A meeting of two storytellers. This week Erin Hatzikostas sits down with Kate G. Duffy for an interview that stretches from Pole to Pole. And by that, we mean boardroom to Saturday Night Live. They talk improvising, how it works and when it works best. What it's like giving presentations, or keynote speeches, and how you can connect with the room. How does improvisation add to authenticity? How is it rooted in great listening? Are we addicted to the wrong things at work? And what would you do with far too many nesting bowls?  Listen in for advice on Dialogue vs Debate. Improvisation vs Planning. Comedy vs...well, comedy wins this round. Especially with stories from messing with Steve Carell and a run-in with a pretend Billy Idol.  Follow and learn more about Kate: Business Improv: businessimprov.com Instagram: dufffah Twitter: dufffah Email: Blog: theparentingofparents.com/blog If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration! Here are some options... Check out the b BRILLIANT career coaching program @   b Cause Podcast Facebook group @ We share even more crazy stuff here (you probably thought that was impossible).  Take our simple, fun and insightful "What Kind of Dog Are You At Work?" by going to  We have so much fun stuff going on...we wouldn't want you to miss out - join the authenticity movement and our community by adding your email just about anywhere @  Check out our blog for more of our no-BS career advice @ We have fun and inspiring t-shirts @ DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsuitable for younger audiences.  Tweetable Comments: "I was so focussed on what I needed to do that I almost didn't notice who was in the room." "We help leaders to be more present, be more adaptable, and to say "no" with grace." "One of the best presentations I ever saw was just a series of questions." "Data is important, it's just not memorable." "So often we are not listening to people, we're waiting for them to be done so we can say our own thing. So it's very important to listen." "Dialogue is a good discussion, debate is coming in and trying to win the conversation." "You've gotta know your shit." "Our number one goal in every meeting should just simply be connection." "When I started improvising I became a better friend and family member, because I was listening to people, without an agenda." "We are just a bunch of matter walking around with vibrational frequencies, and by raising that frequency it brings out the better ideas in others." "For me, it's about taking the first big energetic step into whatever I'm doing, even if I don't feel it." "People ask me how I manage my nerves, and I put it down to simply making a good connection." "It's really hard to be a great listener these days, there are so many things to distract us." "We are distracted by our own internal monologue all of the time." "I've been in situations, where questions get weaponized."  "Floating boats...float  - Idioms are not your thing."