, doctor, educator, and improviser. Jennifer G. Christner, MD is the Dean, School of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). Dr. Christner was practicing general pediatrics when early in her career, she was selected to become a National Faculty Development Scholar by the Academic Pediatric Association. This changed her focus from seeing patients to developing educational methods to train better doctors. This new path fascinated her, so since then, she has completed training programs in Medical Education as well as a Certification in Research. Dr. Christner works on research regarding new methods of medical education and faculty development. Most recently, Dr. Christner founded Christner Strategies, LLC to bring together all her skills and research. With this new business she is providing medical education consulting for her academic clients, and executive/life coaching for professionals in both academic and nonacademic environments. Dr. Christner also speaks at events about a variety of faculty development and leadership topics including the use of improvisation to enhance communication skills. When I met Dr. Christner (she told me to call her Jenny), we talked about how she got connected with the improv community in Houston, Texas. You see, the medical profession is tough (like really really tough), and Dr. Jenny needed a little break from all the hard work she had been doing. So she decided to take an improv class and completely fell in love with it. Dr. Jenny had already been focused on helping doctors tap into their creativity to work on soft skills like communication and professionalism. So when she found improv, it opened up a new door for her. She had found a new way to show her students how to open up, how to learn empathy, how to listen. In our conversation, we have a great chat about Dr. Jenny's creative path. We start with her dreams of being a ballerina and we follow her journey through to the creation of Christner Strategies, LLC, her new life coaching company that supports leaders in both academic and nonacademic environments. Support Dr. Jenny Christner by hiring Christner Strategies, LLC (or by telling someone else about her great services)! You can also help Dr. Jenny by supporting her improv community in Houston, The Station Theater! New classes starting IN PERSON on July 14th! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. You need a distraction. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service for workshop you buy! This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by True Hemp Science! True Hemp Science is our Austin-based resource for vegan friendly, whole plant extract CBD oil. Go to TrueHempScience.com to peruse all the therapeutic CBD product options! Use code YesButWhy7 to get 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free packet of 2 CBD edibles!

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I connected with Dr. Jennifer Christner, doctor, educator, and improviser. Jennifer G. Christner, MD is the Dean, School of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). Dr. Christner was practicing general pediatrics when early in her career, she was selected to become a National Faculty Development Scholar by the Academic Pediatric Association. This changed her focus from seeing patients to developing educational methods to train better doctors. This new path fascinated her, so since then, she has completed training programs in Medical Education as well as a Certification in Research. Dr. Christner works on research regarding new methods of medical education and faculty development. Most recently, Dr. Christner founded Christner Strategies, LLC to bring together all her skills and research. With this new business she is providing medical education consulting for her academic clients, and executive/life coaching for professionals in both academic and nonacademic environments. Dr. Christner also speaks at events about a variety of faculty development and leadership topics including the use of improvisation to enhance communication skills. When I met Dr. Christner (she told me to call her Jenny), we talked about how she got connected with the improv community in Houston, Texas. You see, the medical profession is tough (like really really tough), and Dr. Jenny needed a little break from all the hard work she had been doing. So she decided to take an improv class and completely fell in love with it. Dr. Jenny had already been focused on helping doctors tap into their creativity to work on soft skills like communication and professionalism. So when she found improv, it opened up a new door for her. She had found a new way to show her students how to open up, how to learn empathy, how to listen. In our conversation, we have a great chat about Dr. Jenny's creative path. We start with her dreams of being a ballerina and we follow her journey through to the creation of Christner Strategies, LLC, her new life coaching company that supports leaders in both academic and nonacademic environments. Support Dr. Jenny Christner by hiring Christner Strategies, LLC (or by telling someone else about her great services)! You can also help Dr. Jenny by supporting her improv community in Houston, The Station Theater! New classes starting IN PERSON on July 14th!Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetworkThis episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. You need a distraction. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service for workshop you buy! This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by True Hemp Science! True Hemp Science is our Austin-based resource for vegan friendly, whole plant extract CBD oil. Go to TrueHempScience.com to peruse all the therapeutic CBD product options! Use code YesButWhy7 to get 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free packet of 2 CBD edibles!

In Episode 10 of JustAnAE, Andrew shares his long term goals, how it feels to work for a CEO who genuinely cares about his employees and how Outreach is emphasizing diversity in its organization (over 50% women in the organization). We also hear how Andrew deals with internet trolls and the power of improv in sales! Where to follow Andrew:1. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amewborn/

Today's guest is Elisabeth Swan. Elisabeth is a co-founder of the Just-in-Time Cafe, with a mission to cultivate a hub where problem solvers connect, share, and grow. She's the co-author of The Problem-Solver's Toolkit: A Surprisingly Simple Guide to Your Lean Six Sigma Journey and Co-host of the Just-in-Time Cafe Podcast. She's a 30+-year veteran of the Continuous Improvement world who performed for ImprovBoston back in the day. As a Lean Six Sigma consultant, she uses improv every day.   Links: Connect with Elisabeth on Twitter Connect with Elisabeth on LinkedIn E-Mail Elisabeth   Elisabeth's Website Karen Martin Clarity First The Problem Solver's Toolkit by Elisabeth Swan & Tracy O'Rourke Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn by Katie Anderson Improv Workshop

Matt and Brian dig deep into how improv and sketch are different and similar. What a unique idea! Our two nerds share examples of how they've used improv scenes, rehearsals, and concepts to eventually create sketch comedy. They share some of their favorite sketches and explain the game of the sketch in order to show the similarities. Then, they describe previous improv scenes and they eventually generated sketches. This is mostly Matt & Brian talking about past things that made them laugh. However, if you have ever taken an improv course in order get better at sketch this might help! Also... we share the story of Matt trying out for Saturday Night Live. Find out all of Matt & Brian's opinions on improv, or at least a Using Improv for Sketch, in 15 minutes! Our Facebook page is HERE Our Twitter handle is: @minutes_game (correct, no "15" in the handle)

The award-winning Unscripted Project is making an impact for teens in Philly’s public schools that's no laughing matter.

Have you ever seen an improv comedy show? Wondered how those actors do it? Well it really does take practice, just like navigating the social world. Which is exactly why we use improv comedy skills and practice in our therapy. Tune into this episode to find out how we do it! We are so glad you're here! At Be a Problem Solver Services, our goal is to help parents raise decent humans in a digital world. Need more help addressing social media use, teenage transitions, or essential workplace skills with your child? Check out our online services here: https://beaproblemsolverservices.vipmembervault.com/ Be a Problem Solver Services are Kate (M.Ed., CCC-SLP) and Cory (Ph.D., LCMHC, NCC) - a wife speech pathologist and husband mental mental health counselor who focus on bringing you information about social skill development and character building. We both practice independently, and then come together to collaborate on important social skills issues that we hear from our clients over and over again!

This free-wheeling conversation with Self-Love Warrior Seth Pearson (and yes, that is one heck of a job title!) sheds some light on how we can be more "in the moment" and therefore more impactful when we are communicating.  Seth shares some interesting insights into what it takes to share our thoughts with confidence.  Seth's ideas for warming yourself up before you go into key communications situations like important meetings or interviews will help you exude confidence and make a great impression. Get more from Seth at: www.loveamped.com Follow him on Instagram: @loveampedseth Here's what's on Seth's nightstand - and please note that purchasing Seth's book recommendations through the Amazon Associate links below is a great way for you to support the podcast. You get the books at the usual Amazon price and the podcast makes a little money -- talk about a win-win! "Breath" by James Nestor "Becoming Supernatural" by Dr. Joe Dispenza

Coonoor Behal is an improv and inclusive leadership expert.  She joins the Next Pivot Point podcast to share: Why the stigma of quitting is not helpful for inclusive workplaces The connective tissue of improv and design thinking with diversity, equity and inclusion How we can drive positive social change through existing systems Connect with Coonoor Behal at https://www.iquitbook.com/. Find Julie at https://nextpivotpoint.com/ or @nextpivotpoint.

Hey Storytellers,In this episode, we talk about how many premade adventures can't be run strictly by the book and that you, as the game master, may need to use your mad improvisational skills (or amateur ones), to make up for the fact that your gaming group wasn't a part of their test market (assuming they even had one). Check out our newest book - Human NPC's: 84 Complete NPC's for 5th edition to use in your RPG in minutes:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TCKRZTM/ Check out our first book - 19 RPG Adventures for Game Masters to Run in any TTRPG: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NQ38H2KFun fact: most premade adventures aren't playtested and some have been ported from system to system so much that they still bring misprints (looking at you Tomb of Horrors).So this covers how to fix some of those problems as you read through premade adventures. It will also cover how to scale up or scale down the challenge of each premade on the fly so that you can provide some sort of challenge (or not just kill everyone 10+ times - true story).Finally, we will cover what happens if the players what to do a game-breaking choice and how to say "yes, but" to that.

Through her experience as a classroom teacher, Robin Fox developed a curriculum based around improv activities. Robin shares how these improv games can teach mindfulness, cognitive awareness, and social skills in an inviting and engaging way. Robin shares how to get started using improv, which concepts you can build on, and how to differentiate for a wide range of learners. This can be a fun and beneficial way to incorporate social skills instruction into your classroom! Social Eyes: https://www.social-eyes.org/about/ Click here to find out more info about The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership: https://theautismhelper.com/membership-2021/ Want more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/ Looking for a specific product or resource? Visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper Get all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest @theautismhelper.

Clair Billingsley is a much-in-demand Speaker for a very simple reason - she helps Leaders develop thought and communication techniques that go beyond the competition. Contact info: Email: BillingsleyConsulting@gmail.comWebsite: www.BillingsleyConsultingGroup.com   Are you and your Business "Transition-Ready"? Go to ExitOnline.org or Text EXITONLINE to 44222 for a free checklist and Assessment!    

This week, Yes But Why Podcast interviews Lisbon, Portugal based improviser, Stephen Thornton!Stephen Thornton has been studying, performing and teaching improvisation since 2001 when he was first introduced to the theater games of Viola Spolin. From 2006 to 2018, he continued his improv education in New York City, taking classes at The Peoples Improv Theater (PIT) and studying with some great improv teachers from around the country. Since 2010, he has been coaching improv teams and teaching Improvisational Theatre workshops in NYC and abroad. In 2019, he founded his own company, Stephen Thornton Improv and shortly thereafter, moved to Lisbon, Portugal. Stephen is currently active in building the Lisbon improv community. He teaches and performs with his short-form English-speaking group, "4Misfits,"which features previous Yes But Why guest, Andre Sobral. Stephen also hosts an improv jam called Jelly Jam alongside co-host/producer, Luana Proença.In our conversation, Stephen and I talk about being improvisers who are extroverted onstage but introverted in private life. We talk about liking the attention but how we need to recuperate after all that energy exchange. Stephen talks about moving from Hawaii to Colorado as a kid. Stephen tells me how he got into performing in high school. Stephen shares some of the issues he had with casting calls after graduating at New York Film Academy and how that inspired him to do improv full time. Stephen talks about how happy he is to have improv in his life. Stephen talks about one of his mentors, Scotty Watson, and the acting training that he folded into his improv classes. Stephen and I discuss his recent move from NYC to Lisbon to be on the front lines of developing the improv scene in Portugal. This was a fun conversation with lots of good advice throughout!Support Stephen by taking an online improv course with him RIGHT NOW! Stephen has been teaching online improv courses during this socially distant time. Next week, there are 4 opportunities to learn from Stephen --. 2 workshops for beginners and 2 workshops for experienced improvisers. Visit his website for workshop descriptions and to register NOW  www.stimprov.comALSO -- Very recently, Stephen was able to perform with his NYC troupemates from “3.14 pronounced PIE” both of whom have been interviewed by this podcast -- Irene Carroll and Scotty Watson! They did it via Zoom! And I am excited to see it! Link to the Zoom recording of their performance coming soon! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

This week, Yes But Why Podcast interviews Lisbon, Portugal based improviser, Stephen Thornton! Stephen Thornton has been studying, performing and teaching improvisation since 2001 when he was first introduced to the theater games of Viola Spolin. From 2006 to 2018, he continued his improv education in New York City, taking classes at The Peoples Improv Theater (PIT) and studying with some great improv teachers from around the country. Since 2010, he has been coaching improv teams and teaching Improvisational Theatre workshops in NYC and abroad. In 2019, he founded his own company, Stephen Thornton Improv and shortly thereafter, moved to Lisbon, Portugal. Stephen is currently active in building the Lisbon improv community. He teaches and performs with his short-form English-speaking group, "4Misfits,"which features previous Yes But Why guest, Andre Sobral. Stephen also hosts an improv jam called Jelly Jam alongside co-host/producer, Luana Proença. In our conversation, Stephen and I talk about being improvisers who are extroverted onstage but introverted in private life. We talk about liking the attention but how we need to recuperate after all that energy exchange. Stephen talks about moving from Hawaii to Colorado as a kid. Stephen tells me how he got into performing in high school. Stephen shares some of the issues he had with casting calls after graduating at New York Film Academy and how that inspired him to do improv full time. Stephen talks about how happy he is to have improv in his life. Stephen talks about one of his mentors, Scotty Watson, and the acting training that he folded into his improv classes. Stephen and I discuss his recent move from NYC to Lisbon to be on the front lines of developing the improv scene in Portugal. This was a fun conversation with lots of good advice throughout! Support Stephen by taking an online improv course with him RIGHT NOW! Stephen has been teaching online improv courses during this socially distant time. Next week, there are 4 opportunities to learn from Stephen --. 2 workshops for beginners and 2 workshops for experienced improvisers. Visit his website for workshop descriptions and to register NOW  www.stimprov.com ALSO -- Very recently, Stephen was able to perform with his NYC troupemates from “3.14 pronounced PIE” both of whom have been interviewed by this podcast -- Irene Carroll and Scotty Watson! They did it via Zoom! And I am excited to see it! Link to the Zoom recording of their performance coming soon! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun. This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

This week, Yes But Why Podcast interviews Lisbon, Portugal based improviser, Stephen Thornton! Stephen Thornton has been studying, performing and teaching improvisation since 2001 when he was first introduced to the theater games of Viola Spolin. From 2006 to 2018, he continued his improv education in New York City, taking classes at The Peoples Improv Theater (PIT) and studying with some great improv teachers from around the country. Since 2010, he has been coaching improv teams and teaching Improvisational Theatre workshops in NYC and abroad. In 2019, he founded his own company, Stephen Thornton Improv and shortly thereafter, moved to Lisbon, Portugal. Stephen is currently active in building the Lisbon improv community. He teaches and performs with his short-form English-speaking group, "4Misfits,"which features previous Yes But Why guest, Andre Sobral. Stephen also hosts an improv jam called Jelly Jam alongside co-host/producer, Luana Proença. In our conversation, Stephen and I talk about being improvisers who are extroverted onstage but introverted in private life. We talk about liking the attention but how we need to recuperate after all that energy exchange. Stephen talks about moving from Hawaii to Colorado as a kid. Stephen tells me how he got into performing in high school. Stephen shares some of the issues he had with casting calls after graduating at New York Film Academy and how that inspired him to do improv full time. Stephen talks about how happy he is to have improv in his life. Stephen talks about one of his mentors, Scotty Watson, and the acting training that he folded into his improv classes. Stephen and I discuss his recent move from NYC to Lisbon to be on the front lines of developing the improv scene in Portugal. This was a fun conversation with lots of good advice throughout! Support Stephen by taking an online improv course with him RIGHT NOW! Stephen has been teaching online improv courses during this socially distant time. Next week, there are 4 opportunities to learn from Stephen --. 2 workshops for beginners and 2 workshops for experienced improvisers. Visit his website for workshop descriptions and to register NOW  www.stimprov.com ALSO -- Very recently, Stephen was able to perform with his NYC troupemates from “3.14 pronounced PIE” both of whom have been interviewed by this podcast -- Irene Carroll and Scotty Watson! They did it via Zoom! And I am excited to see it! Link to the Zoom recording of their performance coming soon! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun. This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

This week, Yes But Why Podcast interviews Lisbon, Portugal based improviser, Stephen Thornton!Stephen Thornton has been studying, performing and teaching improvisation since 2001 when he was first introduced to the theater games of Viola Spolin. From 2006 to 2018, he continued his improv education in New York City, taking classes at The Peoples Improv Theater (PIT) and studying with some great improv teachers from around the country. Since 2010, he has been coaching improv teams and teaching Improvisational Theatre workshops in NYC and abroad. In 2019, he founded his own company, Stephen Thornton Improv and shortly thereafter, moved to Lisbon, Portugal. Stephen is currently active in building the Lisbon improv community. He teaches and performs with his short-form English-speaking group, "4Misfits,"which features previous Yes But Why guest, Andre Sobral. Stephen also hosts an improv jam called Jelly Jam alongside co-host/producer, Luana Proença.In our conversation, Stephen and I talk about being improvisers who are extroverted onstage but introverted in private life. We talk about liking the attention but how we need to recuperate after all that energy exchange. Stephen talks about moving from Hawaii to Colorado as a kid. Stephen tells me how he got into performing in high school. Stephen shares some of the issues he had with casting calls after graduating at New York Film Academy and how that inspired him to do improv full time. Stephen talks about how happy he is to have improv in his life. Stephen talks about one of his mentors, Scotty Watson, and the acting training that he folded into his improv classes. Stephen and I discuss his recent move from NYC to Lisbon to be on the front lines of developing the improv scene in Portugal. This was a fun conversation with lots of good advice throughout!Support Stephen by taking an online improv course with him RIGHT NOW! Stephen has been teaching online improv courses during this socially distant time. Next week, there are 4 opportunities to learn from Stephen --. 2 workshops for beginners and 2 workshops for experienced improvisers. Visit his website for workshop descriptions and to register NOW  www.stimprov.comALSO -- Very recently, Stephen was able to perform with his NYC troupemates from “3.14 pronounced PIE” both of whom have been interviewed by this podcast -- Irene Carroll and Scotty Watson! They did it via Zoom! And I am excited to see it! Link to the Zoom recording of their performance coming soon! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

Improv is truly a life-changing art. The key to improvisation is the “Yes! And…” principle, which teaches us to actively listen to each other’s ideas and add value to them in every moment. Amy Lisewski is a professional improviser, entrepreneur, and speaker based in San Diego and anywhere adventure leads her.  She is the founder and owner of Finest City Improv and the San Diego Improv Festival.  She is continually growing San Diego’s largest community of improvisers and a training program that has brought more courage and joy to thousands of people.   In this episode, Amy shares how she empowers teams to collaborate, be confident and thrive during times of growth, change, and uncertainty through improvisation. She teaches people to go ‘off script’ and actively listen to each other’s ideas and creatively collaborate to achieve their business goals.  Why you have to check out today’s podcast: Learn how to use improv program for organizational and leadership development to break down silos, build connections and develop self-confidence Learn how to expand your comfort zones, improve interpersonal communications, and boost your leadership confidence using improvisation by going ‘off-script’  Know how to develop more courageous and compelling leadership that fosters a culture of creativity and spark innovation through improvisation “[Though Improv} we create a learning lab where you can make mistakes, and you can take risks where it doesn’t have actual consequences.“ – Amy Lisewski   Valuable Free Resource from Amy Lisewski   2 Great Mistakes You Want To Make That Will Help You Succeed Read Here: https://www.finestcityimprov.com/make-mistakes/   Key Takeaways from Amy Lisewski: “Improv is a safe environment. But I also like to say it’s more of a brave environment.” “Do you have to be funny to do improv? Funny is a by-product of good improv. And good improv is collaboration, listening and adding on to each other’s ideas.”   Connect With Amy Lisewski: Website: https://www.finestcityimprov.com/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amylisewski/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinestCityImprov/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/finestcityimpro    Connect With Trish Tagle: TrishTagle.com: https://trishtagle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrishTagleLeadership LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciatagle  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtrishtagle/  Book: Everyone Knows You Suck: Bad Boss Stories. A Succinct Guide by Trish Tagle

Looking for some new ideas to try with your advanced teen classes? Try some improvisation games. These games can be fun and interactive for the whole class. Today, we're talking to Paul Singleton about ideas to use this in the classroom. According to Paul, these have broken kids out of their shell to have them more active and involved in the class. We also talk about mental health and his experience of teaching at a children's hospital. Visit The Improvites on Facebook Visit Sweed Academy for more ideas and help.

Today’s leaders must be agile. In the current economic environment, individuals are expected to be highly adaptable and rise to many unseen challenges. A fresh but proven approach to team building, improvisation (improv) encourages participants to develop the key components of being part of a high performing team. Neil Curran is a teaching and performing improv expert with over 18 years of management and corporate experience. Neil has worked with organisations including Google, Facebook and Dropbox, using Improv techniques to encourage individuals to be more adaptable by learning to react without pre-planning.

My guest for this episode is Andrea Hummel. Andrea is trained in multicultural diversity, mediation and trauma recovery. She holds a Masters in applied anthropology American University (Washington, DC) with additional studies in refugee affairs and linguistics. Andrea holds a Theory certification in TSM psychodrama for post-traumatic growth and presents at conferences both in the US and abroad. In 1991 she founded a consulting firm specializing in cultural diversity and human relations consulting, providing training, cultural needs assessments, and human relations consulting.  She was an adjunct faculty member at the University of Florida and Manatee Community College. Initially Andrea's focus was on preventing conflict (via cultural understanding); now it is on resolving conflict (via improvisations).  She is the developer of the cutting-edge “i4 peacedramas” method for helping individuals, nonprofits, and communities increase empathy, decrease miscommunication,  and create alternate endings to organizational conflict. No stranger to staying focused during crisis, she was in the Middle East during the 1990 Kuwaiti oil crisis, Guatemala during the 1995 refugee persecutions, and Greece during the 2015 refugee crisis. Andrea and Mary discuss gaining a better understanding of organizational issues using experiential learning, not just talking about issues. We explore how to use "improv" as a tool to improve communication and working relationships. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let me know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting To get the free guide I created for you go to: 6 Steps You Must Do To Unleash The Potential of Your Nonprofit Board. To learn more about Andrea and her work go to: Improv for Peace.

Jorjeana Marie is a television writer, author and produced playwright. After attending NYU's Dramatic Writing Program at TISCH, Jorjeana had several plays produced at the 78th St Rep, The Neighborhod Playhouse, The Douglas Fairbanks Studio Theater and PS 122 (as part of the 24 Hour Plays). She has written three solos shows, one short film, hours of stand-up material and on three animated television series. She is currently writing at Disney. Her book Improv for Writers (Ten Speed Press/Penguin Random House) is the focus of Jorjeana's and Ryan's conversation. How can comedy and improv improve your writing and get you unstuck? Find Jorjeana and her work: https://jorjeanamarie.com/

Episode 009 – Using the Power of Improv at your Trade Shows (Part 1) – Interview with Roger Miller of Tues@7 Show Notes from Interview with Roger Miller – Part 1 Introducing Roger Miller – a right-brained person in a left-brained world. Roger has the unique background combination of being in the not-very exciting medical Insurance industry, and also a special effects makeup artist! Roger has been involved in many shows in both of his worlds – insurance and special effects makeup. He draws on inspiration from both to give great tips and value for you and how to do things differently in your booth for greater customer engagement and results. Tips for doing things differently at the trade show booth: ·       Learn from Experiential shows that are extremely creative. The energy, creativity, engagement, live streaming, multi-media and more are used in more of the arts, theater and creative industry shows. ·       Iconic characters are one way companies can brand themselves and build on themes ·       In the insurance industry, think of Progressive’s “Flo” and Allstate’s “Mayhem” ·       Memorable and effective for very different reasons ·       Flo is good but Mayhem is great because his character immediately ties to the benefits of having insurance. ·       But think about characters like that and what make them memorable. Then think of those aspects and how you can create a character or a brand image using those characteristics. ·       Try to bring the same kind of creativity to the show floor and use it in a way that stops attendees in their tracks and allow you to engage in new and exciting ways. ·       Obviously this takes planning with your team prior to the show to give you enough time to execute your plan. ·       Figure out what emotion you need to get from your audience. Is it fear, like in the insurance industry? Is it desire? Or something else? ·       Then its about taking it to the next level – taking your attendees to a place they haven’t gone or typically don’t go at a trade show. o  For example – at an auto show go beyond just letting people sit in one of your cars and give them an immersive test drive experience. ·       Step 1 is Drawing Attention – how do we actually get people to stop. ·       Step 2 is Engaging the attendees ·       If you are in a more traditional business industry like insurance, being creative will really help you stand out at your next show. However, if you are in a creative field like art, music or theater, then you really have to ramp up your game because everyone there will be employing creativity. ·       Don’t call your booth staff your sales people or marketing people or whatever their usual role is. Call them Your Cast. Using Improv ·       When most people think of improv, their minds go to the TV show “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” starring Drew Carey.  o  Most people who watched this thought that there is no way this could be improvised – these people are way too good. This must be rehearsed. o  But it is truly improvised! o  The key to these people being so good is that they practice their improv by practicing various situations that they might be put in. So when new situations come up, they can pull from things they have practiced in the past that are similar...

This week's guest is Mary Lemmer. Mary leveraged her unique background in improv comedy and entrepreneurship to create a fun and effective training methodology that has helped countless organizations overcome all kinds of obstacles. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  One of Mary's favorite quotes (3:09) Mary's background (4:59) About her LinkedIn photo (9:55) Why improv feels like freedom (12:20) Improv comedy and leadership (14:33) About the process (18:19) The role of empathy (24:12) How personality types factor in (26:04) Some of Mary's favorite improv moments (30:20) The "First Word Last Word" exercise (32:30) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com Mary's Website Mary on LinkedIn Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app.  NEW! You can now follow the podcast on Spotify here.  You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? What about the successful use of improv in a business/leadership context do you find the most surprising? The least surprising?

Jessie Shternshus founded The Improv Effect (https://improveffect.com) to help businesses reach their full potential by means of interpersonal-communication skills training. Her work includes leveraging tools and practices from improv to help individuals and organizations improve the way they interact and problem solve. Jessie is also the author of the book CTRLShift: 50 Games For 50 ****ing Days Like Today. (amzn.to/2Qy0eAi) In this interview, Jessie and I discuss ways in which improv practices can be used to improve your listening skills, develop your ability to read the room, and find more effective ways to respond. Personal Note: Jessie is brilliant, kind, and extremely patient. During the latter half of the conversation, I asked Jessie about one of the ways I often try to emphasize certain points in class or when I am presenting. In a supportive, kind, and patient way, she helped me see how that "habit" can impact the folks I am working with. I got completely schooled and I am grateful to her for the lesson. For more information on Jessie, her upcoming classes and speaking engagements: Web: https://improveffect.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-shternshus-04765a11/ Email: jessie@improveffect.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/theimproveffect

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

Belina Raffy is on a mission to make climate change… funnier. She teaches Sustainable Stand-up, in order to enable people to be able to talk about the serious topic of climate change with humour, in order to more effectively engage our citizens and encourage behaviour change. We've been friends for a few year so our conversation about her amazing work is peppered with goofing around. We'll talk about failed advocacy techniques, angry Australians, making vegans nicer, whataboutism and how to shine bright, giggly light into the dark crevasses of the global climate change narrative. This episode is, in a way, a continuation of the previous interview with my go-to guy on sustainability, Canadian author Chris Turner. So often when I record these podcasts, there is a knock on effect that leads me to another guest. This time it led me to Berlin to meet with Belina. - Sustainable Stand-up: https://www.sustainablestandup.com/ - The Book: "Using Improv to Save the World - and Me": https://www.maffick.com/#the-book - Music by Phil Creamer from www.hereonout.ca

Today on the podcast, we follow-up on Liz Dolan's whereabouts (The World Track & Field Championships in Doha), the new law in California for college athletes, some Fall Organizing tips that we don't want to follow, our Fall Book Recommendations and interview Jorjeana Marie about using improv to spark creativity.Thanks to Jorjeana Marie for coming into the studio. Find out more about her and her book Improv for Writers here.Fall Books We Love:From Lian:The Dutch House-- Ann PatchettBeautifully written novel about a broken family and the two siblings that emrege from the wreckage. Novel of memory-- a warning. You’re either going to love that-- or not. The Nobodies-- Liza PalmerThis is a super fun page turner about a former journalist that goes to work at a tech companyy as the lowest person in the department. But her journalistic instincts kick in when she senses something in off behind the scenes. Liza Palmer is the best-selling author of Conversations with the fat Girl and she based her novel on her real life experiences going to work at BuzzFeed. So sosososos funny.We Met in December-- Rosie CurtisFor fans of Rom Coms and British people saying funny British things and drinking way too much on the weeknights. Engaging romance that unfurls over a calendar year. Bringing Down the Duke -- Evie DunmoreTake a regency romance and ramps it up with a fun storyline you don’t see often-- womens suffrage! From JulieA Single Thread -- Tracy ChevalierA pre World War II story about a women who uses her stitching to connect with other women and the worldThings You Save in a Fire -- Katherine CenterFirefighters. Boston. Romance. Funny. We're in! Reminder about GoodReads + BookClubGirl for The Sweeney Sisters give-awaysThanks to our sponsors:Brooklinen – Use the code Sisters at checkoutThirdLove – Use this URLJoybird – Use the code sisters25 at checkoutThe New Yorker – use this URL

Today on the podcast, we follow-up on Liz Dolan's whereabouts (The World Track & Field Championships in Doha), the new law in California for college athletes, some Fall Organizing tips that we don't want to follow, our Fall Book Recommendations and interview Jorjeana Marie about using improv to spark creativity. Thanks to Jorjeana Marie for coming into the studio. Find out more about her and her book Improv for Writers here. Fall Books We Love: From Lian: The Dutch House-- Ann Patchett Beautifully written novel about a broken family and the two siblings that emrege from the wreckage. Novel of memory-- a warning. You're either going to love that-- or not.  The Nobodies-- Liza Palmer This is a super fun page turner about a former journalist that goes to work at a tech companyy as the lowest person in the department. But her journalistic instincts kick in when she senses something in off behind the scenes. Liza Palmer is the best-selling author of Conversations with the fat Girl and she based her novel on her real life experiences going to work at BuzzFeed. So sosososos funny. We Met in December-- Rosie Curtis For fans of Rom Coms and British people saying funny British things and drinking way too much on the weeknights. Engaging romance that unfurls over a calendar year. Bringing Down the Duke -- Evie Dunmore Take a regency romance and ramps it up with a fun storyline you don't see often-- womens suffrage!  From Julie A Single Thread -- Tracy Chevalier A pre World War II story about a women who uses her stitching to connect with other women and the world Things You Save in a Fire -- Katherine Center Firefighters. Boston. Romance. Funny. We're in! Reminder about GoodReads + BookClubGirl for The Sweeney Sisters give-aways See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Human Development Specialist, Lainie Hodges, joins Rob Crews to talk about her work at Improv and Professional Sports. The two dive into the importance of awareness and internal dialogue, in-game focus, women in sports and culture, the principles of Improvisation, responsiveness as an alternative to reaction, vulnerability as a strength in sports culture. and more.

Dr. Daphne Scott, founder of DS Leadership Life, specializes in creating mindful leaders and mindful organizations through leadership coaching programs that focus on mindfulness, positivity, creativity, and fun. Daphne has developed her coaching programs throughout two decades of real world coaching and corporate development experience. She draws on her unique background in improv theater and physical therapy to bring engaging embodiment and team-building elements to her coaching and facilitation. As a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, certified Hendricks Coach, a founding member of the Conscious Leadership Group, and a member of the International Coaching Federation, Daphne has studied with top-level executive coaches, consciousness experts, and organizational psychologists. She holds a Masters Degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy from Andrews University. In today’s conversation, Daphne points to the main reason why leaders fail and reveals the five relationships a leader needs to develop in order to be successful. We also explore how improv can be a powerful tool for building leadership skills and how leadership can be found at any level in an organization. We further discuss the importance of feedback, fun, and value of building a “Yes/And” culture in your organization. Key Takeaways We make the assumption that a leader should magically be able to lead a group of people. However, most leaders are not equipped with the skills to lead. Five relationships a leader needs to have: Time, Money, Self-Identity, Friendships, Unknown When we are operating from fear we don’t have access to our best decision making. When people are engaged in an experience of play they learn much faster. A lot of leaders don’t need to learn how to have more productivity, they already have that; they just want to have that productivity with less stress. When we pin employee engagement solely on the leadership, we disempower 80% of the organization and set up a blame dynamic where people can blame their disengagement on their boss or the leadership team. The moment anyone in the organization makes the choice not to gossip about another person on the team, they are making an incredible decision about the culture they want to have. Resources Free Download on the Value of Feedback, visit: www.daphne-scott.com/lot Connect With Dr. Daphne Scott www.daphne-scott.com

"One of the things we do is teach people that they need to use what they have, and that is ENOUGH...before you get up to do give a speech or a talk, or deliver a message to someone."  GBD66: Human Intelligence. Jennifer Gardner talks to improv facilitator, speaker and founder of BraveSpace, Kristy West. 1 in 4 people are terrified of speaking in public, sometimes rating it their 2nd biggest fear (next to death). Recognising that improv is about more than just 'stand up' comedy, Kristy's focus is to take improv off the stage and into the corporate environment. They discuss bravery, active listening, going "off script", and the importance of accepting that what you have is enough. Kristy outlines how these skills can help to foster innovation, boost creativity, deepen collaboration, develop new mindsets and embed the critical communication skills needed in today’s always-changing, tech-driven, work climate.    GIVE FEEDBACK. How did you discover our podcast, where do you listen, and what would you like to hear more of? Finance pro or not, we'd love to know what you think. Email us here.   WE DISCUSS: * Glossophobia: what it is and why it matters to 1 in 4 professionals. * How using improv skills can help you get started in your career and get further once it's begun. * How to develop better collaborative and communicative skills through active listening. * How to 'unfreeze' by getting comfortable with the realisation that what one has (i.t.o resources and experience) is already enough.   OUR GUEST. Kristy West is a Speaker, and Founder of BraveSpace, based in Atlanta, USA. She's studied, performed and taught improv for almost two decades and also spent over 15 years in B2B Sales and Corporate Training. Kristy blends her unique experience in improvisational comedy and business to help teams and individuals practice the critical skills needed in today's business world. Connect with her on LinkedIn.   LINKS. * Discover more about Kristy's company BraveSpace. * See the Public Speaking self-study resources on the AICPA store * Get the video "An Actor's Guide to Public Speaking'' by Misty Megia on the CGMA store, also available as part of CGMA Essentials.   MORE ABOUT OUR PODCAST. The Voices. These conversations with expert guests are recorded by different members of the AICPA & CIMA team from our offices around the world. While the sound quality may vary, the insights will always be consistently useful. Hear more. Get our shows every week automatically and free. Share them easily with colleagues and friends by using the icons on your app or media player.  Skill Up. Find related CPD/CPE resources at the AICPA Store and the CGMA Store. Connect. #GoBeyondDisruption  @AICPANews @CIMA_News ©2019 Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA & CIMA). All rights reserved.

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

How to train tour guides is one of the most frequently asked questions we receive in our postbag here at Tourpreneur. So on this episode of Tourpreneur, a podcast for tour operators and tour professionals, we asked Margaret Hicks of tour guide training company The Tour Boost to share some tips on tour guide training with us.

This behavioral scientist has spent her career studying team communication. But an improv comedy class taught her a lot about teamwork.

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

You want to talk better, right? You want people to like you and think quick on your feet. To help you accomplish this, Clara Mouawad joins us to take a different approach...improv games. Drawing on her theater background, Clara teaches us four different improv games we can all play to develop social skills and have some fun at the same time. --- 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/lukemaxwell/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lukemaxwell/support

In this episode, we’ll talk about how you can use improv to improve your communication skills. You can do this with your team, or when you are dealing with your patients, and in life in general. Your ability to improvise and think on your feet is an invaluable skill that can take you and your team further in your journey to clinic mastery.If you like this episode of the Grow My Clinic podcast, please don't forget to like, share, comment, and give us your ratings on iTunes and Stitcher. We appreciate your support and feedback!

Sales Development success usually comes down to how fast you can think on your feet. Every cold call, every email reply, every chat; you’re on the spot to come up with something that’s going to keep the conversation moving forward. @Andrew Mewborn with @outreach.io has made this art of improv a study, and now shares those skills with the team at Outreach, showing phenomenal success. As a matter of fact, the Outreach team won a coveted BEAST Award this year at the Sales Development Conference for outstanding SDR team. Tune in to learn how YOU can make improv a key skill in your tool box for better performance. We have some awesome upcoming shows with more Sales Development Thought Leaders... Subscribe here for updates: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHBsZnSSZ92VnUPZQhgI4-w A few Live events coming up:Sales Dev Management Meetup Boston Nov 14th with @OpenView Partners Sales Dev Manager Training - Boston Nov 14th (same day as Meetup, same place)Event link to sign up --> https://tenbound.com/events/Need a discount or to convince your boss? Leave a comment and I’ll get with you on it G2 Crowd Reviews right here https://www.g2crowd.com/products/sales-development-program-consulting-training-and-events/reviewsHave you subscribed to the new Sales Development Mastermind on @BrightTALK https://www.brighttalk.com/channel/17061/the-sales-development-mastermind#SDR #BDR #salesdevelopmentrep #salesdevelopment #prospecting #coldcalling #salesloft #outreach #sales #tenbound #salesforce #salesappointment #revenue #salesops #salesdev19#marketingops #salesforce #tech #salestech #marketingtech #salestraining #brighttalk#salesenablement #discoverorg #leadgeneration #accountbasedmarketing #abm #salesdev18

In this episode of BUZZ, we discuss how to capitalize on daily news events, trends and events to transform your marketing efforts. We explain that engaging with these local happenings—sporting events, movie openings, concerts—can be an effective way to create interesting, timely content, and showcase the branding and personality of your practice. To submit topics you’d like covered on future episodes, kindly drop us a note and we’ll be sure to do so. Thanks for watching! buzz.dental info@dentainment.com http://dentainment.com Dentainment is a Leading Digital Marketing Agency for the Dental Community. We focus on Strategy, Implementation, Design, and New Patient Flow. Relationship-Based with every client! Striving to make your Dental Practice or Company the most successful possible. Learn more about our sponsor Podium! Build Brand Trust Through Patient Reviews podium.com/buzz

Guest: Ruth Jenkins, MS, CCC-SLP - Char speaks with Ruth Jenkins, an SLP from Portland, Oregon who started a successful improv comedy troup with her husband and since has learned to use improv techniques to motivate and engage children with articulation, language, and fluency difficulties. The creative techniques can be modified for almost any aged student (elementary through high school).

Using Improv in the Classroom A Conversation with Dr. Katie McKnight “It crazy works.” That’s how prolific literacy author Katie McKnight describes using improv in the classroom.  This high energy, passionate educator details some of the benefits this kinesthetic approach brings to kids, including a big chunk of what we teach in reading and writing. But there’s more! Improv teaches problem solving and encourages a sense of community, as students’ step into a role of making their classmates shine with the valued concept of “Mistakes are gifts.”  This approach can be used in all classrooms as a valued brain break as well.   Katie takes us through a couple of games, such as “Space Walk.”  This game would be FABULOUS for a faculty meeting.  The shared experience of this one game can enhance the community of adults in the building.   Wow!  Katie has shared some of her improv guidelines called “Yes…And for the Classroom” Grab here! • Katie on MyEdExpert • Katie's website • Katie on Twitter  

Kelly takes his listeners on a backstage pass with his colleagues Steve Kakos and Anneliese Toft as they discuss “Brandstage,” a process that gets insights by putting brands and organizations thorough The Second City process. [audio http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3527785/steve-kakos-and-anneliese-toft-1_2018-07-20-112425.64kmono.mp3]  

The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science is located at Stony Brook University on Long Island, NY. As stated on its website, The Alda Center “empowers scientists and health professionals to communicate complex topics in clear, vivid, and engaging ways.” Laura Lindenfeld, PhD, is Director of the Alda Center and Professor in Stony Brook’s School […]

Have you ever considered how improv, laughter and mindfuless can make you a more effective leader? Peri Kinder shares her expertise on how to up your game using these valuable tools and skills. You can connect with Peri at perikinder.com, landlcoaching.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LifeandLaughterCoaching/.  

Improv is about listening and responding. It’s paying attention to what’s going on around you and responding to it. Improv focuses on affirmation and elevation. Jen Brown is a world-class improv performer and teacher. Being in theatre and improv, Jen was trained to listen. Being a good actor is being a good listener. She teaches improv to professionals to improve their listening, communication, connection, and creative skills. Jen shares what she thinks are the four points needed to be present to move forward with everyday listening: Who you are Where you are How you feel What you want If something is not moving forward in improv, or life, then you are probably missing one of these four things. Listening is a skill we underestimate. Choose to be present and listen actively, don’t be thinking about your next move. Tune in to Learn Jen’s role models and how they were able to zone in on conversations Jen’s stories about her first improv audition and teaching session Tips and techniques to clear your mind and be present with what’s in front of you Admit and acknowledge how you feel and move on to what you should be doing Stories about trying something different and how there’s no success or failure Listening for progress and gifts Listening for the “want” has a big impact, but paying attention to feelings and emotions is just as vital Every way we positively and negatively interact is tapped into listening Links and Resources: Jen's TedXTalk Jen on Twitter Jen on LinkedIn The Engaging Educator Book: Improv(e): Using Improv to Find Your Voice, Style, and Self Oscar Trimboli’s books   Quotes: I want to strive to be so intentional and connective when I am listening and attending to people. - Jen Hearing happens. Listening is a choice. - Jen Want to create a big impact? Subscribe to the Deep Listening podcast and never miss an episode. If you have any suggestions, questions or recommendations for people to interview for podcast please email podcast@oscartrimboli.com.

Billingsley Consulting Group is a training and communications firm designed to help businesses, associations, and educational institutions grow through personal and professional development.  Claire Billingsley has experience coaching managers on social and communication skills, leadership skills, time management and organizational skills, personnel management, as well as personal and professional development.  Claire held leadership and management positions with Sylvan Learning Systems, FASTSIGNS International, and TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy.  With over 20 years of business experience, she learned the strategies and skills necessary to lead, manage, and motivate employees spread all over the world.  Claire is a graduate of Emporia State University, a Certified Franchise Executive through the International Franchise Association and a trained executive business coach by Newfield Network in Boulder, CO.  She is an active Board member and previous Chairman of the Board at The University of North Texas Professional Leadership Program, College of Business. Calling on her background in Improvisational comedy, Claire's keynote speeches, breakout sessions and training workshops use participatory-style training methods that teach practical knowledge and skills through highly interactive methodologies and real life business lessons.  Claire's programs take the skills and guiding principles taught through improvisational comedy and demonstrates how they transfer to the workplace.  Her techniques help individuals and organizations foster innovation, build confidence, take initiative, improve communication skills, collaborate, take risks and enhance creativity. In 2010, Claire was named one of the “Top 25 Women to Watch” in Dallas by the Dallas Business Journal.  Claire is a published author of “Circle Up”, co-author of “The Owners' Guide”, and most recently, “Spirit Fed Entrepreneur”, which in two days reached the Amazon Best Seller List. In the fall of 2016, Claire launched her Internet TV show “Coffee with Claire”.  New shows air every  Friday morning at 9 am and available 24/7  on the Women's Broadcast Television Network WBTVN.tv/channel/coffee-with-claire, and on- demand on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick (just to name a few)  and on the Apple and Android phone app Womenontv, reaching over 30 million subscribers daily. Claire is a certified NLP Practitioner, and a certified Laughter Yoga leader. Topics: Benefits of laugher in the workplace Improvisational comedy and business: how they can work together Health benefits of laughter Connect with Claire: Website | TV | Facebook | E-Mail 

How to use improv comedy skills to increase excitement and retention in your sales training program. This month sales training expert Ryan Dohrn teams up with comedy veteran Clay Sander to discuss how the skills used in improv can help your sales team be the best in the business. Sales training tools, tactics and tips from sales pros that are still selling today. More online at http://SalesTrainingWorld.com or http://RyanDohrn.com

How to use improv comedy skills to increase excitement and retention in your sales training program. This month sales training expert Ryan Dohrn teams up with comedy veteran Clay Sander to discuss how the skills used in improv can help your sales team be the best in the business. Sales training tools, tactics and tips from sales pros that are still selling today. More online at http://SalesTrainingWorld.com or http://RyanDohrn.com

Laura Stoll is the Talent Development Consultant at Ernst & Young, and she has a fascinating perspective on how you can develop top talent within your organization that is influenced by her background in improv.   Laura studied at Second City, iO, and ComedySportz Chicago. She even has the distinction of being the only student ever thrown out of previous guest (and current husband) Jay Sukow’s classroom!   At EY, Laura strategizes, designs, and consults on large-scale programs designed to improve the value of the internal talent organization, which includes over 8,000 people. Their big focus right now is on the Career Journey.   In every organization, people tend to resist change, especially the kind of large-scale change that Laura aims to create. So change management becomes critical, and that’s where the fundamentals of improv can really come into play.   Improv isn’t about making things up––it’s about planning like mad, and then being prepared to throw your script away to meet the needs of the person you are talking to or working with. Learning improvisational skills inspires a more adaptable mindset, and you can’t approach change without that.   Possibly the most exciting thing about Laura’s work at EY is that other people see the value of these skills, and the top leaders in the organization are getting excited about improv. There’s simply no way to effectively inspire a change in culture without buy-in from the top, so this is a huge step for a huge organization.   And taking that step isn’t optional any more, for any organization. Global markets and whole industries are shifting rapidly – the organizations and individuals who resist change will be left behind.   “If you’re not actively moving to shift your skill set so that you can be more in the moment, react, and respond – and ultimately be a trusted business advisor – you’re going to be left behind because that’s just the way things are evolving.”   If you want to take your first step today, just practice awareness: When you feel yourself putting up a wall, saying no, or reacting negatively, pause and ask yourself, “How could it work?” It’s basic, but that little tweak will start you on the path to change.     Resources: Connect with Laura on LinkedIn Read: “Will Health-Care Law Beget Entrepreneurs?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil Curran, improv teacher and performer, and Anna Wilson, improv performer, join me to discuss how improvisation skills could help you nail your next pitch and unleash the potential of your team. And the good news is, you were already doing it as a kid!  We talk about banning the “but” word, team making vs team breaking and embracing your mistakes.   Key takeaways [1:53] Improv is usually associated with comedy but really it is something we all are born doing but tend to lose as adults. It is how we react and how we listen. Its about spontaneity, how we respond in the moment. [3:27] Improv skills are life skills. As children we just want to play, kids don’t have the constraints we put on ourselves as adults. Fear of punishment shuts down playfulness and creativity. [5:39] 'Mistakes are just a new way of doing things' - Jill BernardClick To Tweet [7:55] How Anna came to improv. Discovered it's not about being funny and witty but about being supportive of your partner on stage. [11:34] Team building days usually mean being sent to a competitive environment or activity - not necessarily the right approach to build a strong collaborative team. An effective team is people working together. [17:37] As a techie, Anna came from a “no but” approach to working on ideas but through improv has changed to a "yes and" approach. You build on ideas rather than tearing them down. [22:41] 'The edge of your comfort zone is where the magic happens when it comes to learning'Click To Tweet [28:04] Within the corporate environment, improv is a tool to help you achieve what you want. Used in sales training, for communication skills, negotiation and conflict resolution. [37:53] Mindfulness through improv as an alternative to sitting in a quiet room, breathing in and out. [43:29] Improv teaches you to care less about what you think other people think of you [44:14] Neil on confidence when speaking in public: Perception is reality, fake it til you make it and over time you will turn it into real confidence [47:50] Neil and Anna's top 5 tips on public speaking and presentations: Your audience is already on your side. You’re already the expert Find what you're passionate about in your topic. That is what will sell it to your audience and make it engaging Understand what the audience needs If you're having fun, your audience will have fun [56:00] Neil's biggest tip: Do something that scares you every day!Click To Tweet [57:19] Anna's biggest tip: If you want to do it, you have to do it!Click To Tweet   Links to things mentioned lowerthetone.com @improvneil Speechless Live @yesitsanna Zenprov  

Helping companies and teams to unlock their natural creative ability can be daunting to innovation leaders. One method that I have found incredibly useful is to use improv comedy skills as a way to get team members comfortable being uncomfortable since in improv, you never know what's going to happen next. Kelly Leonard, Executive Director of […]

When you think of improv do you think of sketch comedy, Saturday Night Live or do you think of becoming a better speaker? It can be all of the above! So says our guest for episode 138 of The Speaker Lab, Mike Ganino. Mike is a former self-proclaimed restaurant guy with an intereste in theatre and in improv. After leaving the restaurant biz he became a consultant and learned to use his improv skills to help his clients become leaders. Soon he found his niche speaking about building organizations for the present and the future, and working with public speakers with Michael and Amy Port. On today's show we dive deeper into his personal story, as well as how to use improv to improve your speaking skills and why improv doesn't always mean funny. You'll learn about that and more on this edition of The Speaker Lab! THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:    What is blocking, and why should you avoid it? How much improv training should you take? Why improv isn't the same as "winging it". A few things you can do to practice by yourself. What's the only cure for bombing on stage? What is the "last word first word" technique? Why the time you put into rehearsal is so critical to your success on stage. Is improv always funny? And so much more!   EPISODE RESOURCES Mike Ganino's web site Mike Ganino on Twitter Mike Ganino's Improv For Speakers giveaway 7 Proven Steps to Finding And Booking Paid Speaking Engagements The Speaker Lab Summit The Speaker Lab Facebook group Top Speakers Tips Ready for more speakers? Join our free speaker workshop Got questions? Send them in here Email me! Subscribe on iTunes, and leave us a rating or review

Kathy Klost-Guest is a marketing and communications consultant, a storyteller, an improviser, and an author who just published: Stop Boring Me! How to Create Kick-ass Content, Products and Ideas through the Power of improv.  Through her firm Keeping It Human she helps companies create jargon-free convincing, kick-ass communications

Dan Attfield and Paul Hammond discovered that the rules of improv comedy are the polar opposite of Patrick Lencioni's "Five Dysfunctions of a Team."  For example, the first dysfunction is Absense of Trust, but in an effective team, you encourage the Presence of Trust. The duo walked Agile Amped through a series of exercises that they used in their session "The Five Dysfunctions of an Improvised Comedy Group"--which started out right with a blackout disco with Beyonce blaring on the speakers. In the end, Dan and Paul have one goal: getting people to change their egocentric views to one that focuses on making others look awesome. Mandy Ross from Sococo, SolutionsIQ partner, hosts at Agile2016 in Atlanta, GA. About Agile Amped The Agile Amped podcast series connects the community through compelling stories, passionate people, shared knowledge, and innovative ideas. Fueled by inspiring conversations with industry thoughtleaders, Agile Amped offers valuable content – anytime, anywhere. To receive real-time updates, subscribe at YouTube, iTunes or SolutionsIQ.com. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SIQYouTube, http://bit.ly/SIQiTunes, http://www.solutionsiq.com/agile-amped/ Follow: http://bit.ly/SIQTwitter  Like: http://bit.ly/SIQFacebook

To get my FREE EBOOK go to http://timjpcollins.com/free To check out the 5 week course go to: http://anxietyover.com Please click here to leave a review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Thanks! For any questions or show suggestions please email me at tim@timjpcollins.com Summary: In this episode I talk to Cameron Algie on how he used Improv to overcome his anxiety. And how he now helps others to do the same through comedy and performance. Cameron worked in advertising for over 10 years. Found it very stressful and anxiety-inducing. Over time it got worse began to include depression. Cameron went for therapy and at some point someone remarked on how he made jokes and should perhaps try improv. Eventually he tried improv at Second City. It helped a lot. 10 years later, he teaches at Second City, and has introduced the Improv to Anxiety program. Links: http://playwithfireimprov.com/ In this particular episode you will learn: - How for a lot of Cameron's childhood no one even labeled what he had as Anxiety - How Cameron first ruled out any physical issues before considering that it might be mental - How a lot of Anxiety sufferers try to be funny to cover up their anxiety - How improv shows us that it's OK to not be perfect - How to be more gentle and loving than constantly needing to fix yourself - How with improv you can't be attached to the outcome because you don't know what it is - How Cameron decided to love himself as he was - There is a saying in improv "Mistakes are gifts" - Why Improv and overcoming anxiety are closely linked - If you're feeling nervous stand up - How we don't necessarily need to hit bottom in order to start changing  

Marketing pro Kathy Klost-Guest talks about how she boosts clients' creativity and impact using improvisation and storytelling - and cuts through corporate jargon.

“Fall in love with life and drink from the fountain.” – Butthole Surfers Summary Lisa focuses on helping people with career development which naturally leads into working on personal development. […] The post BTC 039 : Using Improv to Level Up Your Career with Lisa Cummings appeared first on Breakthrough Play.

Using Improv in Your VO Career? YES and… some surprises with Kay Bess Part 3 of 4 on LovethatVoiceover In this 3rd part of my interview with Kay Bess, we have a nice discussion about improvisation and what it means to each of us as it relates to a voiceover career. It's a really cool conversation because we both have a small revelation about what we mean by the word ‘improvisation'.  So we discuss the concept of ‘acting improvisation' versus pure improvisation.  We also find hear her story of age 7 and being asked to be ‘funny' on stage – poor thing!  We also touch on that aspect of community in VO again -  how we are all somewhat isolated and looking to connect… Some specific improv examples with a script and Kay's quotable line, “It's really about keeping your mind sharp, open and willing.”  Kay also gives a shout out to Rob Paulson and his live podcast because … well listen to my show and hear about it!! Kay Bess is an American voice actress with over 20 years experience and is the female voice of The Tennis Channel, the female imaging voice for Q107 Toronto, and narrated the insanely popular TV series The Property Brothers on HGTV, seasons 1-4. She was the female voice of DIRECTV from 2009-2013.  She's voiced hundreds of TV and radio commercials, promos and has narrated documentaries airing on HGTV, Discovery, WE, E! and Learning Channel.  www.KayBess.com, @KayBess and on FB. Thanks to JASON RACKOW for his fabulous and friendly audio editing of today's interview! Love That VoiceOver is a podcast showcasing in-depth interviews unveiling the personalities and projects behind the mic.  Every interview is a fresh perspective on the art and artistry behind the microphone.... VO artist LoveThatRebecca, aka Rebecca Haugh, is your host and producer of Love That VoiceOver. Rebecca also honors voiceover improv with LoveThatImprovVO.com Connect on Twitter @LoveThatVO, on FaceBook page Love That Voiceover, plus LoveThatVoiceover.com.  

Can improvisation help you become a better scientist and physician? Valeri Lantz-Gefroh is the improvisation coordinator at the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University School of Journalism. She provides some tips, exercises and other resources to help scientists and physicians make sure they’re being understood.

I recently led a workshop in "applied improvisation" with this incredible woman. We co-facilitated a group using the tools of improv to knock people out of their boxes and gag their inner critics. Belina is embarking on a travel adventure to lead great thinkers across the planet (and seriously - she's going EVERY where!) and write a book about how to save the world with improv. She and I are creating a new project called SustainableStandup which we will update you on in the upcoming year. Belina can be found at Maffick.com and you can donate to her campaign for the book and trip at: http://www.startsomegood.com/uitstw