Chilling True Story from ‘Sound of Music’ Descendent
With permission, I am reposting this post from Francois Von Trapp, a descendent of the Von Trapp Family of Sound of Music fame. My friends often wonder why I roll…
Confident Voice Project Update: Let The Girl Be (LEGIBE) – Uganda
"Finding My Confident Voice" is a collaborative project between Boynton Improv Education and Let The Girl Be - Uganda (LEGIBE). It is created to promote confidence with vulnerable girls, raise money for LEGIBE, & experiment w/ remote experiential learning.
IPE Immersion Day at Harper College 2025!
Harper College, a leading community college in Chicago, serves around 26,500 students annually and emphasizes health career education. The college hosts an annual Interprofessional Education (IPE) Immersion Day to prepare students for collaborative practice. During a recent workshop, 154 students learned vital skills like communication and empathy through Medical Improv. Participants reported significant improvements in expressive and listening skills. The event highlighted the importance of teamwork, adaptability, and inclusivity in healthcare fields.
The Confident Voice Project w/ Let the Girl Be – Uganda!
Recently, David Kawanuka Naggenda, founder of Let the Girl Be (LEGIBE) - Uganda, invited me to conduct an online session for vulnerable girls in Mukono District. Due to technical challenges, we initiated "The Confident Voice Project," promoting confidence through remote learning. Participants will share their experiences via video. Donations can assist in providing educational materials and support for these girls.
“YES AND” Instead of Bullying!
Bullying is a complex issue affecting organizations and individuals, often leading to negative outcomes like burnout and turnover. Integrating Medical Improv, especially the "YES AND" principle, can promote emotional intelligence and healthy behaviors, enhancing workplace culture. This approach fosters trust and respectful interactions, crucial for addressing bullying effectively.
Community & Belonging Emerge w/ Experiential Activities
Experiential activities from theatre improvisation, like Medical Improv, can enhance soft skills and foster community among healthcare staff. These activities, grounded in inclusivity, improve morale and reduce burnout. Resources include articles, webinars, and a toolkit for integrating these practices into various healthcare settings, promoting connection and resilience.
Ripples of a Healthy Hierarchy!
The importance of communication and other process-related skills are critically important for a healthy healthcare hierarchy and outcomes.
Resilience Beyond Self Care – Video Podcast
Resilience is a complex phenomenon involving individual and organizational factors! Individuals need skills associated with healthy personal, interprofessional and therapeutic boundaries and communication skills that empower them to have difficult…
Promote positive relationships among healthcare staff – STAT!
Even though relationships among healthcare professionals are critical, building them is a huge challenge for many leaders and managers. In this post, I'll describe nine reasons to prioritize it, four challenges you might face, and one relatively simple solution.
Transformational Learning Summit – It’s Online! It’s Free! It’s Sutra!
Visionary Speakers - FREE - Jan/Feb 2024! Lorenz and Natasha Sell are co-founders on the online learning platform called Sutra. Their vision is to create a global ecosystem of relational…