The Improv Lifestyle

Episode 30: Wow! The world really seems to be flipped upside down doesn’t it? But instead of letting all the blood rush to our heads, perhaps this is the opportunity for us to see ourselves and the world more differently than we ever have. And perhaps during this time (while we’re all in quarantine) we can enjoy and take advantage of it. like a caterpillar in a cocoon before that transforms into a new creature. What if this is your time before your breakthrough? Join me Sean Hancock as I share powerful things that I’ve learned during quarantine. And what happened to my house and home during the earthquake that hit Idaho, just the other day.

In this episode I share something extremely vital that came out of an improv class. A concerned student asked a very powerful question, “I feel like I am a confident person and very “real” with myself and my emotions, but why am I struggling in this exercise?” It is said that when you play you learn about people and part of the reason is because when you are at play you reveal who you are you can’t hide from who you are when you’re being in your playful and authentic self. And we often find out more about ourselves when we are playing. Enjoy this episode!

This has been requested in so many different training sessions, workshops in clinics that I’ve ran that I had to record this and make it available for everyone to listen to. Allow yourself to go on an imaginative journey giving yourself at least 10 minutes of time and space in your day to treat yourself well by bringing peace relaxation and centeredness to you. I mean, if you can’t take care of you, how are you going to be your best when you need to take care of others? So, grab your yoga mat or grab a spot on the ground your carpet, or if it’s a nice day in the grass with your earbuds or perhaps chill’n in your car on break, whatever you got to do take some time for you! Enjoy this episode, this one’s for you!

I wanted to wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year unfortunately this episode was not able to be released on time but because of the beautiful and miraculous power of audio you now have a chance to teleport and I still have the opportunity to share with you what was on my heart for this episode.

In this episode I tackle one of the most difficult things that all of us want to reap the benefits of, but only a select few of us are willing to put in the work for it, and that is... a life of discipline! Would you believe You can become a more disciplined person and a better friend simply by making consistency a friend? You can it’s true, I explain it all here.! Also one of my favorite people stops by and chimes in. And if you yourself would like to be a part of the podcast or send me a voice message you can do so here at this link: https://anchor.fm/improv/message send me a message or a comment I’d love to hear from you!

So many of us are hungry to discover what our purposes. We search for it, we leave jobs and careers for it we move across the country around the world trying to find this elusive mystery “my purpose”. What is discovering your purpose it’s a little simpler than we all thought? And what if we can uncover the mystery starting now? In this episode I share some practical ways, you can discover your purpose and live out your life on purpose for your purpose.

Welcome to the improv lifestyle, enjoyed this episode with my friend and fellow improviser Jon Colett!

We talk about growing up in theater, discovering Improv, what it’s like to grind in a troupe environment, virtual improv, and Conspiracy Shows.

After Jon studied theater, he moved on to Chicago to studio improv, at I.O. And Annoyance. Jon shares how your skills in theater can enhance you in improv, and how Standup can add to your improv as well.

Have a listen and get a glimps of how improvisers are working hard to create in the City of Trees. And stretch your ears to hear this brand new improv show that is getting theaters excited to bring this show to the masses. And have I mentioned that... “It’s a conspiracy?”

Life is a battle, who is part of your fellowship?

Most of us have probably never stopped and thought “who are the eight people I would pick to have around me on my deathbed?” Right? I mean that almost sounds a little bit morbid. But we might stop and think about, “who are those that are at my side in life‘s battles?” And if you have not done that... this episode will help you discern the characteristics of the people you might want at your side.

In episode 23 I unpack the characteristics of the beloved characters popularized in JRR Tolkien‘s classic “The Fellowship Of The Ring“

I explain some of the importance of having characters or friends in your own life they can aid you in your journey.

I am so thankful of those who fight the fight with me... here is to winning our battles and having the backs of those we serve honor and fight with!

In this episode I talk about mindset. Have you ever wanted something so badly that your meditation over what you wanted looked just like a lion growling over its prey!? No you haven’t, well here is why you should.

In this episode we get into the mind of one of my favorite humans, a man who logs over 300 hours a year on self improvement and has discovered what is key in life, both in business and personal relationships.   A man, who I would consider both a mentor and friend: Jos Zamzow, a C.E.O. who has been making a big impact for improv and humanity.

 Enjoy this episode and grab a pen pad while your at it, because Jos is taking us all to school! Well kinda.. it was at a school where Jos's  daughter and then son inspired him to look into doing improv for himself... and guess what? He found what he was looking for.

While Jos is the new co-CEO of one of Idahos most beloved lawn and garden stores, he also a champion of the art form: Improv comedy.  We discuss the powerful impact improv has in business and also the very deep and personal advantages of her (improv's) principles.

 Spoiler: This episode gets real! Jos discovered Improv's benefits quite personally less than 2 years ago, when Jos and his family where going through one of  the most trying times in anyones adult life, and that's having your newborn arrive several months early, and have to spend months in the ICU.   Jos shares how humor impacted his months at the ICU, and how it had positive impacts on the culture of the hospital and his lovely family.

Enjoy the ride on this episode filled with heart, humanity, and wisdom like gold for the soul! 

Make others look good,  and watch the wold get a bit better.  

Enjoy!