Don’t miss this insightful and hysterical interview with Nicole Cohen, author of the internationally bestselling book, “Improv at Work: What the Business World Can Learn from Improvisational Comedy.” A longtime multi-hyphenate, Nicole studied both biomedical engineering and theater at Northwestern University in Chicago, a city renowned for its comedy scene. Today, she’s a rockstar managing director at one of the largest global consulting and technology firms–and unapologetically brings her whole self to work.
In this episode, Nicole shares how she brings comedy into corporate; balances a demanding job with her own writing, wellbeing, and family life; and raises her voice as a creative, courageous woman in the workplace. Whether you’re looking to rock it in business or bring more curiosity into your day-to-day life, Nicole is sure to inspire with both wit and wisdom.
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Episode highlights:
[1:03 ] Nicole offers a glimpse into her multidisciplinary background and how she discovered the value of improv at work
[4:14] How Nicole learned to embrace her true personality and shine as a leader at work
[8:08] How improv rules can be transformative in business relationships
[18:02 ] Why the huge crowd at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women was so receptive to Nicole’s improv at work session
[21:06] The improv rule Nicole wishes everyone knew
[24:45] Karen and Nicole discuss the importance, and the difficulty, of raising their voices in male-dominated professional spaces
[26:21] How Nicole made time to write her debut bestselling book, while holding down a high-powered, full-time job
[32:00] How Nicole balances her career, relationships, and personal wellness
[36:30] Nicole shares her one tip to rock it
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Links from this episode:
Pennsylvania Conference for Women: https://www.paconferenceforwomen.org/
Nicole’s book, “Improv at Work: What the Business World Can Learn from Improvisational Comedy”: https://www.amazon.com/Improv-Work-Business-Improvisational-Comedy/dp/1956642978
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