Approaching Improv with Caitlin Drago — Communication and Connection Strategies for Leaders
Caitlin Drago — a Los Angeles-based actor turned upstate New York-based certified leadership coach, trainer, and facilitator — works with leaders and teams to help them to listen to one another, communicate and connect, using improvisation as a platform for interactive learning.
In this episode, we discuss ideas from her book, Approaching Improv: Communication and Connection in Business and Beyond.
The conversation includes:
- Creating a culture of open-mindedness and active listening
- Building relationships with trust
- Looking for what can work versus what can’t work about an idea
- Improv principles to bring to the workplace and how to do so
- Common communication mistakes
- Addressing the fears and resistance people have with improv techniques
- How can leaders get their teams to buy in?
- How individuals can use this approach to be heard or gain more influence
Find Approaching Improv on Amazon or learn more at Caitlin’s website www.inspireimprov.com
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About today’s guest
Caitlin Drago’s mission is to create cultures of empathy, creativity, and trust, beginning with how people communicate and connect.
She is an LA-based actor turned upstate NY-based certified leadership coach, trainer, and facilitator. Acting taught her to be present, self-aware, empathetic and to prioritize connection with others. Improv taught her to listen, trust her gut and deal with the unexpected in a positive and creative way. She now works with leaders and teams to help them to listen to one another, communicate and connect, using improvisation as a platform for interactive learning.
About the host
Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies. He is a leadership development and performance coach for professionals in a range of industries and consults with organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry to help communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano and LinkedIn
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Creators and Guests
Host
Ross Romano
Co-founder of Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies. Strategist, consultant, and performance coach.
Guest
Caitlin Drago
Executive Coach, using improvisation to get your people communicating and working as a team
