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 reduce workplace negativity and can create an environment of positivity and collaboration. Improv comedy activities are based around […]
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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 process. Improv can provide an effective outlet for […]
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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 us to generate new ideas and come up with […]
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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 presentation, leading a meeting, or networking with colleagues and potential employers, the ability […]
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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 just a few of the tools that claim to supercharge our understanding of ourselves and help us […]
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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 in it’s entirety. When I moved […]
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