One Word Suggestion - Improv Inspiration

One Word Suggestion - Improv Inspiration

Eran Thomson

Every week Eran Thomson takes one word suggested by you and uses it as a leaping off point to explore the benefits of improv and how they can help you perform better in both your personal and professional life. Produced by PowerProv (fka LMA Professional Development), this thought-provoking three-minute podcast is, in a word: inspiring. onewordsuggestion.substack.com

One Word Suggestion: Dolphins

One Word Suggestion: Dolphins

Welcome to One Word SuggestionHosted by: Eran ThomsonThis week's word is: Dolphins* Listen on Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts* Suggest a word* Follow on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter* Read on Medium* Learn more at Powerprov* Connect with Eran: Personal Website | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin* Book a workshopLearn more:PowerProvPowerProv Improv Training for Business Teams powerprov.com.auLaugh-Masters AcademyAustralia's Home of Improv and Sketch Comedylaugh-masters.com.auShow note

Sep 19, 2021 • 4:14

One Word Suggestion: Candy

One Word Suggestion: Candy

Welcome to One Word SuggestionHosted by: Eran ThomsonThis week's word is: Candy* Listen on Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts* Suggest a word* Follow on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter* Read on Medium* Learn more at Powerprov* Connect with Eran: Personal Website | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin* Book a workshopLearn more:PowerProvPowerProv Improv Training for Business Teams powerprov.com.auLaugh-Masters AcademyAustralia's Home of Improv and Sketch Comedylaugh-masters.com.auShow notes:T

Sep 12, 2021 • 4:29

One Word Suggestion: Taxes

One Word Suggestion: Taxes

Welcome to One Word SuggestionHosted by: Eran ThomsonThis week's word is: Taxes* Listen on Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts* Suggest a word* Follow on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter* Read on Medium* Learn more at Powerprov* Connect with Eran: Personal Website | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin* Book a workshopLearn more:PowerProvPowerProv Improv Training for Business Teams powerprov.com.auLaugh-Masters AcademyAustralia's Home of Improv and Sketch Comedylaugh-masters.com.auShow notes:L

Sep 5, 2021 • 4:39

One Word Suggestion: Election

One Word Suggestion: Election

Welcome to One Word SuggestionHosted by: Eran ThomsonThis week's word is: Election* Listen on Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts* Suggest a word* Follow on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter* Read on Medium* Learn more at Powerprov* Connect with Eran: Personal Website | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin* Book a workshopLearn more:PowerProvPowerProv Improv Training for Business Teams powerprov.com.auLaugh-Masters AcademyAustralia's Home of Improv and Sketch Comedylaugh-masters.com.auShow note

Aug 29, 2021 • 6:41

One Word Suggestion: Tickles

One Word Suggestion: Tickles

Welcome to One Word SuggestionHosted by: Eran ThomsonThis week's word is: Tickles* Listen on Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts* Suggest a word* Follow on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter* Read on Medium* Learn more at Powerprov* Connect with Eran: Personal Website | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin* Book a workshopLearn more:PowerProvPowerProv Improv Training for Business Teams powerprov.com.auLaugh-Masters AcademyAustralia's Home of Improv and Sketch Comedylaugh-masters.com.auShow notes

Aug 22, 2021 • 4:12

One Word Suggestion: Batteries

One Word Suggestion: Batteries

Welcome to One Word Suggestion Hosted by: Eran ThomsonThis week's word is: Batteries* Listen on Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts* Suggest a word* Follow on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter* Read on Medium* Learn more at Powerprov* Connect with Eran: Personal Website | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin* Book a workshopLearn more:PowerProvPowerProv Improv Training for Business Teams powerprov.com.auLaugh-Masters AcademyAustralia's Home of Improv and Sketch Comedylaugh-masters.com.auShow n

Aug 15, 2021 • 4:43

One Word Suggestion: Ankle

One Word Suggestion: Ankle

Basketball players wear high tops and gymnasts use lots of tape, but less demanding activities, like the ones you do around the office, require a different, but equally important, type of support. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Mar 1, 2020 • 4:00

One Word Suggestion: Hippos

One Word Suggestion: Hippos

If a cocaine sniffing hippo starts chasing you, run in a zig-zag because they can only run in a straight line. If an improviser chases you, stay where you are, say "yes, and..." and see what happens. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Feb 22, 2020 • 4:33

One Word Suggestion: Parasite

One Word Suggestion: Parasite

Do you have parasites at the office? People who take credit for other people's efforts, or who bring snacks and coffee to meetings, but never share any ideas? Improv can help. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Feb 16, 2020 • 4:20

One Word Suggestion: Parachute

One Word Suggestion: Parachute

Use your fear as a divining rod. Do what makes you uneasy. Do the thing that scares you most, and discover new things about yourself. Just do it safely. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Feb 9, 2020 • 4:06

One Word Suggestion: Firetruck

One Word Suggestion: Firetruck

Even if you plan for a bushfire, it is not going to go to plan. When the wind changes direction there has to be a new plan. And when plans fail, you must improvise. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Feb 2, 2020 • 4:14

One Word Suggestion: Pineapple

One Word Suggestion: Pineapple

If you're the kind of person who sometimes comes across as a bit prickly on the outside, but the people who know you think you're sweet, you might be a "social pineapple." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Jan 26, 2020 • 4:34

One Word Suggestion: Freedom

One Word Suggestion: Freedom

After 8 years of trying, last week I finally broke into prison. We went in hoping to help inmates find some joy and arm themselves with tools for survival on the outside. I don't know if we succeeded. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Jan 19, 2020 • 8:18

̶O̶n̶e̶ ̶ Two Word Suggestion: Happy Holidays!

̶O̶n̶e̶ ̶ Two Word Suggestion: Happy Holidays!

I'm taking a couple of weeks off - hopefully you are too. Have a great holiday. One Word Suggestion will be back in January 2020. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Dec 22, 2019 • 1:30

One Word Suggestion: Lipstick

One Word Suggestion: Lipstick

Lipstick, in improv terms, is essentially “yes, anding” your face. Accepting the reality and building on it, working with what you have to make something even better. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Dec 15, 2019 • 4:11

One Word Suggestion: Pizza!

One Word Suggestion: Pizza!

Improv teaches you to take risks. Trying new things on a pizza, the stakes are low. But on the job, we tend not to take risks at all because if things go wrong, we get burned. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Dec 8, 2019 • 4:57

One Word Suggestion: Authenticity

One Word Suggestion: Authenticity

You can always tell when you see or meet someone who is truly authentic and living comfortably and openly with who they are. And usually, they’re our most favourite people to be around. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Dec 1, 2019 • 3:34

One Word Suggestion: Teamwork

One Word Suggestion: Teamwork

Get what you want, not by trying to be bossy, funny or cool, but by doing what's necessary to make your whole group look good instead of just worrying about yourself. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Nov 24, 2019 • 3:40

One Word Suggestion: Uncertainty

One Word Suggestion: Uncertainty

Ambiguity is not something to be feared but a given… We never have complete and perfect information. The best way to succeed in life is to revel in ambiguity. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Nov 17, 2019 • 4:37

One Word Suggestion: Watching

One Word Suggestion: Watching

Our ability to observe people and situations and translate those observations into useful opportunities for personal growth and development is wonderful. So are sunglasses. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Nov 10, 2019 • 4:44

One Word Suggestion: Mindfulness

One Word Suggestion: Mindfulness

People have become so preoccupied with themselves and their phones they're not only becoming less mindful, they're becoming dangerously mindless. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Nov 3, 2019 • 5:00

One Word Suggestion: Criticism

One Word Suggestion: Criticism

If people keep telling you that you have a tail, sooner or later, you’re gonna have to turn around and take a look. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Oct 27, 2019 • 4:55

One Word Suggestion: Courage

One Word Suggestion: Courage

For those of you out there who feel like a lack of courage is holding you back from living the truly good days you wish for, I’m here to tell you, fear is an illusion. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Oct 20, 2019 • 4:17

One Word Suggestion: Acceptance

One Word Suggestion: Acceptance

People who say “no” live in the comfort and security of their own world. People who say “yes” go on to live lives filled with glorious adventure. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Oct 13, 2019 • 4:07

One Word Suggestion: Listening - Part 2

One Word Suggestion: Listening - Part 2

If you want to be more than just a passive listener, then you need to practice being an active listener. This means using more than just your ears. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Oct 6, 2019 • 4:25

One Word Suggestion: A******s

One Word Suggestion: A******s

I was going to write this suggestion off as inappropriate and off-topic, but the reality is all of us probably know or work with at least one person who is, in fact, an a*****e. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Sep 29, 2019 • 4:11

One Word Suggestion: Panic

One Word Suggestion: Panic

We’ve all probably experienced panic at some stage in our life. And the first thing to do if you start to panic - in any situation - is to just breathe. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Sep 22, 2019 • 3:57

One Word Suggestion: Success

One Word Suggestion: Success

Sometimes we get caught up in the trappings of success only to realise later in life that the things we thought would make us feel successful don't define it for us at all. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Sep 15, 2019 • 4:11

One Word Suggestion: Balance

One Word Suggestion: Balance

I probably shouldn’t be saying this because we’re still building the improv community here in Australia, but there is more to life than improv. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Sep 8, 2019 • 3:37

One Word Suggestion: Intelligence

One Word Suggestion: Intelligence

Most of the time when we think of intelligence we probably think of I.Q. tests, Stephen Hawking, or pipe smoking professors, but there’s more to intelligence than just being good at science and math. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Sep 1, 2019 • 4:05

One Word Suggestion: Teachers

One Word Suggestion: Teachers

The point is, to be great at anything you have to keep learning. Always. And to be a great teacher you have to be a good student. Always. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Aug 25, 2019 • 4:41

One Word Suggestion: Stereotypes

One Word Suggestion: Stereotypes

I might get some pushback for this, but I’m gonna say that the reason stereotypes exist, and persist, is because they are based in some amount of truth. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Aug 18, 2019 • 5:02

One Word Suggestion: Connections

One Word Suggestion: Connections

All of us want to connect with others and find the easily found common ground. And when we realise we’re all more alike than we are different, it feels really, really good. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Aug 11, 2019 • 3:44

One Word Suggestion: Insults

One Word Suggestion: Insults

The truth is, putting other people down will not make you look better. In fact, putting other people down only makes you look worse. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Aug 4, 2019 • 3:34

One Word Suggestion: Focus

One Word Suggestion: Focus

Learning to pay attention to whoever or whatever is directly in front of you will greatly improve your performance on stage - and at work, no matter what it is you do for a living. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Jul 28, 2019 • 3:49

One Word Suggestion: Sincerity

One Word Suggestion: Sincerity

Along with patience and compassion, sincerity is one of those qualities we all probably wish we had more of — or at least wish other people had more of. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Jul 21, 2019 • 3:49

One Word Suggestion: Kindness

One Word Suggestion: Kindness

Kindness at home? That’s usually pretty easy with our loved ones. Kindness at work? Where we spend 80% of our time? That can be a bit more of a challenge. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Jul 14, 2019 • 3:22

One Word Suggestion: Editing

One Word Suggestion: Editing

Editing is that little voice in your head: “Should I say this? If I do will people get it? Will I look stupid? What if I get it wrong? Maybe I’ll just stand here and keep my mouth shut.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Jul 7, 2019 • 3:49

One Word Suggestion: Fear

One Word Suggestion: Fear

Fear often manifests itself when there’s something we know we want to do, but we’re hesitant to try because we might fail, get rejected, or be disappointed. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Jun 30, 2019 • 3:49

One Word Suggestion: Ensemble

One Word Suggestion: Ensemble

The word “team” is often equated with lousy team building experiences or associated with competition. Ensemble, by contrast, implies cooperation, collaboration, and unconditional support. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Jun 23, 2019 • 4:06

One Word Suggestion: Passion

One Word Suggestion: Passion

People come to play knowing that they will be accepted, failure is OK - if it even exists at all, and that they can further their personal growth in a way that doesn't feel like work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Jun 16, 2019 • 4:09

One Word Suggestion: Integrity

One Word Suggestion: Integrity

Having integrity means you are true to yourself and won't do anything that demeans or dishonours your beliefs - or anyone else's, on stage or in real life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Jun 9, 2019 • 3:48

One Word Suggestion: Feelings

One Word Suggestion: Feelings

The way you react to people, situations and events will tell you much about your values, and examining, rather than avoiding them is a worthwhile pursuit. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

Jun 2, 2019 • 3:43

One Word Suggestion: Listening

One Word Suggestion: Listening

Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and you can tell they’re not listening, and just waiting for you to shut up so they can say what they want to say? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

May 26, 2019 • 3:47

One Word Suggestion: Vulnerability

One Word Suggestion: Vulnerability

Vulnerability makes you strong, not weak. When we show vulnerability with confidence we share ourselves without hesitation and accept ourselves and ideally, others, fully. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

May 19, 2019 • 3:49

One Word Suggestion: Honesty

One Word Suggestion: Honesty

Honesty is more than just not being a liar, it’s about operating with integrity and being truthful to yourself, to your peers, and to the world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

May 12, 2019 • 3:36

One Word Suggestion: Intro

One Word Suggestion: Intro

Welcome to One Word Suggestion. If you have no idea what improv is, or why it's good for you (even if you're not funny or don't think you are), listen to this first. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com

May 5, 2019 • 2:39

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