Applying Improvisation: The Power of 'Yes...And': Paul Z Jackson at TEDxLSE

When Paul Z Jackson first encountered improvisation, his life was transformed. He left journalism to set up impro comedy performing groups and joined the BBC as a comedy producer. He's now an inspirational consultant, coach and facilitator. Audiences at conferences around the world and readers of his books enjoy his direct and witty style.
He is director of leading change consultancy The Solutions Focus, President of the Applied Improvisation Network, and serves on the SOL steering group. He believes that improvisation and constructive conversations can help you make the differences that you want.
Websites: www.impro.org.uk | www.thesolutionsfocus.co.uk
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[@burgertk]

Nice one Paul!

[@davidmatthewprior768]

Yes, Yes, Yes, 3 Word Coach, David Matthew Prior

[@improvisationacademy2084]

Hello, This video is not working. Can someone please investigate and post an update when resolved. Thanks.

[@IAMDIMITRI]

YES, AND?

[@codythegreat21]

Yes, i fixed it AND i will buy you a cup of DECAF coffee

[@Meleny95]

but isn't the "yes and" is valid only under the condition that the other person is improvising too? if their offer is very well thought of, does it lose the important element of improv - trust?

[@converter]

It's called "yes, and" recursion 😂

[@avizliran]

Yes Paul, And! I buy you coffee when you visit Singapore :-)

[@user-fs5fc1vv7y]

yes and you will buy me a fking cup of coffee m8