452 Personal Development courses in Woodingdean

the offer bank

‘Yes’ is to accept an ‘offer’. ‘And’ is to build on that offer. ‘Yes’ is to agree to be on a threshold. ‘And’ is to step over that threshold and offer, receive or discover new information. When we improvisers say ‘Yes, And’ to an offer, we allow for divergent (aka ‘blue-sky’) and creative thinking that follows the points of interest and engagement in a conversation, rather than following a pre-written agenda. It also makes sure – because we always accept the ‘Yes’ and specifically build on that ‘Yes’ with our ‘And’ – that everyone remains on track and on topic, without any wild or left-field or non-relevant additions. It also means there are no denials or blocks and, equally, there are no wildly disparate or ‘out there’ suggestions. So by creating an environment without blocks, wild tangents or stagnant thinking, ‘Yes, And’ keeps a group on topic, imaginative and in flow. Improvisers acknowledge that many people (ourselves included), prefer to say ‘No’ or ‘Yes, But’. Saying ‘No’ makes humans feel more in control and safe. “Shall we try this new thing?” “No!” (I’m busy, it’s untested, there’s good reasons not to – and essentially, it feels safer to say “No”). Saying ‘Yes, But’ makes humans feel more in control and safe – and sometimes a bit cleverer. “Shall we try this new thing?” “Yes, But… Before we do, I can see and will now list a number of clever reasons why it might not work.” (I’m in control of my fear and the possibility of the unknown. I sound open to it but essentially, I might not like it, so it feels safer to say “No”). However, we are programmed, as humans, to keep ourselves safe. So we can afford to go with the flow a bit more often and to work our ‘accept and build’ muscles. When we get in the habit of saying ‘Yes, And’, it guarantees more focused, meaningful conversations, clearer routes to creativity, better teamwork. It puts more options on the table. Even better, it encourages imaginative connections instead of competitions involving egos. It’s good for rapport. It means we think fast and shiny. It’s the clearest route to pure play. And play is key. Play where we imagine, invent, create, and solve. Play is how and where we humans human to our best potential.

cyclecoach

CycleCoach | Personal cycling coach CycleCoach are the leading professional cycle coaching company to take your cycling and triathlon to the next level.

crank cycle coaching

Coach and Bike Fit Professional | Crank Cycle Coaching Whatever your goal, Crank Cycle Coaching is ready to help you become a better cyclist with a personalised training plan or bike fitting that will help you improve your performance.

singing & music lessons for all at getbrightonsinging.com

eimear collins singing teacher

gerry maguire thompson

Gerry Thompson is a successful writer, rewilder and coach to other authors Author Gerry Maguire Thompson's books have sold half a million copies in twenty languages; he also helps other writers get their books done

inkpots writing workshops

Inkpots is a warm, creative community for young people age 10+ years, which is lead by Gill Pawley. If this sounds like your kind of place, you are most welcome. We're updating the website at the moment so apologies if some links don't work. Please drop Gill a note at gill@inkpots.org with any questions.

numinity

We specialise in curating transformative retreats, events and courses tailored for growth-minded individuals, communities, and corporates. Our mission is to create experiences that inspire profound personal development, fostering positive change at both an individual and collective level.

jo murfin coaching

Jo Murfin Coaching - Jo Murfin Coaching Jo Murfin Coaching – Specialist Leadership & Career Coach. Helping people to explore new ideas and find their strengths for a great career.

little green pig