The difference between trying to be funny and opting to be vulnerable is a super fine line. And humor is a defense mechanism at its core.

In this episode, Rachael and I talk about the improv rule of “yes, and.”

In improv, “yes, and” is a way to expand a scene and make things more fun for the audience. In the workplace, it’s a tool for listening, growing, and co-creating without getting defensive.

We chat about how it can change the way you show up on teams, in conversations with close friends, and even in the chatter of your own inner monologues.

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The Unobstructed Podcast: Listen in on big thoughts and small steps for navigating agency, grief, and creativity in daily life. New episodes every month.

About the hosts:

Derek MacDonald — writer, thinker, coffee drinker. Started Becoming Unobstructed after 15+ years in marketing, software systems, outdoor education, and leadership development to share what he's learned with others.

Rachael Sink — owner and business consultant at Rachael's Ink, LLC, a HubSpot Gold Solutions Partner agency.

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