Sample Keynote, Presentation, and workshop topics

Yes, And. Two words that form the foundation for performing good improvisational comedy. These same two words applied in the business world will sharpen teamwork and collaboration. Who knew? Using numerous stories and examples along with audience interaction exercises, this session teaches leaders how to create a team that practices open communication and energy accountability. Thinking “Yes, And” builds a team culture that listens and celebrates diverse opinions and ideas. Laugh and learn and apply "Yes And" thinking to exceed your organizational goals.

ATTENDEES WILL LEARN HOW TO:

-  Utilize “Yes, And” thinking to exceed your team’s goals

-  Create an organizational environment that listens, affirms and builds

-  Develop trust among team members

-  Turn your team into a collaborative and accountable ensemble

Burning your toast is a lot like job burnout. Little or no control over your work. Surrounded by chaos. Unrealistic deadlines. Before you know it, you’ve burned your toast! Accept this invitation and prevent burnout, in the kitchen or on the job. Discover the value of white space and the strategic pause. Understand and control the thieves of time by utilizing four simplification questions. Apply the secrets of improvisational theater – pay attention, make mistakes, don’t prepare, just show up. Jump on the stage of life and try it with your team. Be in the driver’s seat of your own happiness and team success. Stop burning your toast!

Attendees will learn how to:

-  Regain control of your overloaded workday

-  Increase personal energy to move forward together as a team

-  Skip preparation stress, just show up and enjoy the ride

-  Catch burnout before it catches you

A successful change leader is focused on the people they are leading through change. As dealing with change becomes a regular business  activity, leading change becomes a skill to develop and master. Adapting a team and a business in today's world of “always on” transformation can be invigorating instead of exhausting. Don't try to avoid the chaos, manage it by understanding the Satir Change Curve Model. Focusing on the people through empathy and perspective are the keys to success. This workshop includes numerous stories and examples along with audience interaction exercises. Discover the steps to becoming an effective change leader through this enlightening look at organizational transformation.

Attendees will learn how to:

-  Switch from being a change manager to a change leader

-  Understand that chaos during change is not failure

-  Develop organizational flexibility

-  Focus on the people you are leading through change

Presentations, both virtual and face-to-face, are enjoyable and effective when the speaker is sharing their passion and energy. Whether you are staring at your computer screen doing a Zoom presentation or are lucky enough to be standing in front of a live audience with a projector and some slides, how exactly is that accomplished? Speakers have power! Discover the characteristics of a great presentation – a strong opening, positive body language, proper usage of PowerPoint, good time management, handling questions and many more. The focus of this session is on the basics of designing, developing, and delivering all types of presentation material both virtually and face-to-face.

ATTENDEES WILL LEARN HOW TO:

-  Capture the audience’s attention and keep it

-  Present yourself with energy though voice, movement and proper use of tech and visual aids

-  Manage content development and presentation length

-  Utilize your power as a presenter, virtually or face-to-face

Stop miscommunication in its tracks. Whether your team is working in person, remotely or hybrid, an absence of understanding results in team problems. In this entertaining and practical session, learn to avoid these problems. Learn to command attention, listen proactively, and run more effective meetings. A particular focus is on written skills and more effective email communications. Using numerous stories and examples along with audience interaction exercises, this session teaches leaders how to create a team that practices open communication. Unlock the power of collaboration within your team – think, “yes, and” like an improvisational actor. Create a more innovative team culture drawing on diverse opinions and ideas. Laugh, learn, and exceed your organizational goals.

ATTENDEES WILL LEARN:

- How to connect with people, keep their attention and gift them with your attention

- To share control vs taking control during a face-to-face or virtual meeting

- Tips for more meaningful conversations, effective listening, and email usage

- Steps to create a team environment that affirms and builds trust

Another &$*!@# meeting!  If meetings are the bane of your existence, transform them to a boon instead. Learn from the wisdom of an improvisational actor through this interactive workshop. Create a meeting culture where communication is open, and everyone wants to contribute. Stimulate fun and effective brainstorming by thinking like an improv actor – think and say, “Yes, And.” Go beyond having your team listen to simply respond and have them listen to understand. Through numerous, fun improv games and exercises, learn to hold meetings filled with sharp, brilliant problem-solving ideas. Empower your team to achieve their goals, whether they are local, remote, or hybrid. Let’s fix your next meeting!

Attendees will learn how to:

-  Speak spontaneously and answer questions effectively

-  Utilize the laws of effective brainstorming

-  Give and take, staying in the moment, listening to understand

-  Develop trust among meeting participants

A speaker is a leader. A better speaker equals a better leader. A good leader leads from the heart, just as a good speaker speaks from the heart. If a speaker is not presenting clearly and effectively, they put a lid on the potential of their team. Learn how to use the four presenter voices of leadership – teacher, motivator, storyteller, and visionary. Public speaking and leadership are inherently related - discover the connections.  Become a better speaker to become a more effective team leader. 

Attendees will learn how to:

-  Capture the attention of team members and keep it

-  Utilize public speaking as the language of leadership

-  Incorporate the four presenter voices of leadership into public speaking

-  Utilize the power of presenting to bring clarity and effective communication to your team