Applying Improv has sharpened my awareness of what’s going on around me. As a facilitator, practicing presence is critical to help serve the group. As a dad, being fully present with my children brings them joy and confidence. As a project leader, improv reminds me to ‘notice’ what’s happening in real time … let go of control of outcomes & learn from (and celebrate) mistakes.  Thanks to Dave Pollard’s weekly update, I found this New York Times article ‘Can Executives Learn to Ignore the Script?’ Applying Improv principles to our work challenge ‘business as usual’ and, in my experience, makes managers & …

Inspired by Johnnie Moore’s podcasts with Hugh & The Rabbi and The Phoric, Viv and I have started up a dedicated podcasting blog called “Winkipod”. Winkipod emerged from conversations between me and Viv. Like Euan, Hugh and Johnnie … Viv and I have switched off from mainstream, slick & scripted media. Instead, we prefer listening to (and learning from) conversations between people that start somewhere and simply allow topics to emerge in the moment. They say “Yes!And” build on each other’s offers … just like in Improv. At the moment, I have posted a few “practice” .mp3 recordings and provided some …

I have had 3 phone calls since returning from Byron Bay … all have been about blogs and websites. What’s the difference? When do I need a blog … when is a website the best option?  Allow me to introduce Lee & Sachi LeFever from Commoncraft. They are in the business of “explaination” … they use video and paper to make complex ideas easy to understand. Grab a coffee and a few minutes and watch these videos. Enjoy! Blogs in Plain English by Commoncraft Ok … now you know what a Blog is. If you are going to use a blog for …

Another Byron Bay Story … The journey  to the Channon Market was well signposted. The theme of the market was clear … even in the car park! … and even clearer as the music and dancing started The Channon Market is one of the best I have been to. It is set in a beautiful valley with great food and a ha(i)ppy and festive atmosphere. The creative ways and wares of locals were on full display. The colors were vibrant and even the toilet block has a creative edge. For more photos goto my newly created Flickr Site. Next stop …

Here is my 3 year old son’s first ever painting. My wife noticed how focused he was and for 20 minutes he painted and painted until the page was full. Then he produced a second painting. Then I remembered Sir Ken Robinson’s words … we are born creative AND kids are not afraid of being wrong. Sir Ken Robinson’s presentation at TED inspired me to be bolder and take more chances in life and in my work. For me, this blog is a space in which I can create and co-create new ideas and ways of working. Celebrating failure, making …