In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Brett Macdonald about learning and using improv skills and techniques in facilitation, and how it may be more available to people who work with groups than they originally might think.

Beth and Brett also talk about:

• The life and work benefits of learning improv
• How people can get over the fear of learning improv
• Specific improv elements and techniques that facilitators can use
• How to start learning applied improv for use in facilitation and elsewhere

Engage with Brett Macdonald

• brettmacdonald.ca/
• www.linkedin.com/in/brett-mac/

Other Links from the Episode:

• Applied Improv Network
  • https://www.appliedimprovisationnetwork.org/
  • https://www.appliedimprovisationnetwork.org/vancouver
  • https://www.facebook.com/appliedimprovisationnetwork (AIN page)
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/appliedimprov (AIN group for advice/tips)

Brett's recommended Applied Improv books

• 'If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?' by Alan Alda
• 'Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination and Invigorates the Soul' by Stuart Brown, MD
• 'Training to Imagine: Practical Improvisational Theatre Techniques for Trainers and Managers to Enhance Creativity, Teamwork, Leadership, and Learning' by Kat Koppett
• 'Life Unscripted: Using Improv Principles to Get Unstuck, Boost Confidence and Transform Your Life' by Jeff Katzman MD and Dan O'Connor

Brett's favourite, easy to read improv book

• 'Improv Wisdom' by Patricia Ryan Manson

Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:

• Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube
• Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com

Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:

• Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected]
• Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design
• Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage
• Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn

Podcast cover art by Emily Johnston of Artio Design Co.

Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions