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Conference Kickoffs

Kick off your event with energy and connection.

By bringing together applied improvisation techniques, we’re not just warming up the room – we’re igniting a fire of creativity and teamwork that will fuel your entire conference. Participants will feel more engaged, alert, and ready to dive into the experience, thanks to the interactive nature of the workshop.

Think of it as the ultimate icebreaker, but with a twist of professional development. We’re not just breaking down barriers; we’re building bridges between attendees, setting the stage for meaningful connections and collaborations throughout the event.

So, if you want to set the tone for a conference that’s not only productive but also memorable and fun, consider giving “Kickoff Your Conference” a try. It’s a delightful blend of laughter, learning, and teamwork – the perfect recipe for success!

Engaging Keynotes

Angela and Meaghan are actors and comedic improvisors who’ve collectively entertained hundreds of thousands of people in over 20 years of performing for live audiences. They are a dynamic duo, who share compelling, heartwarming, and hilarious true life stories about issues that resonate. Their current keynote topic for 2024/25 is:

We Didn’t Plan This – How Improv Changed Our Lives:  In this talk, Angela and Meaghan hilariously account their journeys in becoming professional improvisors and how it ultimately led to the creation of their own business. Improv teaches us to embrace mistakes, make others look good, create collectively over going it alone, and to be gentle with ourselves in the process.

Key Themes: teamwork | collaboration | trust | humour | psychological safety | adaptability | personal leadership | mindset | women in business

Team-Centered Training Programs

Adapting to change is a core skill that separates thriving businesses from those that falter. In a post-pandemic world, where the only constant is change, it's crucial to stack your skills so that you can weather any storm and seize new opportunities as they arise. Plan to Pivot is a dynamic half-day session that not only primes your team to feel comfortable with shifting priorities, external circumstances, internal focus, or the business climate but also empowers them to embrace change as a catalyst for growth and innovation.

Step into a transformative experience where leadership meets spontaneity. The Improvised Leader combines highly engaging exercises with actionable leadership mindset concepts that resonate with today's dynamic workplace.

Through improv-based activities and interactive dialogue, we equip you with essential tools to lead with agility, creativity, and empathy. Reimagine your leadership potential by fostering a psychologically safe space where ideas can flourish and innovation thrives. Learn to understand and adapt to the diverse needs of your team, empowering them to lead from every level. Embrace the unexpected, and become The Improvised Leader.

Unlock the full potential of your team in this energizing and interactive full-day session. Driven and Dynamic Teams is designed to build the skills that high-performing teams need to thrive in today’s fast-paced environment. Through a blend of hands-on activities, collaborative challenges, and insightful discussions, we’ll explore what it takes to create a team that is not only productive but also innovative, adaptable, and cohesive. Strengthen communication, foster collaboration, and ignite a shared sense of purpose as you learn to navigate challenges with agility and creativity. Join us to transform your group into a Driven and Dynamic Team that’s ready to excel together.

Unlock the power of authentic communication in this engaging half-day workshop. The Improv Connection uses fun and dynamic improv-based exercises to enhance your ability to be fully present, listen deeply, and collaborate effectively within a team. Through interactive activities, you’ll sharpen your verbal communication skills, learning to respond with agility, clarity, and creativity. Whether you're looking to improve teamwork or simply become a more mindful communicator, this session will provide you with practical tools to elevate your interactions and build stronger connections.

Take your communication skills to the next level in this comprehensive full-day workshop. Mastering the Conversation builds on the foundational elements of The Improv Connection, adding depth to your ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics. Along with all the fun and interactive exercises from the first session, you’ll delve into the art of having difficult conversations, giving and receiving feedback, and handling challenging situations with confidence and empathy. By the end of the day, you’ll be equipped with advanced techniques to foster open dialogue, resolve conflicts, and create a more collaborative and resilient work environment.

We often hear “creativity and innovation” as a singular concept. While they go hand in hand, at Ideate we see them as distinct elements that serve different purposes. Creativity is about coming up with new and original ideas, laying the groundwork for innovation. Innovation then takes these ideas and turns them into practical solutions that add value. Creativity sparks the process, while innovation refines and applies those ideas to drive progress.  In our full-day session, Ideate to Innovate, your team will discover how to spark creativity and transition those insights into actionable, valuable innovations. Whether you're looking to enhance your team’s creative thinking or drive practical solutions, this session will equip you with the skills to turn imaginative concepts into impactful results.

Transform your presentations with the art of storytelling by learning how to captivate your audience, simplify complex information, and make your key messages memorable through compelling narratives. Discover how to weave stories that create emotional connections, guide your audience through your content, and drive meaningful engagement.

Harness the power of storytelling to transform your sales approach. By weaving compelling narratives, deeper emotional connections are created, which make sales pitches truly memorable. This half-day session will teach you to craft engaging stories that address client needs and enhance your brand’s presence. Discover practical tools to deliver persuasive stories that drive stand-out results.

Adapting to change is a core skill that separates thriving businesses from those that falter. In a post-pandemic world, where the only constant is change, it’s crucial to stack your skills so that you can weather any storm and seize new opportunities as they arise. Plan to Pivot is a dynamic half-day session that not only primes your team to feel comfortable with shifting priorities, external circumstances, internal focus, or the business climate but also empowers them to embrace change as a catalyst for growth and innovation.

Step into a transformative experience where leadership meets spontaneity. The Improvised Leader combines highly engaging exercises with actionable leadership mindset concepts that resonate with today’s dynamic workplace.

Through improv-based activities and interactive dialogue, we equip you with essential tools to lead with agility, creativity, and empathy. Reimagine your leadership potential by fostering a psychologically safe space where ideas can flourish and innovation thrives. Learn to understand and adapt to the diverse needs of your team, empowering them to lead from every level. Embrace the unexpected, and become The Improvised Leader.

Unlock the full potential of your team in this energizing and interactive full-day session. Driven and Dynamic Teams is designed to build the skills that high-performing teams need to thrive in today’s fast-paced environment. Through a blend of hands-on activities, collaborative challenges, and insightful discussions, we’ll explore what it takes to create a team that is not only productive but also innovative, adaptable, and cohesive. Strengthen communication, foster collaboration, and ignite a shared sense of purpose as you learn to navigate challenges with agility and creativity. Join us to transform your group into a Driven and Dynamic Team that’s ready to excel together.

Unlock the power of authentic communication in this engaging half-day workshop. The Improv Connection uses fun and dynamic improv-based exercises to enhance your ability to be fully present, listen deeply, and collaborate effectively within a team. Through interactive activities, you’ll sharpen your verbal communication skills, learning to respond with agility, clarity, and creativity. Whether you’re looking to improve teamwork or simply become a more mindful communicator, this session will provide you with practical tools to elevate your interactions and build stronger connections.

Take your communication skills to the next level in this comprehensive full-day workshop. Mastering the Conversation builds on the foundational elements of The Improv Connection, adding depth to your ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics. Along with all the fun and interactive exercises from the first session, you’ll delve into the art of having difficult conversations, giving and receiving feedback, and handling challenging situations with confidence and empathy. By the end of the day, you’ll be equipped with advanced techniques to foster open dialogue, resolve conflicts, and create a more collaborative and resilient work environment.

We often hear “creativity and innovation” as a singular concept. While they go hand in hand, at Ideate we see them as distinct elements that serve different purposes. Creativity is about coming up with new and original ideas, laying the groundwork for innovation. Innovation then takes these ideas and turns them into practical solutions that add value. Creativity sparks the process, while innovation refines and applies those ideas to drive progress.  In our full-day session, Ideate to Innovate, your team will discover how to spark creativity and transition those insights into actionable, valuable innovations. Whether you’re looking to enhance your team’s creative thinking or drive practical solutions, this session will equip you with the skills to turn imaginative concepts into impactful results.

Transform your presentations with the art of storytelling by learning how to captivate your audience, simplify complex information, and make your key messages memorable through compelling narratives. Discover how to weave stories that create emotional connections, guide your audience through your content, and drive meaningful engagement.

Harness the power of storytelling to transform your sales approach. By weaving compelling narratives, deeper emotional connections are created, which make sales pitches truly memorable. This half-day session will teach you to craft engaging stories that address client needs and enhance your brand’s presence. Discover practical tools to deliver persuasive stories that drive stand-out results.

Custom Keynotes

Our custom keynote speeches are tailored to the specific themes, goals, and audience of your event, meticulously crafted to resonate deeply with attendees by delivering insightful perspectives, actionable strategies, and inspiring narratives aligned with your objectives. Through careful collaboration, Ideate designs speeches addressing challenges, opportunities, and aspirations, ensuring maximum relevance and impact.

These speeches captivate, motivate, and empower audiences to drive meaningful change, whether addressing industry trends, organizational goals, or personal development. Serving as a powerful tool for setting the tone, sparking conversations, and inspiring action, these keynotes leave a lasting impression long after the event, elevating its overall quality and demonstrating a commitment to delivering resonant content, fostering engagement, connection, and lasting impact.

Looking for some BIG laughs this holiday season?

Let IDEATE bring the funny to your team’s holiday celebration. With over twenty years of experience as professional improvisers, Angela & Meaghan are seriously in the business of laughter and will customize an improv show that will blow your team away! If you book a show in November or December, you’ll receive a 20% discount off any workshop or conference kickoff in 2025. Get in touch with us and LET’S IDEATE!

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