Paul Z JacksonGetting beyond fear when we drop our scriptsI’m always glad to see new books about applying improvisation. From a random dip, there’s a lot to like in Jeff Katzman and Dan O’Connor’s…Aug 7, 2019Aug 7, 2019
Paul Z JacksonEight secrets for applying improvisation in life and at work‘I’ve been learning to improvise, and I love it. I’d like to know more about what’s beyond the stage — this idea of applying improv in…Mar 8, 2019Mar 8, 2019
Paul Z JacksonJoin the Anti-Perfectionist LeagueAll you perfectionists, put your hands up! Oh, you can do it better than that.Jan 28, 2019Jan 28, 2019
Paul Z JacksonHopes and fears? Don’t invite fears into the room!A lot of training sessions, courses, even conferences begin by asking their participants to consider their hopes and fears. It’s a good…Jan 21, 2019Jan 21, 2019
Paul Z JacksonLubricate Your Presentations with Collaborative HumourWhen people don’t laugh at my jokes — and by people in this context I mostly mean my children — I don’t get offended. I remind myself that…Jan 4, 2019Jan 4, 2019
Paul Z JacksonFederer, Kasparov and PerfectionismIf you feel caught in a trap of perfectionism, consider this: the very best champions of all-time are not perfect and never could be. Gary…Dec 11, 2018Dec 11, 2018
Paul Z JacksonStorytelling is transforming — the audience decides the endingStorytelling matters. And the craft of storytelling is changing radically.Dec 7, 2018Dec 7, 2018
Paul Z JacksonStory secrets of improvisers at DisneyWhen you grow up with Disney films, you are encouraged to dream. Still, I never dreamed I would be invited to California to teach Disney…Dec 3, 2018Dec 3, 2018