Coaching for Leaders

399: How to Be Present, with Dan O’Connor

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Dan O’Connor: Life Unscripted

Dan O’Connor is a multi-faceted actor, improviser, writer, and director. He is the founder and Producing Artistic Director of the critically acclaimed Impro Theatre. Dan is the author, with Jeff Katzman, of Life Unscripted: Using Improv Principles to Get Unstuck, Boost Confidence, and Transform Your Life*.

Key Points
  • When we meet someone for the first time, there is a narrative that happens between us.
  • “If you’re interested, you’re interesting.”
  • Oftentimes, people in meetings aren’t engaged in the conversation and are only waiting for the other person to stop talking.
  • If you make the effort to really listen to your customers, you’ll be able to engage in customized sales because you’ll truly understand what their needs are.
    • Resources Mentioned
    • Life Unscripted: Using Improv Principles to Get Unstuck, Boost Confidence, and Transform Your Life* by Jeff Katzman and Dan O’Connor
    • Dan O’Connor
    • Impro Theatre
      • Book Notes

      Download my highlights from Dan’s book in PDF format (free membership required).

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