Business Improv: Improv for Portland-area Professionals
Want to feel more confident in networking or interview situations? Hone your creative problem-solving skills and ability think on your feet? Be able to handle impromptu business challenges or questions from coworkers and clients? This is the course for you!
In our 6-week Improv for Portland-area Professionals course, you will not only learn the fundamentals of improv, you will put them into practice right away, every class, with a supportive group of Portland-based professionals looking to hone their skills just like you.
Led by a professional comedian and a communication expert - both experienced, Chicago-trained improvisers - you will discover how to think on your feet, enhance your creativity, and build stronger connections in a fun, collaborative environment.
Whether you’re a C-suite executive, a project manager, a team leader, or a person seeking professional growth, our course will empower you to embrace spontaneity, adapt to change, and communicate with confidence. So, come as you are, whoever you are, ready to learn, collaborate, take a few risks, and laugh your way through all of it.
Who Should Sign Up?
Anyone looking to improve their communication skills
Leaders, managers, and supervisors
Facilitators, trainers and corporate educators
Customer service reps
Sales and marketing professionals
No prior improv or acting experience is necessary. Our supportive and encouraging environment ensures that everyone feels comfortable stepping out of their comfort zone and embracing new techniques.
Key Benefits
Enhanced Confidence and Spontaneity: Through improv, you’ll learn to trust your instincts, embrace spontaneity, and think on your feet. This newfound confidence will serve you well in networking, interviews, and impromptu business situations.
Improved Communication Skills: Active listening, effective collaboration, and thinking outside the box are essential skills taught in improv. These abilities translate directly to better communication in professional settings.
Creative Problem-Solving: Improv encourages imaginative problem-solving by accepting ideas, no matter how unconventional or silly they may seem. You’ll learn to adapt, innovate, and find solutions in unexpected ways.
Stronger Connections: Building relationships and connections is a core aspect of improv. By participating in a collaborative and supportive environment, you’ll enhance your ability to connect with coworkers, clients, and fellow professionals.
Risk-Taking and Adaptability: Improv fosters a willingness to take risks and adapt to changing circumstances. These qualities are valuable for leaders, managers, and anyone seeking professional growth.
Course Details
Session Dates/Times: TBD
Summer 2024
Once/week for 6 weeks
2hrs/session
Location: Portland, Maine
Price: $250*
*Complete the form below before September 1st and get a $50 discount code for this course.
Instructors: Pete Parsons & Stephanie Jones