Our approach and our team.
MEET THE CREW
Hello! We're so glad you're here, and are honored for the opportunity to introduce ourselves!
We are people who are passionate about people. We believe in the restorative power of courage and the connective power of laughter. We come from blended, multi-faceted professional backgrounds of comedy, therapy, social work and research. This allows us to pair the Mindful Improv Thinking framework alongside evidence-based methods for supporting behavior change and deepening connection, trust and collaboration.
As staff trainers and Brave Communication Support (BCS) Guides, we create joyful learning environments where people leave inspired, motivated and clear on how to take action in the brave conversations that will help them accomplish the extraordinary.
We are people who are passionate about people. We believe in the restorative power of courage and the connective power of laughter. We come from blended, multi-faceted professional backgrounds of comedy, therapy, social work and research. This allows us to pair the Mindful Improv Thinking framework alongside evidence-based methods for supporting behavior change and deepening connection, trust and collaboration.
As staff trainers and Brave Communication Support (BCS) Guides, we create joyful learning environments where people leave inspired, motivated and clear on how to take action in the brave conversations that will help them accomplish the extraordinary.
ETHOS
Our framework is rooted in mindfulness practice and improvised comedy skills. That's because mindfulness is the core of resilience, and improv is what we're doing EVERY WAKING MOMENT OF LIFE!
Bringing these two disciplines together, alongside evidence-based methodology for supporting behavior change, allows us to equip your people differently than any other staff training and uniquely position you for success. Our philosophy for training is rooted in three inherent beliefs:
Too often, trainings on the most important topics leave employees rolling their eyes and watching on a minimized screen at 1.5 speed to "get it over with." ...So you basically paid a trainer to distract your employees while they work. We know that's not what you want! You want trainings that create engagement, thoughtful discussion and actual learning. If you share our conviction that professional development can feel like a gift - that it can be enjoyable and enriching in the deepest sense - you're in the right place. We have introduced thousands of heart-centered humans to the Mindful Improv Thinking framework, and we'd love for YOUR team to be next! **NOTE** Since we know improv can feel intimidating, our trainings offer demonstrations in which we get suggestions from your staff, but we do the improvising. Our workshops provide opportunities for your people to try their hand at a variety of improv games and mindfulness activities, but these are always opt-in only. "Our people really connected with Andrea's content. It was a critical and meaningful experience for our team! This training was a great reminder of who we want to be and practically instructive on how we get there."
- Jake Witherell | COO Schell Games |