Mary is a learning and development professional. She trained with Second city and combines her skills to deliver dynamic experiential learning programs.

Mary uses applies improvisation techniques in the area of behavioural health. Working with business in professional development courses and families, she helps people manage issues such as stress, anxiety and addiction to fulfil their peak potential.

When I started the podcast in 2016, Mary was on top of my list of people to talk to. In this interview we talk about how improvisation can be applied to increase  quality of life. By being present, utilising the fundamentals of 'Yes And' to accept and commit to positive change in ourselves and in helping others.

This episode in bullet points

• A.C.T.  - Acceptance Commitment Therapy
•  Tony Robbins - date with destiny
• A brief digression on yoga.

Connect With Mary
www.marytcurtis.com | Mary on Linkedin

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Paul (@Paulzj) is a trainer of trainers and a founding members of the Applied Improvisation Network. He has authored a handful of books including 'The Inspirational Trainer' and '58 and a Half Ways to Improvise in Training'.

"We teach what we need to learn most."

He has a background in comedy and journalism and his early biog entries read like a who's who's of the British comedy scene. Paul has played a large role in bringing improvisation techniques to a wider audience. In our chat we talk about the diversity of his training work and his discovery of improv watching Steven Steen & Jim Sweeney. We also digress on topic of improvisation on television the challenges of making improvisation work on television.

Selected links from this episode

• impro.org.uk
• The Solutions Focus
• Amazon Book link: Impro Learning
• Amazon Book link: 58 1/2 ways to improvise in training
• Steve Steen and Jim Sweeney

Connect with Paul:
Paul on AIN | The Solutions Focus | Paul on Linkedin

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