“All our words from loose using have lost their edge” – Hemmingway Bullshit is an easy word to throw around. Being foul mouthed, in the past week I have used it to refer to slow traffic, my daughter’s inability to sleep, a narrative turn in a…
Your team works hard, they support each other (and you) and hit their targets. So now you want to do something for them. Maybe you want to reward them for their efforts, work on a new strategy or create cultural change. Maybe you work remotely and just want…
Some people just don’t see themselves as creative. Indeed, whole departments and sometimes industries think they are creative. Ask any accountant. For them, creativity is a bad word. But creativity is not only for painters and writers. It is not magic. Creativity is just what you do when…
Jules discusses with Lyndsay Hayley what it means to be part of an improv ensemble. They discuss the importance of trust, listening, and collaboration to create a cohesive and supportive performance group. This episode is part of our ongoing improv podcast series where Heather…
We all want to be creative. To see and do things in a new way. And we want our teams and companies to be more creative. Often, we need them to be. After all, doing what you have always done will just produce what you have always produced.
“When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, sir?” John Maynard Keynes One meaning of the word ‘improvisation’ is ‘what you do when things go wrong’. When a plan falls apart, you improvise, right? The groceries didn’t come! Quick, what can we…
Your own room. No commute. Your full selection of teas in the cupboard and the freedom to take the dog for a walk at lunch. There are many advantages to working from home. But there are downsides too. You lose the casual coffee break, and the chats in…
‘I will learn more of a man in an hour of play than a week of conversation’ (Incorrectly attributed to) Plato Wherever you work, whatever the task and whatever the size of your team, communication will make or break it. No matter the individual…
New Year’s resolutions always come with a lingering feeling of dread. Lovely they may be in theory, but we know they will soon be broken. It’s just a matter of time until we are, again, the abject failure that we were last year. Like meeting a character in…
In this milestone episode, Heather and Jules reflect on the highs, challenges, and surprises of their first year as AndAlso Improv. They revisit favourite moments, share what they’ve learned, and look ahead to what’s coming in year two—including hopes, plans, and a few new ideas. A warm, honest, and celebratory…
New Year’s is a terrible time for resolutions, so we won’t be making any. That doesn’t mean there aren’t loads of things in the offing, just that they are all continuations of what we have been doing before. Here are a few headlines of what you can expect from us…
In this episode, Heather and Jules look back at what it’s like to try improv for the very first time. They explore the nerves, excitement, and common misconceptions that come with starting out—and share advice for making your first experience fun and stress-free. A warm, encouraging listen for anyone taking…
