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Improv Team Building: Unleashing Corporate Potential with Cool Cat Confidence

Improv Team Building: Unleashing Corporate Potential with Cool Cat Confidence

by Frank McDade | Applied Improvisation

Fostering effective teamwork and seamless communication is vital to the success of any organization. To empower employees with the skills they need to thrive in dynamic work environments, corporate improv training is a transformative solution. Delving into the world...

How Improv Comedy Skills Boost Flexibility and Adaptability in the Workplace

How Improv Comedy Skills Boost Flexibility and Adaptability in the Workplace

by Frank McDade | Applied Improvisation

In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, flexibility and adaptability have become key qualities valued by employees and employers alike. Balancing the need for flexibility with job requirements can be challenging, especially in roles traditionally tied...

How to Stay Positive at Work with Improv Comedy

How to Stay Positive at Work with Improv Comedy

by Frank McDade | Applied Improvisation

As the workplace becomes more competitive and stressful, employees can often find themselves in a negative environment. Unfortunately, this negativity can have a significant impact on morale, productivity, and job satisfaction. Improv comedy activities can help to...

5 Improv Activities to Reduce Stress with Work

5 Improv Activities to Reduce Stress with Work

by Frank McDade | Applied Improvisation

When it comes to managing stress, improv skills can help by teaching us to focus our energy on the present moment instead of worrying about the future or ruminating on past events. This helps us to gain clarity and perspective – reducing our stress levels in the...

Job Failure: How Improv Helps Make Failures a Positive Experience

Job Failure: How Improv Helps Make Failures a Positive Experience

by Frank McDade | Applied Improvisation

It is an accepted truth that failure is inevitable on endeavors. The world of improv comedy is no exception. For many improvisers, though, failure and risk are some of the most important elements of our craft; it's the fear of failing and making mistakes that pushes...

How to Improve Your Improv Skills for Professional Development

How to Improve Your Improv Skills for Professional Development

by Frank McDade | Applied Improvisation

Improvisation is a critical skill for professional development. By building your capacity to think on your feet, respond in the moment, and create ideas quickly, you can make yourself a more valuable asset to your team or organization. Whether you're giving a...

The Unexpected Psychological Benefits of Improvisation

The Unexpected Psychological Benefits of Improvisation

by Frank McDade | Applied Improvisation

Take a quick scan across your local bookstore's self-help and business section, and you're likely to see plenty of literature promising to help you improve your personal and professional lives. Personality tests, behavioral checklists, and goal-setting workshops are...

Improv Can Make You Funnier and More Confident (NPR)

Improv Can Make You Funnier and More Confident (NPR)

by Frank McDade | Applied Improvisation

NPR published "The rules of improv can make you funnier. They can also make you more confident." On November 29, 2022. The digital story was edited by Malaka Gharib with art direction by Beck Harlan. I wanted to cement it into the brains of my visitors, so here it is...

How to Host an Engaging Virtual Meeting: 3 Improv Techniques You Should Know

How to Host an Engaging Virtual Meeting: 3 Improv Techniques You Should Know

by Frank McDade | Applied Improvisation

Are you struggling to keep your remote meetings interesting and engaging? As the pandemic continues to limit the opportunities for in-person interactions, many employers still use video conferencing as the primary way for staff to connect. But it can be difficult to...

Becoming a Better Public Speaker with Improv Comedy Skills

Becoming a Better Public Speaker with Improv Comedy Skills

by Frank McDade | Applied Improvisation

Do you want to become a better public speaker, but don’t like the idea of traditional public speaking? If so, then improv comedy skills may be the answer.  Improv is an improvisational theatre art form that can also help sharpen your public speaking skills, making you...

7 Improv Halloween Games for a Spooky Good Time

7 Improv Halloween Games for a Spooky Good Time

by Frank McDade | Applied Improvisation

Improv is the best way to get anyone’s creative juices flowing. Indulging in creative, team-building activities is something everyone can get on board with. And right now, Halloween is the perfect time to do some improv comedy with your friends and family. Here are 7...

6 Sources that Say Improv for Business is Great

by Frank McDade | Applied Improvisation

We could go on all day saying how great improv for business is, but the truth is, others have already done the work for us. Below are six different organizations that featured improvisation in the workplace. Enjoy some leisurely reading!   FM MAGAZINE...

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