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Improv comedy is all about: ✅ creating something from nothing ✅ pivoting and performing under pressure, even when things go wrong ✅ (usually but not always)
Free resources to develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
Improv comedy is all about: ✅ creating something from nothing ✅ pivoting and performing under pressure, even when things go wrong ✅ (usually but not always)
I’m rebranding! Once “Green Light Improv”, and now “Nathan Minns.” While the improvisational spirit remains, my mission has pivoted towards nurturing an entrepreneurial spirit through workshops & coaching.
Originally presented at the NSA Ohio Communication Mastery Event on October 20, 2023 It isn’t enough to only have great information in your communications. You
Happy October! “Yes, And…” This powerful improv concept teaches us to keep an open mind, fostering an environment where new ideas can flourish within the group.
Over the last ~month, we’ve made some changes around here. We enjoyed crafting a game that’s already played by many, and the response has been amazing! Plus, we
Here’s the best way to ensure your improv workshop is stressful: don’t inform the participants about the workshop.
We often forget that the act of enjoying ourselves can be the birthplace of innovation. Some of the most groundbreaking ideas emerge when we let
I used the classic startup mindset: jump before you’re ready, and find the ground as you’re falling.
In my work, I often collaborate with student entrepreneurs who are prepping for a big pitch competition. A common pattern I’ve noticed is their need
Just as we were wrapping up one of my workshops, I posed a question to the group, “Does anyone have any takeaways from this workshop
Have you ever wondered how improv comedians recover so gracefully from mistakes? Their secret is recognizing one of the core principles of improv comedy: Failure is Feedback.
Remember your work can be fun.
It’s the difference between:
❌ “I HAVE to do this.”
✅ “I GET to do this.”
Ever wonder how Green Light Improv came to be? Why improv? What do we even do here? This post will answer all of these questions & more.
Experience a unique game that transports you to 300 years ago. Hone your communication skills, clarify misconceptions, and explore active listening.
Explore the power of “Yes, and” vs “Yes, but”. Discover how these phrases transform decision-making, fostering creativity and inclusivity in a fun, improvisational exercise.
This exercise gives us the freedom to be in the moment, and be truly collaborative when we’re conversing with our coworkers.
If you want your team or student group to be more enthusiastic about what you’re doing, start by becoming more aware of your own energy.
We’ve all heard of “Yes, And…” as it relates to improv, but what does it really mean?
We start with a large number of ideas, agree to build on each other’s ideas, and work together to build ideas until we have the best ideas possible.
Although our main goal is to use improv as a tool to teach life- and work-applicable skills, these workshops are filled with fun and laughter.
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Engaging everyone in the room to develop an iterative entrepreneurial mindset
(with the principles of improv comedy).
Fun. Interactive. Effective. Performance-based training for teams and groups.
Now operating under "Nathan Minns," your trusted workshop facilitator. The same engaging experience as before.