350: Katie Goodman: The Improvised Life - a podcast by Sara Dean

Katie Goodman is an award-winning musical comedian, author, speaker, and life-coach. She is a nationally touring keynote speaker on the topic of using the tools of improv comedy in everyday life.Her musical comedy show, “Broad Comedy,” runs Off-Broadway and tours across the country. She has been seen on Showtime, on Current TV, and on TruTV. Her comedy videos, having amassed 3 million views, can be viewed online. She received a Time Out New York Critic’s Pick for Best Cabaret and is signed with Comedy Dynamics, North America’s largest independent record label. Her album “Halfway Closer To Dead” is available on iTunes. As a keynote speaker, workshop leader and trainer, Katie has taught over 10,000 people the art of improvisational comedy. She writes for O Magazine and is the author of Improvisation For The Spirit: Living A More Creative, Spontaneous and Courageous Life Using The Tools of Improv Comedy. And you’ll definitely want to check out her podcast, The Improvised Life with Katie Goodman. 
Listen in to hear Katie share:How you’re already using improvisation in your life - and how to use it more to your advantage

Why learning improvisation is a valuable life skillHow to practice getting lost and living in unpredictability - especially if you’re a control freak

How to live more authentically by refusing to competeHow to use improv to change your parenting game

The magic of creating space in moments where you feel you have no controlLinks mentioned:

Connect with KatieTune into Katie’s podcast: The Improvised Life


YouTube video: Half Way Closer To DeadFree Resource: Gag Your Inner Critic Worksheet


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