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In our uncertain, unscripted world how do we Dare to be Human? How can we become more aware of how we show up in our lives moment to moment? How can we expand our range of options? Hosts Kat and Livia will explore human identity, performance, and connection in each episode through the lenses of applied improv, storytelling, psychology, and more!

Dare to Be Human Koppett

    • Cultura e società

In our uncertain, unscripted world how do we Dare to be Human? How can we become more aware of how we show up in our lives moment to moment? How can we expand our range of options? Hosts Kat and Livia will explore human identity, performance, and connection in each episode through the lenses of applied improv, storytelling, psychology, and more!

    So Glad You're Here! with Chris Esparza

    So Glad You're Here! with Chris Esparza

    Meet Koppett's new VP of Leadership and Culture, Chris Esparza. Chris shares his dare to be human story on transition and the humanity of change and we discuss yes, and-ing with joy, the multidimensional power of play, and seeing the opportunities (or treasures) everywhere around us. Find Chris on LinkedIN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/unscriptedchris/) 

    • 59 min
    Start by Noticing with Kathleen McLean

    Start by Noticing with Kathleen McLean

    Educator, social worker, writer, and President/CEO of the McLean Group, Kathleen McLean, joins us to discuss the power of noticing and asking “why” in the context of equity, power, and purpose.  Kathleen’s work has been recognized as one of the top 50 influential people in the Capital Region and as a leader/ champion in DEI. Join us as she shares her dare to be human story about a transformational trip to Haiti, and leaves listeners with her rituals for self-care.
    Find out more about the McLean Group here
    Follow Kathleen on Twitter @mcleanconsult
    Follow the McLean Group on Facebook
    Find Kathleen on LinkedIN – Kathleen McLean -MBA, CSW

    • 1h 12 min
    Joyful Chaos with Teresa Robbins Dudeck and Caitlin McClure

    Joyful Chaos with Teresa Robbins Dudeck and Caitlin McClure

    We welcome back Theresa Robbins Dudeck and Caitlin McClure to discuss their new book The Applied Improvisation Mindset: Tools for Transforming Organizations and Communities. Theresa and Caitlin share their dare to be human stories on risk, safety, and leaning into discomfort to do the right thing. We explore the power of being average, doing the next thing, and how the applied improvisation community rose to the occasion at the onset of the pandemic and beyond.

    Check out the new book here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/applied-improvisation-mindset-9781350143609/


    Get the first book,
    Applied Improvisation:Leading, Collaborating, and Creating Beyond the Theatre here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/applied-improvisation-9781350014350/

    • 1h 9 min
    Splashing in a Teaspoon with Patti Stiles

    Splashing in a Teaspoon with Patti Stiles

    World-renowned actor, teacher, improviser, director, author, and playwright Patti Stiles joins us to talk about her new book Improvise Freely: Throw Away the Rulebook and Unleash Your Creativity. Patti shares her dare to be human story as we discuss courage and fear, creating spaces for creativity to thrive, the great "yes, and" debate, unlearning what we've learned, and "that impro moment."Check out Improvise Freely and learn more about Patti here. 

    • 1h 19 min
    Becoming Unlonely with Jeff Katzman M.D. and Dan O'Connor

    Becoming Unlonely with Jeff Katzman M.D. and Dan O'Connor

    Authors of Life Unscripted: Using Improv Principles to Get Unstuck, Boost Confidence, and Transform Your Life and DTBH veterans, Jeff Katzman M.D. and Dan O'Connor join us to discuss their new book Ensemble!: Using the Power of Improv and Play to Forge Connections in a Lonely World. Jeff and Dan share their dare to be human stories of leadership through letting go and being humbled by a mistake while avoiding the all too familiar shame spiral. We discuss ensemble as a verb, how trust and communication save lives, the impact of systems on ensemble, the dangers of being overly curious, how to ensemble in virtual space, the myth of "Zoom-fatigue," and how to become unlonely.

    Check out the books!
    Ensemble!
    Using the Power of Improv and Play to Forge Connections in a Lonely World

    Life Unscripted
    Using Improv Principles to Get Unstuck, Boost Confidence, and Transform Your Life

    • 1h 7 min
    But One Day, We Taught All Our Children Theatre...with Kenn Adams

    But One Day, We Taught All Our Children Theatre...with Kenn Adams

    What do two classic improv performance games (Sit, Stand, Kneel and Family Dinner) and the world-famous Story Spine have in common? Kenn Adams! Our guest this week is the Artistic Director of Synergy Theater, the author of the book How to Improvise a Full-Length Play; The Art of Spontaneous Theater, and longtime pal, Kenn Adams.

    We explore Kenn's career so far, spanning 30-years of performing, directing, and teaching- its rocky start, his lucky break, and his inspiring navigation of live theatre in virtual space. You'll want to hear the whole story!

    Check out Synergy Theater and follow them on Facebook

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    • 1h 3 min

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