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, deci

Improv is a wonderful tool for connecting with one another, and we are so grateful to reach a wide variety of communities through our Improv for Wellness program. And, did you know that most of the Improv for Wellness programs take place online ? As we all know, video conferencing technology became essential during the height of the pandemic. Improv for Work and Wellness President, Dan Dumsha, was uncertain at first about doing improv over live video , but now, a few years do

At Improv for Work & Wellness, we’ve spent this year inside hundreds of rooms filled with all kinds of diverse leaders and one theme keeps showing up, again and again: How do I use my gift… and make space for others to offer theirs? Two of our most popular programs this year have been Presentations & Public Speaking and Positive & Inclusive Communication both of these revealed the same truth from different angles: 1. You have a voice worth hearing. When someone finds their

Happy October everyone! Here in Vancouver, BC, the days get darker and the air a little crisper, which feels like a nice moment to pause...