Yes, And...Why Everyone Needs Improv Training

When do you have me scheduled? Tomorrow? Uh…..ok! 😳
Whenever I talk about life in television, I tell people that you need to have multiple plans. Nothing can be perfectly planned for.

This is a constant in my life. A/V system malfunctions? Ok!
You need something last-minute? I can figure something out.
Would you like me to sing, although I wouldn’t recommend it? 🎤
How’s Total Eclipse of the Heart?

I recently showed up for a gig and didn’t know what I was presenting until a few hours before the show. I had a flash of panic but told myself, what’s the worst that can happen?

Honestly, a lot can go wrong:
• Technical or communication issues
• Momentary brain cloud ☁️
• Random bra wire breaking free 😅

Yes. All of these have happened.

I usually can wrangle it back in. My mindset is that there is always a solution. If one approach doesn’t work, try another. Life is what you make of it…if it doesn’t fit, make alterations. ✂️ It’s so true, isn’t it?

We improvise all the time.
When you’re called into a meeting and asked to give an impromptu report, we improvise.
When we meet someone who may be a good client, we provide an off-the-cuff sales pitch.
When we send a blind email, we come up with something and take our shot. 🎯
It’s all thinking on the fly.

Improvising helps us be more productive. Let me explain. For people like me, doing the same thing over and over can be draining. We need little sparks to keep going. ✨
So, finding ways to be agile helps us when things don’t go as planned. We don’t feel hemmed in by the rut; the challenge inspires us.

Find ways to work this into your professional life:
✔️ Revamp a monthly meeting to brainstorm ideas
✔️ Practice new ways to sell your services
✔️ Incorporate unexpected fun into the day 🎉

It will help you pivot when needed.

And don’t ask me to sing Bonnie Tyler because I will. 😉