{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fbef31200-9f3c-4ac6-833b-f1ff7a2220ac","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Episode 197: The Art of Improv, Communication, and Change \u2013 Mike Ganino","description":"He\u2019s a repeat offender, but actually he\u2019s a repeat guest that is back to talk about the art of using Improv to communicate more clearly in the throes of change. Yes, I said Improv when your deep in the tornadoes of change. Whether you\u2019re coming out, making a career change, going through a relationship break-up, starting a new endeavor, or even preparing to go on stage to speak, the art of Improv is one of the most effective tools at your disposal to up your communication game.\r\nMike Ganino, a rising star in the speaking world, expert at culture change, and improve actor, jumps head first into the lounge with us as we explore new \u201cin the moment paths\u201d for coming out to communicate clearly when faced with life\u2019s most difficult conversations.\r\nShow Highlights\r\n\r\n* Why Mike chooses to come out every chance that he can\u2026\r\n* This guest is still learning the lesson that he just might not be for everybody\r\n* About 70% of gay people still think they shouldn\u2019t talk about it at work!\r\n* Take small risks and go to the supportive people you know first\r\n* Play the scene you\u2019re in \u2013 not the one you want to be in\r\n\r\nConnect with Mike Ganino\r\nMike Ganino is a communication + performance coach who helps executives, leaders, and thought leaders communicate and connect with the audiences. He uses his background as an improv actor and public speaker to help. They also leave with solid, practical tips to take back to work, to the boardroom, and to the stage.\r\nMike\u2019s work as a public speaker, communications coach, Emcee, and trainer has helped create memorable performances and events for companies like Snagajob, PeopleMatter, Uber, US Foods, American Marketing Association, and more. He is faculty member at Heroic Public Speaking where he works with public speakers to boost their performance to book more stages.\r\nMike has served as a hospitality and tech industry executive in charge of corporate and brand communications at companies like Protein Bar, Lettuce Entertain You, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, and ChowNow. His organizational know-how matched with his improv background from world-famous Second City, Upright Citizen\u2019s Brigade, and Improv Olympics helps him work impactfully with executives and leaders to communicate on target. He\u2019s a contributor to Huffington Post and Thrive Global and has helped write two books: Bar and Restaurant Success & The Better Business Book.\r\nTwitter\r\nInstagram\r\nLinkedIn\r\nPride + Action = Change \r\nMike\u2019s first appearance on The Coming Out Lounge\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n<a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Frickclemons.com%2Fepisode-197-art-improv-communication-change...","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/4b9b6c41-474a-4fd0-a374-cbb2a7aa23a4/1400x1400_uncloseted_artwork-01-573.jpg"}