If we had enough time, information, and resources, we would all be amazing at our jobs–and enjoy them thoroughly. But in the real world, we’re all working under the gun, having to move forward without all the information we’d like or the support we need. How can we learn to perform better under these circumstances and even maybe start to enjoy it? By becoming an improviser! Shana Merlin, at Merlin Works Improv says, “You improvise every day. Why not get good at it?” With all the laughter from her interactive exercises, it will be hard to tell that you are actually discovering on your feet how to work more harmoniously and efficiently, be more present and positive, communicate better, and ultimately build on other’s ideas. Using games and activities from the world of improv comedy, Shana provides a fun, interactive experience that helps you do your best when you are on the spot and under pressure. This will be an interactive session with giveaways included, so come ready to participate!
About the Speaker: Fresh off her recent TEDx talk, Shana Merlin is touring her fun and interactive presentations nationwide using the tools and techniques from improvisational comedy to teach team building, communication, sales, persuasion, leadership, making meetings matter, medical communications, and creativity. Some of her clients have included Dell, T-Mobile, Bumble, Methodist Medical Center and Deloitte. Shana is an associate at the Center for Health Communication at the University of Texas, a Professor of Improvisation at St. Edward’s University, and is the Founder of the Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation.