Do richer improv scenes, get more laughs, and have more fun - all by doing less, and just being more. In this fresh and personal collection of themed essays, longtime Canadian improviser Ryan Millar offers observations, insights and tips to help players get a different perspective on their craft.The stories, ideas, insights, and exercises it contains are there to both be an entertaining read and help the reader be a better more fulfilled player onstage and off. It also includes gam...

Become a better public speaker!Presentations are scary! That’s why many of us are filled with anxiety, dread and even panic at the mere thought of having to make them. But what if you could overcome that fear and step into your power as a speaker? Well, the good news is: you can!The Confident Presenter is a no-nonsense guide to changing your mindset and leveling up so that you can take advantage of all the rich opportunities that public speaking has to offe...

TAKE IT EASY™ isn't about a new way of doing improv, nor is it meant to replace your own style or approach. Instead it's a mindset that can inform your performance and your approach to improvisation. The exercises and ideas in here will give you more freedom onstage, help you be less attached to the outcome and more in the moment, and generally see you having more fun.This is not an ‘introduction to improv’ book, nor is it a how-to manual. This book is a collection of thoughts and ...

Become a Better Public Speaker!Presentations are scary! That's why so many of us feel that surge of anxiety, dread, and even panic at the mere thought of having to make them. But what if you could transform that fear into your greatest speaking asset? Well, the good news is: you absolutely can!The Confident Presenter is a no-nonsense guide to changing your mindset and leveling up so you can take advantage of all the rich opportunit...

Jordan Belfort - immortalized by Leonardo DiCaprio in the hit movie The Wolf of Wall Street - reveals the step-by-step sales and persuasion system proven to turn anyone into a sales-closing, money-earning rock star.For the first time ever, Jordan Belfort opens his playbook and gives readers access to his exclusive step-by-step system - the same system he used to create massive wealth for himself, his clients, and his sales teams. He shows how anyone can bo...

Being a writer is not just about typing.It’s also about surviving the rollercoaster of the creative journey.Self-doubt, fear of failure, the need for validation, perfectionism, writer’s block, comparisonitis, overwhelm, and much more. When you’re going through these things, it can feel like you’re alone. But actually, they are part of the creative process, and every author goes through them too.This book collects the mindset issues that writers experience, that I hav...

Proven communication strategies to help you sell yourself effectively in any interview, presentation, or impromptu business meeting“The invaluable advice in How to Wow guarantees your success in any situation.”—Keith Ferrazzi, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Never Eat AloneEvery encounter with your colleagues, clients, employers—even your competitors—is an opportunity to make a positive impression. Your wo...

From the bestselling author of Purple Cow and This is Marketing comes a book that will inspire artists, writers, and entrepreneurs to stretch and commit to putting their best work out into the world.Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. And engaging in the consistent practice of its pursuit is the best way forward.Based on the breakthrough Akimbo workshop pioneered by legendary...

“Organized” and “artist” don't usually go together. Creative types are more often seen as sensitive, melodramatic, eccentric, misunderstood, and the like. To those who have been labeled in this way, Sam Bennett says, “Congratulations! You're an artist.” And through the Organized Artist Company, she has coached hundreds of artists to overcome procrastination, lack of focus, and time-sucking habits so that they can get their art done and out into the world. Bennett explains why “procrastinat...

Discover the perfect work companion from viral tik tok and Netflix star Sarah CooperThe book that's missing from offices and Zoom calls around the world: the idiot's guide to conquering the corporate meeting. In it you will learn the essential subtle tricks that pay big dividends by making you look really clever in meetings:· constant nodding· pretend concentration· useless rhetorical questions· how to nail the big presentation by pacin...

The world is full of brilliant people whose ideas are never heard. This book is designed to make sure that you’re not one of them.Even for the most self-confident among us, public speaking can be a nerve-racking ordeal. Whether we are speaking to a large audience, within a group, or in a one-on-one conversation, the way in which we communicate ideas, as much as the ideas themselves, can determine success or failure. In this invaluable guide by two of today’s most sought-af...

Unlock the tales within you—unleash the power of storytellingEveryone loves a good story—but how do you turn a fun anecdote into one for the books? Whether you're hoping to impress others during a job interview, trying out stand-up, or giving a hilarious wedding speech, The Storytelling Code provides step-by-step help on crafting your narrative, as well as simple exercises to put those public speaking skills into practice.Master the art of storytel...