Excited to be mentioned in the June issue of Entrepreneur Magazine! “Make it up!” is one of three tips for snapping out of the creativity rut. Our client San Diego Trading Company is used as the example of someone doing this successfully with the help of our improv at work … Read More
We could be on a boat in the Caribbean right now.
If you know me you know I love sailing as much as I love performing. At this time just 3 years ago, I was on a sailboat in the British Virgin Islands having the time of my life simply soaking up the sun. Letting go of stress by letting the … Read More
I Just Want Them To Care As Much As I Do!
Throwing Ninja Stars to Build Trust Recently, I walked into a Vistage meeting in downtown Los Angeles that had just gotten underway. I was there to present my interactive workshop on using improv as a tool to become a more courageous and effective leader. As usual, I knew that my participants, though … Read More
SD Business Journal Reviews How We Connect Colleagues With Comedy
Brittany Meiling of the San Diego Business Journal sat down with us a few weeks ago to talk comedy and team building. In her piece for the San Diego Business Journal, she explains how our corporate team building programs are unique and effective. We were especially pleased to see our … Read More
Yes! And…. Add more action to your life right now!
Why do improvisers say “Yes! And…” all the time? For decades, improvisers have been studying and practicing the best techniques for creating action from unlimited possibilities to “create something wonderful right away.” When we begin a scene we have absolutely no idea what is going to happen. We simply get a … Read More
The Pressure is on. Do you EXPLODE or SHINE?
Pressure. We feel it every time we have an IMPORTANT meeting or a BIG presentation. These are the moments that we lose sleep over. Our heart begins to race, our palms sweat, or minds begin racing, our legs become weak, our stomach does flips. We are like a balloon being forced … Read More
KPBS: Teach Co-Workers Improv And They Bond Over Laughs
KPBS featured Finest City Improv on Evening Edition and KPBS Radio. Clair Trageser shows how we teach employees engagement and teamwork by with improv comedy exercises. See one of our clients San Diego Trading Company, featured in this story! Aired 3/4/16 on KPBS News.
2017 is your year to get on the “Best Places to Work” lists!
December is always filled with end of the year lists, and one of my favorites is always the “best places to work” lists. However you cut it—San Diego based, international and everything in between—these businesses share two very important traits: great culture and great success. Congratulations to two of our … Read More