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Sydney Comedy School

Improv Skills for career success (workshop)

When
  • Saturday 23 August 2025 from 9:30am to 12:30pm
  • Sunday 25 October from 9:30am to 12:30pm
  • Sunday 29 November from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Cost

Starting from: $75

This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively at work and in everyday life.

Through a series of practical, highly interactive exercises, you'll develop the skills that matter most in modern workplaces - thinking on your feet, building rapport, listening actively, adapting to change and communicating with confidence.

No acting, comedy or performance experience is required.

Everything is taught in a supportive, low-pressure environment where you'll spend most of your time participating rather than listening to long presentations.

What to expect

  • A fun, practical and highly interactive workshop

  • No acting or comedy experience required

  • Supportive group activities throughout the day

  • Real-world workplace scenarios

  • Individual coaching and feedback

  • Plenty of laughs along the way

Topics:

  • Think quickly when you're put on the spot

  • Build stronger rapport with colleagues and clients

  • Become a more confident conversationalist

  • Listen more effectively

  • Generate ideas collaboratively

  • Communicate with greater confidence

  • Become more adaptable when plans change

  • Develop stronger body language and presence

  • Build confidence speaking in meetings and presentations

  • Become more creative when solving problems

Most importantly, you'll leave with practical skills that you can apply immediately in meetings, presentations, interviews, networking events and everyday conversations.

This workshop is ideal for:

  • Professionals

  • Managers and team leaders

  • Business owners

  • University students

  • Graduates

  • Anyone wanting to become a more confident communicator

Your facilitator

The workshop is led by Dave Crisante, founder of The Speaking Lab and Director of the Sydney Comedy School.

David is a former journalist, political speechwriter and communication trainer who has helped thousands of professionals become more confident communicators. His clients include organisations such as Canva, Microsoft, Adobe, LinkedIn, Breville and many leading universities and research organisations.

Contact event organiser

Sydney Comedy School

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