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Need help spurring innovation, seeing things with a new set of eyes, or looking at the way you work differently? Then we’ve got a quick show for you. On today’s minisode, one of our improve it! facilitators, Shadee Vossoughi, is here to talk to us about how improv is a great tool for spurring creativity in the workplace. About the Guest: Shadee Vossoughi is an Iranian American actor, writer, and veteran improviser based in Chicago, IL. After receiving her BFA in Acting from Southern Oregon University, Shadee moved to Chicago to study comedy. Shadee has trained, performed, and coached at some of the top comedy institutions in Chicago, including The Annoyance Theatre, iO Theater, and The Second City. Shadee was a recipient of the NBCUniversal Second City Bob Curry Fellowship in 2018. Shadee is represented by Stewart Talent Chicago. Connect with Shadee Vossoughi: Instagram: @shadeev Twitter: @shadee_v Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Fam :)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back, Improve it! Fam. Today’s episode includes the good type of F-bombs (and we’re not talking swear words!). What does that mean? Our host, Erin Diehl deep dives into reframing this “F-word” and how senior leaders, women's groups, associations, emerging leaders, corporations, teams, entrepreneurs, and more can use it as a tool for success! Listen in to hear what these F words could be and how it can help you in the workplace! We hope your notebook is ready and your coffee is hot – this show is packed with everything you didn’t know you needed today! Show Links: SEND US A VOICE MESSAGE: SpeakPipe Us! Episode 64: From Failed it! To Improve it! Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review! Connect with Erin Diehl: Instagram LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Sign up for Daily 5 Challenge Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Fam :)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Wednesday, improve it! Fam. On today’s episode you’ll hear from Career Coach, Podcast Host, and HR enthusiast, Ricklyn Woods, to talk about the number one thing you must do as a leader in 2021. If you're looking at the title and you're saying, oh my gosh, I'm not in human resources, but I am a leader. This applies to you. If you are not in human resources at all, and you are not a leader stay tuned because this applies to you. And also if you aren't either of these things, but know someone who is, this show is going to give you so much appreciation for the people that you know - who are the heartbeat of our organizations, HR leaders. In today’s episode you will hear Ricklyn discuss: The challenges HR leaders go through today The steps on how to overcome these challenges The number one thing you can do as an HR leader What success looks like in 2021 for a HR leader We hope your notebook is ready and your coffee is hot – this show is packed with goods! Show Links: Side Hustle Pro Podcast Own Your Career Book Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review!   Connect with Ricklyn Woods: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricklynwoods/com   Connect with Erin Diehl: Instagram LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Sign up for Daily 5 Challenge Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com   “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Fam :)  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back, Improve it! Fam. On today’s episode you’ll hear from one of Engagedly's top 100 Global HR influencers of 2021, Vivian Blade who’s ready to bring those question to life as well as share some insightful snippets on... The five stages of internal crises and the ways we respond Three action items on how to handle trying times as a leader What successful leadership looks like during crisis How to focus on your human capital We hope your notebook is ready and your coffee is hot – you're not going to want to miss this episode! Show Links: Dare to Lead by Brene Brown Atomic Habits by James Clear Radical Candor Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review!   Connect with Vivian Blade: https://vivianblade.com https://ResilienceReady.today https://InfluenceWithScale.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianblade/ https://twitter.com/VivianBlade Email: vivian@vivianblade.com   Connect with Erin Diehl: Instagram LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Sign up for Daily 5 Challenge Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com   “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Fam :)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Improve it! fam, are you looking for a tangible team building exercise that can help your team show up for each other in a more meaningful way? We’ve got your back. On today’s minisode, our improve it! Director of Talent, Cristy Mercier, is here to talk to us about how improv is a great teaching tool for team building and how she’s witnessed it transform teams time and time again.   About the Guest: Empirical evidence has shown that improvisational training has the ability to improve an employee’s trust, teamwork, communication, presentation skills, creative problem solving, and can improve a company’s overall corporate culture. No one knows that better than Cristy Mercier, she’s studied and performed this amazing art form at many institutions, some of which are The Second City, the iO Training Center, the Annoyance, and Comedy Sportz . As the Director of Talent for improve it!, Cristy has conducted workshops across the country, leveraging improvisational techniques to improve employees’ skills in corporate settings, facilitating sessions for clients such as Exelon, Motorola Solutions, Groupon, Elkay Manufacturing, Accenture, The PrivateBank, Quicken Loans, Milhouse Engineering, Crowe Horwath, and many more.   Connect with Erin Diehl: Instagram LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Sign up for Daily 5 Challenge Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com   “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Fam :)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back, Improve it! Fam. We have some questions for you to ponder: How do you work? What is it that makes you tick? What is it that sets you off or brings you down? Are you mindful of this? On today’s episode you’ll be hearing double! We have a guest whose name is also Erin and she’s going to rock your socks when it comes to battling burnout. Get ready to hear some juicy insight on... Setting boundaries in your business Respecting and honoring yourself at work Protecting your mindset, and more! Take out your notes, press play, and jot down three action items you can implement to create a burnout battle plan for yourself. Enjoy!   Show Links: Send your morning routine to info@learntoimproveit.com or DM Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram! Join our public workshop - September 21st @ 11a CST Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review! Year of Yes Book   Connect with Erin Coupe: Website: http://www.erincoupe.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-coupe Instagram: @authenticallyEC Email: erin@erincoupe.com   Connect with Erin Diehl: Instagram LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Sign up for Daily 5 Challenge Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com   “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Fam :)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Wednesday, improve it! Fam! Thanks for tuning back in for another packed episode. How do you feel when someone gives you feedback? Are you still having those candid conversations in this virtual world? Listen in on while Erin gives you three reasons (inspired by improv, of course!) why candid conversations should still exist in a virtual world.   Show Links: Send your morning routine to info@learntoimproveit.com or DM Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram! Join our public workshop - September 21st @ 11a CST Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review!   Connect with Erin: Instagram LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Sign up for Daily 5 Challenge Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com   “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Fam :)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Wednesday, improve it! Fam! It’s the final episode of our hybrid work series, and lucky for you, you get to hear from special guest, Matthew Confer. As you enter the new and improved world of hybrid work, this inspirational leader talks to us about: How you can make hybrid work effective for your employees The pros and cons of virtual and in-person work How to guide your team to go back into office. Enjoy and let us know what you think!   Show Links: Send a screenshot of your review to info@learntoimproveit.com to receive a free gift from Erin! Get your Hybrid Hype Handout – follow along with us in the series!   Connect with Matt Confer:   Matthew Confer is the Vice President of Strategy at Abilitie, a Leadership Development company based in Austin, Texas that provides immersive business simulations to a global client base that includes over 50 members of the Fortune 500. In the past three years alone Abilitie’s leadership programs have been delivered to over 20,000 corporate professionals in more than 30 countries. Matthew has spoken on the topic of decision making at the TEDx Conference and he osts the Learn To Lead Podcast where he speaks with authors, professors, creatives, and business leaders about their leadership journey and how they are working to develop the leaders of tomorrow.   LinkedIn Learn to Lead Podcast Twitter TedX Talk   Connect with Erin: Instagram LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Sign up for Daily 5 Challenge Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com   “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Fam :)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Wednesday, improve it! Fam! We’re back with a series you don’t want to miss. Erin, your hybrid hype woman, is sharing four weeks of awesome tips and tricks as you enter the new and improved world of hybrid work. Listen in to week two of this series because improve it! Fam, this one is All. About. You. Tune in to the secrets of self-care as you work from home and/or in office during uncertain times.   Show Links: Send your morning routine to info@learntoimproveit.com or DM Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram! Get your Hybrid Hype Handout – follow along with us in the series! Join our public workshop - September 21st @ 11a CST Episode 10 - Morning Routine Holy Basil Leaf Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review!   Connect with Erin: Instagram LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Sign up for Daily 5 Challenge Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com   “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Fam :)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Wednesday, improve it! Fam! Our series is back and with a very special guest, Kim Magnus. As you enter the new and improved world of hybrid work, this inspirational leader shares what motivates her and her team, how to be an autonomous leader, as well as her handy dandy leadership toolkit she created. Listen in to week 2 of this series and learn the why and how on creating an engaging and cultivating company culture as you work from home and in office! Enjoy and let us know what you think.   Show Links: Send a screenshot of your review to info@learntoimproveit.com to receive a free gift from Erin! Get your Hybrid Hype Handout – follow along with us in the series! Listen to Episode 10 - Own Your Mornings Book: 100x Leader   Connect with Kim Magnus:   Kim is a passionate sales & marketing professional who has held leadership roles in the toy and beer industries working for companies like Mattel, Heineken, and Pabst Blue Ribbon. Currently, Kim is the Canadian country manager for The NPD Group. As a global research company, The NPD Group partners with many retailers you shop at and most of the brands you buy, combining data, industry expertise, and prescriptive analytics to help them grow their businesses. Kim is privileged with the opportunity to coach, motivate and inspire the Canadian NPD office. Kim is a self-proclaimed CIO (chief inspiration officer) who has been blessed with fellow leaders that truly believed in her throughout her career and companies who invested in her providing opportunities to gain experience and perspectives across North America.  She is a recovering workaholic who has learned the value of living life both intentionally and authentically. Always embracing change, Kim recognizes the importance of being uncomfortable to make your comfort that much better. Her approach to lifelong learning transcends her personal and professional networks. Kim has been described as an inspirational leader who thrives by enabling others to believe in themselves. There is no shortage of positive energy and Kim’s enthusiastic style is very contagious to all she connects with.  Kim’s leadership style is anchored in empowering her people to drive organizational excellence. She is truly a growth agent helping others maximize their potential to live their best lives! When she’s not sporting her yoga pants & business top, Kim is a proud mom of two teenagers and two fur babies. She married her high school sweetheart, Brad. As a family they can be found on the golf course, on the lake or battling over whose turn it is on the peloton. #inspire#empower#grow   LinkedIn Website Twitter Instagram Pronoun LinkedIn Post   Connect with Erin: Instagram LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Sign up for Daily 5 Challenge Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com   “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Fam :)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.