In this episode, Jonni and Maria talk about the magic of improv and acting and how creative outlets can enrich your life and work. We share how we both got into them, what we get out of performing, and some horrific audition stories. What have these passons taught us about public speaking, vulnerability, and rejection, and how do we apply it to our everyday lives? How can leaders and business teams benefit from improv training? Why are creative endeavors the best form of self-care, no matter how busy you might be? Creative outlets help you flex your innovation and resilience muscles and Lord knows we needed those these past two years! Plus, the perfect power nap, Valentine’s Day traditions (and pitfalls to avoid) and more tomfoolery.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Kathy Klotz-Guest, speaker, author and founder of Keeping it Human  

• Her book: Stop Boring Me! How to Create Kick-Ass Marketing Content, Products and Ideas Through the Power of Improv. Named a must-read book for 2017 by Inc.com

Gary Ware, TEDx Speaker/ Facilitator/ Coaching, Founder of Breakthrough Play. He is in the San Diego area, but does a ton of freelance work, can do Zoom/in person 

BATS Improv (SF Bay Area)

Unexpected Productions (Seattle)

Jet City Improv (Seattle)

Comedy Sportz Worldwide

Harvard Business Review article, “Innovation Takes Practice”

The Empathy Edge podcast Let’s Play More at Work! with Jyoti Patel and Emily Griffin (Episode aired in December 2021)

Hacks starring jean Smart

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel starring Rachel Brosnahan

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