Positive Thinking or Possibility Stance?
The most famous phrase in Improvisation circles is ‘Yes… And’.
It’s a phrase that reeks of positivity. It’s grammatically positive, with a resounding ‘Yes’ chasing away any ‘But’ or a ‘No’.
And yet there are limits to the value of ‘positivity’ alone..
What do I know about marketing?
Kind associates sometimes tell me I’m good at facilitating, training, coaching, writing, inspiring projects and the like – but no one has ever mentioned an appreciation of my marketing prowess.
Read on for a few top-of-my-head chart contenders..
Enter the archives now and then
One of my improvisation recommendations is to ‘Inhabit the moment’.
What are your stories of inhabiting the moment?
How to be terrific in traffic
Ever been stuck in traffic and felt your stress levels rise? Here’s a lesson I learned on staying calm and resourceful when things don’t go as planned.
By inhabiting the present moment, we can shift from panic to presence, finding clarity and focus even in the most unexpected situations.
What is Improvisation, really?
When you hear the word “improvisation,” what comes to mind? Join us for an Improvisation for Life workshop at the Oxford Improv Fest and explore how improvisation can enhance your daily life!
Making a good start
Beginnings matter, how are you starting your meetings and your new year?
Jazz up your facilitative leadership
Incorporating facilitation techniques into your leadership toolkit isn’t just a valuable addition; it’s a game-changer.
Jazz up your facilitative leadership and follow the flow of meetings like a virtuoso!
When leaders master essential facilitation skills…
Picture yourself as a leader with the remarkable ability to foster collaboration, stimulate creativity and drive productive discussions.
Discover a simple tip to use immediately to help you shine as a facilitative leader.
How to ensure your meetings are worthwhile
Some meetings are a waste of time. Some are necessary if not enthralling.
Often we can do better.
Here’s one way to give your meetings a much better prospect of success.
How to break your undesirable habits – Small steps on a disposable scaffold
I found a unique way to break one of my biggest habits. Find out how I achieved this and let me know in the comments below what you will put into place to make it easier to enjoy the changes you want in your life..
Play to Win and Play to Play
‘Play to Play’ is one of the improvisation tenets in the LIFEPASS acronym. It’s the principle that most puzzles people at first sight.
But if we play only to win, we miss many of the other pleasures available in a game.
How a ‘Yes + And’ leads to More with Less
The most famous saying in improvisation is “Yes…and”. This improvisational skill can deliver you positive results in both your business and personal life. Learn how our Improv in 6 Acts course can help build your improvisational skill set today!
Pass the chocolates
Ninety days ago I stopped eating cakes, biscuits and chocolates. Had I suddenly gained new knowledge about sugar, diet or brain function? Nope!
Learn how coaching can help change something significant in your life with a virtual 1:1 session with me, Paul Z Jackson!
How the world changed from VUCA to BANI…
Suppose you are asked to describe your current experience of the world.
Which words would feature on your list?
There are many improvisational stances which will help answer this question…
Getting your session off to a great start – 58 1/2 ways
Learn how to get your session off to a great start with the Category Cruncher!
And for more unique ideas to get a roomful of delegates motivated, you can purchase a copy of my book – 58 1/2 Ways to Improvise in Training…
When are lessons from improv lessons for life?
If you teach improvisation, how much of what you say to your improvisation students can you say with equal assurance to students in other groups?
Pick up your free copy of LIFEPASS today and learn how context matters!
Life is a story..
Your new story has already begun: how do you want to shape it from here?
Learn more about storytelling with our upcoming Improv in 6 Acts courses running regularly in Oxford!
How will you be reshaping your story?
Creative journeys and the secrets of Improv: A conversation with Ed Smith
Listen to this podcast featuring Anthony Errington & Ed Smith as they chat about their creative and comedic journeys and how learning improv has been inspiring and helping them.
From House to Human – a new narrative for medical effectiveness
If you’ve seen any episode of the classic series, you’ll know he’s the epitome of the medical genius with zero personal skills. And that’s a problem, because with all due respect to technical competence, personal skills are rather important.
What Happens If You Spot Successes?
One of the principles of improvisation is ‘Spot Successes’. We make progress when we notice – then celebrate and implement – what works. ‘Spot Successes’ provides the final letter of LIFEPASS, the eight key principles of improvisation. Read on to receive your complimentary copy of the LIFEPASS booklet!