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 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.
