One Word Suggestion - Improv Inspiration
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsEvery week Eran Thomson takes one word suggested by you and uses it as a leaping off point to explore the benefits of improv and how they can help you perform better in both your personal and professional life. Produced by PowerProv (fka LMA Professional Development), this thought-provoking three-minute podcast is, in a word: inspiring.
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One Word Suggestion: Dolphins
September 19, 2021 22:00 - 4 minutesWelcome to One Word Suggestion Hosted by: Eran ThomsonThis week's word is: Dolphins * Listen on Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts * Suggest a word * Follow on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter * Read on Medium * Learn more at Powerprov * Connect with Eran: Personal Website | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin * Book a workshop Learn more: PowerProvPowerProv Improv Training for Business Teams powerprov.com.auLaugh-Masters AcademyAustralia's Home of Improv and Sketch Comedylaugh...
One Word Suggestion: Candy
September 12, 2021 22:00 - 4 minutesWelcome to One Word Suggestion Hosted by: Eran ThomsonThis week's word is: Candy * Listen on Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts * Suggest a word * Follow on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter * Read on Medium * Learn more at Powerprov * Connect with Eran: Personal Website | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin * Book a workshop Learn more: PowerProvPowerProv Improv Training for Business Teams powerprov.com.auLaugh-Masters AcademyAustralia's Home of Improv and Sketch Comedylaugh-ma...
One Word Suggestion: Taxes
September 05, 2021 22:00 - 4 minutesWelcome to One Word Suggestion Hosted by: Eran ThomsonThis week's word is: Taxes * Listen on Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts * Suggest a word * Follow on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter * Read on Medium * Learn more at Powerprov * Connect with Eran: Personal Website | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin * Book a workshop Learn more: PowerProvPowerProv Improv Training for Business Teams powerprov.com.auLaugh-Masters AcademyAustralia's Home of Improv and Sketch Comedylaugh-ma...
One Word Suggestion: Election
August 29, 2021 22:00 - 6 minutesWelcome to One Word Suggestion Hosted by: Eran ThomsonThis week's word is: Election * Listen on Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts * Suggest a word * Follow on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter * Read on Medium * Learn more at Powerprov * Connect with Eran: Personal Website | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin * Book a workshop Learn more: PowerProvPowerProv Improv Training for Business Teams powerprov.com.auLaugh-Masters AcademyAustralia's Home of Improv and Sketch Comedylaugh...
One Word Suggestion: Tickles
August 22, 2021 22:00 - 4 minutesWelcome to One Word Suggestion Hosted by: Eran ThomsonThis week's word is: Tickles * Listen on Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts * Suggest a word * Follow on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter * Read on Medium * Learn more at Powerprov * Connect with Eran: Personal Website | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin * Book a workshop Learn more: PowerProvPowerProv Improv Training for Business Teams powerprov.com.auLaugh-Masters AcademyAustralia's Home of Improv and Sketch Comedylaugh-...
One Word Suggestion: Batteries
August 15, 2021 22:00 - 4 minutesWelcome to One Word Suggestion Hosted by: Eran ThomsonThis week's word is: Batteries * Listen on Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts * Suggest a word * Follow on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter * Read on Medium * Learn more at Powerprov * Connect with Eran: Personal Website | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin * Book a workshop Learn more: PowerProvPowerProv Improv Training for Business Teams powerprov.com.auLaugh-Masters AcademyAustralia's Home of Improv and Sketch Comedyla...
One Word Suggestion: Ankle
March 01, 2020 19:00 - 4 minutesBasketball players wear high tops and gymnasts use lots of tape, but less demanding activities, like the ones you do around the office, require a different, but equally important, type of support. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Hippos
February 22, 2020 19:00 - 4 minutesIf a cocaine sniffing hippo starts chasing you, run in a zig-zag because they can only run in a straight line. If an improviser chases you, stay where you are, say "yes, and..." and see what happens. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Parasite
February 16, 2020 19:00 - 4 minutesDo you have parasites at the office? People who take credit for other people's efforts, or who bring snacks and coffee to meetings, but never share any ideas? Improv can help. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Parachute
February 09, 2020 19:00 - 4 minutesUse your fear as a divining rod. Do what makes you uneasy. Do the thing that scares you most, and discover new things about yourself. Just do it safely. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Firetruck
February 02, 2020 19:00 - 4 minutesEven if you plan for a bushfire, it is not going to go to plan. When the wind changes direction there has to be a new plan. And when plans fail, you must improvise. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Pineapple
January 26, 2020 19:00 - 4 minutesIf you're the kind of person who sometimes comes across as a bit prickly on the outside, but the people who know you think you're sweet, you might be a "social pineapple." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Freedom
January 19, 2020 19:00 - 8 minutesAfter 8 years of trying, last week I finally broke into prison. We went in hoping to help inmates find some joy and arm themselves with tools for survival on the outside. I don't know if we succeeded. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
̶O̶n̶e̶ ̶ Two Word Suggestion: Happy Holidays!
December 22, 2019 19:00 - 1 minuteI'm taking a couple of weeks off - hopefully you are too. Have a great holiday. One Word Suggestion will be back in January 2020. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
̶O̶n̶e̶ ̶ Two Word Suggestion: Happy Holidays!
December 22, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 2.82 MBWelcome to One Word Suggestion Hosted by: Eran Thomson This week's word is: Happy Holidays! Listen on Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts Suggest a word Follow on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter Get notified when a new episode drops Read on Medium Learn more at onewordsuggestion.net Connect with Eran on Linkedin | Twitter Book a workshop Learn more: LMA Professional Development Improv Training for Business Success - Serving Australia and Asia Pac. www.lma.training ...
̶O̶n̶e̶ ̶ Two Word Suggestion: Happy Holidays!
December 22, 2019 19:00 - 1 minuteI'm taking a couple of weeks off - hopefully you are too. Have a great holiday. One Word Suggestion will be back in January 2020. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Lipstick
December 15, 2019 19:00 - 4 minutesLipstick, in improv terms, is essentially “yes, anding” your face. Accepting the reality and building on it, working with what you have to make something even better. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Pizza!
December 08, 2019 19:00 - 4 minutesImprov teaches you to take risks. Trying new things on a pizza, the stakes are low. But on the job, we tend not to take risks at all because if things go wrong, we get burned. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Authenticity
December 01, 2019 19:00 - 3 minutesYou can always tell when you see or meet someone who is truly authentic and living comfortably and openly with who they are. And usually, they’re our most favourite people to be around. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Teamwork
November 24, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutesGet what you want, not by trying to be bossy, funny or cool, but by doing what's necessary to make your whole group look good instead of just worrying about yourself. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Uncertainty
November 17, 2019 19:00 - 4 minutesAmbiguity is not something to be feared but a given… We never have complete and perfect information. The best way to succeed in life is to revel in ambiguity. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Watching
November 10, 2019 19:00 - 4 minutesOur ability to observe people and situations and translate those observations into useful opportunities for personal growth and development is wonderful. So are sunglasses. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Mindfulness
November 03, 2019 19:00 - 5 minutesPeople have become so preoccupied with themselves and their phones they're not only becoming less mindful, they're becoming dangerously mindless. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Criticism
October 27, 2019 19:00 - 4 minutesIf people keep telling you that you have a tail, sooner or later, you’re gonna have to turn around and take a look. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Courage
October 20, 2019 19:00 - 4 minutesFor those of you out there who feel like a lack of courage is holding you back from living the truly good days you wish for, I’m here to tell you, fear is an illusion. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Acceptance
October 13, 2019 19:00 - 4 minutesPeople who say “no” live in the comfort and security of their own world. People who say “yes” go on to live lives filled with glorious adventure. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Listening - Part 2
October 06, 2019 19:00 - 4 minutesIf you want to be more than just a passive listener, then you need to practice being an active listener. This means using more than just your ears. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: A******s
September 29, 2019 20:00 - 4 minutesI was going to write this suggestion off as inappropriate and off-topic, but the reality is all of us probably know or work with at least one person who is, in fact, an a*****e. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Assholes
September 29, 2019 20:00 - 4 minutes - 7.7 MBWelcome to One Word Suggestion Hosted by: Eran Thomson This week's word is: Assholes Listen on Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts Suggest a word Follow on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter Get notified when a new episode drops Read on Medium Learn more at onewordsuggestion.net Connect with Eran on Linkedin | Twitter Book a workshop Links: Yes And by Tom Yorton and Kelly Leonard Book Yourself Solid by Michael Port TV Show Justified Learn more: LMA Professional De...
One Word Suggestion: Panic
September 22, 2019 20:00 - 3 minutesWe’ve all probably experienced panic at some stage in our life. And the first thing to do if you start to panic - in any situation - is to just breathe. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Success
September 15, 2019 20:00 - 4 minutesSometimes we get caught up in the trappings of success only to realise later in life that the things we thought would make us feel successful don't define it for us at all. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Balance
September 08, 2019 20:00 - 3 minutesI probably shouldn’t be saying this because we’re still building the improv community here in Australia, but there is more to life than improv. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Intelligence
September 01, 2019 20:00 - 4 minutesMost of the time when we think of intelligence we probably think of I.Q. tests, Stephen Hawking, or pipe smoking professors, but there’s more to intelligence than just being good at science and math. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Teachers
August 25, 2019 20:00 - 4 minutesThe point is, to be great at anything you have to keep learning. Always. And to be a great teacher you have to be a good student. Always. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Stereotypes
August 18, 2019 20:00 - 5 minutesI might get some pushback for this, but I’m gonna say that the reason stereotypes exist, and persist, is because they are based in some amount of truth. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Connections
August 11, 2019 20:00 - 3 minutesAll of us want to connect with others and find the easily found common ground. And when we realise we’re all more alike than we are different, it feels really, really good. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Insults
August 04, 2019 20:00 - 3 minutesThe truth is, putting other people down will not make you look better. In fact, putting other people down only makes you look worse. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Focus
July 28, 2019 20:00 - 3 minutesLearning to pay attention to whoever or whatever is directly in front of you will greatly improve your performance on stage - and at work, no matter what it is you do for a living. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Sincerity
July 21, 2019 20:00 - 3 minutesAlong with patience and compassion, sincerity is one of those qualities we all probably wish we had more of — or at least wish other people had more of. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Kindness
July 14, 2019 20:00 - 3 minutesKindness at home? That’s usually pretty easy with our loved ones. Kindness at work? Where we spend 80% of our time? That can be a bit more of a challenge. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Editing
July 07, 2019 20:00 - 3 minutesEditing is that little voice in your head: “Should I say this? If I do will people get it? Will I look stupid? What if I get it wrong? Maybe I’ll just stand here and keep my mouth shut.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Fear
June 30, 2019 20:00 - 3 minutesFear often manifests itself when there’s something we know we want to do, but we’re hesitant to try because we might fail, get rejected, or be disappointed. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Ensemble
June 23, 2019 20:00 - 4 minutesThe word “team” is often equated with lousy team building experiences or associated with competition. Ensemble, by contrast, implies cooperation, collaboration, and unconditional support. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Passion
June 16, 2019 20:00 - 4 minutesPeople come to play knowing that they will be accepted, failure is OK - if it even exists at all, and that they can further their personal growth in a way that doesn't feel like work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Integrity
June 09, 2019 20:00 - 3 minutesHaving integrity means you are true to yourself and won't do anything that demeans or dishonours your beliefs - or anyone else's, on stage or in real life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Feelings
June 02, 2019 20:00 - 3 minutesThe way you react to people, situations and events will tell you much about your values, and examining, rather than avoiding them is a worthwhile pursuit. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Listening
May 26, 2019 20:00 - 3 minutesHave you ever been in a conversation with someone and you can tell they’re not listening, and just waiting for you to shut up so they can say what they want to say? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Vulnerability
May 19, 2019 20:00 - 3 minutesVulnerability makes you strong, not weak. When we show vulnerability with confidence we share ourselves without hesitation and accept ourselves and ideally, others, fully. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Honesty
May 12, 2019 20:00 - 3 minutesHonesty is more than just not being a liar, it’s about operating with integrity and being truthful to yourself, to your peers, and to the world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com
One Word Suggestion: Intro
May 05, 2019 20:00 - 2 minutesWelcome to One Word Suggestion. If you have no idea what improv is, or why it's good for you (even if you're not funny or don't think you are), listen to this first. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onewordsuggestion.substack.com