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How Improv Skills Drive Exceptional Leadership with Kristen Brun Sharkey
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IN THIS EPISODE...
Kristen Brun Sharkey, Founder and Executive Coach of Emboldify, highlights how improv transformed her confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—key elements in Emboldify's AdLib Leader Model, which includes presence, authenticity, vulnerability, resilience, creativity, and supportiveness.
Kristen explains how improv combats impostor syndrome, sharpens decision-making, and fosters innovation. She stresses the value of interactive, reflective coaching sessions and the power of courageous agility in uncertain times. Kristen also introduces her podcast, Love and Leadership, offering insights on adaptive leadership and bold, human-centered growth.
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WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:
1. What inspired the founding of Emboldify?
2. What are the five components of the AdLib Leader Model?
3. Why is presence significant in leadership?
4. How are improv concepts included in workshops and coaching sessions?
5. What is the role of authenticity in leadership?
6. How can improv help overcome impostor syndrome?
7. What is a common misconception about improv?
8. How does improv support leadership during uncertainty and volatility?
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FEATURED TIMESTAMPS:
[02:20] Kristen's Background
[03:48] Founding Emboldify and Improv's Impact
[07:42] Emboldify's Leadership Development Model
[11:02] Practical Application of Improv in Leadership
[13:43] Signature Segment: Kristen's entry into the LATTOYG Playbook: Impact of Improv on Leadership Challenges
[19:38] Current Leadership Challenges
[22:07] Kristen's Podcast
[26:46] Signature Segment: Kristen's LATTOYG Tactic of Choice: Leading with courageous agility
[26:38] Contact Information
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Overview: Our Signature Leadership Development Experience: http://bit.ly/DevelopYourGame
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