Hi everyone, I’m Sydney and I’m improve it!’s Social Media Intern! My internship is sadly coming to an end. It’s crazy how fast time goes especially when you’re surrounded by such an amazing group of people. The phrase, “Time flies when you’re having fun,” applies to my time here at improve it!.
Read MoreA common comment that comes up while I'm walking someone through one of our workshops is:
"This sounds great for all you extroverted performers who like to be onstage all day, but how am I going to pitch this to my [fill in the blank] team? They're all too shy - they'll never be onboard for something like this! Have you ever done this workshop with introverts?"
I take a dramatic pause for effect, and then I bring it home for the big reveal:
"As a matter of fact - we have done this workshop with shyer groups. Some of these workshops were even developed by an self-described introvert. Me!"
Read MoreNowadays college and internships go hand in hand. What better way to learn about being in the real world? You are afforded all of the opportunities that come with experiencing being a working (in my case) woman while still having the safety net of college to catch you if you fall. However, internships are not just something to put on your resume. They are intended for students to learn all that they can.
Read MoreJoin Allie, Erin, and VERY special guest Jenna on the improve it! couch to chat about their internship experiences, how they persevere through “intern” tasks in their daily life, what qualities make for a good intern, and what all interns should know before they start their first day!
Listen in via podcast, or get the highlights from the conversation below!
Curious how to apply the improve it! methodology to your own dreams? Check out our "Unlocking Potential" DIY Coaching Curriculum here as a part of our improve You! Series.
Read MoreI’m on the Red Line heading towards the loop, listening to a podcast and hoping I remembered to lock my apartment before I left. I’m on my way to work. But interning with improve it! never felt like work to me, and I’ve always felt funny calling it that.
Click the link to read more about Nicole’s experience as an improve it! Intern!
Read MoreJoin Allie & Erin on the improve it! couch to chat about change, what it means to them, how "change" is synonymous with small businesses, and a few tips for those going through professional change!
Feel free to listen in via podcast, or get the highlights from the conversation below!
Curious how to apply the improve it! methodology to your own dreams? Check out our "Initiating Change" DIY Coaching Curriculum here as a part of our improve You! Series.
Read MoreWe have a saying we like to repeat here at improve it!, “Be comfortable with the uncomfortable.” It’s short and sweet, and reminds us that a great deal of the best moments in our careers (and our lives) are spent outside of our comfort zones. This is all well and good, but there’s a little something missing from that phrase - the how. How do we create an environment where people are encouraged to take risks and do things outside of their comfort zones at work?
Click to read 5 tips for you to encourage risk taking at work today!
Read MoreSpring is all about second chances and growth. Although, with the upcoming warm weather, it’s easy to let your head get stuck in the clouds, dream the days away, and let your work pile up. Do not fall for this trap! All you’ll be doing is inducing an stress-ache (stress headache), and a couple sleepless nights.
Read MoreJoin Allie & Erin on the improve it! couch to chat about why "Effective Communication" is our most popular workshop, how they "Walk the Walk" with their internal team, and their communication role models.
Feel free to listen in via podcast, or get the highlights from the conversation below!
Curious how to apply the improve it! methodology to your own dreams? Check out our "Active Communication" DIY Coaching Curriculum here as a part of our improve You! Series.
Read MoreWe’ve all been there. It’s the middle of the week. Assignments are piling up and Friday seems so far away. You feel the stress creep up on you like an itch you can’t scratch when suddenly, a coworker approaches your desk with an earnest smile and quizzical arch of the brow and asks you, “How’s it going?”
What is your response? Usually a modest “fine” or even “great” but never the truth. Why is that?
Click the link below for the 5 benefits of honesty in the workplace - in gifs, no less!
Read MoreHello people of the interwebs! Today, I want to chat about workplace appreciation.
Why workplace appreciation? Well, I’ll tell you why! February is a strange month. It’s around this time that we start to lose sight of our New Year’s Resolutions, fall prey to the common cold, and grow tired of the constant snow. It becomes easy to focus on the negative and, with the prevalence of social media and constant communication, it’s easy to compare yourself to others and feel like you are missing out.
Is a job that once left you feeling excited and motivated now beginning to feel like a chore? Are you unsure of how you fell into this mindset and desperate for a way out? Have no fear! With these five reminders, you’ll be slinking out of that workplace slump in no time!
Click the link to read on!
Read MoreJoin Allie & Erin on the improve it! couch to chat about what values make the office tick, how they set (and celebrate!) goals, and how to turn your visions into a reality. (SPOILER ALERT: The answer is hard work and persistence).
Feel free to listen in via podcast, or get the highlights from the conversation below!
Curious how to apply the improve it! methodology to your own dreams? Check out our "Confidence in Change" DIY Coaching Curriculum here as a part of our improve You! Series.
Read MoreTo work well, you gotta feel good. Nothing says "feel good" like a serenade from the 90's!
Check out this week's Mid-Week Mix and get into the groove!
https://open.spotify.com/user/improveitchi/playlist/4tEeWcZe6wceSnxM0m5qHV
Read MoreA big congrats to our September improve it! All Star (and soon-to-be groom!), Erich Kurchat! Learn more about Erich's thoughts on everyday improv, the importance of good communication, and how improve it! has helped him reach new heights in his career!
Click to learn more!
Read MoreDid you know that Forbes lists "showing enthusiasm" as one of the best ways to motivate your work team? If enthusiasm is what you're looking for, look no further.
Read MoreI’ve always appreciated growth. Growth from knowledge, people, and a massive range of experiences. Experiences happen daily, and each one with improve it! has been incredible. Incredible are the moments when you find yourself noticing new talents and passions. Passions are quite interesting, when you think about them, and how they affect workplace magic.
Read MoreMotivation starts from within! A few hot tracks don't hurt either...
Enjoy these feel-good classics and get that motivation flowing!
Read Moreimprove it! family - meet Claire! Claire is a wonderful human, doggie owner, and cheerleader of everything improve it! She has been in attendance at almost every one of our public workshops this year.
Claire is also the President of the Bear Necessities "Young Professionals Board", and introduced us to the organization that is now our charity partner.
Shine on, you beautiful star! Read more about Claire and how improv has a place in her professional life below.
Read MoreYou get where you're going by going! Keep moving forward and breaking down those boundaries.
https://open.spotify.com/user/improveitchi/playlist/2xpPWzvPIELPAikLCo2S1P
Read MoreSometimes work can be... well, a lot of work! If you're a hustler like us, sometimes Wednesday is all about putting your head down and doing what you gotta.
Here's to doing the work - get into our mid-week playlist and get the job done! https://open.spotify.com/user/improveitchi/playlist/2gUTH1boks2W9Noxey2225
Read MoreWe provide high-energy, laughter-filled team building workshops that incorporate improvisation teams & techniques, as well as improvised performances at corporate events, while donating a portion of our proceeds to charity. We learn your story, style and goals, and customize a workshop or performance that is unique to you.
