Shameless Leadership

350: Katie Goodman: The Improvised Life


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Katie Goodman is an award-winning musical comedian, author, speaker, and life-coach. She is a nationally touring keynote speaker on the topic of using the tools of improv comedy in everyday life.

Her musical comedy show, “Broad Comedy,” runs Off-Broadway and tours across the country. She has been seen on Showtime, on Current TV, and on TruTV. Her comedy videos, having amassed 3 million views, can be viewed online. She received a Time Out New York Critic’s Pick for Best Cabaret and is signed with Comedy Dynamics, North America’s largest independent record label. Her album “Halfway Closer To Dead” is available on iTunes. As a keynote speaker, workshop leader and trainer, Katie has taught over 10,000 people the art of improvisational comedy. She writes for O Magazine and is the author of Improvisation For The Spirit: Living A More Creative, Spontaneous and Courageous Life Using The Tools of Improv Comedy. And you’ll definitely want to check out her podcast, The Improvised Life with Katie Goodman. 

Listen in to hear Katie share:

  • How you’re already using improvisation in your life - and how to use it more to your advantage
  • Why learning improvisation is a valuable life skill
  • How to practice getting lost and living in unpredictability - especially if you’re a control freak
  • How to live more authentically by refusing to compete
  • How to use improv to change your parenting game
  • The magic of creating space in moments where you feel you have no control
  • Links mentioned:

    • Connect with Katie
    • Tune into Katie’s podcast: The Improvised Life
    • YouTube video: Half Way Closer To Dead
    • Free Resource: Gag Your Inner Critic Worksheet
    • Katie’s Website
    • Katie’s Facebook
    • Katie’s Instagram
    • Katie’s Twitter
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