Navigating Chaos with Improv: VUCA and BANI in Business What do Improv, VUCA and BANI have in common? You’ve heard of VUCA, but have you heard of BANI? In fact, first of all, have you heard of VUCA? What is VUCA? VUCA stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. It…
In this episode, Heather and special guest, Damian Robertson, talk about the most underappreciated and invisible job in all of improvisation. The role of the improv technician. Enjoy! Catch all our improv podcasts on your podcast provider channel andalso follow us on Spotify here.
In this episode, Heather & Jules discuss playing as an ensemble. Is ensemble even the right word, is it a team, a group? How do you build a team and how do you become a better team mate? Enjoy! Catch all our improv podcasts on your podcast provider…
There is much talk at the moment around workers returning to the office. Some people love it, some people hate it, and a whole lot of people just don’t know what to make of it. The McKinsey article “Returning to the Office? Focus More on Practices and Less on…
In this episode, Heather Urquhart (AndAlso director) & Ali James (Showstoppers Movement Director) discuss being in your body, moving around, getting out of your head! Enjoy! Catch all our improv podcasts on your podcast provider channel andalso follow us on Spotify here.
Does Improv Help with Pitching? Short answer: YES. This week, I’ve found myself in one of the most surreal situations. I’m currently working on a pitch for AndAlso at the Create South East Showcase while simultaneously running a high-level training program for a company whose staff needs…
In this episode, Heather Urquhart & Josh Hards discuss Extroversion & Introversion. Does being an extrovert make you a better improviser? Or is it the opposite? Catch all our improv podcasts on your podcast provider channel andalso follow us on Spotify here.
Psychological Safety in Teams & Improvisation Training On the face of it, improvisation might seem like it’s all about recklessness and risk-taking. Yes, we practice getting comfortable with failure, celebrate mistakes, and embrace uncertainty, but lately, I’ve been reflecting on what safety and improvisation have in common. This idea first…
Bringing Your Whole Self to Work: Lessons from a Portfolio Career In recent years, I’ve noticed a recurring theme in the organizations I work with: the idea of bringing your whole self to work. It’s the notion that all the glorious, weird, and vulnerable aspects of who you are outside…
How to MC an Improv Show: A Guide to Hosting with Confidence It is often said that the tech crew are the most underappreciated people involved in an improv show. Don’t get me wrong, I worship my lights, sound, and musical directors, but I’ve come to the conclusion lately that…
Improv Training for Executive Teams: The Secret to High-Performing Leadership Several years ago, my comedy troupe, The Maydays, were asked to perform in a ‘high-performing teams’ showcase for a large corporate event. The lineup of high-performing teams included us, a shadow gymnastics group, a jazz trio, and Britain’s Got…
In episode 21 – Heather & Jules discuss ‘Yes And’ (part 1). Also known as ‘Accept and Build’, Heather & Jules give a user guide in part 1: What is it? Why do we use it? How do we use it? AndAlso, why…
