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Coaching for Accountability: Leadership Lessons That Stick
As I sat observing a leadership team discuss their challenges, I could see the familiar struggle in their eyes – that delicate balancing act we all face. On one hand, they needed to drive performance and hold their teams accountable. On the other hand, they wanted to show empathy, avoid micromanaging, and maintain positive relationships....Read More
How Turning Your Back Can Help You Lead Better: The Improv Game That Revealed My Leadership Blind Spot
After 17 years of teaching improv, I recently experienced one of those rare “aha” moments that forever changes how you approach your craft. It happened during a seemingly routine class teaching the classic improv game “Freeze Tag,” and it reminded me of a powerful lesson that applies far beyond the stage. As a teenager in...Read More
Making the Hardest Decisions: Choosing Courage Over Certainty
Recently, I faced one of the most difficult decisions of my life: the decision to say goodbye to our beloved dog, Roxy. This wasn’t my first experience with this particular heartbreak. I’ve had to make this choice before with other pets, but those decisions, while painful, came with a certain clarity. In those past situations,...Read More
Reading the Room: How Improv Skills Boost Business Intuition
Studying human behavior isn’t just something I love—it’s something I was trained for through improv. To succeed on stage, improvisers need to quickly read an audience and pivot to their needs. If they like something we do, we do more of it. If they don’t, we shift gears immediately. It sounds simple, and with practice,...Read More
Think Faster, Lead Smarter: The Science and Power of Improv
What if I told you there’s a fun, research-backed way to rewire your brain, turbocharge creativity, make better decisions, and transform your business? It’s not a gimmick—it’s improvisation. This isn’t just about making people laugh on stage; it’s about reshaping how we think, adapt, and lead. Let’s explore how improv works its magic, starting with...Read More
Breaking Decision Paralysis: How Improv Changes Your Brain and Business
Every action we take is rooted in a choice. Some decisions are so routine we barely notice them, while others hold the potential to reshape the entire trajectory of our lives. And yet, while some choices come easily, others leave us stuck in a spiral of indecision. We worry endlessly about making the “wrong” choice,...Read More
Improv Techniques for Employee Retention
As a professional improviser and leadership development coach, I’ve witnessed firsthand how employee engagement can make or break an organization. The statistics are stark: 70% of employees are disengaged, and I’ve seen how this directly impacts bottom lines. In my consulting work, I’ve found that disengaged workers will jump ship for as little as a...Read More
Trust-Based Communication: The Key to Employee Engagement and Retention
Key Insights About Trust-Based Communication After years of coaching organizations through their communication challenges, I’ve discovered three fundamental truths: Building bridges within organizations demands both transparency and emotional intelligence The right communication approach can transform fear into psychological safety When we align personal missions with organizational goals, we see higher engagement and lower turnover Understanding...Read More
Critical Thinking Meets Creativity: Business Innovation Guide
By Gina Trimarco Listen up, because what I’m about to share isn’t your typical academic snooze-fest about cognitive processes. After years of running businesses, training leaders, and yes, performing improv on stage, I’ve discovered something that most experts miss when they talk about critical thinking and creativity. They’re not opposing forces – they’re dance partners,...Read More