When we think improv, most of the time we are thinking about actors and their prep for auditions. However, improv can be used for so much more than that. Improv is a collaborative effort and when you are acting silly and not thinking about your actions, you are actually loosening up. By doing this, you are coming out of your shell and opening up to the people around you.

Imagine at work you have a big presentation to give to the head honcho at your company. Like anyone else, you are most likely going to be nervous. After all, if any challenging questions come your way, you've got to be quick on your feet and be convincing. No one will take you seriously if you are proposed a question and all you're left saying is "umm, uhh." According to Karl Weick (1993), improvisation is needed to fill the gaps of planning, cope with unexpected consequences, and in general, face emergencies. Improv will help you be ready for these curve balls while still keeping calm, cool and collected.

This then ties in greatly with communication and body language as well as your verbal and nonverbal messages. When we are confident, we feel unstoppable. It is very easy to see that you aren't sweating a thing, and whatever your "mission" may be, you've got it in the bag.