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
Image credit: dolphfynlow”We need everyone to embrace this change.”Sound familiar? It’s what every leader says. But here’s what actually happens:20% actively resist (at least they care enough to fight).20% become true believers (bless their optimistic hearts).60% become professional survivors.That last group? They’ve mastered the art of the corporate duck–serene on the surface, paddling like hell
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
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
I had a blast talking with Jan Spence, a Certified Speaking Professional and TEDx speaker whose journey from professional women’s full‑tackle football to international keynote speaker is unforgettable. Jan shares how turning a sea of competitors into teammates through simple encouragement sparked her “Cheer Leadership®” philosophy. We dive into actionable tools – from ‘putting on
Image Credit: IgorVetushkoI ran an improv group for over 7 years and I loved thinking of new games, techniques, and show formats.Then I would burst into rehearsal bubbling with excitement about some new game or format I’d discovered. I’d share it with the group, expecting them to match my enthusiasm.Sometimes they did. But often? They’d
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