58 episodes
Dare to Be Human Koppett
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5.0 • 16 Ratings
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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!
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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/)
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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 -
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/ -
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.
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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
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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
Write a story using The Story Spine below!
Once upon a time...
Everyday...
But one day...
Because of that...
Because of that...
Because of that...(repeat as needed)
Until finally...
And ever since then...
(Optional: And the moral of the story is...)
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Customer Reviews
5 out of 5!
I always find myself looking forward to this podcast!
Calming, affirming, insightful
We’re currently planning our wedding and are having a lot of the same uncertainties that Livia was having and hearing people talk about and successfully figure out what parts of the traditions they want to hold onto and what to change to make a personal event (while really just wanting friends to come together and dance and drink) was comforting as we start to lock things in.
Also, the episode that was focused on management and the sense of “you’re a smart person, you’ll figure it out” as a task gets lobbed onto your plate really helped give some ideas about how to frame conversations when being on the receiving end of that and daring to stick my neck out by admitting there’s a concern failing when taking on a new task for the first time.
Dare to Grow
We’re all improvisers, without necessarily knowing or claiming that specific designation. I appreciate how this podcast builds that bridge for us... and invites us to think about ways to do it (life, being human, improvising, etc.) just a little better. The hosts model what it looks like to listen well, say yes (affirm), and offer insights that build out the application of their guests’ stories.