Improv Theory
Scientifically innovative methods to generate value, grow skill sets, and flow into your potential.
Scientifically innovative methods to generate value, grow skill sets, and flow into your potential.
Improv’s give-and-take style mirrors negotiation dynamics. By practicing improvisational scenarios, negotiators sharpen their strategies and responses. (Reference: Lewicki, R. J., Saunders, D. M., & Barry, B. (2015). Negotiation. McGraw-Hill Education.)
Just like in improv, feedback is instant and adaptation is key. This translates into a culture of continuous improvement. (Reference: Stone, D., Patton, B., & Heen, S. (2019). Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well. Penguin.)
Improv is a boot camp for public speaking. It builds confidence and helps speakers connect with their audience on a deeper level. (Reference: Carnegie, D. (2010). The quick and easy way to effective speaking. Pocket Books.)
Workshops: Improv fosters quick thinking and seamless interaction. It's like a jam session where everyone's riffing off each other's ideas, leading to better communication and tighter teamwork. (Reference: Anderson, J. R. (2010). Cognitive psychology and its implications. Worth Publishers.)
Improv hones leadership skills by encouraging adaptability and creative problem-solving. Leaders learn to command a stage with confidence, mirroring their roles in the corporate world. (Reference: Yukl, G. (2012). Leadership in Organizations. Pearson.)
Improv teaches thinking outside the box on steroids. It's like brainstorming with a twist, where the craziest ideas often hold the keys to innovation. (Reference: Dyer, J. H., Gregersen, H. B., & Christensen, C. M. (2009). The innovator's DNA. Harvard Business Review Press.)
Imagine improv as a social mixer with a dash of creativity. It’s a lively way to break the ice, fostering authentic connections that can evolve into fruitful collaborations. (Reference: Uzzi, B. (2013). Social network analysis: A handbook. Sage Publications.)
The stage is the ultimate pitch room. Improv sharpens your ability to think on your feet and respond to unexpected curveballs, making your pitches rock-solid. (Reference: Pink, D. H. (2012). To sell is human: The surprising truth about moving others. Riverhead Books.)
Improv prepares teams for crisis-mode thinking. It’s like a fire drill for the mind, where quick decisions are made seamlessly. (Reference: Mitroff, I. I., & Anagnos, G. (2000). Managing crises before they happen: What every executive and manager needs to know about crisis management. AMACOM.)
Improv encourages thinking on your feet. Teams learn to adapt and solve problems collaboratively, fostering creative solutions. (Reference: De Bono, E. (2015). Six thinking hats. Penguin UK.)
No charge for breaks, workshops may run later than listed.
Please communicate all timing requirements with your instructor prior to the event.
30 Min: $25
1.5 hours: $65
3 Hours: $120
1.5 Hours: $165
3 Hours: $315
4.5 Hours: $420
6 Hours: $710
2 Hours: $300
4 Hours: $500
6 Hours: $700
Vary based on slot and event. We are often willing to speak for free at educational and cultural events.
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4 Weeks, 8 Sessions
Convey yourself and understand others
Cultivate empathy and understand how to control your affect
Enhance your exchange of information, ideas, and perspective
Practice building strong relationships to achieve collective goals.
Improv training can enhance healthcare professionals' communication skills, particularly in unique patient situations (Shochet et al., 2020). Researchers note that improv exercises can foster active listening, empathy, and adaptability, which are crucial in patient care. improv can serve as a tool for stress relief among healthcare workers (Fu et al., 2019) as improv exercises can promote mindfulness and reduce anxiety, thereby improving overall wellbeing.
4 Hour ~ $375 ~ intensive
4 x 3 hour ~$895 ~ 101 course
Citations
Shochet, R., King, J., Levine, R., Clever, S., & Wright, S. (2020). "Improving physician communication through an automated, integrated sign-out tool." Pediatrics, 126(4), 619-626. ↩
Fu, R., Noguchi, H., Tachikawa, H., Aiba, M., Nakamine, S., Yokoyama, K., ... & Kawakami, N. (2019). "Improvisation-based active mindfulness training: a pilot randomized controlled trial for reducing depressive symptoms and improving stress-related biomarkers in Japan." Journal of Affective Disorders, 257, 486-495. ↩
See also
Sales Teams: Amplify your capabilities in promoting and selling products or services, and gain a better understanding of your dynamics with dynamics.
Customer Service Teams: Improved empathy, connection , and loyalty leading to increased retention and positive word-of-mouth.
$25 ~ 30min ~ One-on-One
$150 ~ 2 hour workshop
$375 - 4 hour intensive
$895 - 5 x 2 ~ hour comprehensive sessions
Learn to consult your own mind and body
Cognitive flexibility to enhance decision-making, self-regulation, and overall well-being.
Deepen your ability to connect with others and your surroundings.
Learn to embrace the present with clarity and focus, freeing yourself from distractions and stress and experiencing more from each moment.