97 | Improv, Leadership, and the Art of Psychological Safety with Andrew Davies

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What if learning to think on your feet could transform how you lead, connect, and create trust in your team?

In this episode of The Executive Exhale Podcast, I sit down with Andrew Davies of Better Meetings Director of Artly Working , to explore how the principles of improv can build stronger teams, unlock creativity, and foster psychological safety at work.

From Netflix to Google, Andrew has helped organizations bring more humanity and play into meetings that actually matter. Together, we discuss how improv makes “intangibles tangible,” why practicing before you’re ready is the secret to confidence, and how to use humour and spontaneity to regulate stress and improve communication.

Whether you’re leading a boardroom, navigating hybrid teams, or just trying to breathe a little easier in your leadership role, this conversation will remind you that growth happens when you dare to step into the circle — even before you feel ready.

Tune in to learn:

• How improv builds trust and collaboration in teams
• Why “yes, and” thinking fosters creativity and retention
• The link between improv, nervous system regulation, and resilience
• Simple ways to bring play and presence into your next meeting

To connect with Andrew or learn about the Artly Working programs go to: 

Website: https://www.artlyworking.com/ or 

at the following social media sites:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-davies-1103b618/ or https://www.linkedin.com/company/artlyworking/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrewsdavies/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artlyworking/?hl=en

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