Testimonials

  • Performance in World Cup skiing and snowboarding requires adaptability, an appetite for risk, and an ability to listen and collaborate through rapid communication. Stephen and Jo were able to push our most accomplished coaches well past their comfort zones and challenge them to explore new ways to lift their performance as leaders.

    Luke B

    Executive Vice President, Athletics

    United States Ski and Snowboard Association

  • Kristina and Jo’s strategic direction and improv technique dug below the surface and unearthed rich imagery and the emotional roots of a product benefit. It is doubtful that traditional consumer research could yield such results. At the end of the process, I felt entertained and most importantly, enlightened.

    Scott A

    Strategy

  • Introducing improv into our training program for managers who operate our retail stores was no easy sell. How wrong were we! Jo McGinley was able to take basic improv techniques and translate them very effectively into skills that our managers can use themselves and teach to their team members. Not only was the improv training a highlight, it was cited as one of the most valuable and relevant portions of their weeklong training session. The phrase "Are you in second circle?" is now part of our vernacular here!

    Jim B

    Director

    RSM Communications at Disney Consumer Products

  • Their workshop quickly broke down the barriers between our new team members. Stephen & Jo introduced a common language and culture that we rely on every day!

    Yaniv K

    Marketing Dept

    Cisco

  • Kristina and Jo got us into our bodies. Not your normal day for a roomful of geeks, but once we let go, we were playful, collaborative, creative in a new way and that ignited some deep, soulful connections and ideas that helped shape our work.

    Donna M

    VP of Marketing Strategy

    Discovery Communications

  • Thanks so much for your amazing presentation! Right afterwards, medical group administrators and doctors were using and experimenting with the improv concepts you introduced such as “2nd circle” and “yes and…” Many have said that you opened the door to a whole new way of thinking and possibilities that they never knew existed. Not only have the learner objectives of the project been met, but you have shown the audience that improv techniques can help them effectively transform health care in this country.

    Dr. Tao T. L

    Regional Medical Director

    Health Net Of California