Stress in the workplace is inevitable. Deadlines pile up, conversations become tense, and sometimes the energy in the room can feel overwhelming. The way we respond to stress, both within ourselves and with each other, can make all the difference. One of the tools we use in improv is a simple three step reset to help release tension and bring ourselves back into the moment. For best results, try it with your eyes closed and take a moment just for yourself. Breathe Take a slow inhale, followed...

This month, I had the chance to facilitate 3 weeks of our virtual Improv for Brain Health class, and an in-person Improv for Brain Health workshop. Our Improv for Brain Health program has been running for 6 years in partnership with the BC Brain Wellness Program. The weekly, online, drop-in class is currently led by Brent Hirose and Taylor Montalbetti. The program intends to help participants cope with the anxiety and fear of living with compromised brain health by practicing being in the...

It’s that time of year again, resolutions, goal-setting, big plans for the year ahead. Many of us start with good intentions, only to stumble along the way. Maybe you miss a workout, forget to meditate, or procrastinate on a project you promised yourself you would start. Failing does not mean giving up. It means learning, experimenting, and finding new ways forward. In improv, we often talk about embracing mistakes, or as I like to say, failing joyfully. Mistakes happen, decisions don’t...