Image credit: AndreyPopov“I have some exciting news about our new AI implementation!”Cue the sound of a room full of sphincters simultaneously clenching.If you’ve ever watched a room full of professionals transform into statues the moment you mention “change,” you know exactly what I’m talking about. Eyes glaze over. Shoulders tense. That one person in the

Facing Resistance Rolling Out Change? Here’s 6 Ways to Use Laughter to Turn It Into Excitement

In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with fellow improviser and change-maker Kathy Klotz-Guest. Kathy’s career path is anything but boring. She went from being a rare female leader in Silicon Valley tech to blending her love of improv and comedy into transformational work with corporate teams.We talk about her journey, the

Say “Yes, And!” to Keeping It Human with Kathy Klotz-Guest

Image credit: KrakenImages.com”We need more innovation, but we don’t have time for games.”I’ve watched leaders say this while their teams sit in meetings looking like extras from The Walking Dead. (Spoiler alert: Zombies aren’t known for breakthrough thinking.)They want creative solutions. They demand innovation. They push for “thinking outside the box”… while keeping everyone trapped

Want More Innovation? It Starts with Play (Three Ways to Immediately Open Up Creativity in Your Team)

In this episode, I talk with Andrew Tarvin, a longtime friend and fellow improv enthusiast who has built a fascinating career at the intersection of humor and engineering. Andrew shares his journey from computer science to comedy, what it really means to be a “Humor Engineer,” and how he helps individuals and organizations use humor

“Yes, And!” to the Skill of Humor with Andrew Tarvin

What does it take to create a culture of wellness in our workplaces and our lives? And how do we overcome the ‘yes, but’ resistance when it comes to making better choices?In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Elaine Pasqua, a speaker who has spent the last 30 years working with universities, corporations,

Say “Yes, And!” to Being Happy, Healthy, and Present with Elaine Pasqua

In this holiday special of Yes And, I’m stepping away from the usual format to share something fun and festive. I’m dropping in a full episode of my old podcast, In a World of…Improvised Movie Homages, where we played improv games to parody different movie genres. This one’s all about the magic of Hallmark Christmas

Say “Yes, And!” to Hallmark Christmas Movies