47 // Principles of Improv for Building Trust, Collaboration, and Creativity with Zach Atherton

Zach Atherton is the owner, founder, director, and regular main stage cast member of ImprovBroadway in Provo Utah. When not performing or directing on stage, Zach works as a writer with the Harmon Brothers viral ad agency. Today we talk about: Getting past fear filters and failureGiving feedback that honors people and builds upon their ideasHow to turn draining transactions into inspiring conversations with a shared purposeThe essential role of play and asking, “what is the most fun?” to unlock trust and creativityResources👉 Business Improv (website) 👉 Upright Citizen’s Brigade Comedy Improvisation Manual (book) 👉 Improvising at the Speed of Life (book) Support the show

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The Learning Experience Leader Podcast is a project devoted to design, leadership, and the psychology of learning. The aim of the show is to help you expand your perspective of learning design through conversations with innovative professionals and scholars across the world. Every other week a different practitioner or researcher shares insights from their work and experience to bring a more holistic view on how learning happens and what we can do to create amazing learning experiences through design and leadership. If you are interested in how people learn and how you can be more effective in helping others grow and develop, then this podcast is for you.