Thinking on Your Feet – Improvisation for Professional Confidence
Improvisation for confidence
Type: Interactive workshop Ideal duration: 45–90 minutes Description: A practical, energising session that uses simple improvisation-based activities to help professionals think on their feet, respond with greater ease, and become more comfortable speaking in the moment. Designed for…
Active Listening
Communication Skills Practice
Group Activity
Improvisation
Public Speaking
Roleplay / Simulation
Workshop
Description
Type: Interactive workshop
Ideal duration: 45–90 minutes
Description:
A practical, energising session that uses simple improvisation-based activities to help professionals think on their feet, respond with greater ease, and become more comfortable speaking in the moment. Designed for workplace audiences rather than performers, this experience focuses on flexibility, listening, confidence, presence and spontaneous communication. No acting experience is needed.
Activities may include:
- low-pressure improv exercises adapted for professional groups
- speaking prompts to build confidence under light uncertainty
- activities that strengthen listening and responsiveness
- exercises that encourage clearer, quicker thinking in the moment
- reflection on how improvisation skills apply to meetings, presentations and everyday workplace communication.
Benefits
Benefits:
Builds confidence, adaptability, listening skills and team connection. Helps participants become less self-conscious, more responsive and more effective when speaking without a script.
What makes it distinctive:
It brings the energy and playfulness of improv into a corporate-friendly format with direct workplace relevance.
Hosted by Marianne Moore
About the Host
I am a facilitator, coach and communication-focused practitioner who helps professionals and teams communicate with greater clarity, confidence and impact. My background spans senior executive leadership, governance, investigations, coaching and human behaviour, and I bring that depth into every session I design and deliver. I have led workshops, presentations and conference sessions for professional audiences, translating complex concepts into practical, memorable learning experiences. My sessions combine warmth, structure and real-world relevance, helping people strengthen connection, presence and the quality of their conversations in ways that are immediately useful in real workplace settings.
Certifications & Credentials
I hold a Diploma of Coaching, a Diploma of Government Management, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and am a Certified Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner. I maintain Public Liability Insurance and Professional Indemnity Insurance each with $20 million cover (worldwide excluding USA & Canada)
Past Clients
NSW Government – including workshop and presentation delivery across multiple departments, and Macquarie University, where I delivered a Management-focused presentation
Focus Areas
Well-being/HealthDevelopment/Coaching
Location
Sydney NSW, Australia
Languages
Danish, English
Travel Locations
Anywhere in Australia, New Zealand and Oceania, as long as travel costs are covered.
Corporate Experience
Moderate
Session Types Offered
Interactive (eg. improv, group-art, yoga etc.)
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
Client Requirements
Microphone if large space/ audience
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