JOHN SWEENEY'S KEYNOTES AND TRAINING OVERVIEW

John is the creator and driving force behind the Speed of Laughter programs. As a keynote speaker and corporate trainer, John and his team entertain, train, and inspire through the art of improvisational theatre. Using a combination of lecture, interactive and experiential exercises, and facilitated group discussion, John keeps participants actively engaged and learning.

KEY TOPICS

John's keynotes and training generally focus on:

• Innovation and Creativity
• Idea Generation
• Teambuilding
• Leadership
• Change Management
• Sales
• Customer Service

METHOD

John bridges the gap between improvisation and specific business challenges for each client by:

• Introducing the Brave New Workshop's creative process to increase the quality and quantity of new, innovative ideas

• Involving the audience onstage and in discussion to create a truly interactive environment

• Sharing and leading the group in simple exercises that reinforce key learning points - the exercises are engaging, accessible, easily remembered and quickly implemented outside of the training

• Evaluating and improving the level of creative safety in the work environment

• Exposing the audience to the similarities between a good improvisational scene and a good creative workplace

• Exploring the power derived from deferring judgement at the beginning of creative processes

APPLICATION

While improvisation is certainly an excellent tool for creating entertainment, we have found that the core elements of improvisation can dramatically impact leaders, employees, and entire companies. The best examples of this can be viewed by looking through our case studies and quotes.