Stories for the future Screw Up Happy. Andrea Wodniok on Mistakes, Playfulness, and Being Human
What if mistakes aren’t something to hide or avoid. but something we can actually work with?
In this episode of Stories for the Future, I’m joined by Andrea Wodniok for a playful, honest conversation about messiness, inner critics, and learning to screw up happy.
Andrea works with applied improv, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the Hero’s Journey. She helps people with public speaking, communication, creativity, and confidence. always with a strong focus on playfulness, presence, and being human.
Together, we explore:
- Why we’re often so afraid of getting things wrong
- What improv can teach us about courage and uncertainty
- How ACT helps loosen the grip of the inner critic
- Why mistakes don’t define us. but often help us grow
- And how a little more playfulness might help us treat both ourselves and each other better
This episode is part of the Creative Space series, where I speak with members of the Creative Space community about meaningful work, good lives, and navigating change with curiosity and care for both people and planet.
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