Improv-ing your communication skills
Improv-ing your communication skills
Who doesn't need adaptability! The world is constantly revolving and the person who's on their toes, and willing, can make the most of the challenges.
Communication and Listening Workshop. Using fun, interactive exercises, we address the concerns of your team.
In this interactive workshop, we discuss the basics of sensing funny, finding your sense of humor, getting a laugh, construction, the rule of 3, etc.
Small Talk. Goals: Adding fun and making it something you want to do. The key is the "first offer," making different choices, and practice, practice, practice.
The world requires adaptability and a good sense of humor. It’s more important than ever. People who focus on solutions and not becoming annoyed, are valuable.
Building rapport with friends, family and co-workers is essential. Thinking on your feet helps you get there.
Creativity! Everyone has creativity lurking within. Learn how to make it grow, and unleash it.
It seems every job description is wanting you to be able to communicate well in a variety of situations!
BA, Psych., Com, Edi, AN
Al has always been interested in the stage and performance. Possessing a degree in Psychology he was always a connector, and wondering how do people connect when humor is a factor. Naturally funny people were an attraction and he was drawn to doing stand-up comedy. While in the corporate world, he would day dream about how to make people laugh. After pursuing comedy he realized humor could impact the corporate world and designed shows and workshops that focused on how a company works. Along the way he was attracted to improv, joining Comedy Sportz in downtown Raleigh, and then founding his own group, The Village Idiots. The Idiots survived many years. As comedy critic for Spectator Magazine he gained insight into what worked on stage. He was drawn to improv because people are reacting to each other and in the moment. Unpredictable, exciting and unscripted, improv is a real art form. The most attractive characteristic of improv was the teamwork. Performers had to work together for it to work, but when they did, the results were powerful. The world always needs teamwork and teaching improv fulfills the desire to bring people together, impacting their relationships and careers.
Approximately 15 years ago he discovered Toastmasters which is an opportunity to learn and practice speaking skills, as well as facilitation skills. For years Toastmasters has taught him how to get to the point, share the focus and make others look good. The meetings are never about one person getting all the attention, and Improv is similar. He combined these skills with his Improv background to go into the corporate world and show the benefits of working together. He owes a lot to Toastmasters because of the invaluable feedback the organization provides.
