As one of the topics to master in our NLP for Business training workshops, I teach the Improvisational (or Improv) technique to my participants. The reason is that as most of you know that NLP is a form of brain training is a highly advanced skills and applications based program. Likewise, Improv also is a highly developed application based skill that one needs to learn first hand before applying effectively.
You must be wondering as to where this concept comes from?
Improv is a dramatic arts based skill sets which are taught to actors to develop their on Spot Thinking ability.
How does it helps professionals from corporate world? Well, read on....
Improvisation is a form of communication based art form that is also based in some principles of business. The two worlds of art and business are not that distinct from each other.
In today's world where there is just so much going on, people tend to become stressed and burnt out from monotony. Here, Improv helps in developing:
- Full commitment
- Decision making
- "There are no mistakes" attitude. As every choice you make leads to a developing proposition and progress.
- Trusting attitude
- Being positive
If you apply Improv to any conversation, just ask yourself 3 Questions:
- Why these people?
- Why right here?
- Why right now?
In which scenarios, Improv can be used as an application:
- Cracking interviews
- Decision making
- Positive psychology
- Developing a sense of humor
- Stress management
- Sales communication
- Dealing with difficult people during presentations and meetings
- If you are a ToastMasters International member - being good at your Table Topics' speeches!
- For an entrepreneur, pitching in front of investors - that one good deal that can get you raise money for your business to grow!
Improv technique enables a person to build a load of self confidence, boosting self-esteem. Person is more in control with what ever situation life throws at him / her. Improv is perhaps one of the few techniques that even housewives can master to deal with unpredictable situations.
It enhances your "Thinking on your Feet" ability - a term very commonly phrased in the corporate world. In short, Improv is a life skill and once mastered, you can really have the power to turn your life around!
Learn to master Improv by signing up for one of our workshops. We do it for entrepreneurs and professionals looking to built that link in their communication Spot On!
- Article contributed by Entrenador Shruti, a Neuro-Leadership, Communication & Business Coach. She is an Improv specialist, Soft Skills Trainer & NLP Master Practitioner (Dr. John Grinder's edition) recognized by American Board of NLP (ABNLP).
Very insightful article and seems true to the core considering the real life scenarios nowadays.
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