July 11, 2014 Workshop
1:30-3:30
Title: Deepening the learning: Applications of Improv Skills for Coaching and Group Processes
Speaker: Claire Billingsley
Description: In this fun, highly interactive workshop, Claire will use her Ontological Coaching, Public Speaking and Improvisational Comedy background to lead participants through specific group processes techniques and demonstrate how to apply Improv Skills to both one-on-one coaching and group processes.
Learning Outcomes:
Learn to apply improvisational skills to:
- Enhance Emotional intelligence
- Improve Communication
- Break down silos
- Accommodate different Learning styles
- Handle group dynamics
The specific group processes and one-on-one coaching applications include:
- Developing Trust Quickly
- Listen-Watch-Concentrate
- Making Active Choices
- Yes And...Accepting versus Denying to empower groups
- Give and Take
- Making Your Partner Look Brilliant (letting go of ego)
ICF CCEUs: 2 Core Competencies
Claire Billingsley Biography:
Claire Billingsley is a coach, speaker and educator. She uses her Newfield coaching certification along with her 20+ years in the franchise world and 10+ years’ experience as a performer and instructor with improv comedy to bring a new, light way to open up audiences, capture their attention, and drive home her message. Claire is an author of “Circle Up”, which is about bringing improvisational comedy to the workplace to increase productivity. Her radio show, “Biz Talk” is heard all over the world every Tuesday on “Biz Talk”, where she speaks with entrepreneurs who also give back to the community. Claire was named one of the top 25 Women to Watch by the Dallas Business Journal in 2010, and is currently the Chairman of the Board for the Professional Leadership Program at The University of North Texas, College of Business.