Epic Experience: Improv Workshop
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Summary
I'm so excited to share what just happened in our epic storytelling adventure! Stop thinking you need hours to create magic - we just crafted TWO incredible stories in 20 minutes flat. That's right. TWENTY. MINUTES. Get ready to transform your storytelling game with the power of "Yes, And." Drop those hesitant questions, throw out those limiting "buts," and start commanding your narrative. Stand tall, feet parallel, shoulders back - your body is your instrument, and it's time to play it like a pro! Want to know what makes stories truly electric? It's not just the words - it's the ENERGY you bring. Move your body. Shake those hands. Get a little bit uncomfortable - that's where the magic happens! Add physical movement to your stories. Breathe life into every sentence. Create characters that leap off the stage and dance in your audience's imagination. Remember: You're not just telling stories - you're creating experiences that transform rooms of 2,000 people into communities of engaged, excited storytellers. Now get out there and let your freak flag fly!
Key Takeaways
The speaker demonstrated that physical movement and breathing exercises with hands over heart and diaphragm help participants arrive and become present in the learning space.
"Yes, and" exercises without questions or "buts" serve as the foundation of improvisation and help build collaborative stories between partners.
One-word-at-a-time storytelling progressing to one-sentence-at-a-time storytelling with physical movements can transform a disjointed narrative into an engaging performance for 2,000 people.
Physically acting out stories with elevated energy and movement creates more powerful audience engagement than simply speaking the words.
Action Items
- 1
Practice "yes, and" storytelling with your team for 10 minutes at the start of each weekly meeting
- 2
Create one 3-sentence story daily during your morning routine using physical gestures
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Schedule 15-minute improv exercises with a partner 3 times per week
Transcript
That's it. And so now we're gonna do some stuff. So are you excited? Yeah. And the way I like to I want you to show me that you're excited and you're gonna show me that you're excited because you're gonna move around and you're gonna be like, Meredith, I'm excited. I'm so excited. I'm so excited. Good. Amazing. Cool. But before we do that, what I wanna do, I always say, find that moment to arrive. So I want all of all of us to arrive in the space together. So I'm gonna invite you to put 1 hand o...
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Meridith Grundei is the go-to voice behind top communicators in tech, entrepreneurship, and social impact. A former Second City improv teacher turned powerhouse presentation expert, she helps visionary leaders ditch jargon, own the room, and connect with impact. Her keynotes and workshops are high-energy, interactive, and full of practical tools. She’s trusted by women in tech, mission driven founders, and conscious executives who are ready to lead with presence, purpose and power.
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