Workday Playdate

280: Want Resilient Teams? Improv Is the Answer, Trust Me


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Your team just hit a wall. A project derailed. A curveball out of nowhere. What happens next? If the answer is stress, scrambling, or radio silence, it’s time for a new approach. Enter improv—the secret weapon for building resilient teams that can roll with the punches and come back stronger.

Inside This Episode:

  • Why most teams struggle with resilience (and how to fix it)
  • The four-step improv framework that turns setbacks into stepping stones
  • Simple, high-energy activities you can steal for your next team meeting
  • A personal story of resilience from Erin’s own business journey
  • How to create a team culture where change isn’t scary—it’s fuel

Who This Episode Is For: Leaders who want their teams to handle challenges with confidence instead of chaos. If you’re tired of watching your team freeze up when things go sideways, this one’s for you.

And if you’re interested in taking one small action right now, you can check out our newest freebie, The Empathy Cheat Sheet, here. It’s a 3-part list of helpful phrases you can use before heading into any conversation or meeting, responding to an email, or hosting a one-on-one call.

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Workday PlaydateBy Erin Diehl | Business Improv Edutainer, Failfluencer, Keynote Speaker

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