
Have you ever been afraid to step up and try something new, something which seems ridiculous and embarrassing?
Take Improvisation skills as an example. That's what this episode is all about.
How getting uncomfortable and breaking barriers with simple acting techniques can make you a confident and effective speaker.
In this episode, I dive in with Salman Qureshi, an experienced actor, comedian, and theater improviser.
Salman discusses his unique journey from a corporate HR role to becoming a prominent figure in the Middle East's improv scene and corporate trainer together with the Courtyard Playhouse Theatre in Dubai.
We explore the challenges executives face in public speaking, corporate, leading teams, and how skills from drama and improv can help them become more confident, effective and adaptable.
This is a fun episode. Tune in to hear about the transformative power of storytelling, engaging exercises, and the nuances of corporate training in a theater setting.
[00:00] Introduction and Guest Welcome
[00:54] Salman's Background and Career Journey
[03:10] Challenges and Realizations in Corporate Training
[05:01] The Role of Improv in Corporate Training
[08:35] The Courtyard Playhouse and Corporate Training
[12:54] Overcoming Invisible Barriers
[17:02] Improv Exercises and Their Impact
[23:33] Understanding Your Strengths and Weaknesses
[24:38] Adapting Presentation Styles
[26:01] The Importance of Authenticity
[26:52] Improvised Monologues Exercise
[28:45] Storytelling Techniques
[34:16] Engaging Corporate Participants
[35:50] Voice and Delivery Training
[37:39] Interactive Exercise: Word at a Time
[39:53] Power Pointless Challenge
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