Can Improv Comedy Save a Marriage? Yes, And…

If I were to say to you, “the idea from improv comedy can save a marriage,” you would probably tell me I was nuts and that improv isn’t all that powerful. Well, it turns out that it hust might be…

A couple of years back I went around recording some interviews for a product launch I was preparing for. That launch never happened, and then I forgot about the footage (hey, Ding Happens!). I recently came across it and thought, “wow, this would be really interesting for my readers!”

In this video, I interview Jennifer Phillips, small business owner, graphic designer, and film maker extraordinaire about how she sees ideas from improv comedy applying to everything she does. There is some great advice in here about sales, service, branding, and quick thinking.

The most interesting bit, to me, is at about the 4:30 mark we talk about a story Jenn told me about one of her friends who used the improv comedy principle of saying “Yes, And” instead of “yes, but,” to literally save her marriage! In all my years of doing this I’ve come across some cool stuff and done some things I am proud of, but this may very well be the coolest…

The whole video is worth watching, but definitely check out the bit at 4:30 about the marriage!

If one couple can use improv comedy ad “Yes, And” to save their marriage, how do you think you can use the same to improve your life? Try adding a little “Yes, And” to your relationships, business, and life, and see what happens – you may be shocked!

I’m not a relationship therapist (not yet, at least…), but I do know business and communication. If you would like your team or organization to learn how to think quick, respond to clients, and say, “yes, and” in a way that moves them and your business forward, then check out my Motivational Humorist Speaking Page or Improv Comedy Training Workshop Page now!

If you would like to work one on one with me to help access your creativity and generate actions, strategies, and solutions for your business and life, then check out my Smart A.S.S. Ideas Page now!

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By Avish Parashar. As the world's only Motivational Improviser, Avish uses techniques from the world of improv comedy to engage, entertain, and educate audiences on ideas around change, creativity, and motivation. Connect with Avish on Google+

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