The Art of "Yes"...

The Improv Edge

Improve with Improv!

The Improv Edge will introduce you to essential improv skills that will assist you in creativity, spontaneity, listening, acceptance, confidence building, collaborative creativity and teamwork ... and all in an active and fun way! Now you can quickly undo rigid thinking, improve your social skills and boost your self-confidence!

Improve with Improv!

The Improv Edge will introduce you to essential improv skills that will assist you in creativity, spontaneity, listening, acceptance, confidence building, collaborative creativity and teamwork ... and all in an active and fun way! Now you can quickly undo rigid thinking, improve your social skills and boost your self-confidence!

Discover how to...

  • Stifle your inner critic
  • Unleash your imagination and creativity
  • Be more present and fully in the moment
  • Let go of perfectionism
  • Embrace risk-taking and spontaneity
  • Banish negative thinking
  • Diminish stress and conflict
  • Flow with unexpected life challenges
  • Increase your self-esteem
  • Release life-limiting fears of failure

Who can benefit from The Improv Edge?

Improvisers desiring to hone their skills with a more detail-centered approach that’s real, grounded and fun!

Actors looking to add improvisation to their toolbox, making for better auditions and more callbacks!

Speakers who want to add more energy, punch and spontaneity to their presentations!

Businesses and Organizations desiring more creativity, innovation, communication, teamwork and leadership in their organization.

Team Leaders who want to empower their team in generating more ideas, increased agility and collaboration during team meetings.

Anyone who wants to skyrocket their confidence, improve their assertiveness, become better at problem solving and enjoy a more creative life!

What's inside...

The Improv State of Mind

The Science of Funny – Our Brains During Improv

Creativity – Intelligence Having Fun

Failing Without Failure

From To-Do to Ta Da!

How to Unleash Your Natural Talents

Breaking Free of Pattern Thinking

Mindfulness and Improv

Risk Taking Without the Risks

Confidence in Creativity

The Under-Utilized 55% Communication Tool 

Escaping the Rigors of Daily Routines

The Power of Specificity

The Art of Conscious Consideration

Leadership and Team Building 

Removing Boredom from the Boardroom

New Twists on the Rule of Acceptance

A Novel Approach to Effective Object Work

No Panic Engagement with Improv

Quieting the Inner Critic

20 Approaches to Sharpen Your Improv Skills

… and Much Much More!

About the Author...

Since experiencing the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York City decades ago, Joe Hammer continues his study, appreciation and teaching of improvisation principles, implementing them into his life, businesses and training programs. As a business development speaker, author and entertainer, Joe provides personal and business EXCELeration programs to progressive organizations and entrepreneurs. 

In addition to teaching and performing Improvisation Comedy, Joe has entertained audiences with his unique Magic/Comedy and Stage Hypnosis shows. Being a Stage Hypnotist, Joe knows the difference between entertaining an audience and putting them to sleep! 

Due to TV shows like Whose Line Is It, Anyway?, improv training has skyrocketed in popularity. Outside of the entertainment value it provides, individuals are realizing the many life-changing benefits it has to offer. Forward-looking organizations as well as their staff are turning to Joe’s improv expertise to assist with their company’s communication and team building needs. 

The Improv Edge will assist anyone with the life-enhancing benefits from the fascinating art form of improvisation! 

About the Author...

Joe Hammer is a nationally-recognized corporate improv coach, teaching improv communication strategies to progressive companies across America. He is the Director of The Outcasters Improv Training Center, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, and has conducted hundreds of seminars and workshops with organizations both large and small.

Through his business and personal development programs, Joe utilizes the tools of improv to empower his clients with business and life enrichment skills. Joe’s improv training approach focuses on channeling creativity from a place of encouragement and strength. Additionally, Joe is the author of ‘Blank to Brilliant,’ featuring improv techniques to become a more effective communicator, and ‘The Unconscious Authority,’ addressing the mind’s silent yet powerful driving force behind our life’s direction. 

Forward-looking organizations are turning to Joe’s improv expertise to assist with their company’s communication and team-building needs.

The Improv Edge will assist anyone with the life-enhancing benefits from the fascinating art form of improvisation! 

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