Advanced Applied Improvisation Courses
welcome
Are you a coach, trainer, HR manager, learning & development specialist or group leader?
Are you familiar with the value and power of Applied Improvisation and now want to take it to the next level?
Do you want to stay on top of the latest in training design, delivery and evaluation?
Then this Advanced Applied Improvisation course is for you!
We designed this event especially for you and other professionals who already recognize the value of using Improvisation in their work - and who are ready to learn more!
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what you’ll get
… an invitation and challenge to use the improvisational mindset and skills for yourself, practicing what we preach
better ability to link powerful improvisation exercises to the challenges your clients face including leadership, collaboration, presentation skills, humanitarian work and many other areas.
clear feedback on your facilitation style and a unique chance to learn from others
models and concepts that apply to your own individual facilitation style and to the challenges of your clients. These include direct side coaching, status transactions, group energy management, deeper debriefing and the design success track
marketing tips for your business to help you show the value and relevance of Applied Improvisation to your clients (using dedicated models directly related to Applied Improvisation, eg. Improfit model, the PLAY! model and other useful frameworks)
an international group of colleagues who also recognize the value of Applied Improvisation and are ready to take the next step!
in this program, we will …
dedicate ourselves to your individual learning goals and work context
help you to generate more work with Applied Improvisation training, with the use of easy concepts to explain the value of improv to your clients
offer you a host of new ready-to-use activities, exercises and tools to level up your next sessions
provide the opportunity for individual coaching after the course
After the training we’ll organize an Unconference day (Saturday). More info below!
LEAD facilitators
Raymond van Driel is a Dutch corporate trainer, keynote speaker, executive coach, author and academic teacher. He has been performing improv since 1994 and won the Dutch Improv Champion title four times. He started with corporate improvisation in 2000 and now delivers Training of Trainers and keynotes about Applied Improvisation and Playfulness worldwide.
From 2009 to 2011, Raymond hosted Applied Improvisation courses at Stockholm University where business students engaged with improvisation for 3 months, 20 hours a week.
In 2016, Raymond received a government grant to do a full year of Applied Improvisation with the faculty and students of Vlerick Business School in Brussels and St Petersburg.
From 2008-2018, Raymond was a Board Member of the global Applied Improvisation Network (AIN, 8700 members), serving as Board Secretary. He has delivered the introductory programs at five conferences. (LinkedIn profile).
Ted DesMaisons is a trained mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) instructor and has studied, taught, and performed improvisation internationally for over 35 years. He has worked intensively with world-renowned voice and presence coach Patsy Rodenburg. He is also the author of Playful Mindfulness and co-host of the Monster Baby Podcast (“a curious romp through the worlds of mindfulness and improvisation”). He served on the board of BATS Improv in San Francisco for six years and has led more than a dozen workshops for annual conferences of the global
Applied Improvisation Network. DesMaisons received an MBA from Stanford (Creativity and Leadership) and an MTh from Harvard (Ritual, Education and Spirituality). He lives in California and now teaches through Stanford University’s Continuing Studies program. (LinkedIn profile)
Roberto Hirche is a dedicated coach, facilitator, and improviser with over two decades of experience in inspiring growth and transformation. As the founder and director of Improtheater Konstanz since 2005, Roberto has performed on international stages, collaborating with international artists, and continues to use the power of improvisation to connect people.
Roberto has performed at multiple international improv festivals, including events in Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland, collaborating with renowned international artists.
In addition to his passion for improv, Roberto is deeply committed to leadership development and systemic coaching. He has designed and led programs for universities and organizations across Germany and Switzerland, focusing on need-based leadership, nonviolent communication (NVC), and experiential learning.
A proud father and partner, Roberto blends his personal values with his professional expertise, creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and empowered to thrive.
Paul Z Jackson has been/ will be co-hosting during our courses in Kent, UK and Spain. Paul is a pioneer in Applied Improvisation as well as Solutions Focus – an approach to change that’s quietly transforming coaching, consulting and leadership in organisations all over the world.
Following early careers as a journalist and BBC comedy producer, Paul has consulted with clients ranging from big finance to humanitarian agencies; facilitated conferences and training courses; written (or co-authored) 6 best-selling business books; co-founded and led the development of the Applied Improvisation Network, and is currently director of the Oxford Improv Festival. (LinkedIn profile)
EXAMPLE OF PREVIOUS guest facilitators
Traditionally, we have invited other outstanding guest facilitators to offer further perspective, insight, and experience. Previous guest facilitators have included Patricia Ryan Madson, Nancee Moes, Denise Jacobs and Joshua Raoul Brody.
Investment
The course tuition is very reasonably priced, since we’re on a mission to bring more improvisation in the world! See the course website (click on the photos) for more information per edition.
ready?
Join us for a fun-filled, intense and impactful training! Let us know if you’re interested and we’ll keep you up to date.
Be part of an international group of motivated, inspired, warm, fun-loving and professional colleagues who appreciate openness, spontaneity and connection.
