In this episode I recap what I’ve called ‘series 2’. The last eight interviews with some great people who use applied improvisation (improv, impro…that particular way of thinking and responding, and using mental agility). Beginning with Paul Z. Jackson and culminating with Pam Victor.… Listen Now
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Mary T. Curtis | Behavioral Health
Mary is a learning and development professional. She trained with Second city and combines her skills to deliver dynamic experiential learning programs.
Mary uses applies improvisation techniques in the area of behavioural health. Working with business in professional development courses and families, she helps people manage issues such as stress, anxiety and addiction to fulfil their peak potential.… Listen Now
Paul Z. Jackson | Train the Trainer
Paul (@Paulzj) is a trainer of trainers and a founding members of the Applied Improvisation Network. He has authored a handful of books including ‘The Inspirational Trainer’ and ’58 and a Half Ways to Improvise in Training’.
“We teach what we need to learn most.”
He has a background in comedy and journalism and his early biog entries read like a who’s who’s of the British comedy scene.… Listen Now
More Yes. More and. Series 2 available soon.
In Series two of the Bring a Brick Podcast I interview another eight people who use improvisation in their work. Guests include Paul Z Jackson from the AIN, Behavioral health expert Mary T. Curtis, comedy store players founding member Neil Mullarkey and customer experience consultant Adam Lawrence.… Listen Now
Series 1 Summary | To connect and improve.
A summary of the first eight podcasts.
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I’ve interviewed a pretty board range to people so far and the interest and feedback has been great. The tone has shifted from episode to episode, depending on the guest and subject matter, some have been fun, some more serious, and that I think is a good thing.… Listen Now
Richard Pascoe | Presentation skills and Facilitation
Richard is the founder of Making Presentations, where he trains and consults on advanced presentation skills.
His work is underpinned by the principles of Improv, in terms of training and how improv principles help us be better presenters.
He worked for Procter & Gamble for 17 years, starting in sales.… Listen Now
Marijn Vissers | Social Inclusion
The importance of having fun
Marijn began using improvisation during his time as a nurse working with PTSD sufferers. There he learned to use improv techniques to bring much needed fun into the lives of people using the clinic.
He is now part of improbattle.nl working with people from all ages and background and uses improv theatre to bring them together.… Listen Now
Patrick Short | Improv for Training
Plan as much as you can, then prepare to throw the plan overboard.
Patrick has worked in the improv industry for over thirty years. In this interview we chat about early days of his career, taking improv training into Silicon Valley, the changes he’s observed in the industry and how he prepares for a training event.… Listen Now
Gillian Hatcher | Improv in Design (and art)
Bold ideas, driven by improv.
In this we interview with Jill Hatcher we chat about the similarities between how improvisers and designer think in order to solve problems and building on ideas. We also digress into comic-book jams and the process if making graphic art.… Listen Now
Kat Koppett | Storytelling
“Story is the way our brain makes meaning of the world.”
In this interview with Kat Koppett we discuss her career origins in theatre and how she went back into the classroom to explore the qualities of improvisation as a tool for training. … Listen Now
Drew Tarvin | Improv in Business
Leading on your feet.
In this interview we chat about teaching improv in business, introverts and extroverts and life on the road. I’m really grateful to Andrew for agreeing to be the first interviewee for the Bring a Brick podcast, we cover a broad range of subjects.… Listen Now