Hey friends, have you ever been afraid to step up and try something new, something which seems ridiculous and embarrassing?

Take Improvisation skills as an example. That's what this episode is all about.

How getting uncomfortable and breaking barriers with simple acting techniques can make you a confident and effective speaker.

In this episode, I dive in with Salman Qureshi, an experienced actor, comedian, and theater improviser.

Salman discusses his unique journey from a corporate HR role to becoming a prominent figure in the Middle East's improv scene and corporate trainer together with the Courtyard Playhouse Theatre in Dubai.

We explore the challenges executives face in public speaking, corporate, leading teams, and how skills from drama and improv can help them become more confident, effective and adaptable.

This is a fun episode. Tune in to hear about the transformative power of storytelling, engaging exercises, and the nuances of corporate training in a theater setting.

00:54 Salman's Background and Career Journey

03:10 Challenges and Realizations in Corporate Training

05:01 The Role of Improv in Corporate Training

08:35 The Courtyard Playhouse and Corporate Training

12:54 Overcoming Invisible Barriers

17:02 Improv Exercises and Their Impact

23:33 Understanding Your Strengths and Weaknesses

24:38 Adapting Presentation Styles

26:01 The Importance of Authenticity

26:52 Improvised Monologues Exercise

28:45 Storytelling Techniques

34:16 Engaging Corporate Participants

35:50 Voice and Delivery Training

37:39 Interactive Exercise: Word at a Time

39:53 Power Pointless Challenge